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Yoshihiro Togashi is one of the most well-known manga artists of all time. He is known for his work in the hugely popular series in the shonen genre,Hunter x HunterandYu Yu Hakusho. Both of his works became classics in the manga as well as anime industry.
Many other popular manga artists, such as Gege Akutamu, the man behindJujutsu Kaisen, have mentioned Yoshihiro Togashi as an inspiration for their own works. In fact, the creator ofNaruto, Masashi Kishimoto, even mentioned the amount of ideas and themes presented in Togashi’s works is truly exceptional.
Togashi is known worldwide for hisHunter x Hunterseries, which has been continuously interrupted with multiple hiatuses due to various reasons, including his health condition. Even though Togashi sensei has not been in the public eye a lot, he has maintained a loyal following of fans.
WhyHunter x Hunter‘s Yoshihiro Togashi Will Never Be A Serious Manga Artist
Hunter x Hunterhas taken a lot ofextended breaksover the years, because of thehealth issuesofYoshihiro Togashi. This has even provoked fears of the potentialcancellationof the manga.
Previously,Shonen Jumpcategorized different manga series as either, “serialized works” or “archived serializations”. Currently,Hunter x Hunterfalls in the second category, which includes manga series that have ended, been transferred, or canceled.
HUNTERxHUNTER is no longer listed as a ‘serialized work’ from Weekly Shonen Jump on the magazine’s official website.
The series is now listed in the ‘Archived Serializations’ section along with ended, canceled, and transferred works.https://t.co/0UjBu7K8HApic.twitter.com/PyictFu45A
— Shonen Jump News (@WSJ_manga)June 25, 2025
On one hand, when many manga artists struggle with themental and physical challengesof continuously producing content on a weekly basis for Shonen Jump, Togashi seems to approach his work in a rather carefree way.
Yoshihiro Togashi Almost Turned Down Hunter x Hunter for a Sports Manga But 1 Reason Made Him Decide Against it: “That can be a real hassle”
In an interview, Yoshihiro Togashi said,
“That comes from my shameless personality. Serious manga artists feel they can’t last in Shonen Jump, because those who stay with the magazine are judged on a weekly basis, and they don’t think they can create every week. I guess its pretty weird that someone creating at my pace can stay with Shonen Jump for so long (laughs).”
This statement proves that Togashi sensei has a shameless personality. This is also the reason why he will never be considered a serious manga artist in the industry, regardless of his undeniable talent.
Horror Films’ Influence on Yoshihiro Togashi’s Work
Yoshihiro Togashi is a huge fan of horror films. Among his personal favorites areDon’t Look Up, released in 1996, andDawn of the Dead. In fact, the first major hit manga series of Togashi,Yu Yu Hakusho, was heavily inspired by his love for the horror genre.
You can witness many horror film references in different works of Togashi. He even had to censor some scenes in his ongoing manga series,Hunter x Hunter. This was because of its extreme graphic gore elements.
You can watchHunter x Hunteron Crunchyroll.
Mudassir Kamran
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Mudassir Kamran works as an Anime Content Writer at FandomWire. He’s deeply passionate about anime and enjoys sharing his thoughts and reviews. One Piece holds a special place in his heart, and he often indulges in binge-watching sessions. Mudassir stays updated with the latest in the anime world and strives to provide insightful context to current happenings.
