Yu Yu Hakusho_
Original: 幽☆遊☆白書
After dying to save a boy, delinquent tough guy Yusuke Urameshi is granted another chance at life by redeeming himself as a "Spirit Detective."
Network
Fuji TV
Episodes
112
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Overview
Yu Yu Hakusho has 4 seasons with 112 episodes spanning 1992-1994.
Rating
With a 8.5/10 rating from 473 votes, Yu Yu Hakusho is considered highly rated.
Year context
Yu Yu Hakusho first aired 34 years ago in 1992.
CAST (9)
Nozomu Sasaki
Yūsuke Urameshi (voice)
Shigeru Chiba
Kazuma Kuwabara (voice)
Megumi Ogata
Kurama/Shūichi Minamino (voice)
Nobuyuki Hiyama
Hiei (voice)
Yuri Amano
Keiko Yukimura (voice)
Hisako Kyoda
Genkai (voice)
Mayumi Tanaka
Koenma (voice)
Ai Orikasa
Shizuru Kuwabara (voice)
Tomomichi Nishimura
Narration (voice)
SEASONS (4 seasons, 112 episodes)
SEASON 1The Spirit Detective
01
Surprised to be Dead
Yusuke Urameshi is having a typical day. He's cutting class, arguing with teachers and getting into fights with his rival Kuwabara. But then Yusuke does…
02
Koenma Appears
Pulled by the sprightly, pink-robed Botan, Yusuke enters a realm that is not quite normal -- the Spirit World. There, Yusuke meets Koenma, a 700…
03
Kuwabara: A Promise Between Men
Kuwabara was tormented by his rival's death. The loser in all 156 of his brawls against Yusuke , he's now lost any chance he ever…
04
Requirements for Lovers
The Spirit World forgot an important question -- does anyone want Yusuke back? Koenma sends an Investigator to find out, and Yusuke's friends answer quickly…
05
Yusuke's Back
Yusuke has reclaimed his life, but has only one day to be revived by someone's kiss -— And that someone might be Kuwabara! Back in…
06
Three Monsters
Yusuke receives his first real case as Spirit Detective. Three demon thieves have muscled their way into King Yama's sacred vault, stealing the three Artifacts…
07
Gouki and Kurama
The oafish demon Gouki is using the stolen Orb of Baast to capture children's souls. If Yusuke doesn't track down and defeat this monster quickly,…
08
The Three Eyes of Hiei
With two artifacts under his belt, Yusuke heads for his most dangerous challenge yet – the ruthless demon Hiei. But unbeknownst to Yusuke, Hiei is…
09
The Search Begins
Yusuke's three-day weekend is cut short when Botan delivers his next big case. Genkai, an aging psychic, will hold a contest to find a worthy…
10
Kuwabara's Spirit Sword
The candidates for Genkai's apprenticeship have been narrowed to eight. Among them: Yusuke, Kuwabara, and the disguised demon Rando! Genkai announces the final test will…
11
Hard Fights for Yusuke
In his first match of the tournament, Yusuke faces an impossible disadvantage. He can't see a thing in the pitch-black arena, but a hi-tech helmet…
12
Rando Rises, Kuwabara Falls
Yusuke, Kuwabara, and young Shorin are the only fighters still standing in the Genkai Tournament. Yet Rando has not been found. Could this mean that…
13
Yusuke vs. Rando: 99 Attacks
Kuwabara's body lays broken. Shorin is nowhere to be found. And with Yusuke's energy dwindling every minute, the evil Rando reveals his true and monstrous…
14
The Beasts of Maze Castle
Yusuke returns from training with the great psychic Genkai, and not a moment too soon! Dreadful Makai Insects are invading his own city, part of…
15
Genbu, the Stone Beast
Kurama and Hiei, two demons Yusuke beat in his first case, join Yusuke and Kuwabara to battle the Saint Beasts. This awkward alliance must learn…
16
Byakko, the White Tiger
One of Yusuke's teammates has been badly injured, and Kuwabara insists on fighting the next enemy all by himself -— revealing his amazingly improved Spirit…
17
