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The ‘Yu Yu Hakusho’ live action series is an upcoming live-action adaption of the original manga that is set for release on December 14, 2023 on Netflix worldwide.

The ‘YuYu Hakusho’ manga series was written and illustrated by Yoshihiro Togashi and originally serialized by Shueisha in the shōnen manga magazine Weekly Shōnen Jump from 1990 to 1994. The series breathes new life into the story, and fans old and new can expect to encounter their favorite characters in ways that have never been seen before.

Takumi Kitamura will play the part of Yusuke, the protagonist of the series. Yusuke is a troubled adolescent who, following an accident, transforms into a Spirit Detective. Meanwhile, actors Jun Shison, Kanata Hongo, and Shuhei Uesugi, will take on the roles of Kurama, Hiei, and Kuwabara.

Utilizing a unique global one-team production strategy that spanned both Japan and the United States—the same approach to adapt the acclaimed “ONE PIECE” manga—Netflix took the same level of commitment to quality and authenticity in the live-action ONE PIECE to the production of ‘Yu Yu Hakusho.’

An international dream team was also assembled to bring the epic tale to the screen, tapping into the most advanced CG and VFX technologies from around the world. Known as “the most innovative VFX studio in the world” and lauded for their work on major Hollywood productions, Scanline VFX was instrumental in giving life to all the characters, both human and yokai (spirits), while delivering realistic battle action sequences.

Taking five years to complete the production of Yu Yu Hakusho, the team painstakingly ensured that the subtleties of every character’s emotions were accurately depicted in the adaptation. The fusion of state-of-the-art technology and a passion for staying true to the source material promises to make this adaptation a standout in the world of live-action anime.

‘Yu Yu Hakusho’ will be turned into a live-action Netflix series on December 14, 2023. When this version comes out, we can’t wait to see Yusuke Urameshi and his friends face demons and other creatures.