Warning: SPOILERS for Hunter X Hunter chapter #392One of the most popular characters in , the murderous but charming Hisoka Morrow, makes his much-awaited return in Yoshihiro Togashi's hit manga. Hisoka is currently locked in a deadly cat-and-mouse game with the powerful Phantom Troupe, and it seems that he has found some dangerous allies of his own.
Hisoka is one of the earliest characters to appear in , as one of the strongest participants in the 287th Hunter Exam, who immediately captures the interest of the protagonist Gon. Later, facing Hisoka is the reason why , which will become a prominent feature in the series.
In the current storyline, the Phantom Troupe and Hisoka have both boarded the Black Whale, an enormous cruise ship en route to the Dark Continent, a mysterious, unexplored land that hides great riches and terrible dangers.
Hisoka's previous appearance was in chapter #357, published in 2016. , caused by Togashi's health issues, mean that popular characters like Killua and Gon have been missing from the story for as long as eight years. Hisoka's return, then, must be really appreciated by fans who had been longing to see this ever-popular character. The Succession Contest arc has been hurt by an excess of characters involved, with the Princes trying to assassinate each other and the Mafia families playing their part, meaning that even the Phantom Troupe has been sidelined.
The Kakin Mafia families are playing a very dangerous game by getting involved with Hisoka and the Phantom Troupe, which could turn the entire Black Whale into a slaughterhouse. The appearance of Hisoka could be a signal that, after returning from its long hiatus, has decided to focus again on its oldest and most popular characters.