Hunter X Hunter Brings Gon and Killua Back After 12 Years

If you've been waiting on this one: Gon and Killua are officially back in Hunter X Hunter. After more than a decade away from the main narrative, the two characters return in Chapter 414, titled "Friends," marking a major shift in the Succession Contest Arc.

The arc itself has been running since 2012, anchored primarily by Kurapika's storyline as the narrative zoomed in on the politics and chaos of the royal succession aboard the Black Whale. That laser focus on a single character—and the dense, intricate plotting that's defined this arc—meant the series' original protagonist and his closest companion have been sidelined for years.

Their reappearance signals that Togashi is ready to weave the broader cast back into the fold. The fact that they're arriving now, deep into a storyline that's been building for over a decade, suggests this isn't a casual cameo. The chapter title itself—"Friends"—carries weight. These aren't just two characters getting airtime; their return is being framed as something meaningful to the narrative's emotional core.

For readers who've stuck with the Succession Contest Arc through its Byzantine plotting and mounting body count, this is a reminder that Hunter X Hunter still operates on the principle that its ensemble matters. Gon and Killua's absence has been one of the series' most striking choices, a testament to how willing Togashi is to let the story go where it needs to go, even if that means leaving beloved characters off-page for years. Their return now feels earned rather than obligatory.

Source: CBR