Yu Yu Hakusho

Synopsis
Urameshi Yusuke, 14 years of age, is about as troublesome and violent as teenagers come. He is constantly ditching school, causing trouble, and getting into numerous fights everyday. One day however, he does the unexpected, sacrificing himself to save a young child. Such an action, was never ever expected, especially coming from someone as troublesome as Urameshi Yusuke. The afterlife is not prepared for Yusuke, as they never thought he would make such a sacrifice. Yusuke soon finds out he wasn't supposed to die and has a chance for resurrection and bringing his body back to life. After being resurrected, Yusuke becomes a Spirit Detective.Yusuke is "employed" by Koenma, who is in charge while his father and ruler of the afterlife, King Enma, is away. Under Koenma`s command, Yusuke helps to stop menacing demons that threaten the lives of people everywhere; whether by stealing priceless and invaluable items and destructive weapons, or by wreaking havoc on humans everywhere.Throughout Yusuke`s journey, he is usually joined by; his arch-rival, and local bully, Kuwabara Kazuma. He is also joined by two demons named Hiei and Kurama, whom are ex-convicts of the afterlife that managed to escape from Koenma.

This group of unlikely allies goes on to participate and struggle in battles that have outcomes that determine the fate of humanity!

Related Anime
Adaptation: Yu Yu Hakusho
Side story: Yu Yu Hakusho: The Golden Seal, Yu Yu Hakusho: Meikai Shitou Hen - Honoo no Kizuna
Summary: Yu Yu Hakusho: Eizou Hakusho, Yu Yu Hakusho: Eizou Hakusho II
Sequel: Yu Yu Hakusho Picture Drama

Status: Finished airing

Genres: action, comedy, drama, supernatural, thriller, tournament

Themes: demons, developing powers, fighting, martial arts

Opening Theme
"Hohoemi no Bakudan" by Matsuko Mawatari

Ending Theme
1: "Homework ga Owaranai" by Matsuko Mawatari (eps 1-29)
2: "Sayonara bye bye" by Matsuko Mawatari (eps 30-59)
3: "Unbalance na Kiss wo Shite" by Hiro Takahashi (eps 60-83)
4: "Taiyou ga Mata Kagayaku Toki" by Hiro Takahashi (eps 84-102)
5: "Daydream Generation" by Matsuko Mawatari (eps 103-111)
6: "Hohoemi no Bakudan" by Matsuko Mawatari (ep 112)