Board Thread:Questions and Answers/@comment-24101790-20190530164144

Hey all, I started watching the show a few months ago and I'm getting towards the end of the Chimera Ant arc. I'm loving it overall and am interested in continuing the plot, but I have a bit of a problem. I'm in a vet. program and unfortunately don't have a lot of time (I get about an hour to myself after classes, cooking, studying, friends/clubs, etc.) to start at the beginning.

So my question: Can I start reading the manga from the Election arc and go on from there to the Dark Continent arc on, or am I gonna be lost in the plot with characters and sub-plots that weren't in the anime? If I can, do you recommend starting the series at any book/volume in particular. I was going to pick up where it left off (according to this wiki), but I know some people found the Election arc to be a bit rushed in the show so I may start earlier if that's what you suggest. Thanks! 