The beloved shonen anime series One of the best anime by Studio Pierrot and based on the original manga by Hunter x Hunter creator Yoshihiro Togashi, Yu Yu Hakusho earned a large following in the West due in part to its airing on Cartoon Network's Adult Swim block, giving it prime space right next to other hits like Cowboy Bebop and Fullmetal Alchemist.
Though the anime has a wide fandom, it appears as though Yu Yu Hakusho is leaving Netflix in the United States, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Latin America, and the United Kingdom on April 1st, making March 31st the last day fans of Yu Yu Hakusho can watch it on Netflix.
Where Can Fans Watch Yu Yu Hakusho After It's Removed From Netflix
Luckily, The Hit Anime Is Available On A Wide Variety Of Platforms Outside of Netflix
Though the decision to remove Yu Yu Hakusho might seem odd given that Netflix also produced a live-action adaptation of the series that was released in 2023, this isn't unprecedented. Despite the big-budget live-action remake of Cowboy Bebop, the anime series is currently unavailable on Netflix in the United States.
For fans in the middle of a Yu Yu Hakusho binge who don't think they'll finish the series before it leaves Netflix on April 1st, there are two other options for streaming the series. All of Yu Yu Hakusho is currently streaming on both Crunchyroll and Hulu in the United States, so it's not like the series will disappear from the world of streaming completely. In addition to those, Yu Yu Hakusho is also available for purchase on Amazon Prime and Apple TV for $2.99 an episode.
Streaming Service |
Price |
|---|---|
Crunchyroll |
$7.99 a month |
Hulu |
$9.99 a month (with ads) |
Amazon Prime |
$2.99 an episode |
Apple TV |
$2.99 an episode |
While the series will still be available on streaming after its departure from Netflix on April 1st, the series' two movies are unavailable on any current streaming service. Though they're not essential to the whole experience, completionists may still want to experience them.
Our Take On Yu Yu Hakusho Leaving Netflix
Though it is definitely a shame that Yu Yu Hakusho is leaving Netflix, the departure highlights wider issues with anime preservation in the age of streaming. Yu Yu Hakusho is lucky in that the series' popularity and cult following have ensured that it will remain on other platforms like Hulu and Crunchyroll. Unfortunately, many anime series aren't so lucky. Some of the best anime series of all time like Eureka Seven, Serial Experiments Lain, and Fullmetal Alchemist (2003) either aren't available on streaming or are only available for a prohibitively expensive, per-episode cost.
10 Best Yu Yu Hakusho Anime Fights
Characters like Yusuke and Kuwabara helped make Yu Yu Hakusho a beloved anime series, partly thanks to their work in the show's top ten fights.
If Yu Yu Haskusho weren't available on other streaming services, the next best option would be the anniversary Blu-ray box set, which is currently selling for around $149.95 on Amazon. Though Yu Yu Hakusho will be fine after its departure from Netflix on April 1st, any anime leaving a streaming service as big as Netflix is a tragedy that highlights the importance preserving anime.
Yu Yu Hakusho
- Release Date
- 1992 - 1995-00-00
Cast
Nozomu SasakiYusuke Urameshi-
Shigeru ChibaKazuma Kuwabara
WHERE TO WATCH
Yu Yu Hakusho follows Yusuke Urameshi, a teenager who becomes a Spirit Detective after being resurrected from an untimely death. Alongside allies, he tackles supernatural investigations and combats otherworldly threats, uncovering mysteries within the Spirit World. The series blends action with themes of redemption and friendship.
- Main Genre
- Animation
- Creator(s)
- Yoshihiro Togashi
- Seasons
- 4
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