‘YuYu Hakusho’ Live-Action Adaptation Set to Premiere Globally on Netflix in December
The highly-anticipated live-action adaptation of the beloved manga-turned-anime, ‘Yu Yu Hakusho,’ is scheduled to make its global debut on Netflix in December. This exciting announcement was made by the streaming giant on October 12, and the series is set to be available to viewers worldwide starting December 14.
Netflix revealed in a media statement that this adaptation breathes fresh life into the beloved story, promising both long-time fans and newcomers an entirely new perspective on their favorite characters. To achieve this, the streaming platform has harnessed cutting-edge CG and VFX technologies from across the globe to craft the series.
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Scanline VFX, renowned as “the most innovative VFX studio in the world” and celebrated for their contributions to major Hollywood productions, played a pivotal role in bringing the characters, both human and yokai (spirits), to life. They also crafted realistic and captivating battle action sequences that are sure to captivate audiences.
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The production of this live-action series was an extensive undertaking, spanning five years to ensure its quality and faithfulness to the source material. The cast includes notable talents such as Takumi Kitamura, Jun Shison, Kanata Hongo, and Shuhei Uesugi.
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In a July 2022 interview with IGN, Takumi Kitamura, who will be portraying the main character, Yusuke, in the series, expressed his enthusiasm for sharing the live-action adaptation with the world. He acknowledged the significance of the original work, describing it as a universal and unique masterpiece that reflects Japan’s rich manga and anime culture. Kitamura eagerly anticipates bringing ‘Yu Yu Hakusho’ to a global audience, hoping to create a memorable experience for people everywhere.
The series will be skillfully directed by Sho Tsukikawa, who initially questioned the feasibility of a live-action adaptation for ‘Yu Yu Hakusho.’ However, upon embracing the producer’s vision and the possibilities offered by Netflix, Tsukikawa’s expectations soared, and he became deeply passionate about realizing this ambitious project.
Fans of ‘Yu Yu Hakusho’ and newcomers alike can look forward to a groundbreaking live-action adaptation filled with cutting-edge visual effects and a fresh perspective on the beloved characters when the series premieres on Netflix in December.