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Fans of the fifth arc of Hunter x Hunter won't want to miss out on some upcoming merchandise, though which items customer's snag will all come down to chance. Though the series has frequently gone on hiatus since 2006 due to the author's health, loyal readers continue to await new chapters, and the popularity of Hunter x Hunteronly seems to have increased in the West over the past decade. Since Yoshihiro Togashi's manga began running in Weekly Shonen Jump in 1998, it has drawn in millions of readers eager to follow Gon and Killua's adventures.
Fans of Togashi's manga recently had reason to celebrate, with Hunter x Hunter returning with Chapter 411 on June 28, 2026, after two years on hiatus. The Succession Contest Arc continues, pitting the 14 princes of the Kakin Empire against one another to see who comes out on top. While it remains somewhat polarizing for its tone, the Greed Island Arc is nevertheless inspiring an upcoming merch drop, and fans can expect plenty of unique items inspired by Gon and Killua's video game-inspired journey.
Ichiban Kuji Reveals Hunter x Hunter Prizes Inspired by the Greed Island Arc
Ichiban Kuji is a sure-win lottery game in Japan run by Bandai Spirits, and a new group of prizes inspired by Hunter x Hunter's fourth arc have been revealed. One ticket will cost ¥850 (around $5.25) and fans will have the chance to snag a variety of goods, from figures and keychains to a binder meant to contain the many trading cards found on Greed Island, which are also available to win. This unique lottery will begin on August 29, and those wanting to participate need only make their way to their local Family Mart, favorite book store or hobby shop, or the official Ichiban Kuji shop. Additionally, the double chance period will run until the end of November 2026, allowing buyers a second chance to win the prize of their choice by entering a ticket code online.
Over the years, Ichiban Kuji has offered a wide range of collectables inspired by a plethora of popular series, including Dragon Ball, One Piece, Pokemon, and Demon Slayer. Players are guaranteed a prize, with the top spots typically taken by figures or other big-ticket items and the lower tiers consisting of smaller items, like stationary, keychains, or pins. August will also see Ichiban Kuji release items inspired by Attack on Titan, Gintama, and Evangelion, while My Hero Academia, Chainsaw Man, Yu Yu Hakusho, and Berserk lotteries will open in September.
While the first anime adaptation of Hunter x Hunter aired in 1999, the second, kicking off in 2011 and running for nearly 150 episodes, is what put the series on the map in the West. Animated by Madhouse (One-Punch Man, Frieren: Beyond Journey's End), it has earned universal acclaim, with many dubbing it one of the best series of the 2010s. This has likely driven more people to read the manga series, which recently surpassed 100 million copies sold, making it one of only 24 manga series to ever reach such an incredible milestone.
Hunter x Hunter author Yoshihiro Togashi is notably married to Naoko Takeuchi, the creator of the Sailor Moon series. In April, Togashi took to Twitter to share a crossover image of Kurapika and Sailor Mars, with the caption paying homage to his wife for keeping him going during tough times. Togashi notably suffers from chronic back issues and has explained that he can only draw sporadically, though fans have proven time and time again that they are willing to wait for his work.
