Hunter x Hunter's Sudden Return to Crunchyroll
Hunter x Hunter fans have something to celebrate after the beloved anime abruptly reappeared on Crunchyroll without warning, ending one of anime's biggest streaming mysteries. The complete series, all 148 episodes, is once again available to stream on the platform in the U.S.
When Hunter x Hunter disappeared from Crunchyroll earlier this year, the removal caught many subscribers off guard. Official reports of the loss first surfaced on March 27, 2026, though some users in other Crunchyroll regions reported retaining access. Hunter x Hunter's equally unannounced return just four months later may solidify the theory that an expired licensing agreement was the cause.
The Impact of Hunter x Hunter's Return
First serialized by Yoshihiro Togashi in Weekly Shonen Jump in 1998, Hunter x Hunter has become a household title and one of the most prevalent action manga-turned-anime of the past three decades. The franchise remains one of the most acclaimed shonen series ever released, with Madhouse's highly acclaimed 2011 anime adaptation following young Gon Freecss as he embarks on a journey to become a licensed Hunter.
Crunchyroll's abrupt removal sparked widespread discussion across Reddit, X (formerly Twitter), and other online platforms as subscribers searched for alternative streaming platforms to watch the anime. Many fans turned to Netflix, Hulu, and Tubi after discovering the series had vanished without warning.
For now, Hunter x Hunter fans once again have access to the complete 2011 adaptation on Crunchyroll. As of Aug. 5, all 148 episodes are available to stream on Crunchyroll in the U.S. alongside Hulu and Tubi, providing fans with multiple options to enjoy the series.
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