Where to Read Hunter x Hunter Officially (Free)
Good news: you don't need pirate sites. Both official English platforms release new Hunter x Hunter chapters for free, the same day as Japan. Here's exactly where to go and how it works.
Free catch-up window is live
Chapters 401 through the latest are free on Manga Plus right now — the entire Succession Contest's current phase, no subscription needed.
The two official options
| Platform | Cost | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Manga Plus (Shueisha, app + web) | Free | New chapters same day as Japan. Typically the latest 3 chapters stay free; first-time readers can read each chapter once for free. |
| VIZ Shonen Jump (app + web) | Free latest · $2.99/mo full | New chapters free on release day; subscription unlocks the entire HxH back catalog plus the whole Shonen Jump library. |
The free catch-up window (running now)
To welcome readers back for the 2026 return, Shueisha opened a free catch-up: chapters 401 through the latest are readable free on Manga Plus — that's the entire Succession Contest's current phase, no subscription needed. If you fell off during the hiatus years, this is the single best way back in.
New to the series entirely?
Don't start at 401. The current arc assumes you know the cast. Start at Chapter 1 (VIZ vault) or watch the anime first — see our watch order guide.
The anime ends around manga Chapter 339. Start there — you'll hit the Dark Continent expedition setup and roll straight into the Succession War.
Volume 39 ("Negotiation", collecting 401–410) released in Japan on July 3, 2026; English volumes follow on VIZ's print schedule.
A word on spoilers
Wait for the official release
Chapters leak in rough fan translations 2–3 days early every week. They're often missing context — this series lives on precise dialogue and Nen rules, and bad translations actively mislead. The official English release is free and only days later. Worth the wait.
See the full chapter calendar: Release schedule →