Yu Yu Hakusho

Yusuke Urameshi starts out as a street-tough teenager whose impulsive decision to save a child costs him his life. Instead of fading away, he’s offered a second chance as a Spirit Detective, working for the Spirit World to investigate supernatural incidents that spill into the human realm. His new role replaces alley brawls with mission briefings, weird cases, and encounters with yokai who aren’t simply monsters, but complicated beings with motives of their own. Alongside reluctant allies who become comrades, Yusuke learns to control a growing power and to weigh loyalty, law, and conscience in situations that keep him on edge without revealing major plot turns.

Released in 2023, this live-action TV adaptation is based on Yoshihiro Togashi’s manga and was developed for television by Tatsuro Mishima, with Takumi Kitamura leading a cast that includes Shuhei Uesugi, Jun Shison, Kanata Hongo, and Keita Machida.

As of the show’s initial run it hasn’t claimed major industry awards or headline nominations. That said, reviewers and fan communities have debated its casting and adaptation choices, and the series has been included in genre roundups and online discussions about recent manga-to-live-action efforts.

The adaptation rekindled interest in the original manga and animated series, generating nostalgia among long-time followers while attracting new viewers. Social media saw clips, cosplay, and threads comparing key scenes and character portrayals, which kept the series visible outside traditional review outlets and sparked lively debate about faithfulness and tone.

Audience response has leaned positive, reflected in a user vote average of 7.536 out of 10 from 208 votes. Critics have noted strong chemistry among the leads and a mix of melee action with supernatural mystery, while viewers often point to themes of redemption, friendship, the burden of responsibility, and how youthful anger can be redirected toward protecting others.