Netflix Could Have Solved Its Biggest Yu Yu Hakusho Problem With A Live-Action Movie Trilogy
Netflix’s live-action Yu Yu Hakusho adaptation skipped a lot of important arcs from the anime, suggesting a five-episode series was not the way to go.
Yu Yu Hakusho (2023)
Yu Yu Hakusho is a live-action adaptation of Yoshihiro Togashi manga series of the same name. The series focuses on a teenager who dies while trying to save a young boy only to be resurrected and become a supernatural investigator. The series stars Takumi Kitamura, Shuhei Uesugi, Jun Shison, and Kanata Hongō.
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7 Things Netflix's Yu Yu Hakusho Live-Action Gets Right About The Anime
Netflix’s Yu Yu Hakusho live-action is not a perfect anime adaptation, but it gets a lot of things right about the original Yu Yu Hakusho series.
Yu Yu Hakusho (2023)
- Release Date
- December 14, 2023
- Cast
- Takumi Kitamura , Shuhei Uesugi , Jun Shison , Kanata Hongô
- Seasons
- 1
- Writers
- Tatsuro Mishima , Yoshihiro Togashi
- Franchise(s)
- Yu Yu Hakusho
- Directors
- Shô Tsukikawa
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Every Yu Yu Hakusho Fight, Ranked Worst To Best
From Yusuke vs. Kuwabara to 100% Toguro vs. Yusuke and his friends, Netflix’s Yu Yu Hakusho live-action show featured some great fighting scenes.
Yu Yu Hakusho’s 8 Main Characters, Ranked Weakest To Strongest
From Yusuke and his friends to the Toguro brothers, here is how the Yu Yu Hakusho main characters’ power levels compare in the live-action show.
Yu Yu Hakusho’s Dark Tournament Change Broke The Live-Action’s Power Levels (& Ruined Toguro)
Netflix’s Yu Yu Hakusho made a major change to the anime’s Dark Tournament arc, and it ruined both the show’s power levels and Toguro’s character.
Kurama’s Fox Form In Yu Yu Hakusho Explained: Why He Looks So Different & How Powerful He Is
Netflix’s Yu Yu Hakusho brings Kurama’s demon fox form to live-action, although it debuts in a slightly different context from the anime.
How Much Of Yu Yu Hakusho Netflix’s Live-Action Covers (& How Much It Skips)
Despite only having five episodes, Netflix’s live-action Yu Yu Hakusho covers multiple anime arcs and merges two major sagas into one story.
Netflix’s Yu Yu Hakusho Uses The Anime’s Theme Song (But Not As You Would Expect)
While Netflix’s live-action Yu Yu Hakusho does not try to recreate the anime’s classic opening, it features “Hohoemi no Bakudan” in a clever way.
Netflix's Live-Action Yu Yu Hakusho Fails The Dark Tournament Arc (& Makes Season 2 More Difficult)
Netflix’s Yu Yu Hakusho makes significant changes to the source material and ultimately fails one of the most influential anime arcs of all time.
Why Koenma Looks So Different In Netflix's Yu Yu Hakusho
Koenma looks very different in the live-action Yu Yu Hakusho compared to his Spirit Detective saga anime counterpart, but there’s a reason for it.
10 Biggest Changes Netflix's Yu Yu Hakusho Makes To The Anime
From cutting some of the Spirit Detective arcs to condensing an entire saga, Netflix’s Yu Yu Hakusho makes some significant changes to the anime.
Yu Yu Hakusho Season 1’s Ending Explained: Was That The Dark Tournament?
Netflix’s Yu Yu Hakusho makes major changes to the anime, especially in the final episode, with one of Yusuke’s best fights happening quite early.
Why Netflix’s Yu Yu Hakusho Is Only Five Episodes Long
Netflix’s live-action Yu Yu Hakusho series is only five episodes long but covers a significant portion of the anime, which ran for 112 episodes.
Yu Yu Hakusho’s Cast & Character Guide: Who’s Who In The Live-Action Adaptation
The cast of Netflix’s Yu Yu Hakusho brings Yusuke, Kuwabara, Kurama, Hiei, and more to live-action in a new adaptation of the beloved anime series.
10 Yu Yu Hakusho Scenes We Can't Wait To See In Netflix's Live-Action Show
Netflix is poised to recreate Yu Yu Hakusho for the small screen, but its success hinges on capturing the anime’s most emotionally charged scenes.
8 Challenges Netflix's Live-Action Yu Yu Hakusho Faces Adapting The Anime
Yu Yu Hakusho's adaptation must balance source fidelity, character depth, pacing, and industry impact, following One Piece's live-action success.
Netflix’s New Live-Action Anime Will Prove Whether The Adaptation Curse Has Really Been Broken
Netflix’s One Piece set the bar high for live-action adaptations, and it’s time for another anime show to prove whether the “curse” has been lifted.
New Netflix Live-Action Anime Adaption Has A Tough Job Ahead Of It After One Piece’s Success
Debuting on the heels of the wildly successful One Piece, Netflix's next live-action anime (& manga) adaption has a tough road ahead of it—here's why.
Yu Yu Hakusho Posters Reveal Live-Action Cast
New character posters from Netflix's upcoming Yu Yu Hakusho series show the live-action versions of the heroes Kurama, Hiei, and Kazuma Kuwabara.
Yu Yu Hakusho Images Reveal Yusuke In Netflix Live-Action Adaptation
A new poster for Netflix's adaptation of the Yu Yu Hakusho manga series has been released, offering a look at a live-action Yusuke Urameshi.
Yu Yu Hakusho Live-Action Show In Development At Netflix
Netflix announces a live-action series adaption of Shonen Jump's Yu Yu Hakusho, with Japanese production studio Robot Communications at the helm.