The manga “Yu Yu Hakusho” gets a live action adaptation that will premiere on Netflix on Dec. 14.
The live action adaptation comes more than three decades after “Yu Yu Hakusho” first captured the imagination of readers.
“Yu Yu Hakusho” (Netflix)
The original manga by Yoshihiro Togashi made waves when it was serialized in “Weekly Shonen Jump” for four years from 1990.
The series breathes new life into the story, and fans old and new can expect to encounter their favorite characters in ways that have never been seen before.
Using a global one-team production strategy that was the same approach to adapt the acclaimed “One Piece” manga, Netflix took the same level of commitment to quality and authenticity for “Yu Yu Hakusho.”
An international team was also assembled to bring the epic tale to the screen, tapping into the most advanced CG and VFX technologies from around the world.
Known as “the most innovative VFX studio in the world” and lauded for their work on major Hollywood productions, Scanline VFX was instrumental in giving life to all the characters, both human and yokai (spirits), while delivering realistic battle action sequences.
Taking five years to complete the production of “Yu Yu Hakusho,” the team ensured that the subtleties of every character’s emotions were accurately depicted in the adaptation. The fusion of state-of-the-art technology and a passion for staying true to the source material promises to make this adaptation a standout in the world of live-action anime.
The live action series stars Takumi Kitamura, Jun Shison, Kanata Hongo and Shuhei Uesugi, and directed by Sho Tsukikawa.