These two anime are extremely similar, as one would expect since the source material for both anime come from the same mangaka. The two anime have similar themes, characters, and similar, overall atmospheres.
Both has similar characters, both has very similar story arcs and plot twists. It's like prototype of HxH.
Yu Yu Hakusho is looks much more blunt and simple than HxH in many ways, although you have to give much credits to it, because of it's legacy.
Both shows are all about great fights, lots of heart and a grand sense of adventure with wits to match. Each series is also perfect for binging, the hundred or so odd episodes will fly by.
An epic adventure with four great characters and unique powers, that leads to amazing characters development and show how they are getting stronger.
Also in the and the lead characters are meeting there father, that it was one of their main goals.
The villains in the story are great and got alot of similarities.
These are both based on manga by the same creator. They share similar art styles, both have amazing stories, characters, character designs, humour, animation & world building. They are both also considered classics.
Yu Yu Hakusho and Hunter x Hunter were both written by Yoshihiro Togashi. The shows have a similar style in the way that the arcs move and the story goes. Many of the characters in Hunter x Hunter are also somewhat parallels to the characters in Yu Yu Hakusho. For example, Killura is very similar to Hiei and Kirapika is a lot like Kurama. They are both great series and any anime fan should check out Yu Yu Hakusho.
These series are similar on:
- Same Original Creator: both animes have the same essence of him. It seems silly, but isn't easy.
- Characters: there is, in fact, a group of four main characters in both animes which also they have super powers.
- Story: the characters for some reason begin an adventure which it holds challenges and dangers they must confront.
Both series are written by the same author.
They both have intriguing villains, well-written and interesting characters, and great world building and action.
Yuyu Hakusho noteably has more female characters in main roles than HxH, and also a lot more classic shonen brawls and tournaments. Meanwhile Hunter x Hunter is set in an entirely different world, eventually has a darker storyline, and subverts your expectations more.
If you enjoyed one, you will most likely enjoy the other!
It also talks about a special individual who grows during the show and has powers other dont
it was written by the same mangaka so you should really watch it. it was brilliantly made
Their manga both come from the same author and both feature a great cast of characters. The battles get your heart pounding. The music is great and the stories are the kind of anime comfort food that you can just sit and marathon for days. Both are series that set the benchmarks high for all anime to aspire to.
This is another great fighting anime from the same creator. It has a fun storyline, great characters, little to no filler, and great voice acting (even in the English dub).
I'm sure this is a common recommendation, due to the fact that both anime are based on material from the same mangaka, but I really want to emphasize how much fans of Yu Yu Hakusho should check Hunter X Hunter out.
If you, like me, grew up with YYH (or just really enjoy the series) but are unfamiliar with HxH, there are many reasons why it might be the anime for you. First of all, as I said, both series were created by the same original author, Yoshiro Togashi. And it isn't hard to tell, there are similar characters (both in design and the way they are written), and often the tone and storytelling feel similar too. You could even check out the 1999 HxH adaptation, which feels even more similar to YYH due to being animated closer to that time... though I recommend watching the 2011 version more, for reasons I'll get into in a bit.
This isn't just "another anime like YYH by the same creator", though. Being the second go around with the shounen genre after finishing the beloved YYH, Togashi continued to grow and improve as a writer and I have to say that HxH is superior to YYH... and it's not even as close as you might think. There seems to be a reason for this: when nearing the later parts of YYH, apparently Togashi had ideas for where he wanted to take the story that were shut down by those publishing his series- they wanted to stick to more a more formulaic and "safe" structure due to the popularity of the series. Togashi felt like his vision was being compromised, which very sadly seemed to lead to him giving up on YYH.
However, that is why he created another series, one where he could start fresh and go in the directions he wanted to go. And yes, on paper some of the decisions he would ultimately come to make with HxH may have seemed pretty risky on paper. But Togashi is, and I say this without hyperbole, a genius and an absolute master storyteller, and some of the things he does within the shounen genre are unreal.
Though it may start a little slow for the first few episodes, HxH quickly picks up steam and honestly just continues to get better and better throughout its run. Seriously, some of the greatest moments of the series come close to the end. Like YYH, the characters are fascinating and compelling, but in HxH there is even more depth and development given to them. There are similar concepts, abilities, and fights as well, but again it seems like HxH only improves on these elements... and it also helps that HxH is far more surprising and unpredictable. Oh, and it can get pretty damn emotional as well.
There are plenty of reviews out there for HxH that go on and on about the things this show does right. It's certainly worth looking into, and I can almost guarantee that if you love YYH than you will love HxH... maybe more so. I think both versions (the 1999 and the 2011) are worth checking out, though as I said earlier I would prioritize the 2011 version. Though there are a few things that set the older one apart and make it worth watching (it even does a thing or two better than the newer one), I think overall the 2011 has more strengths; the biggest one being that the '99 version ends quite a ways earlier than the '11 anime does, and while technically neither of them have the actual END (the manga is still ongoing), the 2011 anime comes to a natural stopping point that makes the viewing experience feel complete. I actually really like the ending for the '11 anime, it doesn't tie up every tiny detail into a neat bow but it does give a great sense of closure while letting the world it creates still feel alive and lived in.
That's all, just wanted to put this out there for all the old YYH fans that have still somehow missed out on HxH, and hopefully guide at least a couple people to one of the best anime series out there.read more
These two shows have the same creator, so if you liked one, you will most likely like the other. Also, these shows have very similar characters, the main four in both having almost parallel personalities. Both have well developed stories and excellent action scenes.
Both series belong to Yoshihiro Togashi and presents the same kind of humor. Besides the physical similarities among some characters (including a Kuabara’s doppelganger), good observers will have a lot of fun by looking for Yu Yu Hakusho’s Easter Eggs on Hunter x Hunter.
Both shows have a cast full of amazing and memorable heroes. Both first arcs feel kind of similar, but splits off after that. Both main characters start with little experience, and grow from learning from friends and future events. Packed with great fights and character development.
Both have tests the characters have to overcome in Yu Yu Hakusho's case it's the Dark Tournament and in Hunter x Hunter's case it's the Hunter Exam. Both are action shounen. Both are written by Yoshihiro Togashi. Both have amazing fights.
both created by the same guy similar in tone and atmosphere different in genre Yu Yu Hakusho is more of a Fighting series and Hunter X Hunter is more of a adventure series and the main characters in both series are parallels to each other both shows are great in their own way i prefer Yu Yu Hakusho a little more
Yu Yu Hakusho is like a template for Hunter x Hunter to build upon (at least character wise)
Gon = Yusuke
Kurapika = Kurama
Leorio = Kuwabara
Killua = Hiei
I always like to say that Hunter x Hunter is like Yu Yu Hakusho 2.0 as it takes many elements from that series but builds upon them in multiple ways. Both are fun to watch and it's nice to see Togashi's original series.
>Both start off with a more light-hearted tone (although HxH is lighter overall) and get darker as the series progress;
>Both hit hard in the chemistry between the main cast of characters and how impactful the supporting characters are (the depth of the antagonists is a huge highlight);
>Yuu Yuu Hakusho is what made Hunter x Hunter possible, by showing a "prototype" of Nen - spirit/demon energy - and a cast of characters that inspired Togashi to create each and every HxH character (in short, many powers are smiliar).
>Worth mentioning that Yuu Yuu is also much more fighting-based - with its legendary Dark Tournament arc - while Hunter x Hunter does present much shorter and fewer fights and focuses more on the relationship of the main characters (especially Gon and Killua).read more
-Extremely similar group of main characters
-Similar way of building power (Spiritual power + Nen/Aura)
-A lot of similar arcs and plot points
It almost feels like Yuu☆Yuu☆Hakusho was the prototype for Hunter x Hunter. If you liked Yuu☆Yuu☆Hakusho you will definitely love Hunter x Hunter!
Characters in Yu Yu have similar skeletons with designs and how they act to HXH as its the same author.
