How many episodes of Yu Yu Hakusho live-action series are there?

The highly anticipated live-action adaptation of Yu Yu Hakusho is scheduled to debut on Netflix on December 14, 2023. Fans of the classic series have been eagerly anticipating this release since it was announced in 2020. After watching the first trailer, it's safe to say that expectations are running high for this anime-to-screen adaptation.

Additionally, it's worth mentioning that Yu Yu Hakusho is produced by Robot Communications, the same company behind the popular series Alice in Borderland and the recently released sci-fi film Godzilla Minus One. Stay tuned as we reveal the number of episodes featured in the upcoming Netflix series, set to premiere in just a couple of hours.

Yu Yu Hakusho live-action episode count

The Yu Yu Hakusho manga was initially released in April 1991, concluding with its 175th chapter in December 1994. Subsequently, the entire manga was adapted into an anime that premiered in October 1992, spanning 112 episodes. Naturally, fans anticipated that the first season of the live-action film would consist of at least eight episodes, akin to the length of One Piece. However, Netflix has confirmed that the initial season of the series will only comprise five episodes.

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That being said, if the series performs well and can win the hearts of the community, we will indeed get the news of its renewal for a second season.

The fandom is going crazy after seeing the trailer for Yu Yu Hakusho

The live-action trailer for Yu Yu Hakusho boasted impressive VFX and captivating character design, particularly the demons. Netflix has confirmed that the creators had to craft numerous demons from scratch to fully realize the coexistence of the demon and spirit world with the human world. The fluidity of the martial arts sequences has been widely praised by fans, generating excitement for the full release of the live-action series.

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Editor's P/S

As a Gen Z netizen, I am thrilled about the upcoming Yu Yu Hakusho live-action series on Netflix. The trailer looks amazing, and I can't wait to see the characters come to life. I'm a big fan of the original anime, and I'm hoping that the live-action series will do it justice. I'm also excited to see how the story will be adapted for a modern audience.

However, I am a bit disappointed that the first season will only have five episodes. I was hoping for at least eight episodes, like the One Piece live-action series. I understand that the creators want to make sure that the series is well-received before committing to a second season, but I still think that five episodes is too short. I hope that the series will be successful and that we will get a second season with more episodes.