2014–Present
The Kakin Succession War
The arc that began in 2014 and has not ended. Here is how it compares with every other arc in HUNTER×HUNTER, on both measures readers argue about: chapters printed and years elapsed.
Is it the longest arc in HUNTER×HUNTER?
By calendar time it is the longest arc in the series: 12.1 years since 2014, ahead of Chimera Ant at 8.3 yrs.
By chapter count it ranks #2: 72 chapters against 133 for Chimera Ant, which remains the longest arc printed.
Every arc, longest first
| Arc | Chapters | Years | Ran |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chimera Ant | 133 | 8.3 yrs | 2003–2011 |
| Succession War | 72 | 12.1 yrs | 2014–Present |
| Greed Island | 66 | 2 yrs | 2001–2003 |
| Yorknew City | 56 | 1.5 yrs | 1999–2001 |
| Hunter Exam | 38 | 10 mos | 1998–1999 |
| Chairman Election | 21 | 5 mos | 2011–2012 |
| Heavens Arena | 20 | 7 mos | 1999 |
| Dark Continent | 9 | 2.4 yrs | 2012–2014 |
| Zoldyck Family | 5 | 1 mos | 1999 |
| Special One-shot | 2 | 1 mos | 2013 |