After cowboy bebop and in addition to One Piece and Death Note, netflix also preparing an adaptation live action of Yu Yu Hakusho. This cult manga from the 90s, whose version anime is also available on the video-on-demand service, tells the story of Yusuke Urameshia brawling young boy who will die during a brawl, then start a new life in the spirit world with supernatural powers transforming him into a detective like no other.
The project was announced in November 2021 for a December 2023 release and is already coming to fruition asIGN exclusively unveils the first members of the cast, displayed in costume for the occasion. Yusuke Urameshi will therefore be interpreted by Takumi Kitamura (tokyo revenge), Yoko Kuramathe fox demon whose spirit was placed in the body of a child, will be embodied by Jun Shison (Teiichi: Battle of Supreme High), and Hieithe franchise’s first major antagonistwill be played by Kanata Hongo (The attack of the Titans, Kingdom). Director Sho Tsukikawa (You Shine in the Moonlight, My Teacher, My Love), who is spearheading the project alongside screenwriter Tatsuro Mishima, made some comments about the production at IGN.
“The original work is a unique universal masterpiece and a reason why Japan is so proud of its manga and anime culture. I am happy to share this masterpiece that is Yu Yu Hakusho with the world and hope that we can create something that everyone will enjoy,” Kitamura told IGN.
“The manga is about Yusuke Urameshi, a high school student who spends his days fighting and dies in an accident trying to protect a young child. As he realizes he is looking at his own corpse, a woman named Botan, who calls herself a guide to the spirit world, tells him a shocking truth: no one expected a delinquent like Yusuke to die performing a act of kindness, and there was no place for him in heaven or hell. So Yusuke has a chance to be resurrected, and after passing a trial, he becomes a spirit world detective. Yusuke is then embroiled in a mystery that weighs on the human, demonic and spiritual worlds. Yusuke’s spectacular adventure will now become a live-action series on Netflix. »
“When I first heard about Yu Yu Hakusho receiving a live adaptation, I honestly wondered if it would even be possible, but after being presented with the producer’s vision and the possibilities Netflix has to offer, my expectations grew up and I found myself passionate about the idea of bringing this project to life. More than anything, I think Yu Yu Hakusho’s appeal comes from its characters, which is why I wanted to highlight Yu Yu Hakusho’s relationships and battles,” director Sho Tsukikawa told IGN.
“The visual effects we use are quite advanced, as we use state-of-the-art technology, aiming for the best possible quality. Finally, from the beginning, we were very conscious of creating a series for a global audience. Just like when I first heard about this adaptation, there may be some people who think it’s mission impossible, but no matter how I express how I feel, I believe that the work will speak for itself and prove that it is possible. I will continue to put my heart and soul into the project to bring the best Japanese entertainment to the world,” he said.
Yu Yu Hakusho should therefore stick to its schedule and arrive in live action at the end of next year on netflix. For the curious, the anime is available on Blu-ray on Amazon.co.uk.
Update : IGN goes on to confirm that Kazuma Kuwabarathe punk who always wants to do better than Yusuke and seduce the twin sister of Hieiwill be played by Shuhei Uesugi (River’s Edge).
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