It is already 2017, but information about the release date of "Hunter X Hunter" chapter 361 remains scarce. Anime creator Yoshihiro Togashi has been in a hiatus since chapter 360 launched so he could concentrate on his health.

The famed mangaka or manga artist took a break after writing chapter 360 due to back pain. It is to be noted that Togashi has taken a break from writing before, but his hiatus has not been as long as this one. He has been suffering from lower back pain, which basically hinders him from spending long hours penning a new chapter. Given that he did not publish a lot of chapters last year, the manga artist's condition seemed to have worsened.

Although the manga publisher or the creator has yet to step out and announce the details for the next chapter, recent reports are claiming that Togashi's health has improved since then. The artist has been doing other projects and he has made public appearances in his hiatus from writing "Hunter X Hunter."

According to reports, Togashi designed the album art for Jun Togawa and Vampillia's latest collaboration.

In addition, Togashi was one of the many manga artists spotted at an anime festival. At the event, he was happy to converse with fans and fellow artists, reports say. With his recent appearances, it seems like Togashi's health is improving, but only he can say for sure that he is ready to get back to writing.

Since Togashi has yet to release an official statement about his health, fans should take the latest reports with a grain of salt. In addition, the release date of "Hunter X Hunter" has yet to be announced, so otaku or anime enthusiasts should treat the recent claims as speculation until proven otherwise.

More news and updates on "Hunter X Hunter" chapter 361 should arrive soon.