Yu Yu Hakusho: Ghost Files

About Yu Yu Hakusho: Ghost Files

'Yu Yu Hakusho: Ghost Files' (originally released in Japan as 'Yu Yu Hakusho') is a popular anime series which aired from 1992 to 1995. The story revolves around a delinquent teen named Yusuke Urameshi, who gets killed while saving a child from a car accident. Given a chance to return to life by the ruler of the afterlife, he becomes a 'Underworld Detective', responsible for investigating cases of demons and apparitions on Earth.

Making / Production

Created by Yoshihiro Togashi, the anime series is based on the manga of the same name. The animation was produced by Studio Pierrot and it was later licensed by Funimation for distribution in North America.

Actors

• Nozomu Sasaki voiced Yusuke Urameshi, effectively capturing his transition from a street brawler to an underworld detective.
• Shigeru Chiba voiced the character of Kazuma Kuwabara, who is Yusuke's rival and friend, bringing a perfect mix of toughness and humor to the role.
• Megumi Ogata voiced Kurama, a demon turned human, with her voice infusing the character with charm and mystery.
• Nobuyuki Hiyama played the role of Hiei, a demonic swordsman known for his speed, with a great balance of calmness and intensity.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The series has a total of 112 episodes.
• Author Yoshihiro Togashi is also known for creating another popular anime series, 'Hunter x Hunter'.
• Kurama's character sees a fan-favorite element of transformation, where he can turn into a silver-haired fox demon.
• The anime series deviates from the manga in some areas, mainly to expand on the story and characters.

Awards

The series has won the Animage Anime Grand Prix award for best anime in 1994 and 1995.

Quotes

• "From now on, I'm going to beat up anyone who makes Toto cry." - Kazuma Kuwabara
• "I'm not a messenger of justice or anything, but... if someone is hurt in front of me, I can't ignore it." - Yusuke Urameshi
• "Dying or getting killed... it's not the same thing!" - Hiei

Music, Soundtrack

• The anime series has a memorable opening theme, "Smile Bomb" by Matsuko Mawatari, and ending theme, "Homework ga Owaranai" and "Sayonara Bye Bye", both also by Matsuko Mawatari.
• The soundtrack is famous for providing a great atmosphere to the stories being told, with memorable background scores like "Rei-gun" and "Unreleased Track" by Yusuke Honma.