As of September 13th, fans looking to reread or dive into the pages of Yoshihiro Togashi's beloved Yu Yu Hakusho for the first time now have the perfect opportunity. Those who are interested can subscribe to Shonen Jump for $2.99/month for access to their digital vault, which includes 15,000+ manga chapters. Among the available titles are Jujutsu Kaisen, One Piece, My Hero Academia, Demon Slayer, and the newest addition, the popular supernatural shonen, Yu Yu Hakusho.
In a Tweet from Shonen Jump's Twitter , they announced that the popular manga would be available. Yu Yu Hakusho was first published by Yoshihiro Togashi in December 1990 and follows Yusuke Urameshi. One day, in an attempt to save a kid's life from an oncoming car, Urameshi is killed in an accident. However, with the arrival of the grim reaper, Botan, he discovers that death is not the end. Offered a second chance at life, Yusuke seizes the opportunity and puts himself on the fast track to learning all there is to know about the supernatural world beyond the human realm. Once back to life, Yusuke finds himself forging new friendships and stopping larger-than-life threats in his new job as Underworld/Spirit Detective.
Yu Yu Hakusho is Now Available on Shonen Jump's Digital Vault
First running from 1990 to 1994, Togashi's Yu Yu Hakusho contains a total of 175 chapters, which were then adapted into a lauded anime series with 112 episodes. Yu Yu Hakusho is considered one of the best-selling manga series of all time, having more than 78 million copies in circulation all over the world in recent years, and all of its adaptations have received numerous awards. Its successes have resulted in additional media properties including OVAs, films, video games, CDs, live action series, stage plays, and more.
Yu Yu Hakusho is a Staple Series in Shonen Manga History
Yu Yu Hakusho is a classic shonen manga series, appreciated by fans worldwide, that centers on themes revolving around friendship and growing up while featuring thrilling action sequences of Yusuke and his friends facing off against countless unique and powerful foes. With memorable characters, otherworldly adventures, and a classically adored style, Yu Yu Hakusho continues to be a favorite in the hearts of many anime fans even thirty years after its first chapter was released. Anime and manga fans everywhere shouldn't miss their chance to read such an acclaimed series, which serves as a staple for many in the history of shonen manga.
The Yu Yu Hakusho manga is now available to subscribers of Shonen Jump with its first three chapters free to everyone. The anime itself is available to watch, both subbed and dubbed, on streaming services such as Crunchyroll. With the return of Togashi's other manga hit, Hunter x Hunter, fans of the acclaimed mangaka and Yu Yu Hakusho have more than enough reason to celebrate.
Yu Yu Hakusho is now available to read on Viz's Shonen Jump app!
