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Yu Yu Hakusho

Yu Yu Hakusho is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Yoshihiro Togashi.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Yu Yu Hakusho is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Yoshihiro Togashi. The series was adapted into a 112-episode anime television series by Studio Pierrot. It follows Yusuke Urameshi, a teenager who dies saving a child and is revived to become a Spirit Detective investigating supernatural cases.

Premise

Yu Yu Hakusho follows Yusuke Urameshi, a delinquent who dies while saving a child and is given a chance to return to life. After resurrection, he works as a Spirit Detective handling cases involving demons, apparitions, and other supernatural threats.

Publication

The manga was written and illustrated by Yoshihiro Togashi and serialized in Weekly Shōnen Jump from 1990 to 1994. It comprises 175 chapters collected in 19 volumes.

Anime adaptation

The anime television series was produced by Studio Pierrot and ran for 112 episodes. It is based on the manga and is commonly associated with the alternate title Yu Yu Hakusho: Ghost Files.

Reception and legacy

Yu Yu Hakusho became a notable shōnen title and is widely recognized as one of Yoshihiro Togashi's major works. Its action-oriented supernatural format helped make it a long-running popular franchise. The series has been available in Canada through English-language manga and anime distribution, and it remains a recognized title among Canadian fans of classic shōnen anime.

Key facts

  • The manga was serialized in Shueisha's Weekly Shōnen Jump from December 1990 to July 1994.
  • The story centres on Yusuke Urameshi, who becomes a Spirit Detective after being revived.
  • The anime adaptation was produced by Studio Pierrot and covers the manga's storyline.
  • The manga was collected into 19 tankōbon volumes.
  • The series blends supernatural, action, drama, and tournament-fighting elements.
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Canadian context

Yu Yu Hakusho has been available in Canada through English-language manga and anime distribution, and it remains a recognized title among Canadian fans of classic shōnen anime.

Frequently asked questions

What is Yu Yu Hakusho?
A Japanese manga series by Yoshihiro Togashi, later adapted into an anime television series.
Who is the main character?
Yusuke Urameshi, a teenage delinquent who becomes a Spirit Detective after dying and being revived.
How many episodes does the anime have?
The anime adaptation has 112 episodes.
How many manga volumes are there?
The manga was collected into 19 tankōbon volumes.
What genres is it associated with?
It is commonly classified as action, drama, supernatural, and tournament-oriented fiction.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/YuYu_Hakusho
    Supports: Author, publication dates, chapter and volume count, premise
  2. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/YuYu_Hakusho_(1992_TV_series)
    Supports: Anime production studio, episode count, adaptation details
  3. Anime News Network — https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/manga.php?id=1597
    Supports: Genres and plot summary
  4. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yoshihiro_Togashi
    Supports: Creator identification and major works
  5. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_YuYu_Hakusho_episodes
    Supports: Anime episode count and broadcast dates