Hunter x Hunter has been frequently criticized over the years for its art being sometimes too simple or unrefined, especially after author Yoshihiro Togashi began to suffer from serious health problems due to his back. In particular, the War of Succession arc was accused of being overloaded with dialogue due to the author not being in a position to draw.
Chapter #406, however, proved all the critics wrong, featuring two beautiful double spreadswhich is quite unusual for Hunter x Hunter in recent years. The chapter is impressive for a few reasons, as fans got revelations about Chrollo’s actions, his evolving Nen ability, and more. However, the most impressive thing was the art. The first sequence of members of the Phantom Troupe walking through the bowels of the Black Whale surprises with the majestic machines and their details. Later, the photo of the crowd at Prince Halkenburg’s funeral is equally impressive.
Hunter x Hunter’s art has leveled up over the years
The last chapter is a sign of Togashi’s improving health
Truth be told, Hunter x Hunter has always had great art, dating back to the Hunter Exams arc, which makes sense since Togashi was a veteran author Yu Yu Hakusho and Level E. Over the years, the illustrations have become even more stunning, with the Chimera Ant arc having some of the best scenes seen in shonen manga. This continued into the War of Succession, where the set art became even more detailed and beautiful. The shading, perspective, and presentation were excellent, and chapter 406 is proof of that.
Although the series has always featured more dialogue than the average manga, The War of Succession arc has more dialogue than everleading many to become discouraged by this. It’s an incredibly complex story to follow, which also made the art take a step back. However, even though the increased word count may have helped Togashi draw less due to his back pain at times, the creator revealed that the real reason the arc has more dialogue is to flesh out the characters and make each one feel better. emphasis. This latest chapter confirms that Togashi’s health has been improving and puts his impressive artwork in the foreground once again.
The manga art has always been top notch
Togashi’s pen game is unparalleled
This chapter is a reminder that when the series wants to give its all to its art, it does just that. The facial expressions are evocative, the fights are beautifully choreographed, the scenery is breathtaking, the character designs are always diverse and surprising, and the presentation is fabulous. Hunter x Hunter masterfully weaves between very simple drawings and some of the best manga artand this drawing style is one of the reasons why the series is so interesting and unique.
The last six chapters released are easily the best fans have seen in many years. Firstly, the series is moving forward at an incredible pace and it definitely won’t be long before fans can witness the climax of the arc. Plus, the fact that it doesn’t feel rushed or forced is amazing, as all the plots and developments feel natural. This makes sense given how long the creator took to set everything up and prepare for what was happening.
Chapter #401 started off with a big bang by revealing that Beyond Netero was the true villain of the arc, and it only got better from there. There were some pretty big developments, like Halkenburg’s “death”, Chrollo’s plans in the War of Succession, Melody and Kacho’s plans to kill Luzurus, Zhang-Lei’s true power, and many other fascinating developments that made the wait two years is worth it.
Another great thing about these last few chapters is that the threads are being woven together in a way that makes sense. The Phantom Troupe storyline is finally connected to the War of Succession by having Chrollo try to steal Kakin’s treasures, the Mafia plot now makes more sense as it affects the War of Succession with the potential of martial law, and in addition to the master plan of Netero is greatly affecting the war. The amount of stories made fans worry about how they would all be connected and whether Togashi would be able to handle it, but as shown, there’s no need to worry.
Hunter x Hunter It’s never been better and there’s no better time than now to be a reader of the legendary series. The creator revealed how his health improved and how he can finally draw sitting in a chairand the results speak for themselves. Furthermore, he works very hard and has done his part in 23 chapters, and aims to finish 30 chapters before the end of the year. Fans of the series may rejoice in knowing that what they’ve seen since Hunter x Hunter It’s just the beginning, and they can expect more similar or even greater quality as the weeks go by.