Yu Yu Hakusho
Ready for an epic yokai battle?
On Netflix
A live-action adaptation of a manga classic that balances supernatural action with character-driven drama, grounded in Japanese yokai mythology and redemption.
After a selfless act costs him his life, teen delinquent Yusuke Urameshi is chosen as a Spirit Detective to investigate cases involving rogue yokai.
Clusters
Where to watch
- StreamNetflix
Questions people ask
Is Yu Yu Hakusho violent? Yes. More violent than 81% of series.
Does Yu Yu Hakusho leave you hopeful? Somewhat. More hopeful than 69% of series.
Is Yu Yu Hakusho sad? Not especially. Less sad than 68% of series.
Is Yu Yu Hakusho scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Yu Yu Hakusho easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
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Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
You have seen this shape before.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
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Everything like Yu Yu Hakusho, and what each one shares →
Like Yu Yu Hakusho
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Yu Yu Hakusho
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Yu Yu Hakusho, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Yu Yu Hakusho, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Yu Yu Hakusho, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