Awesome fights and great relationships with characters.
well first of all both where created by the same author
and second both have 4 main characters similiar to each other Yusuke and Gon both are quite stubborn and like fighting also they want to protect those dear to them Hiei and Killua both have a tragic childhood and their personality is quite similiar at the beggining they didn't trust anyone but then later they both started to open up to their friends and become kinder also they both can easily kill their enemies since both are assassins then kurama and kurapika both have a girlish appeareance they are often mistaken as girls both are the most clever of the 4 mains and both are the most calculating and then we have kuwabara and leorio both are the the weakest of their groups but still very useful on their own they care very much for their friends and would do anything for them they also serve as the comic relief sometimes both anime have great villians and amazing fighting scenes and some funny moments read more
Both of these anime masterpieces are adapted from manga by the same creator. They both center around four main characters that have unique powers, personalities, and backstories. They go on an epic adventure and get stronger along the way. They fight using both strength and wit. They're both perfect shounen that you won't want to stop watching once you get into them.
-Both series are written and drew by the same author
-One is about demons the other one is about hunters
-Both series have amazing story arcs such as dark tournament and chapter black arc from Yuu Yuu Hakusho and york new city and chimera arc from hunter x hunter
-Both series have amazing fight and action scenes
-Both series have amazing characters and villains who have awesome personalities
If you like this one you will like the other one also
both amazing battle anime with badass fights, likeable characters and no filler bullshit.
also, they're both made by the same person, Yoshihiro Togashi.
Both manga are by the same author. They are both battle shounen with a fun cast of characters and great friendships. While Hxh has some darker themes, yu Yu hakusho is more on the lighter side.
Both are made by the same authors. Yu Yu Hakusho is really good but it still has inconsistencies because Togashi was just in his first steps (I think). Hunter x Hunter was when Togashi stepped up his game. If you like Yu Yu Hakusho, then you might like Hunter x Hunter more.
Both Hunter x Hunter and Yu Yu Hakusho were originally created by the same guy, so both series feature many similarities. Most noticeably the four main characters in YYH are extremely similar to the four main characters in HXH.
Well... They both have MCs that wear green and learn develop their powers along with their character. The premise is very similar: A group of four boys fight evil with their Superpowers. You could even say the characters are the same; Gon=Yuusuke, Killua=Hiei, Kurapika=Kurama, and Leorio=Kuwabara. Not to mention they were created by the same mangaka, Yoshihiro Togashi. They are mostly the same except the power system and YYH being based off the real world, while HxH being based on a fictional one.
Both made of the same mangaka
Both have great characters
Both main characters are similar
Both are long
Both have magic
Both have awesome fights
İf you like HxH you will love Yuu Yuu Hakusho
The plot lines of HxH and YYH are very similar.
The first arc in HxH has the hunter exam where the main characters learn to use their power and get stronger slowly. In the first arc of YYH we get to know the characters and they go through tests and missions together.
In both cases the second arc is a tournament arc. In YYH is the Dark Tournament and in HxH is the Heavens arena.
The last arc of both is an election arc. In HxH, elections are held in order to elect the new Hunter Chairman. In YYH they choose a new king for the demon world.
Both were written by the same person. The main characters in both are very similar. I personally prefer YYH because I think the plot and the characters there are better and have with more depth but I also recommend HxH.
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Same author, Similar Characters to some extent (Yusuke and Gon = strength, Kurama and Kurapika = intelligence, Hiei and Killua = speed, Kuwabara and Leorio = heart)
This classic anime explores themes similar to Hunter x Hunter and the characters can be seen as precursors to the characters in Hunter x Hunter. If you love Hunter x Hunter, it's very difficult to imagine that you wouldn't like Yu Yu Hakusho.
I mean they were wrote by the same author same character ideas Only that hunter x hunter stands out As something Thats just incredible its just a show that you wish you forgot all about only to watch it again Tbh the 5th arc pacing was kinda slow but other than that still amazing show check it out if you have time its so frikkin good And i dont like normie anime that much but i still loved this
Both are outstanding shonen with lots of similarities to one another, as you'd expect from Mr. Togashi himself, the creator of both series.
First off, many ideas presented in Yu Yu Hakusho such as themes, settings, narrative, etc. were later incorporated and polished in Hunter x Hunter, serving as groundworks for most of the series.
Further, the characters of both series, main characters and villains alike, are indeed similar to each other in terms of their personalities, goals, motivations, and values. This, in my opinion, has the most similarities the two series share.
Similarities aside, Yu Yu Hakusho tends to be rather straightforward and simple, dressed in a typical shonen fashion, while Hunter x Hunter tends to be more complex and detailed.
All in all, I find both of the series captivating in their own ways while sharing lots of similarities altogether. If you love Yu Yu Hakusho, then you'd definitely check out Hunter x Hunter. read more
Written by the Same mangaka
And has:
A green MC
Group of 4 characters which are pretty much same in nature
Gets better from tournament arcs
Same pacing
Yuu Yuu Hakusho was the series created by Yoshihiro Togashi before his best-known masterpiece, Hunter x Hunter. Both shows contain 4 male main characters who each resemble one of the other. The stories, animation, creativity & quality characters are great in both. I gave both series 10 ratings on this site.
this show and hunter hunter are made by the same guy they are my top two favorite anime of all time. i recommend you watch this in English the voices are superb. the show revolves around yusuke who is a middle school delinquent who thru a series of events tasked with becoming the spirit detective someone who works with the spirit world to make sure nothing otherworldly invades the land of the living
Both have similar characters and plot, and the atmosphere is the same as well. To be expected because the story is by the same mangaka. Anyway if you have watched one and haven't watched the other I highly recommend it.
Although the personalities of the main four characters are wildly different, you can still feel Togashi's writing in each character through both shows. They both include a charmingly goofy quadruple team, with unbelievable power on their hands! They also both have the same adorable art style in each show.
It is made by the same author. Similar style. Overall they have that same feeling and vibe to them. Yuu Yuu Hakusho is much more mature but if you have not watched it yet it is one of the best anime out there.
Both are Shounen created by Togashi yoshihiro.
consented to: trainings, tournaments, assessment of power and conceptions. It's common when characters struggle to surpass their strength and have to face a bigger challenge than their previous rank and both carry great antagonists with very understandable and palpable ambitions.
Both animes have a soundtrack that is very expressive but unfortunately very repeated.
Not to mention the overwhelming similarity of the central quartet.
With proposals for very interesting and ambiguous worlds of beings.
And battles with a lot of emotion.
Thanks for reading.
Both of the series are created by the same mangaka, i.e., Yoshihiro Togashi. Many characters are similar and some parallels are seen at certain episodes. They both start light and fun, eventually become dark and tragic. They are both smartly written and are unpredictable at times. Both seem to use the same basic formulae of a typical shounen but are very unique in their own way which is why they stand out from most anime.
spirit detective.. supernatural stuff and offcorse monsters and demons that is not possible to see by us. so yeah both show have them in common not to forget comedy, and other stuff
Bleach has so much in common with YYH that it almosts seem a rewrite.
Both features a regular human whose lives change after a contact with shinigamis (death gods) and go thru spirit related missions in the human world. The protagonists have a great gift for spiritual power and almost infinite potential (altough this is common in shonen), travel to other realms... and similarities go even beyond the protagonists (Ririn/Claude/Nova — Kaito/Kido/Yanagizawa someone?).
If you stick a red-hair wig on Yusuke Urameshi (the main character) you'll have Ichigo from the 90's.
Both have tough, bad boy exterior that they portray at school. Also like Ichigo, Yusuke get paranormal abilities and somehow gets involved of a alternate world to help save this world from the probable evil with the help of their friends sharing unique paranormal abilities that fit their talents. And as a sidenote, there is shinigamis in both series.
They both involve ghosts and are heavily fight oriented, but the themes are somewhat different. There is your average damsel in distress and female fighters, and there is more than enough action to go around for both series.
What is the after like like? Both of these series explore what the afterlife is like, yet have different takes despite both drawing from the Japanese culture around them regarding spirits. Plus, there are a lot of action sequences in both series.
The plots themselves are similar (Yusuke is a spirit detective and deals with intersections btwn the demon world and the real one; Ichigo is a shinigami and deals with hollow incursions into the real world), the development of the main characters is almost identical (normal delinquent to super powered fighter of justice), the main character goes on to gather a core group of friend who fight alongside him, he has a very powerful mentor who stays shrouded in mystery for large parts of the series... I could go on, but it seems excessive. These shows are terribly similar, yet are both really great shows to watch. If you Like Bleach, you will like Yuu Yuu Hakusho, as they are both truly excellent anime.read more
Both series involve a great deal of after-life stuff and in addition to both beeing great shounen, imo you can easily tell Bleach has been influensed by this anime.
Both shows have delinquent teens for protagonists.
