'Hunter X Hunter' Chapter 361 Spoilers: Fans Still Hopeful for Manga's Return; Yoshihiro Togashi's Health Reportedly Improving

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The last fans heard of "Hunter X Hunter" was mid-2016. Since then, Yoshihiro Togashi and his development team disappeared from sight. Only until late last year did the creator appeared in public. It has led to speculations that his health may be improving and he may soon return to work on the manga.

After the 360th chapter was released, it was announced that the hit manga series will go on another hiatus. Fans were downhearted upon hearing that the release of "Hunter X Hunter" chapter 361 will be put on hold. Until now, there's no official word about the next chapter's launch.

In October, Anime News Network reported that Yoshihiro Togashi appeared with several other manga creators in an event. The occasion was in celebration of the 40th anniversary of Osamu Akimoto's police comedy manga popularly called "Kochikame." "Stop! Hibari-kun" creator Hisashi Eguchi uploaded a photo of him with other manga creators and Togashi was in the photo, posing with the others. Fans then speculated that since Togashi is fit enough to attend events, he might soon release "Hunter X Hunter" chapter 361.

こち亀40周年パーティーにて。左からうすた京介、ゆでたまご嶋田、おれ、冨樫義博、森田まさのり、平松伸二、コンタロウ。冨樫さんとは初対面だったよ。 pic.twitter.com/5F3YxpV4ux

— 江口寿史 (@Eguchinn) October 24, 2016

Almost three months have passed since the October event but there's still no news about "Hunter X Hunter" chapter 361. Fans commented on Eguchi's photo, pointing out that Yoshihiro Togashi looked pretty much fine in the image. However, both Eguchi and Togashi did not respond to the questions of fans regarding when "Hunter X Hunter" will return.

Earlier this month, Crunchy Roll reported that Yoshihiro Togashi collaborated with Jun Togawa for an album titled "Watashi ga Nakou Hototogizu." Togawa and Togashi are said to be working alongside metal band Vampillia to accomplish the project. While Togashi is creating illustrations for the album, "Hunter X Hunter" chapter 361 remains in limbo.

Despite the lack of updates from Yoshihiro Togashi, fans are still hoping that "Hunter X Hunter" chapter 361 will be released this year. A discussion thread on Reddit is proof that Togashi's followers are still supporting the manga amid all the long breaks and indefinite hiatuses. Fans believe that if his health got in the way of his work for the series, he may be recovering well and may soon unveil the highly anticipated "Hunter X Hunter" chapter.