Yu Yu Hakusho Live Action Preview, Trailer, And Plot: Yusuke Urameshi Looks SICK

Crafted by Yoshihiro Togashi, the original manga tale follows Yusuke Urameshi, a troubled teenager who meets an untimely end while attempting to rescue a child from an oncoming car.

However, Yusuke's demise is short-lived. Successfully navigating a set of trials in the afterlife earns him the designation of "Underworld Detective." The 14-year-old street-fighter returns to the Human World, armed with martial arts prowess, to unravel supernatural mysteries afflicting humanity—often involving confrontations with otherworldly entities.

The trailer opens with a disembodied voice recounting the history: "Long ago, the Human World and the Demon World were connected," it says. "Yokai crept into the Human World to prey on humans." The ensuing scenes showcase intense swordplay, axe-wielding, and karate-chopping, introducing the vibrant cast of characters played by Takumi Kitamura, Shuhei Uesugi, Sei Shiraishi, Kenichi Takito, Goro Inagaki, and Go Ayano.

A significant moment in the trailer unfolds when Yusuke employs his signature move, the "Spirit Gun." Initially seen practicing this power, he later releases a potent energy orb capable of significant destruction.

The series, as revealed in a Netflix press release, employed performance capture technology and 170 cameras to seamlessly integrate special effects and CG character assets into the live-action world. The approach promises an immersive visual experience.