Byakko's Lair
After a harrowing fight on a collapsing bridge, Byakko is seemingly defeated. But as soon as the Spirit Detective team enters the castle's next wing,…
18
Seiryu, the Blue Dragon
Two of the four Saint Beasts are dead -- or so Yusuke and his team believe! But in the chamber of Seiryu, a Beast who…
19
Suzaku, Leader of the Beasts
Yusuke, Kuwabara, Kurama and Hiei rush into the next part of the castle as they reach the final chamber where Suzaku awaits. Unknown to them…
20
Seven Ways to Die
Suzaku uses The Prism of Seven technique to create seven Suzakus. Not merely copies, each one has independent will and full powers - all aimed…
21
Yusuke's Sacrifice
Suzaku releases another lightning fist attack, but Yusuke was up to the task as he himself unleashes his full power and he blasts Suzaku with…
22
Lamenting Beauty
Yukina is a beautiful ice apparition whose tears transform into priceless jewels. Now a filthy human crime lord named Tarukane has kidnapped Yukina, planning to…
23
The Toguro Brothers Gang
Yusuke's Spirit Detective team continues toward Tarukane's mountain stronghold, facing a small army of grotesque demon guards. It seems an alliance has formed between human…
24
The Deadly Triad
Struggling their way to the front gates of Tarukane's stronghold, Yusuke, Kuwabara, and Botan now face a much greater challenge: three notorious demon fighters known…
25
Kuwabara's Fight of Love
One giant battle stands in the way of rescuing Yukina. Yusuke and Kuwabara versus the leaders of the demon mercenaries, the immensely powerful and bizarre…
SEASON 2The Dark Tournament
01
Toguro Returns
Having rescued Yukina and defeated Toguro, Yusuke is spending some time with Keiko in the city. However, when a huge chunk of building is blown…
02
The Dark Tournament Begins
As Team Urameshi boards the ship, the preliminary round begins. The Masked Fighter is the one to fight, as she knocks out the demons with…
03
First Fight
Botan, Keiko, and Shizuru, Kuwabara's sister, arrive at the tournament site to watch Team Urameshi duke it out with their first opponents, Team Rikkuyukai. Koenma…
04
Flowers of Blood
Kurama takes on Roto after the end of Kuwabara and Rinku's fight. Roto earns Kurama's wrathful vengeance by taking his mother hostage.
05
Dragon of the Darkness Flame
Hiei takes on Rokuyukai’s leader, Zeru, whose explosive fire attacks ravage the stadium. Hiei must resort to an unbelievable technique, one that could take his…
06
Stumbling Warrior
Yusuke jumps out of his slumber, ready for the final fight against a new fighter named Chu. He’s rude, he’s crude -and he claims to…
07
Knife Edge Death-Match
Yusuke and Chu, both drained of their Spirit Energy, struggle to win the first round of the Dark Tournament for their team. They agree to…
08
A Day in Waiting
When he’s ambushed by a loose-cannon competitor, Yusuke learns that even quiet moments on Hanging-Neck Island are dangerous. Meanwhile, Hiei faces the consequences of his…
09
Percentage of Victory
Round two of the tournament arrives and Team Urameshi must face Dr. Ichigaki’s fighters, a group with a habit of chopping off their opponent’s heads!…
10
Glimpse Beneath the Mask
During a three-on-three battle, a rip on the Masked Fighter’s headdress gives a surprising peek into the warrior’s true identity! But there’s little time to…
11
Ambition Destroyed: A Trial by Light
The doctor’s human experiments are clearly fighting against their will! As Yusuke prepares to put them out of their misery, the Masked Fighter intervenes and…
12
Master of Disguise
After Yusuke and the others make it to the third round, Hiei and the masked fighter get tricked and trapped inside a force field.