Delinquent teens are charged with protecting the world from supernatural beasts.
Delinquent teens both have female sidekick from supernatural world and along with lots of brawling school buddies.
Delinquent teens both have cool, supernatural toys with which to fight the supernatural beasts.
Ichigo and his gang of friends fight other people with powers. both anime started out with the main character not having any powers and then their journey begins
In a way when you watch both of these anime, you can't help but wonder if they were wrote by the same person..they both start out with a boy that sucks at first and through a series of events gains power. As the series progresses they both get stronger for there own reasons and through determination. Though both came out years apart you can't help but feel the connection between the too. There are also some differences between the two like the art work and music but watching these action packed anime with long fights and bad ass attitudes will surely keep you entertained.
Bleach and Yuu Yuu Hakusho both involve a young male teenage lead that is an outcast and not understood. These characters gain spiritual powers due to a strange event, and gain new friends who better understand them.
Both protagonists go through an early experience that gets them involved with spirits and the supernatural.
They also involve their friends in it and all of their powers are unique and special to them alone.
Bleach has more friends, longer plot, and a more intricate and complex system.
Yu Yu Hakusho is has less friends involved, has a more traditional shonen feel to it, and the plotting is simplistic, shorter, and compact.
After watching both of them, you'll see that Bleach stole a fair chunk of the plot and character traits from Yu Yu Hakusho. Both are great fighting/supernatural shows though.
Shinigamis, Delinquents, traveling into another world, lots of fighting.
Bleach have many reference to Yu Yu Hakusho, like Baunto filler arc or Lost Agent arc (for example at the beginning of this arc Yuzu have Keiko's first hairstyle :O)
+ Same Director, same studio
Bleach is the obvious recommendation, not just because it is similar but because Bleach is just a little bit better, at least when we are comparing the highs of Bleach compared to the highs of Yu Yu Hakusho. When you reach the famous Soul Society arc you'll understand my point here in that awesome characters in a mainstream shonen series is definitely more valuable than anything else. And, this might be because long running shonen anime comes with some side effects that you are no longer interested how powerful a super saiyan gets because the idea of destroying every single cell in a person's body can only take you so far in that eventually bores you to death. In short, you've got to like the character that is always kicking ass in battle and Bleach not only offers a really cool cast of characters, but is also paying attention to a style that is more diverse and unique.read more
lots of similarites can be drawn out between the two series - Both protagonists are high school students.... Both can see spirits.... Both are accompanied by a female character who comes from another world, from the very begining of adventures... one gets the power of a shinigami i.e. To defeat hollows or the undead, the YYH protagonist gets to be a spiritual detective and hunt down demons.... And further more... Other crazy cranky powered characters who can defeat demons show up, same as in case of bleach....
okay no more going further deep into it or i'll be spitting out spoilers.... lastly i'd mention this series as highly reccomended if you loved Bleach :Dread more
Both anime deal with characters who initially recieve their power from a Shinigami (Grim Reaper), and who work for the rulers of the afterlife to fight evil spirits. Both are long-running shonen fighting anime with an emphasis on one-on-one fights, though Bleach lacks YYH's frequent tournament arcs. Also, what happens to Ichigo during the battle with Ulquiorra closely mirrors what happens to Yusuke during his final battle with Sensui, down to the long haired transformation sequence. I see callbacks, intentional or not, to YYH in Bleach all the time. If you like Bleach for the fighting and not just all the swords, give Yu-Yu Hakusho a shot. It's superpowered martial arts instead of swords, but the action is every bit as intense.read more
Both anime not only have the same director, but also both start out revolving around characters that use spirit powers to fight beings that normal people can't see.
Like Bleach this anime focuses on a violent and serious main character who fights against evil spirits and demons, also like Bleach this manga puts focus on spiritual powers and has multiple plotlines and characters that'll just throw you back and make you see a lot of similarities. Both main characters also develop an evil side that they have to learn to control.
Both Bleach and Yu Yu Hakusho involve a (seemingly) normal teenage kid getting tangled up in the business of the Spirit World (Yu Yu Hakusho) and the Soul Society (Bleach). Additionally, both series contain a female mentor type (YYH has Botan while Bleach has Rukia) that teaches their respective students in the main protagonists their new powers.
Both anime are based on Weekly Shounen Jump manga. They focus on a main character who can see and interact spirits, and who usually has to fight against monsters of all sorts. Both have the main character develop from a delinquent to a hero of justice, as he gathers more friends to help him in his cause. Both anime are action-packed, have similar comedy and an overall similar mood.
Both series start with the main character being seperated from his bodie and becoming souls. There are 3 different worlds in both series in Yu Yu Hakusho's case it's Human, Spirit and Demon worlds and in Bleach's case it's Human Realm, Hueco Mundo and Soul Society. Both main characters are connected to all three worlds in Yusuke's case he's a human (Human World), he is a Spirit Detective(Spirit World) and His father is a demon(Demon World). In Ichigo's case he's a human(Human World), his father is a shimigami and he's a substitute soul reaper(Soul Society) and He's got a inner hollow(Hueco Mundo).
The similarities between these two anime series is eerily uncanny both the main protagonists are teenagers who get involved in the supernatural and spiritual worlds and fight to protect the living world
-Both have supernatural beings that normal humans can't see
-Both have a 'demon' realm and a 'human' realm
-Both start out small, but by the end the characters are at ridiculous levels of destructive power
I agree with the majority of the crowd. Bleach and Yu Yu Hakusho have some similarities. I personally think bleach has better fight scenes later on in the series, but that's just me. They both deal with fighting, supernatural, there are also other world or spirit world similarities.
Both feature Shingami/Spirit Detectives in Yusuke and Ichigo. Both have female Shingami guidance in Rukkia and Botan. Rivals that become integral teammates like Uryu and Hiei/Kurama. The characters power up with Sprit energy in one and Spiritual Pressure is the gauge for strength in the other. Yuu Yuu is older and has a bit more of a comedic edge to it and less filler but the overall themes at the beginning are very similar. As the series goes on you have some of the half demon/ half hollow dichotomy as well so the parallels continue.
Initially, both are about the clash between a delinquent from the real world and an agent from the after-life, with a main character that suddenly ends up gaining powers and having to fight against monsters. Later on, more realms are revealed, and the arcs are often about the conflicts between those worlds and the real one.
Shounens with badass protagonists who are always ready to scrap. Diverse cast of characters, both feature comedic moments and delve into human world vs. spirit world vs. demon world concepts. Banger OSTs also, as well as iconic major villains with deep planning and complex motives.
1. They both have a similar airheaded, loud mouthed, smartass, anti- authority, rule breaking brute street thug main character.
2. They both involve the spiritual world and taking over a deity type job to pay their savior back.
3. They both learn something about their ancestors mainly their (father's?) and thus it changes their entire being and life and flips the story on its head.
4. A close friend to ichigo the main character Uryu has a lot of Kurama in him aka smart caring broken unknown at first by us past and a evil history he fights against think kurupika from hxh.
5. Both shows have humans gain powers to fight spirit type monsters or demons.
6. Both shows main cast have great personalities that mesh get along inact natural comedy and banter well
7. Both shows have a rescue kidnapped girl arc.
8. Both shows have a villain who seemingly controlled the strings from the start in different ways. read more
MC gets special powers associated with spirits and receive tasks as substitutes to take care of non-human beings on Earth, similar art ('90-'00)
(At the time of this recommendation I've not completed Yuu Yuu Hakusho yet)
High school student that have supernatural power and try to save his friends.
Ichigo (Bleach) get his shinigami power to help them kill monster called hollow meanwhile Yusuke (Yuu Yuu Hakusho) die and become supernatural detective to investigating supernatural activity in human world.
mundos espirituales llenos de criaturas sobrenaturales
ambos protagonistas obtienen poderes y tienen 14-15 años y aparenta demas edad
protagonistas masculinos adolecentes algo bravucones y rebeldes que les van muy mal en la escuela y son xsxp
linda coa protagonista shinigami
algunos demonios ahi
If DBZ is the king of fighting anime, then YYH is the prince. Both have incredible characters, faster than the speed of light movement, more energy attacks then you can shake a stick of Pocky at, and more insane battles than you'll know what to do with.
Now, that said, I recommend checking out the anime before you read the manga, especially if you're new to otakudom. The YYH has been known to turn off some readers, but the anime is very crisp considering it was animated over ten years ago.
