
Yu Yu Hakusho currently isn’t slated for release until December 2023, but the original anime is still available on the streaming service to tide us over until then. Netflix first announced its live-action adaptation of the popular manga late last year alongside a number of other anime investments. Joining Kitamura is Jun Shison (Battle of Supreme High, Bubble) as Kurama, Yusuke’s junior high rival and best friend, and Kanata Hongo (Kingdom, Attack on Titan. Kurama has known for his ability which is transformed into his silver-haired fox demon form and the signature, Rose Whip attack. Netflix has announced the cast of the series: Takumi Kitamura (Let Me Eat Your Pancreas, Tokyo Revengers) play the lead role as the brash spirit detective himself, Yusuke Uremeshi. Then, he teams up with Yusuke to fight against his former comrade Hiei, and fights alongside Hiei in various arcs, which included the rescue of ice apparition Yukina and the Dark Tournament. Netflix Reveals Live-Action Yu Yu Hakusho's Kurama Bubble and Battle of Supreme High's Jun Shison will appear as the elegant fox demon. Kurama meets the protagonist, Yusuke when he steals a mirror that can fulfill his wishes with the intention of saving his ill mother. After being wounded, his spirit turns into a newborn human to recover and become fond of his human mother over time. Kurama’s character is among the most popular and beloved among the fans in the original manga and anime, as he’s a fox demon.

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The beloved fox demon will be played by a Japanese actor, named Jun Shison. If you are not familiar with Yu Yu Hakushos live-action plans, you should know Netflix Japan signed off on the project some years ago.The series appears to be in post-production now, and its.

The series followed human Yusuke Urameshi, a teenager given a second chance at life - albeit as a protector of the Human Realm. The actor is best known for playing the role of. Netflix has announced its casting of Kurama in the upcoming live-action Yu Yu Hakusho series. Among Shounen animes of the 1990s, Yu Yu Hakusho was often singled out for its unique characters, world-building, and pull-no-punches attitude. In an IGN exclusive, Shuhei Uesugi has been cast as Kazuma Kuwabara in Netflixs live action adaption of the popular Japanese manga Yu Yu Hakusho.
