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Yu Yu Hakusho watch order
How to watch
Yu Yu Hakusho is one 112-episode TV series (October 1992–January 1995), so start there. The films The Golden Seal (July 1993) and Poltergeist Report (April 1994) have original stories and are optional. Two Shots / All or Nothing (October 2018) adapts a bonus chapter about how Hiei and Kurama met and a chapter from the end of the manga; watch it after the series. The Eizou Hakusho videos and the 2009 picture drama are short extras.
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Yu Yu Hakusho watch order at a glance
- 1.Yuu☆Yuu☆Hakusho TV Series · 1992
- 2.Yuu☆Yuu☆Hakusho: Mu Mu Hakusho OVA · optional · 1993
- 3.Yuu☆Yuu☆Hakusho (Movie) Movie · 1993
- 4.Yuu☆Yuu☆Hakusho: Meikai Shitou-hen - Honoo no Kizuna Movie · 1994
- 5.Yuu☆Yuu☆Hakusho: TWO SHOTS / Noru ka Soru ka Special · optional · 2018
- 6.Yuu☆Yuu☆Hakusho Picture Drama Special · 2009
Binge plan
How long each way through the franchise takes, what you can skip, and where the story goes next.
Main story only
44h 54m
2 parts, in order
23 days at 2 hours a day
Story + movies
46h 52m
adds 2 movies
24 days at 2 hours a day
Everything
47h 30m
6 entries incl. OVAs and specials
24 days at 2 hours a day
Is Yu Yu Hakusho dubbed in Hindi?
No official Hindi dub found yet.
No official Hindi dub found for the anime. Netflix's live-action series is a separate show.
Checked against the platforms' own pages on 9 November 2026. Streaming deals change, so confirm the audio menu before you start. All Hindi-dubbed anime →
2
core entries
2
movies to include
2
recaps / alt versions to skip
46h 52m
total core runtime
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Where the hours go
Core story and movies in watch order · 46h 52m in total · longest: Yuu☆Yuu☆Hakusho
- Yuu☆Yuu☆Hakusho44h 48m
- Yuu☆Yuu☆Hakusho (Movie)24m
- Yuu☆Yuu☆Hakusho: Meikai Shitou-hen - Honoo no Kizuna1h 34m
- Yuu☆Yuu☆Hakusho Picture Drama6m
Show as table
| Item | Runtime |
|---|---|
| Yuu☆Yuu☆Hakusho | 44h 48m |
| Yuu☆Yuu☆Hakusho (Movie) | 24m |
| Yuu☆Yuu☆Hakusho: Meikai Shitou-hen - Honoo no Kizuna | 1h 34m |
| Yuu☆Yuu☆Hakusho Picture Drama | 6m |
Compare the seasons
The main story part by part: community score (Kitsu), length, filler share, and studio. Highest rated: Yuu☆Yuu☆Hakusho.
| Part | Year | Episodes | Score | Filler | Studio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yuu☆Yuu☆HakushoTop score | 1992 | 112 | 8.20 | – | Pierrot |
| Yuu☆Yuu☆Hakusho Picture Drama | 2009 | 1 | 6.55 | – | Studio Pierrot |
Filler shows only for parts with a filler list. Scores move as people rate, so this table refreshes daily.
Where to stream Yu Yu Hakusho
How many of the 4 seasons and movies each service lists. Catalogues differ by country; each part's own links are in the order below.
- Crunchyroll 1 of 4
- Hulu 1 of 4
- TubiTV 1 of 4
Recommended order
- 1
- 2
Side storyoptionalYuu☆Yuu☆Hakusho: Mu Mu HakushoOVA · 1993 · 4 ep · 8m
Side story / OVA – optional but adds context.
- 3
MovieYuu☆Yuu☆Hakusho (Movie)Movie · 1993 · 1 ep · 24m
Movie – watch it here; the guide above says whether it's part of the main story.
- 4
MovieYuu☆Yuu☆Hakusho: Meikai Shitou-hen - Honoo no KizunaMovie · 1994 · 1 ep · 1h 34m
Movie – watch it here; the guide above says whether it's part of the main story.
- 5
Side storyoptionalYuu☆Yuu☆Hakusho: TWO SHOTS / Noru ka Soru kaSpecial · 2018 · 2 ep · 30m
Side story / OVA – optional but adds context.
- 6
Safe to skip
Recap compilations and alternative cuts that retell episodes you will already have seen.
Release order
- 1Yuu☆Yuu☆Hakusho1992-10
- 2Yuu☆Yuu☆Hakusho: Mu Mu Hakusho1993-01
- 3Yuu☆Yuu☆Hakusho (Movie)1993-07
- 4Yuu☆Yuu☆Hakusho: Meikai Shitou-hen - Honoo no Kizuna1994-04
- 5Yuu☆Yuu☆Hakusho: Eizou Hakusho - Ankoku Bujutsukai no Shou1994-09
- 6Yuu☆Yuu☆Hakusho: Eizou Hakusho II1995-12
- 7Yuu☆Yuu☆Hakusho Picture Drama2009-10
- 8Yuu☆Yuu☆Hakusho: TWO SHOTS / Noru ka Soru ka2018-10
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Yu Yu Hakusho watch order FAQ
What order should I watch Yu Yu Hakusho in?
Yu Yu Hakusho is one 112-episode TV series (October 1992–January 1995), so start there. The films The Golden Seal (July 1993) and Poltergeist Report (April 1994) have original stories and are optional. Two Shots / All or Nothing (October 2018) adapts a bonus chapter about how Hiei and Kurama met and a chapter from the end of the manga; watch it after the series. The Eizou Hakusho videos and the 2009 picture drama are short extras.
How long does it take to watch all of Yu Yu Hakusho?
The core story and movies run about 46h 52m. At two hours a day that is roughly 24 days.
How many seasons does Yu Yu Hakusho have?
2 parts make up the main story, plus 2 movies and 2 side stories or OVAs.
Where do the Yu Yu Hakusho movies fit in the watch order?
Yuu☆Yuu☆Hakusho (Movie): after Yuu☆Yuu☆Hakusho; Yuu☆Yuu☆Hakusho: Meikai Shitou-hen - Honoo no Kizuna: after Yuu☆Yuu☆Hakusho.
Can I skip the Yu Yu Hakusho recaps?
Yes. Yuu☆Yuu☆Hakusho: Eizou Hakusho - Ankoku Bujutsukai no Shou, Yuu☆Yuu☆Hakusho: Eizou Hakusho II retell events you have already seen and can be skipped.
Where can I stream all of Yu Yu Hakusho?
Crunchyroll lists 1 of the 4 seasons and movies, Hulu 1 and TubiTV 1. Catalogues differ by country, so check the links on each part above.
Which Yu Yu Hakusho season is the best?
By community score on Kitsu, Yuu☆Yuu☆Hakusho rates highest at 8.20/10. The comparison table above lists every part's score, length, filler share and studio.
Is Yu Yu Hakusho dubbed in Hindi?
No official Hindi dub has been released as of 9 November 2026. No official Hindi dub found for the anime. Netflix's live-action series is a separate show.