List of YuYu Hakusho episodes
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The episodes of the Japanese animated
television series , part of the YuYu Hakusho media franchise
are directed by Akiyuki Arafusa and Noriyuki Abe
and produced by Fuji Television
, Yomiko Advertising and Studio Pierrot
. The episodes were released in North America by Funimation
. They are based on the YuYu Hakusho manga
series by Yoshihiro Togashi
, incorporating nineteen volumes of the source material over one hundred and twelve episodes. The series concentrates on the adventures of Yusuke Urameshi, who after his death becomes a Spirit Detective, the protector of the Living World against supernatural threats.
The series aired from October 10, 1992, to January 7, 1995, on Fuji Television in Japan. In North America, the episodes aired from February 23, 2002, to April 1, 2006, on Cartoon Network
. Initially, the episodes were shown on Cartoon Network's Midnight Run (now known as Adult Swim
) programming block from February 2002 to April 2003, and switched to Cartoon Network's Toonami
programming block for the remaining episodes.
The four seasons that compose the series are each their own story arc
, and referred to as "sagas" by Funimation. Thirty-two DVD compilations have been released by Funimation for the four sagas, with the first released on April 16, 2002, and the thirty-second on July 19, 2005. In addition, DVD collection boxes have been released for each saga, containing all the episodes of every saga, with the exception of the Dark Tournament Saga, which had two collection boxes.
Anime
is the Japanese abbreviated pronunciation of "animation". The definition sometimes changes depending on the context. In English-speaking countries, the term most commonly refers to Japanese animated cartoons....
television series , part of the YuYu Hakusho media franchise
Media franchise
A media franchise is an intellectual property involving the characters, setting and trademarks of an original work of media , such as a film, a work of literature, a television program or a video game. Generally, a whole series is made in a particular medium, along with merchandising and endorsements...
are directed by Akiyuki Arafusa and Noriyuki Abe
Noriyuki Abe
is a Japanese anime director, storyboard artist, and sound director. He is best known for working with Studio Pierrot on major hits such as Ninku, Flame of Recca, Bleach, and Yu Yu Hakusho...
and produced by Fuji Television
Fuji Television
is a Japanese television station based in Daiba, Minato, Tokyo, Japan, also known as or CX, based on the station's callsign "JOCX-DTV". It is the flagship station of the Fuji News Network and the ....
, Yomiko Advertising and Studio Pierrot
Studio Pierrot
is a Japanese animation/animation studio, founded in 1979 by former employees of Tatsunoko Production. Its headquarters is located in Mitaka, Tokyo.The company has a simple logo of the face of a clown...
. The episodes were released in North America by Funimation
Funimation Entertainment
Funimation is an American entertainment company. Originally founded in 1994 by Gen Fukunaga, the company became a subsidiary of Navarre Corporation on May 11, 2005...
. They are based on the YuYu Hakusho manga
Manga
Manga is the Japanese word for "comics" and consists of comics and print cartoons . In the West, the term "manga" has been appropriated to refer specifically to comics created in Japan, or by Japanese authors, in the Japanese language and conforming to the style developed in Japan in the late 19th...
series by Yoshihiro Togashi
Yoshihiro Togashi
is a Japanese manga artist. He began drawing manga at an early age; while he attended college, the publisher Shueisha recognized his talent. Togashi has authored numerous manga series in different genres during the past three decades...
, incorporating nineteen volumes of the source material over one hundred and twelve episodes. The series concentrates on the adventures of Yusuke Urameshi, who after his death becomes a Spirit Detective, the protector of the Living World against supernatural threats.
The series aired from October 10, 1992, to January 7, 1995, on Fuji Television in Japan. In North America, the episodes aired from February 23, 2002, to April 1, 2006, on Cartoon Network
Cartoon Network
Cartoon Network is a name of television channels worldwide created by Turner Broadcasting which used to primarily show animated programming. The channel began broadcasting on October 1, 1992 in the United States....
. Initially, the episodes were shown on Cartoon Network's Midnight Run (now known as Adult Swim
Adult Swim
Adult Swim is an adult-oriented Cable network that shares channel space with Cartoon Network from 9:00 pm until 6:00 am ET/PT in the United States, and broadcasts in countries such as Australia and New Zealand...
) programming block from February 2002 to April 2003, and switched to Cartoon Network's Toonami
Toonami
Toonami was a registered trademark of Cartoon Network, used initially for action-oriented programming blocks on Cartoon Network television channels worldwide, mostly showing American cartoons and Japanese anime, originating in the United States on March 17, 1997 and ended on September 20, 2008.The...
programming block for the remaining episodes.
The four seasons that compose the series are each their own story arc
Story arc
A story arc is an extended or continuing storyline in episodic storytelling media such as television, comic books, comic strips, boardgames, video games, and in some cases, films. On a television program, for example, the story would unfold over many episodes. In television, the use of the story...
, and referred to as "sagas" by Funimation. Thirty-two DVD compilations have been released by Funimation for the four sagas, with the first released on April 16, 2002, and the thirty-second on July 19, 2005. In addition, DVD collection boxes have been released for each saga, containing all the episodes of every saga, with the exception of the Dark Tournament Saga, which had two collection boxes.
Season 1: Spirit Detective Saga
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Season 2: Dark Tournament Saga
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Season 3: Chapter Black Saga
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Season 4: Three Kings Saga
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External links
- YuYu Hakusho at Studio PierrotStudio Pierrotis a Japanese animation/animation studio, founded in 1979 by former employees of Tatsunoko Production. Its headquarters is located in Mitaka, Tokyo.The company has a simple logo of the face of a clown...
's website