13
Kurama's Stand
Okay, brief recap to what happened last episode: Kurama has just had his arms and legs frozen, but used his spirit energy through his hair…
14
Crushing Revenge
Kurama is unconscious, and getting beaten to death by Baken. The announcer Koto tries to give a 10-count to stop the fight, but Baken ignores…
15
Jin, the Wind Master
The episode starts with Jin in the air, admiring the island. He swoops down and flys by Yusuke. Yusuke turns around and takes a punch…
16
Reverse Decisions
This episode starts with Jin in the air with his Double Tornado Fist ready for the kill. All of a sudden Yusuke says, ""Time for…
17
A Matter of Love and Death
This episode begins with the fight between Risho and Kuwabara underway. Risho is beating the crap out of Kuwabara, who can't even use his spirit…
18
The Masked Fighter Revealed
After talking to Kayko, Yusuke is confronted by Botan. She tells him his Spirit Beast will hatch soon. Koenma startles the two and show Yusuke…
19
Yusuke's Final Test
Genkai tells Yusuke his final test is to kill her. Yusuke has second thoughts. He meets Genkai in a cave and says he can't do…
20
Hiei Battles On
Yusuke is still in the midst of Genkai's Spirit Wave Orb absorbtion test. After a while, Genkai realizes that this is too much for Yusuke.…
21
Many Faces, Many Forms
Hiei continues his struggle against Kuro Momataro, who has just transformed to his second armor of beast, the Phoenix Armor. Kuro decides to show off…
22
Legendary Bandit: Yoko Kurama
With both Ura Urashima and the newly transformed Yoko Kurama trapped in the ring, the true battle begins. Yoko finally shows himself, and unleashes an…
23
The Cape of No Return
Kuwabara starts his battle against Shishiwakamaru. It's a duel between a sword of energy and a sword of steel.shishi is obviously the more skillful of…
24
Genkai's Strength
The match between Shishiwakamaru and Genkai begins. Genkai is very weak because she has given Yusuke her Spirit Wave power through the Spirit Wave Orb.…
25
Suzuka's Challenge
In the last match against Team Uraotogi, Genkai overwhelmed Suzuka, an old demon with many tricks and specialties, but little strength. Meanwhile, Yusuke recovers from…
26
Arch-Rivals
The members of Team Toguro demonstrate their power in the semifinals by utterly defeating another team with minimal effort.
27
The Death of Genkai
Fifty years ago, Genkai and Toguro were actually teammates who fought and won their own Dark Tournament, before becoming violently estranged. Yusuke Urameshi arrived just…
28
Overcoming Grief
Shortly before the final round of the Dark Tournament, Yusuke's mentor Genkai was killed, leaving him with all of the Spirit Power she possessed. Since…
29
The Beginning of the End
The tournament finals are set to begin. But the rules state that each team must have five members to compete. With each team having only…
30
The Beast Within
The Dark Tournament finals have just begun and Kurama finds himself facing the strangely magnetic yet dangerous Karasu. Kurama, believing that it's his only chance…
31
Yoko's Magic
With Karasu able to counter Yoko Kurama's attacks, the vicious member of Team Toguro is set to take the victory. Taking his own life into…
32
Beneath Bui's Armor
A disappointing verdict is handed down in the Kurama versus Karasu match, reversing Team urameshi's fortunes in the Finals of the Dark Tournament. Hiei seeks…
33
Wielder of the Dragon
Hiei unleashes his most powerful attack, the Dragon of the Darkness Flame! But Bui is able to turn the Dragon against his master. Will Hiei…
34
The Shadow of Elder Toguro
During his match with Toguro, Kuwabara is told of Genkai's death. With extreme rage Kuwabara strikes Toguro with the Trial Sword splitting the demon in…
35
Sakyo's Proposal
Kuwabara's fight with the elder Toguro brother comes to a smashing conclusion, leading into Yusuke's grudge match with the younger Toguro. But before that bout…
36
Yusuke vs. Toguro
The ultimate showdown between Yusuke and Toguro finally begins, and everyone is on the edge of their seats -- at least everyone that hasn't been…
37
Toguro's Full Power
Yusuke reveals to Toguro that he has not been fighting at full power and removes the Spirit Cuffs, which reduce his power. Finally, a fully…
38
Yusuke's Despair
As Yusuke lies beaten on the arena floor, Toguro taunts the Spirit Detective. Toguro begins to suck the souls of the spectators in order to…
39
Toguro's Desire
As one of his friends lies on the arena floor, Yusuke powers up to the same level as Toguro. To defend himself, Toguro must power…
40
Out with a Bang
With the Dark Tournament at an end, Yusuke must beign to cope with the loss of his best friend at the hands of Toguro. After…
41
Toguro's Wish
Team Urameshi prepares to depart Hanging Neck Island the victor of the sinister Dark Tournament to return to the world of the living leaving their…
SEASON 3Chapter Black
01
Return to Living World
Despite his stunning victory at the Dark Tournament, Yusuke Urameshi learns firsthand that there are others wishing to challenge him. Yusuke makes the first mistake…
02
Setting the Trap
After much convincing, Hiei joins Kuwabara's crusade to save his kidnapped comrade. Upon reaching the mysterious Rokurokubi Estates, the three discover Kaitou, who quickly explains…
03
The Power of Taboo
