TV series · 2023
Is YuYu Hakusho based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. YuYu Hakusho is based on the manga Yu Yu Hakusho by Yoshihiro Togashi (1990).
The TV series premiered in 2023.
The manga behind YuYu Hakusho
Yu Yu Hakusho
Manga by Yoshihiro Togashi · first published 1990 · adventure anime and manga, supernatural anime and manga, school anime and manga
Common questions
Is YuYu Hakusho based on a book?
Yes. YuYu Hakusho is based on the manga Yu Yu Hakusho by Yoshihiro Togashi (1990).
Who wrote the book YuYu Hakusho is based on?
Yu Yu Hakusho was written by Yoshihiro Togashi and first published in 1990.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read Yu Yu Hakusho before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the TV series.