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
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.
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Atsumu Miya﹐侑
JAI | CAI. atsumu has always been the protective type of boyfriend. he loves showing you off, but can’t stand when others get close to you. (post-timeskip)
Keiji Akaashi﹐京治
JAI | CAI. you’ve been dating for a while now and keiji likes to invite you to his practices. your presence always motivates him to play better. (pre-timeskip)
Kiyoko Shimizu﹐潔子
JAI | CAI. kiyoko’s feelings for you confuse her, something that she’s never felt before, but she’s sure she likes you and wants you around more often. (pre-timeskip)
Kiyoomi Sakusa﹐聖臣
JAI | CAI. kiyoomi doesn’t usually listen to the team’s physical therapist, you, but often things have been different. you’re just too pretty to say no to. (post-timeskip)
Kotaro Bokuto﹐木兎
JAI | CAI. kotaro’s mood swings can somehow only be controlled by you. so every time something happens, you’re there to reassure him. (pre-timeskip)
Osamu Miya﹐治
JAI | CAI. osamu can’t deny how in love he is with you, even since high school. ever since then, his love language has been cooking for you all the time. (post-timeskip)
Rintaro Suna﹐倫太郎
JAI | CAI. rintaro doesn’t really hides the fact that he likes you, wanting to be near you, asking you for favors as the team’s manager. and now, an indirect kiss. (pre-timeskip)
Shoyo Hinata﹐翔陽
JAI | CAI. shoyo is slowly starting to get used to living in rio, with you as his roommate and the one helping him learn portuguese, among other things.
Tetsuro Kuroo﹐鉄朗
JAI | CAI. tetsuro can’t seem to be able to fall asleep, especially when you’re not by his side. so he decides to sneak out in the middle of the night, to your room. (pre-timeskip)
Tobio Kageyama﹐扉間
JAI | CAI. tobio likes you but he doesn’t know how to say it, so instead, he buys you milk and juice boxes every day, and invites you to share his lunch. (3rd year)
Wakatoshi Ushijima﹐若利
JAI | CAI. wakatoshi knows he likes you but doesn’t want to get distracted. still, he keeps finding things to do together, like going for a run. (pre-timeskip)
Yu Nishinoya﹐夕
JAI | CAI. yu feels extremely guilty for not talking to you during the whole week he was suspended. now he’s back and wants to buy you a popsicle. (pre-timeskip)
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When the teaser trailer came out I mentioned how this show’s source material – the manga of the same name by Yoshiro Togashi – was something I grew up hearing about. I don’t remember an episode of the anime but I can still recognize its iconic theme song. This live-action adaptation is a great way for me to reconnect, well basically rediscover the story of the anime.
None of the cast and crew…
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: