Koenma looks very different in the live-action Yu Yu Hakusho compared to his Spirit Detective saga anime counterpart, but there's a reason for it.
The new five-episode Netflix series banks on what is arguably one of Japan's most revered intellectual properties.
In exchange, Yusuke and a motley crew of human and demon allies work as spirit detectives to keep the human world safe from the criminals of the demon world.
Yu Yu Hakusho has been adapted from a manga to a Netflix live-action show โ and while it has to condense a bit too much, it actually works. Our review:
"Yu Yu Hakusho" centers around Yusuke Urameshi, a high school delinquent who unexpectedly meets his demise while protecting a child.
This live-action adaptation finds the heart of Yoshihiro Togashi's beloved 90s series, delivering an excellent introduction for new fans.
Netflix's Yu Yu Hakusho makes significant changes to the source material and ultimately fails one of the most influential anime arcs of all time.
Takumi Kitamura stars as the teenage Yusuke. Sei Shiraishi plays Yusuke's best friend Keiko,. Also joining the cast are Shuhei Uesugi as Kazuma Kuwabara, Kanata ...