Hunter x Hunter is back, and it’s better than ever. With the first new chapter being acclaimed as one of the best in the series in a long time, Chapter #402 will expand on these revelations And push the story forward. The manga is currently in one of its most intense and complex arcs, and the payoff to the build isn’t too far off now.
As the succession war continues aboard the Black Whale ship, Kurapika is drawn more and more into the deadly contest for the future of Kakin, and perhaps the entire world, as Beyond Neter’s plans stretch far beyond what the Hunter Association ever could. Imagine.
When is Hunter x Hunter Chapter #402 release coming?
Hunter x Hunter Chapter #402 is confirmed to be released on October 13, 2024, in Weekly Shonen Jump issue #46. It will be available to read internationally on Manga Plus and the Shonen Jump app October 13 aH 08:00 Pacific Standard Time, 3:00 GMT, 11:00 Eastern Standard Time, 10:00 Central Standard Time, and 8:00 Pacific Standard Time.
While the manga has always been a weekly series interrupted by year-long hiatuses,​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ It was revealed that going forward, it will be published irregularly in the magazine, most likely to relieve stress and pressure from the creator, Yoshihiro Togashi. However, the upcoming chapters will most likely follow a weekly publication, as Togashi has already shared that he has completed several chapters and more and is in the final stages of completion.
What happened in Hunter X Hunter Chapter #402?
A shocking story-changing plot twist
This last chapter was a bomb chapter, to say the least. It started by rewinding a bit and showing the conversation between Longhi, the guard of Fifth Prince Tubeppa, and Kurapika as they formed an alliance. Longhi first revealed her Nen ability and then revealed that she was Beyond Netero’s daughter, saying that she was one of many of his children that he manipulated and used to become soldiers and later joined the factions of the princes. In addition, he placed a very strong curse on them so that they would die and take a prince with them.
Longhi also hypothesized that one of the princesses in the succession war is Byand’s secret child, and her theory has some weight. It’s a huge plot twist that changes the entire narrative of the arc, revealing that one Prince had the upper hand decades before the succession war even started. Longhi made a contract that requires a truce between Woble and Tubefa’s factions for one week, and it can be renewed next Sunday. She also made an extra stipulation that if Kurapika could find out who Beyond’s child was, he would gain access to her ability, which would allow him to force someone into a state of Zetsu (inability to use Nen) for a week.
The deal was established, and both parties agreed upon it, with this being the second prince that Kurapika was allied with, the first being the third prince Zhang-lei. Meanwhile, in the holding cell that Netero is in, the man is growing bored and after a minor and light-hearted fight with Kanzai, he asks him if he can arrange a meeting with someone.
What will happen in Hunter X Hunter Chapter #402?
The story can take many interesting paths
As unpredictable as the current arc is, there are a few possibilities the story can take moving forward. First, beyond Netero’s request to meet with a certain person will be revealed, and after the revelation of his long-term plan, it may give a clear picture of what he is going to do next and who his accomplice may be. Unless it’s someone in the Zodiacs, his request will most likely be shot down due to his extremely high security threat level.
Chapter #400 has many storylines working in tandem, so one of them may return in the next chapter. Nobunaga, Phinks and Feitan will continue their hunt for Hisoka and proceed to level 2, Melody’s investigation into the culprit behind Kacho’s death will continue, and Kaiser can meet with Kurapika at Melody’s request and tell him the situation about Kacho. This would also be a good time for Kurapika to reveal what he just learned and get an opinion from an expert in legal and justice ethics.
Hunter X Hunter is back and better than ever
Fans were treated to possibly the best chapter in the arc so far after enduring almost 2 years of hiatus. Togashi didn’t miss a beat And brought the series back in spectacular fashion, dropping a plot twist and introducing a new plot line. In addition, the art has become sharper and cleaner as well, with the line art, shading and even the style changing a little and making the characters more appealing. Chapter #401 was a great start to the new Hunter X Hunter and fans can expect more from it.
With 41 chapters under his belt so far, Hunter x Hunter‘s Succession War arc has seemingly done all the preparations and build up for the real stuff. Between Tsseriendich’s training, beyond Netero’s schemes, the hunt for the Phantom Troop, the chaos of Morena, Kurapika’s new potential power, and more, the stage is set and all the major players are about to make their moves. Soon that will push the arc forward to its climax. .