Yu Yu Hakusho is considered a classic as a shonen series and an action anime.
Yu Yu Hakusho is considered a classic as a shonen series and an action anime. Famously, it aired on Adult Swim in the United States, before an edited version was released on Toonami, giving the series two different sets of audiences on Cartoon Network. The series was also well-known for its popularity in the Philippines, where it was known as "Ghost Fighter." The series' enduring popularity has led to a live-action adaptation from Netflix in the 2020s.