Kaitou's devious game becomes a fight for survival as Hiei, Botan, and Kuwabara all fail prey to the twisted teen's bizarre rules. But Kurama issues…
04
Genkai's Ruse
Kuwabara and the gang finally reach the room where Yusuke is being held captive. But Kido has one final game to play with the Spirit…
05
The Tunnel
A tunnel is being carved between the Living World and the Demon World that if completed would usher in such darkness and chaos that the…
06
The Reader
The Spirit Detective's best chance to uncover the truth behind the tunnel lies with the mind reader, Murota. But mere hours after entering Mushiyori City,…
07
The Doctor's Disease
Somewhere in Mushiyori City, a psychic is forging a tunnel between the Demon and Human worlds. Yusuke has recruited Murota, a mind-reading human. But while…
08
Sleep, Doctor, Sleep
Searching Mushiyori City, Yusuke's team was quickly steered to the hospital, where a trap awaited. There they encounter the Doctor, a human with immense psychic…
09
Caught in the Rain
As Sensui's plan continues, Kuwabara and his friends attend a rock concert. However, they are ambushed by Sensui's next minion: Seaman, a person with the…
10
Kuwabara: Awakening
Kuwabara's battle with Seaman continues.
11
Sensui's Fall
Shinobu Sensui, the former Spirit Detective, is revealed to be the mastermind behind the plot to remove the barrier to Makai. Koemna discusses his fall…
12
Divide and Conquer
Sensui makes his appearance, and battles Yusuke, Kuwabara, and Kurama. Sensui's abilities enable him to battle all three on equal footing. During the battle, Sensui…
13
The Human Race
As Yusuke continues his chase of Sensui, the unbelievable Sniper confronts Yusuke. As Genkai and the rest of the team follow, can Yusuke escape Sniper's…
14
Moving Target
Yusuke continues to evade Sniper's dangerous attacks, but the horrible villain may still have a few tricks up his sleeve. Meanwhile, Hiei has finally returned…
15
Let the Games Begin
Yusuke, Kurama, Hiei, and Mitarai enter a cavern controlled by the tricky Gamemaster. Gamemaster's territory can be manipulated into a video game, a game where…
16
If You Could Play Forever
Yusuke's team has won the first round, but they'll need to win three more to defeat the Game Master and move on to Sensui's lair.…
17
Game Over
Only two hours remain before the tunnel opens unleashing a horde of hungry demons upon the world of the living. Kurama steps forth to battle…
18
Kurama's Anger, Gourmet's Guest
Yusuke and his entourage have made it to Sensui's lair, but their battle to save the human race is just beginning. The opening to the…
19
Spirit Detective Showdown
Kurama's anger has sentenced Toguro to an eternity of suffering, forever chasing his foiled revenge. But the tunnel to Demon World is opening. Can Yusuke's…
20
The Difference Maker
As the epic battle between Yusuke and Sensui continues, Yusuke learns that he is no match for the former Spirit Detective. As Sensui prepares the…
21
Power Between the Teeth
As Itsuki explains more about the bizarre Sensui, Koenma prepares to use his most powerful weapon: his pacifier! It can create a barrier that would…
22
The True Face of Sensui
Koenma's tactics have saved Yusuke for now. But mysteriously Yusuke won't allow the Prince of Spirit World to use his pacifier. While they discuss their…
23
Death of a Spirit Detective
Yusuke comes to terms with the fact that he cannot defeat Sensui. Watching but unable to help, Kuwabara fights off emotion with rage as he…
24
Attempting Revenge
Too late to save their friend's life, Kuwabara, Kurama, and Hiei unleash their most devastating attacks on Sensui, who retreats within the tunnel. King Yama…
25
Waking the Lost
With no thought to their own safety, Kuwabara, Kurama, and Hiei charge deep into the tunnel in an effort to rid all worlds of Sensui…
26
The Proof
After being saved in the nick of time by Puu, Yusuke revels in his new power and resumes his battle with Sensui. Although Yusuke's skill…
27
Sensui's End
Yusuke's body has undergone an intense transformation as his dormant demon blood takes hold. As the battle against Sensui concludes, Koenma tells Yusuke that he…
28
Topside
Yusuke and team return topside to the waiting arms of their friends. But all is not well. King Yama's soldiers arrive saying that they must…
SEASON 4Saga of the Three Kings
01
Yusuke's Destiny
Yusuke Urameshi suffers from a recurring nightmare that he just can't shake. Is this a mere inconvenience? Or are there deeper meanings hidden behind the…
02
Three Strangers, Three Kings
As the three strangers in Kuroko's house explain the reason for their presence, Yusuke begins to sense that something is amiss. These demons have come…
03
Departing Living World
Hiei and Kurama are visited by two of the kings of Demon World with a very dangerous proposition. Meanwhile, Yusuke prepares himself for his own…
04
Return to Demon World
Control of Demon World is divided among three rulers: Raizen, Yomi and Mukuro. From his deathbed, Raizen has invited his descendant, Yusuke Urameshi, to return…
05
Haunted by the Past
After years of searching, Hiei finally returns to his homeland. Hiei clearly remembers the traumatic banishing he was forced to endure. But despite his many…
06
The Secret of the Jagan
During a duel with Shigure, Hiei has a flashback to his childhood. The origin of his Jagan is revealed.
