Yu Yu Hakusho (1992)
A deceased delinquent becomes a Spirit Detective, battling demons and unraveling supernatural mysteries with brisk, epic action.
After dying to save a boy, delinquent tough guy Yusuke Urameshi is granted another chance at life by redeeming himself as a "Spirit Detective."
How intense is Yu Yu Hakusho?
Yu Yu Hakusho is mildly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is brisk, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated TV-14.
What Yu Yu Hakusho feels like
- Tone
- epic
- Pace
- Brisk
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Yu Yu Hakusho
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 7, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Yu Yu Hakusho for you?
Is Yu Yu Hakusho scary?
Only a little. Yu Yu Hakusho has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Yu Yu Hakusho gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Yu Yu Hakusho sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Yu Yu Hakusho OK for kids?
It is rated TV-14. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Yu Yu Hakusho?
Episodes run about 24m.
Where can I stream Yu Yu Hakusho?
Yu Yu Hakusho is streaming on Crunchyroll.
Does Yu Yu Hakusho have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves things open rather than tying them up.
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