Totally Similar!! I watch Yuu Yuu Hakusho first and then watched DBZ.. I said YYH is copy of DBZ.. another friend of mine watched DBZ first and then YYH.. He said DBZ is copy of YYH..
Martial Arts, Shounen, Fighting Tounaments.. Totally similar actually..
While Dragon Ball Z is a latter series to Dragon Ball, both Dragon Ball and Yuu-Yuu-Hakusho are popular action series which would go on to influence later mangaka in the direction they would choose for their own series.
Yu Yu Hakusho is like a twisted version of Dragon Ball Z. They have plenty of things in common, from fighting to save the planet to a splash of romance to lighten things up.
Basically both animes start out as the person not knowing who he is, what he is, and what he can do. Centered around fighting and friends. Both excellent... if you liked one you will 100% like the other.
main character + comrades all get stronger & learn more about their abilities & self by joining in various fights against stronger opponents. big action scenes & powerful inner spiritual powers makes them a must see...
Uber Energy, After Lifes, Alternate Realms/Worlds, Enemies that reveal themselves conveinently in order of accending power levels, Chris Sabat, Why the hell not?
Basically if you liked superpower type with a little bit of comedy, then you'll also like Yu Yu Hakusho because they have similarities in many ways from humor and also fighting scene
Both Yu Yu Hakusho and Dragon Ball Z are good and well respected TV series. They share similar aspects such as those of the dealings with the spirit world, and fighting strange yet powerful opponents.
DBZ fans will surely love Yu Yu Hakusho. Although YYH is less fictional than DBZ, it still has that deadly competition and intense aura. The caracters in YYH are slightly darker, wich gives you a certain curiosity. I really recommand YYH, it as one of my favorites Anime's as well as DBZ. They both are great and jaw dropping.
Fighting tournaments. Spirit world and King Yama. Energy techniques. Yusuke even kinda goes super saiyan at one point. Also, Hiei and Vegeta are twins. They're both arrogant and awesome short fellows that aren't from earth and have spiky black hair. Difference is: YYH is a bit darker and the battles go by quicker than in DBZ. I liked YYH more.
These are the best of the best when it comes to shounen. Best fights, best characters. Yu Yu Hakusho just may be the winner when it comes to character development and plot though. These 2 anime have the most bad ass of all fights known to mankind and Yu Yu Hakusho is the BEST comedy out there. The only anime I have ever found truly funny is YYH. Check it out, it's very similar to DBZ but very special
Old school long battle shounen where the focus is mainly on fights and how to make the characters cool and beat the next villain rather than on the story depth.
Both shows combine action and comedy, and have a heavy shounen influence. The combat is similar in both of them, using lots of energy attacks, and both series feature a spirit world.
The major differences between the two are the art style and the characters.
Tournaments, inner energy Ki - Spirit Energy and the main protagonist constantly powering up through the mentoring of a sensei such as Genkai for Yusuke and Roshi, Korin, Kami and a few others for Goku other characters share similarities such as Hiei and Vegeta
Translated as Ghost Fighter or Poltergeist Report in some countries, this 90’s classic revolves around the story of Yusuke Urameshi, a 14-year old delinquent who surprises the spirit world by sacrificing his life while committing a completely altruistic act – saving an innocent boy from certain death. Faced with the reality that it was not really his time to die, Yusuke gets another chance at life working as a Spirit Detective, a person tasked to protect the Earth from the onslaught of demons from the spirit world.
Capturing much of the humor and intensity of Dragon Ball Z, Yu Yu Hakusho will immerse you in its fascinating world of spirits, demons, and humans who are courageous enough to take the mantle of mankind’s protector in order to keep the world safe. Just like Dragon Ball Z, Yu Yu Hakusho is also endowed with a cast of colorful characters and epic battles, all revolving around the theme of strength and the human heart’s desire to protect those it holds dear.read more
Both Dragon Ball Z and Yu Yu Hakusho are awesome shounen anime. They are also classics, and the latter is said to be the spiritual successor to Dragon Ball Z. One way that you could compare the two anime are in its art/animation quality and its themes. If you watch either anime, then you might as well start watching the other anime if you haven't already.
If you grew up off of Toonami, this another show that would come on late at night along side Dragon Ball Z! It is another classic that got us all into anime!
- Anime fans who grew up in the 90's and 2000's are nostalgic over these shows.
- Both feature some of the most epic fights in anime history.
- Both have tournament arcs
- Hiei is very similar to Vegeta personality-wise.
These two animes are both from the same time period around the '80s so if you like the anime style of yuu yuu hakusho then I will say DragonBall has the same type of animation, not only that DragonBall is also a Shonen just like this anime so I highly recommend DragonBall for those exact reasons.
Both of these are anime revolving around a group of fighters participating in tournament-style fights. If Flame of Recca interests you, you'll find Yu Yu Hakusho even better.
Almost exactly the same. Same style tourney for first major arc... Same style characters (1 main, 1 strong, 1 dumb/gutsy, 1 tactical.) Many more, basically everything except the fact that in flame of recca the guy didn't get hit by a car in the first episode... and they don't use spirit energy. Must watch.
If you liked yu yu hakusho, you would definitely love flame of recca. Both of the main characters in the respective anime are very similar. Both involve tournaments. And both have amazing fight scenes. If you liked yu yu hakusho, you would definitely like flame of recca
After watching both series, they are both very similar, even some of the characters have same fighting style. Both endings of the anime was the same. The battles and the enemies are the highlight of the series
Yuu Yuu Hakusho, now a Shounen Jump's classical, was a very important anime series for establishing Studio Pierrot as an animation studio for long running TV adaptations in the early 90's. With a charismatic cast of rebel and superpowered teenagers fighting their lives on deadly tournament against martial artists and evildoers alike, Yuu Yuu Hakusho was a super hit and milestone into the 'tournament arc' super trope.
In the late 90's, Studio Pierrot tried to repeat the same success adaptating Flame of Recca, a manga from the rival Shounen Sunday that, apart its own peculiarities, had the same 'cast of rebel and superpowered teeenagers' and the 'tournament arc' thing all around.
Though Flame of Recca were never able to even amass some of the popularity of Yuu Yuu Hakusho, the similarities of both anime vibe and the nice work done by the same studio on its days of glory make both anime worth awhile watching.read more
Flame of Recca gives off the same feel as Yu Yu Hakusho. The main character are very similar and the art designs are similar. The tournament style fighting is also key in both anime. If you liked Yu Yu Hakusho you'll enjoy Flame of Recca as well
These two series are similar in so many ways. The characters align very similarly, with a main character with special powers fighting to protect a sweet girl he loves, his dumb and burly school rival-turned fighting comrade (Kuwabara/Domon), enemies turned partners a la Hiei and Kurama, and a main villain like Toguro (except better in FoR). They even have similar tropes and plot lines such as a "Dark Tournament," after which the plots go in separate ways. The Flame of Recca anime stops well short of the manga, so I suggest starting or switching over the manga at some point.
I actually watched/read Flame of Recca before Yu Yu Hakusho and found the resemblance uncanny, but both were very satisfying in their own ways! read more
They both have a very similar plot I could tell in the first episode that this was very similar to yuyu hakusho they have different back rounds but have an extremely similar plot yuyu Khajuraho aired first then tells no honoo so if you like yuyu hakusho you will also like Stella no honoo.
Well,same manga creatror,same action and interesting animes and both are animation are a like,they both very great and similar to each other.the characters are very similar too ;]
The story lines are dark and there is the feeling the main characters may not survive. There are trials and tribulations that they have to go through to. Both are also older series.
here is how you compare yu yu hakusho with hunter x hunter.. in terms of appearances.. leorio-kwabara-both are the tallest main characters; gon-yusuke-both are the main protagonists, kurapika-kurama-both use long weapons(chains and rose whip) and killua-hiei(both are fast, and their eyes are seemingly resembling, although killua smiles unlike hiei)
Both animes follow a group of guys through battle tournaments of sorts and have plenty of fighting scenes to satisfy the inner violent you = ) They both also have different arc sequences where goals of the groups change ad eventually the groups split and go separate ways but then meet up again. For girls: bishounen in both series For guys: blood and awesomness
They are both stories that are drawn by the same artist. Also, it seems similar in another way because when the main character is facing a challenge they somehow manage to pull through and win or survive.