07
Reunion of the Bandits
Just as Yusuke and Hiei were forced to confront their demons, Kurama boldly ventures through his own past. Yomi, one of the three Kings of…
08
Torn Between Identities
In a brutal power play, Yomi has forced Kurama to serve as his advisor. If he doesn't, Yomi will destroy the one person Kurama loves…
09
Inheritance
It's been nearly a year since Yusuke, Hiei and Kurama arrived in Demon World, each firmly enmeshed in its tense power struggle. Now, the three…
10
Every Demon For Himself
Raizen's death has upset the balance of power in Demon World. Now it is up to Yusuke to prevent the threat of total upheaval. As…
11
The Preliminaries
Yomi and Mukuro, preventing a full-scale Demon War, have embraced Yusuke's unlikely proposal. Peace is secured for the moment. But the battle for control of…
12
The Battle of Father and Son
As the tournament to decide the king of Demon World wraps up it's preliminary round, one match continues to wage on. A father and son…
13
The Demon World Tournament Begins
As the main bouts of the Demon World tournament get underway, some of the best and most familiar fighters are removed rather quickly. While it…
14
Farewell, Kurama
Kurama faces down Shigure in the ring! But Kurama has to deal with the demons of his past: namely his choice to remain in the…
15
Love and War
In the next match of the tournament, Hiei steps into the ring of battle against his former ally, Mukuro. But Mukuro has already explored the…
16
A Reason to Fight
As the fighters make their way through the main bracket of the Demon World Tournament, Yusuke Urameshi finds himself staring down Yomi. Both powerful warriors…
17
Closure
Yusuke struggles to continue his fight with Yomi and as his demon blood continues to flow through him, his demon engery also flows out.
18
To the Future
High school student Kazuma Kuwabara is having a typical day. He is studying hard for his college entrance exams and fending off the flirtatious glances…
SERIES INFO
4
Seasons
112
Episodes
24 min/ep
Per Episode
Ended
Status
NETWORKS (1)
Fuji TV
DETAILS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Yu Yu Hakusho about?
After dying to save a boy, delinquent tough guy Yusuke Urameshi is granted another chance at life by redeeming himself as a "Spirit Detective."
Where can I watch Yu Yu Hakusho?
Yu Yu Hakusho is available on Crunchyroll, Netflix, Prime Video, Anime Times Amazon Channel, Toei Animation Channel Amazon Channel. Availability varies by region.
How many seasons does Yu Yu Hakusho have?
Yu Yu Hakusho has 4 seasons with 112 episodes total.
Who stars in Yu Yu Hakusho?
The cast of Yu Yu Hakusho includes Nozomu Sasaki, Shigeru Chiba, Megumi Ogata, Nobuyuki Hiyama, Yuri Amano.
What is the rating of Yu Yu Hakusho?
Yu Yu Hakusho has a rating of 8.5 out of 10 based on 473 votes on TMDB.
Is Yu Yu Hakusho still running?
Yu Yu Hakusho has ended. The final episode aired on .
GENRES (3)
Animation
Action & Adventure
Sci-Fi & Fantasy
