About Yu Yu Hakusho

Yu Yu Hakusho is a popular Japanese anime series, released in 1992, based on the manga series of the same name by Yoshihiro Togashi. It revolves around the story of a teenage delinquent, Yusuke Urameshi, who gets killed while saving a child's life. Given a chance to regain his life, he serves as an underworld detective fighting demons in the human world.

Making / Production

Yu Yu Hakusho was produced by Fuji TV, Yomiko Advertising, and Studio Pierrot. It was directed by Noriyuki Abe and co-produced by Ken Hagino. The series contains 112 episodes which aired from October 1992 till January 1995.

Actors

• Nozomu Sasaki as Yusuke Urameshi. He excellently portrayed Yusuke's journey from a stubborn and rebellious teenager to a responsible demon hunter.
• Shigeru Chiba as Kuwabara. His portrayal of the rough yet loyal friend added humor and depth to the series.
• Megumi Ogata as Kurama. Her performance as the cunning and elegant Kurama made the character a fan favorite.
• Nobuyuki Hiyama as Hiei. His sharp voice acting skills perfectly suited for the ruthless yet sometimes empathetic demon Hiei.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• Yu Yu Hakusho was initially supposed to run for 25 episodes, but its immense popularity led to its extension to 112 episodes.
• The title of the series, "Yu Yu Hakusho," roughly translates to "Ghost Files" or "Poltergeist Report."
• The main characters' attack names were all changed in the English version to sound more supernatural.

Awards

In 1993 and 1994, Yu Yu Hakusho won the Animage Anime Grand Prix for Best Anime. It also won several awards for best characters.

Quotes

• "I'm not a demon or a holy avenger, I'm just a guy who's good at his job." - Yusuke Urameshi
• "It's not wise to judge others based on your own preconceptions and by their appearances." - Kurama
• "Fear is not evil. It tells you what weakness is. And once you know your weakness, you can become stronger as well as kinder." - Hiei

Music, Soundtrack

• The opening theme "Hohoemi no Bakudan" by Matsuko Mawatari set the tone for the series with its energetic and catchy tune.
• The closing theme "Homework ga Owaranai" by Matsuko Mawatari is equally memorable, reflecting the lighter moments of the series.
• The original soundtrack was composed by Yusuke Honma, which effectively supported the combination of dark and light themes of the show.