Recent news pertaining to the world of "Hunter x Hunter" is filled with varying updates.Reports relayed that chapter 361 of the anime segment would be cancelled and it would get a spinoff segment instead. Moreover, there are details relaying that Bandai Namco is set to create and release a smartphone game named "Hunter x Hunter: World Hunt."
It stands out that many details have surfaced for "Hunter x Hunter." As for the rumors that chapter 361 would be cancelled, that speculation has just been debunked. There were also no confirmation for its cancellation nor the possibility of a spinoff segment for the anime series as well.
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In a former post from GamenGuide, it mentioned of some issues pertaining to the delay of "Hunter x Hunter." According to the report, the anime series would deviate from the story arc and it caused issues with the creators as well.
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There are even claims that Yoshihiro Togashi was blamed by Viz Media as further relayed by the same report, but it was also debunked. Moreover, "Hunter x Hunter" and its legacy remains strong and resilient despite the prolonged hiatus of the anime segment.
The return of "Hunter x Hunter" might be delayed but it does not imply that it is forgotten. To prove the latter, Bandai Namco has relayed the creation of "Hunter x Hunter: World Hunt." It is a mobile game that could be downloaded in Google Play Store or Apple Store, reports iTech Post.
For the fans and followers of the segment, "Hunter x Hunter" and its upcoming return remains unsettled. However, despite its absence in the anime industry, the fans are hoping for its return. While waiting, its gaming counterpart, "Hunter x Hunter: World Hunt" is filling the void that its anime segment has left behind.