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How to watch Yu Yu Hakusho in order.
Every Yu Yu Hakusho season, movie and special, in the order it was released. Tick entries off as you watch. Your progress stays in this browser.
- 8 entries
- 2 in the main story
- 47.8 hours total
Yu Yu Hakusho viewing order
Main story in release order
- Yu Yu Hakusho: Ghost Files (TV, 1992, 112 episodes)
- Yuu☆Yuu☆Hakusho Picture Drama (Special, 2009)
0 of 8 watched1 d 23 h 49 min left
Yuu☆Yuu☆Hakusho: Mu Mu Hakusho - Nightmare Hakusho
Yu Yu Hakusho: The Movie
Yuu☆Yuu☆Hakusho (Movie)
Yu Yu Hakusho the Movie: Poltergeist Report
Yuu☆Yuu☆Hakusho: Meikai Shitou-hen - Honoo no Kizuna
Yuu☆Yuu☆Hakusho: Eizou Hakusho - Ankoku Bujutsukai no Shou
Yuu☆Yuu☆Hakusho: Eizou Hakusho II
Yuu☆Yuu☆Hakusho Picture Drama
Yu Yu Hakusho: Ghost Files - Two Shots / All or Nothing
Yuu☆Yuu☆Hakusho: Two Shots/Noru ka Soru ka
Yu Yu Hakusho at a glance
| Type | Entries | Episodes | Watch time |
|---|---|---|---|
| OVA | 3 | 10 | 2 h 20 min |
| Movie | 2 | 2 | 1 h 57 min |
| Special | 2 | 3 | 36 min |
| TV | 1 | 112 | 1 d 18 h 56 min |
| Total | 8 | 127 | 1 d 23 h 49 min |
Where the movies, OVAs and specials fit
Extras are placed by premiere date. “Premiered during” names the TV series that had most recently started, so watch it up to that point first. Main-story extras are linked as sequels or prequels; side stories are optional; recaps retell episodes you have already seen.
| Entry | Type | Premiered | Premiered during | Watch it? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yuu☆Yuu☆Hakusho: Mu Mu Hakusho - Nightmare Hakusho | OVA | 1993 | Yu Yu Hakusho: Ghost Files | Optional side story |
| Yu Yu Hakusho: The Movie | Movie | 1993 | Yu Yu Hakusho: Ghost Files | Optional side story |
| Yu Yu Hakusho the Movie: Poltergeist Report | Movie | 1994 | Yu Yu Hakusho: Ghost Files | Optional side story |
| Yuu☆Yuu☆Hakusho: Eizou Hakusho - Ankoku Bujutsukai no Shou | OVA | 1994 | Yu Yu Hakusho: Ghost Files | Optional recap |
| Yuu☆Yuu☆Hakusho: Eizou Hakusho II | OVA | 1995 | Yu Yu Hakusho: Ghost Files | Optional recap |
| Yuu☆Yuu☆Hakusho Picture Drama | Special | 2009 | Yu Yu Hakusho: Ghost Files | Main story |
| Yu Yu Hakusho: Ghost Files - Two Shots / All or Nothing | Special | 2018 | Yu Yu Hakusho: Ghost Files | Optional side story |
Yu Yu Hakusho by the numbers
Start with Yu Yu Hakusho: Ghost Files (1992), 112 episodes. The main story is 1 TV series and 1 special in release order, about 43 hours in total. The other 6 entries (4 side stories and 2 recaps) can be skipped on a first watch, which saves 4.8 hours.
The franchise spans 1992 (Yu Yu Hakusho: Ghost Files) to 2018 (Yu Yu Hakusho: Ghost Files - Two Shots / All or Nothing). At 47.8 hours, it is longer than 77% of the 147 franchise guides on AnimeSparks. At 2 hours a day, everything takes about 24 days and the main story about 22 days.
Yu Yu Hakusho: Ghost Files (1992) is animated by Studio Pierrot, adapted from a manga and tagged action and supernatural. On MyAnimeList it averages 8.46 and ranks 309th by popularity.
| Main-story entries | 2 of 8 |
|---|---|
| Side stories | 4 |
| Recap entries | 2 |
| Release span | 1992–2018 (26 years) |
| Longest entry | Yu Yu Hakusho: Ghost Files (1 d 18 h 56 min) |
| Main story share of watch time | 90% |
| Days at 2 hours a day | 24 (everything) · 22 (main story) |
Frequently asked questions
Where should I start with Yu Yu Hakusho?
Start with Yu Yu Hakusho: Ghost Files (1992), the first main-story entry in release order. 1 main-story entry follow.
How long does it take to watch all of Yu Yu Hakusho?
About 47.8 hours (127 episodes) for all 8 entries, or 43 hours for the main story alone. At 2 hours a day that is roughly 24 days.
Do I need to watch the side stories and recaps in Yu Yu Hakusho?
No. Of 8 entries, 2 are main story. The other 6 4 are side stories and 2 are recaps, so skipping them loses no main plot.
How this list is built
Entries are gathered from MyAnimeList’s sequel, prequel, side-story and summary links, starting from Yu Yu Hakusho: Ghost Files. They are then sorted by original premiere date. Main-story entries are joined by sequel and prequel links. Everything else is marked as a side story or recap so you can skip it.
Watch time uses each entry’s listed runtime. Ongoing series count only the episodes aired so far, and unannounced entries count as zero until they premiere.
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