The manga these shows are based off of are written by the same person and you can tell. Both have very similar stories and storylines with mystical powers and tournaments. Both of these are my favorite animes. The only downside is that Hunter x Hunter just kind of end with many questions left to wonder about. Bottom line if you like shounen watch this anime.
Same author and the characters was both the same.
Yuyu Hakusho and Hunter X Hunter Characters:
Yusuke = Gon
Kazuma = Leorio
Kurama = Kurapika
Hiei = Killua
What happens when you gather an experienced animation studio to deliver justice into Jump Classic Manga’s? More than a matter of nostalgia Yu Yu Hakusho and Hunter x Hunter outstands for a clean technical direction, which comprehends the story of mystical adventures of teenagers; Sometimes heartwarming, sometimes unexpectedly gruesome. With a narrative driven by character intellect confrontation that justifies the spectacle of bombastic visuals. Studio Pierrot projected underground adolescence mixed with Asian mysticism in Yu Yu Hakusho, while Nippon Animation the soul of its previous European tales adaptations. What's in common between these contrasts? 90's stylization! Bristly character design, detailed sakuga, rock-pop opening/endings and rpg-like soundtrack. Preserving Yoshiro Togashi greatest makings, Yu Yu Hakusho and Hunter x Hunter are a must watch for every shounen enthusiast.read more
Both YYH and HXH were created by the same man, Yoshihiro Togashi.
In common the two anime follows a group of four male protagonists on an action-filled adventure.
The main protagonists are stubborn, hard-headed, and look good in green.
While YYH and HXH have intense plots, they are able to incorporate humor.
Lastly, both the ops and eds are amazing!
Written by the same mangaka who did Hunter x Hunter, Yuu Yuu hakusho follows a group of four young friends as they face adventures and trials within the spirit realm, with a dynamic not dissimilar to the fan favorite group of Gon, Killua, Kurapika, and Leorio. Watching Yusuke along with his friends Hiei, Kurama, and Kuwabara hone their skills as they face off in many exiting battles is sure to help fill the gap left in many HxH fans' hearts as they endure a haitus that seems to never end.
These two classic anime which influences later works are both action packed and utilize similar color and design schemes which were common place for the industry at the time. Both series also set standards of what to expect and/or surpass.
Both are about a tough kid who learns he has special magical powers and takes on ever-stronger enemies with the help of friends, and everyone uses all sorts of power-ups, skills and magic to overcome obstacles. Both shows feature tournaments, as well as normal fights, and both characters have a signature move where they shoot a blue beam of spirit energy from their hand.
These are both considered classics and are shonen action shows that follow a group of young exceptional people on an extraordinary adventure. Both shows have fantastic world building and character designs set in vast worlds with super natural and martial arts aspects.
Both have a very similar atmosphere, with similar comedy, and a super-powered team of characters going on various otherworldly adventures. Both are known for their iconic, eccentric protagonist, ballistic tournament story arcs, and draw heavy influences from the history of Martial Arts and mythology (more so Chinese for Dragon Ball, more so Buddhist for Yuu Yuu Hakushou).
If you love surprises, comedy between characters that test their potential, and the general atmosphere of both shows being incredibly similar, then feel free to watch these classic, influential anime.
Both heavily revolve around tournaments, and groups of people training for the tournament. Often the main protagonist gets the duty to save the planet. Both shows have a really similar worldbuild, having various aberrations roam around causing problems.
• Both animes begin with a teenager getting involved with the demon realm without having a say in it.
• In both Yu Yu Hakusho's and Beelzebub's universe exists a mazoku (demon) race.
• Both main characters are deliquents,being the strongest in their school.
• Both have young,baby looking “demon lords” ( Bel and Koenma).Altough Koenma has over 500 years and can transform into an adult,whereas Bel is really a newborn.
• Both are shounens where the main character gets more powerful with each fight,gaining "nakamas" along the way.
If you enjoyed watching Yu Yu Hakusho,you might want to give Beelzebub a try.
Yusuke and Oga are both alpha male punks who can't be beat in a street fight and are constantly being challenged. Both characters suddenly face a life changing event and find themselves taking on bigger and badder enemies with new found power. Both involve demons and an infant demon lord with a pacifier. Both animes are funny with a love interest underneath the predictable action.
In Yu Yu Hakusho, the MC is uncaring and is the strongest in the city. People feared him and he always is in fights. Same story as Beelzebub. Both anime show them getting used to their powers.
Differences: I felt Beelzebub was more of a comedy genre than action and the storyline kind of lacked a little, while Yu Yu Hakusho has a better storyline, and better action (this show does have comedy in it).
-Both have a demon realm involved
-Both have the human realm invaded by some sort of demons
-Both main characters are delinquents
-Both are battle shonen and have friends being gained along the journey
Long(ish) shounen series with a delinquent main character. The main character was a strong fighter at first and got even stronger when they got powers from demon babies (son of Enma in both). They are also comedic but Beelzebub is much more so than YYH.
The main characters from both series are delinquents. They can see spirits/youkai. After an incident they gain spiritual powers in order face these spirits/youkai. Ushio to Tora was remade. Both series are from the 90's.
Ushio to Tora is a new shounen anime based off a 90s manga, so if you really enjoyed the classic Yu Yu Hakusho and need something to fill the void then check out Ushio to Tora for more supernatural adventures!
Both anime are full of great comedy and awesome action involving an average teenage boy gaining supernatural powers and taking on demons and youkai! While there are similarities, there are also many differences so neither are a rehash of another and will be a fresh 90s experience with quality animation, memorable characters and old school music. If you enjoyed the vibe and themes of Yu Yu Hakusho, then Ushio to Tora is definitely worth checking out.read more
In both anime, the main protagonists are delinquents who can communicate with spirits and gain special powers. Even though Ushio to Tora is a new adaptation, it was based on a manga from the 90's, and since they are both series from the 90's, they both have a similar vibe. Both anime has a lot of action, and similar humor.
Both anime are adaptation from a classic 90s manga and have the concept of yokai/demon in similar manner. Lots of actions and comedic elements are almost identical
Both are stories with humans teaming together with demons to fight other demons. YuYu Hakusho focuses more on fighting and plot while Ushio to Tora has more themes of humor and fighting.
There's seriously no way that you won't like Yu Yu Hakusho if you liked Naruto. Both shows are about a teenager who has powers and whatnot, and has to save the day from an evil menace by entering tournaments, foiling the plans of bad guys who've been planning a Machiavellian revenge scheme for years, and have to constantly pull a hidden/inner/bloodline/etc power out of their ass every few episodes.
Story starts off with a delinquent who likes to beat up bullies and cause trouble to catch attention only to involved in an accident that starts for real.
They are later joined by companions with an experienced mentor whose past is tragic, a stoic, ruthless, and intelligent black haired individual said to be their competition, and a useless, annoying, and whiny brat who wants to get stronger to reach their goal.
By partaking missions until they encounter a powerful antagonist to kick off the story (Toguro for YYH and Akatsuki for Naruto).
I find Naruto to be YYH but with ninjas if you can swap HxH but it does have elements with HxH due to Togashi being Kishi's good friend.read more
Like Naruto, Yuu Yuu Hakusho best moments are the fights which are epic and usually decided by a cunning strategy. Pretty much all the characters are likeable.
in both shows, the main hero is extremely rude...
in both shows the main hero is teamed with a very dark, brooding anti hero who specializes in eyes and fire
both shows deal with demons
Both are 1990's shonen fighting anime with high school age protagonists. Both anime also feature spirits/demons, although Yuu Yuu Hakusho is more focused on them.
Shaman King is a relatively forgotten series which was majorly influenced by Yuu-Yuu-Hakusho. The style differs from the older style utilized by Yuu-Yuu-Hakusho. Both influde quite a few battles and have a tournament.
Shounen series about two things: the supernatural, and fight tournaments. YYH is more about spirit-based attacks and demons while SK is about ghosts, but both like to toss in references to Japanese mythology and spiritual beliefs so there's still lots of common ground.
Young and laid back (maybe a little lazy) main character who grows up during the story. He journeys to become stronger and gains allies in ghosts and humans on his way. Struggle to keep peace and balance. Unexpected plot twists.
Simmilar character design (Kuwabara - Ryunosuke, Hiei - Ren).
