How Many Hxh Manga Books Are There

Okay, let's talk about something near and dear to my (possibly slightly masochistic) heart: Hunter x Hunter. Specifically, how many freaking manga volumes there actually are.

It's a simple question, right? Wrong! This is HxH we're talking about. Prepare for hiatus-level confusion.

The (Officially) Printed Number

So, the official answer? As of my last update (which might already be outdated given Togashi-sensei's schedule!), there are 37 volumes out there in the wild. Thirty-seven little brick-and-mortar monuments to awesome fights, complex Nen abilities, and the existential dread of waiting for the next chapter.

But is that really the end of the story? Oh, you sweet summer child.

The Hiatus Factor: An Unofficial Volume Count

Here's where things get… interesting. See, Togashi-sensei, the genius behind it all, has a bit of a… reputation. A reputation for taking breaks. Long breaks. Breaks that make you question the very nature of time.

These breaks, or hiatuses, are legendary. Think Sleeping Beauty, but instead of a kiss, we need a new chapter.

And this is where my "unpopular" opinion comes in. In my heart (and in my meticulously organized manga shelf), each major hiatus deserves its own honorary volume number. Fight me.

My Very Serious, Very Official (Not Really) Hiatus Volume Count

Let's break it down. We have the initial 37 volumes. Cool. But then consider each major, multi-year break. Each time we’re left dangling from a cliffhanger, desperately rereading old chapters for clues.

I'm adding at least, like, five "hiatus volumes." These aren't actual books, mind you. They're phantom volumes. Volumes filled with speculation, fan theories, and the crushing weight of anticipation.

So, by my count, we're looking at something closer to 42 volumes. Give or take a few existential crises.

The Digital Dilemma

Now, let's throw another wrench into the works: digital manga! Does a digital chapter count the same as a physical one? What if you only read online scans (which, ahem, you shouldn't be doing... support the creator!)?

Does that change the perceived "volume" count? I don't know! My brain hurts. I'm just trying to read about Gon and Killua fighting dudes with superpowers.

The Conclusion (Maybe?)

So, how many Hunter x Hunter manga books are there? Officially, 37. In my slightly unhinged, hiatus-addled mind? Somewhere between 37 and "too damn few."

Maybe the real volumes were the friends we made along the way...and the endless forum discussions about Kurapika's revenge.

Ultimately, the exact number doesn't matter. What matters is the incredible story Togashi-sensei has created. Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm going to go reread the Chimera Ant arc for the 47th time and patiently (read: impatiently) wait for the next chapter. Wish me luck!

And please, Togashi-sensei, if you're reading this: Take care of yourself! But also, maybe consider a slightly shorter hiatus next time? Pretty please?