Japan Yu Yu Hakusho sits in the top 2% of Japan seriess on this catalog — ranked #82 of 4,579 by TMDB audience score.
Synopsis
幽☆遊☆白書
One day, 14-year-old Yusuke Urameshi suddenly finds himself dead, having died pushing a child out of the way of oncoming traffic. Since he has such a bad personality, even the Spirit World was caught by surprise that he would sacrifice himself. Yusuke soon finds out he wasn't supposed to die and has a chance for resurrection and bringing his body back to life. After being resurrected, Yusuke becomes a Spirit Detective, along with his comrades, and one adventure after another happens, whether it be an investigation or a fighting tournament.
Reception Benchmarks
Ranked #82 of 4,579 Japan seriess indexed here (98th percentile by TMDB audience score).
Rating is +1.7 points above the Japan average of 6.9/10.
Among Japan Animation productions specifically: #63 of 2,532 (top 2%).
Audience Engagement
395 audience reviews — more than 92% of Japan seriess in our index.
Popularity sits at the 97th percentile among Japan seriess.
Also On Fuji TV
Other series that aired on Fuji TV.
Other Titles From Pierrot
Animation + Action & Adventure in Japan
706 Japan titles in our catalog blend the Animation and Action & Adventure genres. Below: the top-rated of them (excluding Yu Yu Hakusho itself).
The 1991–1993 Japan Window
Among 109 Japan seriess we catalog from this window, Yu Yu Hakusho places #2 — near the top of its class.
#1Slam Dunk
★ 8.6 · 1993
#2Yu Yu Hakusho
★ 8.6 · 1992
#3Tokyo Love Story
★ 8.6 · 1991
#4Sailor Moon
★ 8.4 · 1992
#5Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Overture to a New War
★ 8.3 · 1993
#6Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai
★ 8.2 · 1991
#7Ranma ½: The Movie 2 — The Battle of Togenkyo: Rescue the Brides!
★ 8.1 · 1992
#8Ziggy: Soreyuke! R&R Band
★ 8.1 · 1991
The 1990s Japan Landscape
Catalog density by release year across the 1990s in Japan, 447 titles in total. Highlighted year (yellow) is when Yu Yu Hakusho premiered alongside 36 others.
Position in Catalog
Released alongside 36 other Japan seriess in 1992.
The 905th Japan title from Japan we index (earliest catalogued entry: 1899).
Our Japan catalog contains 4,579 titles in total (1,671 seriess).
Broadcast Timeline
Production Details
| Primary Country | Japan |
|---|---|
| Original Language | Japanese |
| Production Companies | Pierrot |
| Series Type | Scripted |
| Seasons / Episodes | 4 / 112 |
| Release Date | October 10, 1992 |
Questions Answered
When did Yu Yu Hakusho end?
Yu Yu Hakusho finished its run with its final episode airing on December 17, 1994.
How highly rated is Yu Yu Hakusho?
Among Japan Asian seriess in this catalog, Yu Yu Hakusho ranks #82 of 4579 — in the top 2%.
Where did Yu Yu Hakusho air?
Yu Yu Hakusho aired on Fuji TV, which has broadcast 8+ other Asian series indexed in this catalog.