Both of them are oldies ;)
(Shounen, Action, Supernatural, Comedy)
Both has something to do with ghosts and supernatural powers but Yu Yu Hakusho has more interesting plot (because its not just a "straight line") and characters are way more interesting.
At first glance the protagonists are the type of character who would alienate everyone around them, yet as the series progress another side of them shows through as they fight for those they care about, whether they be family or the friends they make on the many adventures they go on. One of the series is a more classic series, but another takes what was in the classics and puts a new spin on it as well.
The Battles are strong, and in both series, the story arcs go across many episodes.
The characters are all well-developed, bad guys included. The protagonists end up going through some very dark times in both, and there is a hint of romance in both.
If you liked the protagonist dealing with his father (like in the final arc of YYH), then that works well for Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood too.
Although Yu Yu Hakusho is a much older show, it still has the same feel of Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood. It focuses on the CHARACTERS(not gore or hentai etc), a major element of Fullmetal. In addition, there is strong characterization and twists/turns that will always keep you intrigued. In addition, if you are into longer anime Yu Yu Hakusho is for you. Although they deal with different worlds, both have a supernatural elements that sadly are not like our world, so there is a definite fantasy quality to both. Lastly, both of the main characters are constantly trying to make the world better or trying to prove themselves. They are loud, funny, and overall endearing. I highly recommend watching this show if you loved Fullmetal. read more
Both shows revolve around strong main characters who have changed their lives: Ed losing his limbs and Yusuke...dying. FMA revolves mostly around Ed and Al as the main characters while YYH focuses on Yusuke and his friends. Both shows have extremely strong plot lines with little-to-no filler. Both have action, comedy, sadness, seriousness, and even a hint of romance. In both shows you get to see the characters develop and grow as a person where you can see the difference from beginning to end.
Truly, these two shows have the best story lines I've ever seen. No part of either show is boring, and you will want to re-watch them again and again. The biggest difference between them is their age. FMA:B came out in 2009, while YYH is about 20 years old, so the animation is a bit dated—but that doesn't mean you shouldn't give it a chance! :Dread more
If you enjoyed this (like everybody else who's seen it) then you will enjoy.
They both are legends if you have not seen it before then please do yourself a favour and watch it it will blow your mind. They both have amazing character development, they both have really good endings brotherhood being the better of the two and the battles are just fantastic it's really a must see.
Both refer to the use of Super Powers of great destruction,also, both anime's have a great story line and the main characters share a common goal,to become the best.
Most claim it to be the classic shonen but YYH is similar in a sense where theres a tournament where demons battle it out (though not for a reason like becoming god) thought it is based on heaven and the main character is a unique teenager.
Both feature a lovable cast of main characters who hunt non human entities terrorising average humans (demons in YYH and curses in JJK) for the greater good.
Both have great premises, world building & art styles with classic OSTs.
They're both about kids who are good at fighting who, as a result of an unexpected life-threatening incident become involved with the paranormal. Yu Yu Hakusho goes almost immediately into a training arc and a tournament while Jujitsu Kaisen starts out with the MC getting put into a more formal magical school. The MC of both is basically a loudmouthed idiot but they're both pretty endearing.
I feel like Jujutsu Kaisen was definitely inspired by Yuu Yuu Hakusho and Hunter x Hunter. Aesthetic wise I can compare it more to HxH but the plot is definitely more like Yuu Yuu Hakusho. Both protagonist unexpectedly become involved with the supernatural world that surrounds the regular humans and both of them have loud personalities.
The first thing which stands out for me is the similar styles. Second, both are action backed and involve a lot of fighting. Both series involves the MC not only growing over the course of the series but also gaining new friendships and alliances. Both series also tend to get overlooked at times when people discuss Anime, yet they are still enjoyable to watch.
They are both a series based on fighting. While in Kenichi he starts off weak and helpless, in Yuu Yuu hakusho, he starts off as a delinquent. However, theya re both relatively weak. In Yuu Yuu Hakusho, instead of fighting delinquents and other steet people, Yu Yu is a 'spirit detective' which essentially means he fights demons and such. In both shows they strive to get stronger and stronger. There is also a fair amount of comedy intertwined into both shows.
kenichi and yu yu are fighting based anime where the dude starts off as a nobody but then works hard and gets stronger per fight.
also the soundtracks to yu yu hakusho and kenichi are no stranger to jazz when it comes to musical scores playing in the background not all but some of the ost in both these shows contain piano jazz the only differences are the love interest in yyh is allittle more of a tsundere nagger where as in kenichi the love interest is a sweet girl..yusuke is a rude delinquent while kenichi is a conservative good boy kind of person..yusuke fights demons kenichi fights human badassesread more
Kenshin and Yu Yu are both two of the classic action/comedy hybrids, while Yu Yu Hakusho is supernatural, and Rurouni Kenshin is more realistic featuring samurai and swordplay.
Both shows combine elements of action & comedy. They also both have similar characters and art styles. However, Kenshin is set in ancient Japan, and is more about swordfighting while Yu Yu Hakusho is set in modern-day Japan and is more about fantastical power battles.
both Rurouni Kenshin and Yu Yu Hakusho were a hit back in the 90's bearing similar animations and the stars of both shows are classic badasses ..the difference is one is more suburban and set in old school feudal japan starring a polite swordsman..where as the other is more urban and set to a modern time period of japan and features a rude
and more impolite MC who fights using supernatural powers ...also rurouni kenshin almost feels like a spin off featuring human versions of Kurama and Hiei. Himura Kenshin (a human equivalent to Kurama) and Sannoske (a tall human equivalent to Hiei)read more
Yu Yu Hakusho and InuYasha are both in depth fighting animes. The main protagonists, InuYasha and Yusuke, both develop into stronger, more powerful individuals along the course of their adventures. They both weild incredible powers, whether it be InuYasha's Wind Scar, or Yusuke's Spirit Gun, a lot of fun will be had watching either show.
The two series utilize an older style of drawing, but are action packed. There are quite a few supernatural elements in both series. The end goal for the protagonists in both series is also not easy to see either.
I don't usually write recommendations for an anime if someone's already recommended it before me. But I can't stress this recommendation enough. Inuyasha is about a girl named Kagome who fell down her family's shrine's well, which transported her to the feudal era. Demons are fighting over the Sacred Jewel (which gives immense power to anyone who possesses it). Kagome tries to prevent a demon from flying away with it by casting an arrow, effectively shattering the jewel in the process, and the shards go flying in every direction. She helps collect the Sacred Jewel shards, and bring down hundreds of demons in the process. Yu Yu Hakusho is about a teenage delinquent named Yuusuke who unexpectedly dies uncharacteristically by pushing a young child out of the way of an oncoming car, sacrificing his own life. Nobody in the Spirit World knows what to do with him because they didn't expect him to die that day, let alone by a selfless act. To reward him/not knowing what to do, the Spirit World gives him another chance at life, and he becomes a Spirit Detective, hunting down malevolent demons. Both series have plenty of action, humour, and a splash of romance every now and then. Both are over 100 episodes, so it'll be something to keep you entertained for a while. They're both definitely worth the watch. Just a note, Yu Yu Hakusho was made by the guy who wrote HunterxHunter.read more
The main characters gain power from an infant who can talk. They train in...strange ways to master their power and gather a group of friends that battle together. Two entertaining anime that I'd recommend for shounen lovers.
There's the obvious similarity everyone and their mom has pointed out: Both of these series feature babies who are mentors to the protagonists. Menma and Reborn are both older than they actually appear to be and have a bullying-out-of-love relationship with the protagonists of their respective series.
But the similarities between YYH and KHR doesn't just stop there. It's a bit hackneyed to say, but both series give off a similar feel.
The sense of camaraderie between the protagonists and their bros give off the same vibe. And the way they all get stronger together, as a team, while each dealing with their own demons at times, is the same as well.
I'm just saying that if you've liked one, you probably won't hate the other.read more
Similar pattern, a bunch of teenagers getting involved in dangerous world. They fight and grow, in both strength and friendship. And also an infant with pacifier, who in fact is powerful adult.
4 male warriors go around and hunt demons, using supernatural powers.
Both shows are also made by the same studio, and both are oftne compared to Dragon Ball/DBZ (Saiyuki for being based off of Journey to the West, YYH for being a Shounen with very similar traits). Both feature great dubs. I find that YYH is better, but Saiyuki's a good follow-up if you need a show to fill the void from YYH.
