Netflix Live Action Adaptation of ‘Yu Yu Hakusho’

Yu Yu Hakusho is getting a live-action animation adaptation at Netflix. While there is an anime version out, the series will draw directly from the 1990 manga. The manga follows 14-year-old delinquent Yusuke Urameshi, who dies after saving a child in a car accident. The Spirit World is surprised by his death and offers him a chance to come back as a "spirit detective" who is tasked with defeating demons.

TOHO Studios and Netflix signed a multi-year contract to lease two of TOHO's stage facilities in Tokyo starting in April 2021. Netflix's first production there is the live-action Yu Yu Hakusho series. Netflix has been revealing new cast members and character images over the last few days. (via their Twitter account).

"Yu Yu Hakusho is one of Japan's most popular manga. I believe that we will create a powerful, visually stunning series using the latest modern technology, while respecting the popular original work," Hongo told IGN. "I am sure that the series will exceed expectations, and I hope fans will get a chance to check it out!"

The adaptation is being helmed by director Shô Tsukikawa (You Shine in the Moonlight, My Teacher, My Love) with a screenplay written by Tatsuro Mishima. Already announced in the cast are Takumi Kitamura, who will play Yusuke Urameshi, and Jun Shison, who'll play Youko Kurama with Kanata Hongo as Hiei.

Yu Yu Hakusho will be premiering worldwide and only on Netflix in December 2023.


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