Yu Yu Hakusho: How the Netflix Series Is Different From the Anime

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Yu Yu Hakusho: How the Netflix Live-Action Series Differs From the Anime (In the Best Way Possible)

By Hanumanth

Published 6 days ago

Despite having just five episodes, Yu Yu Hakusho differs from the anime by only a small margin. Here's how.

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One Piece's success raises the bar for live-action anime adaptations, making fans skeptical of the Yu Yu Hakusho adaptation, but the changes to the plot have had a positive impact.
The live-action series made Sakyo the main antagonist, giving him a more prominent role than in the anime, and constructed his character well.
The live-action excluded Genkai's tournament and the Beasts of Maze Castle Arc, which may upset fans but ultimately avoids boring the audience and keeps the better parts of the story intact.