Long-ish anime with a not-entirely-human main character quartet. These are the natural recommendations if you're looking for a dynamic group of MCs that, as characters, each stand on their own extremely well, but are made even better by bouncing off of the other members of the group. Plenty of demon action, too.
Both are Fighting Shounen Animes with a lot of action and both go to way of "fights with more punches and kicks than fireballs/projectiles". Also, both have a "badboy" protagonist, a girl who loves the main, a Loser boy, Cool loking antagonists and a group who walk together with main.
These shows both have martial arts and supernatural elements. They both follow extremely gifted fighters who far surpass what most people believe capable and leagues above the "professional" worlds of televised fighting e.g. boxing, wrestling anything for public entertainment. They also both have lovable delinquent style characters as some of their main cast and who you personally root for. I see a lot of similarities between Nagi and Bob & Yuusuke and Kuwabara.
Both stories follow two delinquents on the road towards redeeming themselves, yet they still find themselves a mess of trouble. The fight scenes are also quite intense.
One is a high school comedy-drama while the other's a supernatural action series that has only a teeny bit of high school related drama early on. In spite of these different premises however, the characters of both shows' leads are remarkably similar. Both Onizuka and Yusuke are slightly perverted street smart tough guys, though they're also good guys deep down and often wind up helping others out in their own unique fashion. The two aren't exactly the brightest and often rush head first into trouble without thinking, yet despite that both of them somehow manage to always triumph even when the odds are against them. And while Onizuka wins over his each students who initially despise him, Yusuke likewise turns quite a few of his rivals and enemies into friends and allies.read more
One of the joys, to me at least, of GTO is the cultural significance, and by that I mean the fact that it was airing nearly 19 years ago from the date of writing this review. While I think it is dangerous to assume to understanding Japanese culture strictly from watching anime, I also often argue that you can definitely get a feel for real-life historical issues, especially in slice-of-life, of course. Yu Yu Hakusho does a similar job, complete with silly "Yankee" pompadour hairdos, and 90's aesthetics for hair, cars, and color-pallets.
Both are fighting shounens with long battles.These two have a way to confront the
subordinates to finally meet the head of the saga or a Tournament System like Dragon Ball's tournaments. Also both have nice drama moments and some GAR scenes.
These series are both considered classics and are from the same time period (late 80's early 90's) both also come from weekly shonen jump. Possibly due to both containing a lot of 80's anime common stylistic choices and music/OSTs ; watching both these in the modern day, they give me very similar vibes!
I draw a lot of parallels between Seiya himself and Yusuke. Both young, hot headed and tough Japanese boys who's tenacity and combat prowess brings them to the forefront of a larger than life conflict.
Classic shounen anime with quite similar artstyle. Both are long running series focused on action with the fights taking a long time. They follow the usual battle shounen tropes such as tournaments, but to be fair, these were the anime that helped with setting the tropes rather than copying them. The protagonists are also kinda similar, but that's to be expected.
These anime are about high school delinquents protecting their hometown from killers with paranormal abilities. In my opinion, DIU has a lot in common with YYH's Chapter Black arc due to its slice of life pacing, unpredictable nature, and the similar functions of Stands and Territories.
All the characters feel samey (Josuke is like Uremashi, Okuyasu is like Kuwabara) in a good way and each episode is addictive. Also using paranormal and psychic-esque abilities try to find a mass murderers.
The most distinct similarity between Jojo's Bizarre Adventure Part 4: Diamond is Unbreakable and Yuu Yuu Hakusho is that they are both set in 90s Japan suburbs. Moreover, the cast of both shows are comprised of teenagers who fight against the forces of evil by using their supernatural abilities.
Like Jojo Part 4, Early Yuu Yuu Hakusho also has slice-of-life elements in which the protagonists have to defeat the "villain of the week" through strategic and unpredictable methods.
Both Have a delinquent protagonist who changes his style by some factor and have somebody who always lose in fights for main. (In Yuu Yuu Hakusho are Kuwabara and in School Rumble are Yoshidayama)
Yu Yu Hakusho is similar in its constant progression of shounen glory in which "good" faces off against "evil" and as the enemies get stronger, the characters of justice follow suite and up their powers with each battle and training they undertake.
However, I prefered Yu Yu Hakusho in its complex story line, but enjoyed MAR nontheless, and am confident if you like Yu Yu Hakusho you will also enjoy MAR.
These are classic animes that I've watched as my childhood. If you love over power action moves or decent long animes than this is your anime. The character designs are eye catching and the action are impressive to watch.
Shippuden is what you consider YYH's version of Chapter Black since it revolves around the heroes fighting a group of powerful supernatural users led by a leader who is said to be the heroes' predecessor with the goal of destroying the world for the greater good.
Later the mentors in both stories have a hidden connection with one of the antagonists who is shrouded with mystery and is the reason why the story started.
Messages in both shows are deep and real to the point that it furthers the Dark Tone of it's prequel to a much more depressing manner that will hit you hard. Even you can find humanity no longer good but at the same time you can sympathize with the bad guys more.
Naruto may have gotten comparison to Dragonball but it is in fact the modern YYH+HxH in it's finest days.read more
Both are very iconic battle shounen with a heavy emphasis on action. Not only do they have likeable characters and cool battles, but also a pretty fast pacing without filler episodes. Also the way the characters fight (special techniques, power ups, etc) is very simmiliar.
These 2 animes are similar in so many ways that it's scary. And all of the dragon ball series is similar to Yuu Yuu Hakusho. If you are a big DBZ fan like I am I can assure you that you will get some serious DBZ vibes from this show. There's also the fact that all of the main character English voice actors are also the same voice actors from dragon ball z even the goku English voice actor is in this anime. Everything is similar from the characters to the fight scenes and even their fighting techniques are similar to DBZ
Both main characters have a cocky, stubborn attitude that shows off their strengths and intelligence to out wit the enemy. Meeting up with new characters who get into conflicts with the main character but helps train and guide are protagonist to later on become companions to fight a much bigger evil. Both series have great action/comedy plus good character development as the stories unfolds.
Both are long-running shonens that were originally published in shonen jump in the 90s. Both have a format of following a group of 4-5 characters that often were originally encountered as enemies before they become allies. Both protagonists are japanese, have delinquent tendencies but with hearts of gold and use an ability related to pointing their index finger. Both feature paranormal and horror elements as well as spirits. Both have supporting characters that fight with swords, pyrokinesis, and vines. Both have shonen battles that are fought through methods other than normal fighting. Both have nonhuman supporting characters that serve as comic relief. Both have a huge focus on comedy and character development, with occasional emotional moments.read more
-creator of the Sailor Moon series is married to the creator of the Yu Yu Hakusho series
-both Yu Yu Hakusho and Sailor Moon started airing within the same year 1992
-both Yu Yu Hakusho and Sailor Moon feature main characters that are 14 year old adolescent kids who by some way shape or form, are liable to be frowned upon by their elders
-both main characters are chosen for some supernatural purpose of sorts and are kinda reluctant to follow through with it
- both main characters constantly fight off all sorts of demons and monsters
-both main characters amass a team who have individual personalties and powers
-supernatural travel to dark worlds
-usagi is a pain to her mentor luna much like yuuske is a pain to his mentor genkai
-as far as character development amongst the team, usagi like kuwabarra is also a dork and a buffoon. and on top of that sailor mars Rin doesnt get along with usagi and would often argue with her much like hiei would with kuwabarra. and rin also specializes in fire like hiei .. Salor Mecury Ami is kinda like kurama the fact that she's patient and very smart and wise.
-both main characters have love interests who nag at them alot Mamarou (tuxedo mask) nagging at Usagi..Keiko nagging at Yuuske
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Both have many elements of mystery. Both have great art styles, characters and gorgeous character designs. Both also have classic OSTs and extremely lovable characters.
Both are outstanding isekai[-adjacent] battle shonen with a strong air of mystery. Several of the main characters have similar personalities and are equally easy to care about without just being goodie goodies.
Yuu-Yuu-Hakusho and JoJo's Bizzare adventures are both classic action anime which delve into the supernatural, yet delve into the supernatural realm in a manner which stood out for their time.
Ippo Malunouchi and Yusuke Urameshi are the same courage and they are also brilliant..
This two anime series have the same adventure but The Hajime No Ippo it involves for sports..
