Netflix finally released the Official Trailer and announced the rest of the cast. On the Netflix Official Site, there are many subs and dubs available as well as other teasers, so don't forget to check it!
It seems they changed the plot a little bit. The guys are facing Bui and Karasu outside the Tournament (?), and attacking Toguro all at once! I wonder if the "Rescue Yukina" Arc will involve all of them or if it's a new and original script.
Cast:
Takumi Kitamura: Yusuke Urameshi
Jun Shison: Kurama
Kanata Hongo: Hiei
Shuhei Uesugi: Kazuma Kuwabara
Sei Shiraishi: Keiko Yukimura
Kotone Furukawa: Botan
Ai Mikami: Yukina
Hiroya Shimizu: Karasu
Keita Machida: Koenma
Meiko Kaji: Genkai
Goro Inagaki: Sakyo
Kenichi Takito: Elder Toguro
Go Ayano: Younger Toguro
Guest Appearances at the Yu Yu Hakusho Event
This December 13, Netflix is celebrating the world premiere of Yu Yu Hakusho's live-action series with the live screening of the first episode. If you're in Tokyo, try to apply! Registrations close on December 5.
Some of the actors and director will also be appearing as exclusive guests:
Takumi Kitamura, Jun Shison, Kanata Hongo, Shuhei Uesugi, Sei Shiraishi, Ai Mikami, Hiroya Shimizu, Keita Machida, Meiko Kaji,Kenichi Takito, Go Ayano, and Director Sho Tsukikawa
From casting, acting, camera works, action stunts, directing & music scoring - WOW I was impressed 👏💯
Well, it’s understandable that there were some details left out since it’s compressed into 5 episodes only but overall it’s still an excellent watch!!! Season 2 onegaishimasu 🙏🙏🙏
- looks just like an older version of Kuina’s actress, Audrey Cymone. I had to do a double take the first time I saw her to make sure it wasn’t Jessica lmao
- if you’re an MCU enjoyer or have seen any of her other movies where she has fight scenes, you know she has no problem doing stunts.
Kimie Tsukakoshi
- I always thought her and Jessica Henwick looked kinda similar and could play half-siblings in something, so I added her to the Tashigi fancasts.
- you might know her from The Bureau of Magical Things or Great White (TBOMT is so such a cute show, please watch it)
Minami Hamabe
- played Yumeko in the Kakegurui live action
- was also in Kamen Rider, the Let Me Eat Your Pancreas and Anohana live actions, etc.
- I know this fancast won’t ever become a reality cuz Minami doesn’t speak English, but from a visual standpoint, she’s my favorite out of all my Tashigi fancasts
Sei Shiraishi
- you might know her from Girl Gun Lady or Prince of Legend
- another fancast that won’t become a reality cuz Sei doesn’t speak English
Writer: Tatsuro Mishima (based on the manga by Yoshihiro Togashi)
Mini-review:
Wow, this surpassed all my expectations. I don't know much about the original manga/anime, but this live-action adaptation was thrilling, engaging and incredibly fun. I do think it was too short and the characters were underdeveloped, but the superb cast goes all in and makes you care about them despite the rushed writing. On top of that, the production values are top-notch. This drama has arguably the best CGI I've ever seen in a Japanese production (the Spirit World looks stunning), and the action scenes are just jaw-droppingly awesome. Seriously, Takahito Ouchi proves once again that he's one of the best action choreographers/stunt directors in the whole world. I really hope we get more seasons, cause it's clear that a lot of passion, talent and skill went into making this Yu Yu Hakusho adaptation, and these five episodes just fly by. Anyway, this is IMHO a must-watch for action/fantasy lovers.
Netflix has announced many news regarding the Yu Yu Hakusho Event that will take place in Tokyo, on the Evening of December 13, 2023. The application process ends on December 5 on the official site. Seats are limited!
What do we know so far?
The live screening of the first episode
Thousands of fans will have the chance to watch the screening of the first episode of the series on a large screen and at high volume.
Exclusive content with an immersive fan experience
There will be various other projects at the venue, where participants will be able to experience the worldview of Yu Yu Hakusho. Netflix has showed some of the contents:
A photo spot reproducing Koenma's office;
A long corridor displaying the work's worldview;
A dojo where you can practice Yusuke's spirit gun (reigan);
A mysterious scroll called "Koenma's Yogen-sho (Prophecy)".
I wonder what's this "Book of Koenma". Maybe some kind of revelation about the next Dark Age of demons that will happen in a hundred years. He mentioned something like that in the manga. There are many spots about Koenma, will Keita Machida show up with his pacifier? lol
Exclusive Netflix/Yu Yu Hakusho Merchandise
Netflix has unveiled some of the merch that is going to be sold at the venue. There's probably more. They usually sell acrylic stands of the characters too.
Red carpet with cast and director
The fans will have the chance to meet some of the cast on a dynamic red carpet. It seems only Kotone Furukawa (Botan) and Goro Inagaki (Sakyo) will not be attending the premiere. It would be a dream if Togashi-sensei made a surprise appearance.
Guest Appearances:
Takumi Kitamura (Yusuke Urameshi), Jun Shison (Kurama), Kanata Hongo (Hiei), Shuhei Uesugi (Kazuma Kuwabara), Sei Shiraishi (Keiko Yukimura), Ai Mikami (Yukina), Hiroya Shimizu (Karasu), Keita Machida (Koenma), Meiko Kaji (Genkai), Kenichi Takito (Elder Toguro), Go Ayano (Younger Toguro), and Director Sho Tsukikawa
The boys inviting everyone to the event on December 13, and announcing they will also be participating along with other costars:
Netflix's Yu Yu Hakusho gets an official trailer #netlifx #manga #anime #yuyuhakusho
Yu Yu Hakusho, the legendary smash-hit manga from Weekly Shonen Jump, is finally getting a live-action adaptation! This series of unprecedented scale is brought to life by an all-star cast that includes Takumi Kitamura, Jun Shison, Kanata Hongo, Shuhei Uesugi, Sei Shiraishi, Kenichi Takito, Goro Inagaki, and Go Ayano.
The strength that comes from having something to protect versus the strength…
Teenage delinquent Yusuke Urameshi surprises everyone when he saves a kid from being hit by a car, at the cost of his own life. Even the son of the ruler of the Spirit World is shocked, and so offers Yusuke a job as a Spirit Detective and a chance to be revived.
Based on the manga by Yoshihiro Togashi, Netflix's live-action Yu Yu Hakusho adaptation stars Takumi Kitamura (Yusuke Urameshi), Jun Shison (Kurama), Kanata Hongô (Hiei), Shûhei Uesugi (Kazuma Kuwabara), Ken'ichi Takitô (Older Toguro), Gorô Inagaki (Sakyo), Gô Ayano (Younger Toguro), Keita Machida (Koenma), Kotone Furukawa (Botan), and Sei Shiraishi (Keiko Yukimura). Shô Tsukikawa directs from a screenplay by Tatsuro Mishima. Robot Communications is the production company behind the adaptation.