Both YYH and HNI have action but sometimes they are a slice of life. They both have a vibe of the 90's. What both series do very well is the characters. The characters in both are very developed and have a lot of depth, you connect to each and every one of the characters and find out about their past and their story. That is what makes the series more realistic and deeper, I like both.
Both are shounen action anime with carefree and independent main characters who nevertheless have a strong loyalty to their friends. Also I found much of the humor in both to be more situational and less slapstick than in your typical shounen genre show (though each definitely has it's share of both types.)
Some bad-ass shounen actions that includes adventure and both show the out right hilarious comedy but get serious when they want to protect their friends.
The main male protagonists are brash, but the female ones also share similar personalities. Both involve supernatural, but both involve gaining a group of comrades as the hero proceeds on their jounrney. One is more goal orientated than the other, yet both are action packed.
Both series utilize bright colors and a more classic style for animation. Both deal with the supernatural. While one deals with the afterlife, the other deals with monsters existing without the afterlife connection. Both also involve a main character who was originally just human.
It has the feel of Yu Yu Hakusho in regards to it witty humor, fun characters, and jaw dropping action. Not to mention a very well written and casted english dub. Be warned, this is a very graphic anime.
why recommend and compare this you may ask? well try a hot chick who has a mixture of Yusuke and Hiei in her attitude. Revy the way she behaves the way she carries herself her bad assery makes her a female version of both Yusuke and Hiei
Yusuke is a rude, sarcastic, arrogant delinquent who loves whooping people's asses and so is Revy
Hiei is dark and apathetic has a rough background and relishes in destroying people just like revy is and does
I've always felt Nurarihyon no Mago was strongly influences by Yuu-Yuu-Hakusho despite one dealing with a human gaining supernatural powers and another who is a demon hybrid. The characters in both series are quite colorful, but the demons stand out as being unique as well rather than run of the mill generic like some other series.
These two anime feature battles between different factions of demons with each character having their own special powers. The protagonist from each is (mostly) human, but is dragged into these conflicts through circumstance. Check out both of these for the Shounen action and the diverse cast of characters.
The Anime deal with fighting off demons, not to mention the main male characters look alike and have similar personalities. There is also an air of mystery.
The main protagonist in both anime is killed and brought back to life from the dead. The main protagonist in both anime must use their new abilities to fight against powerful evil supernatural forces. Both anime were release in the early 1990's with similar animation and a similar vibe. Both anime are quite action-packed, but 3x3 Eyes is more violent and has way more blood compare to Yu Yu Hakusho. If you like one, you should enjoy the other.
The main protagonists of both series are antagonistic in nature but find themselves dealing with the supernatural after a tragic event of some kind. There is also plenty of action. The styles differ yet are still enjoyable.
Both animes are related to fighting, and if you liked the way the story progressed in either anime then you will enjoy the other at the end. They both share a tournament style as well, if you enjoy that feel in an anime...
They both follow young tough protagonists who are renown for their fighting skill. Both shows have great art styles and good animation. The characters and character designs are good across the board. They are both shonen, martial arts & action shows.
Each series has a slightly different take on interacting with the afterlife, yet is action packed. The characters are also their own, but there is also quirky humor.
Both series involve the main characters being involved with the spiritual world. Both protagonists work under the spiritual world to attain supernatural powers.
Both series have an emphasis on action as they both have fluent animation and interesting battles.
Both series put the spotlight on only the main characters and don't really emphasize the side characters as much. The main characters are interesting with each of them serving a different purpose and all have different goals. They all have unique personalities and showcase intriguing interactions with others.
The main protagonist is rough around the edges yet deep down has a heart of gold. The same protagonist struggles in keeping out of trouble, yet their knack of getting in trouble draws them into an unseen world. Their adventures lead to forming bonds with others, but saving both worlds.
On the surface these two series don't seem to have much in common at all. But in fact there's actually a lot of similarities between the two series. Both follow a team of four heroes (a rose haired feminine with plant-based attacks, two high school aged rivals with blue and orange energy respectively, and a powerful shorter member from another world with a dark past) and both series have leads who are both in high school and both are sort of tough guy loners with hearts of gold who choose to solve problems with their fists and have no problem punching beasts larger than them in the face. They also have access to a sort of spirit energy that they can use in battle than becomes stronger as they fight and this energy becomes amplified if they become angry or need to save the people they love. Also early in the series they meet a rival who far outclasses them but as the series goes on they become even with each other and eventually surpass them.
Aside from that both series have a good mixture of characters, comedy, drama, and action (this probably being the digimon season with the most tradition shonen style action). If you're a fan of Yu Yu Hakusho and found yourself not liking any of the previous seasons of Digimon, you might want to give Savers a second chance, it might be more up your alley.read more
Both series involve the main character dying in a seemingly heroic accident - until a blue-haired girl from the afterlife informs them that their death wasn't really necessary after all while trying their best not to laugh at their misfortune. Both blue-haired girls end up becoming involved with the main character's future endeavors. Both series also have memorable comedic dialogue, though KonoSuba is considerably more comedy-focused.
The chemistry and the relationship between the characters
They have personalities and similar characteristics, some GetBackers characters seem to mix other Yuyu characters
I think both shows have a similar supernatural concept. I just watched five episodes of Yuu Yuu Hakusho and i think it's very similar to Noragami. Iki Hiyori's soul is apart from her body while she is slept and Urameshi Yusuke while he got an accident (Actually he is death)...
I'm adding Hunter x Hunter OVA also because it's made by the same man/creator - Yoichiro Togashi - but because Yuu Yuu Hakusho doesn't have a "remake" version, so it's perfectly justified this way.
Both have diferent way stories, Yu Yu Hakusho it's about Yusuke, a spirit detetive and Hunter x Hunter is about a boy named Gon and his quest to find his dad.
(btw Yusuke it's perfectly similar to Gon - they have a distinct color which is green).
Both have friends in their journey and both together have 3, Yusuke meets Kuwabara (he already knew this guy), Kurama and Hiei and Gon meets Killua, Leorio and Kurapika.
Leorio being the Kuwabara style, his the taller guy, looks the more older aged guy and has a dream;
Kurapika being the Kurama style, being the most intelligent and good looking;
Killua being the Hiei style, the assassin type of guy, doesn't talks to much in the beginning of the series but then becomes kinda close to the main character;
and finally Gon being the Yusuke style, the n#1 main character, the (basically) source of the story and the most overpower character of them all.
Both shows have powers, each one about a certain aspect, Yu Yu Hakusho about martial arts and Hunter x Hunter about ther families (in Killua's case) or about Nen (overall);
There are a few other characters that this two series are even more look alike but that's kinda "bad" for people that doesn't see the remake version of Hunter x Hunter or the completed series of Yu Yu Hakusho.
See it and you will not regret ^^ thank me later !
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Yu Yu Hakusho: Spirit Detective has a very similar general theme, in that there are people from the other realms who come here to make mischief for us mortals and there are those tasked with stopping them. The art style of Kyoukai reminds me a lot of Yu Yu Hakusho.
These shonen shows have whats in common: Thrill and Action Packed Tournaments race across your mind like crazy! Evil Guys who plan to scheme to take over the entire world from a villain to the next. Cast whose role is destined to save the world by meeting one character to another. The main char resolves to protect their friends and forge bonds which is part of the theme of the show, Strategy is essential to beating opponents with surprises than just mindless fighting.
Supernatural elements and fantasy setting are alike with the exception that Fate/Zero is seinen as opposed to YuYu Hakusho's shonen theme. Despite all that, fighting may be action packed but at the same time its methodical too as fight progresses.
Both feature teenagers with powers in a world much like our own where monsters of some kind abound (spirits in Mob Psycho 100, demons in Yu Yu Hakusho).
Both main casts comprise:
-a protagonist with a lot of spirtual/psychic power (Mob and Yusuke)
-a goofy comic relief that still contibutes to the team on his on way (Reigen and Kuwabara)
-a ladies man that is originally a villain but turns good (Teru and Kurama)
-an edgelord that also turns good after being antagonistic at first (Ritsu and Hiei)
Another recommendation that should have been obvious. Two head strong protagonists who fight till their last for their conviction and ideals. Who don't back down or yield to authority? Sounds similar to me. Yu Yu has a bit more traditional Shonen flair , like the tournaments. But they're both saying similar things.
lets see both main characters who start off with a trashy low life beginning and have a similar death in common at the start of the show and are brought back to life to some capacity. both form teams and battle monsters gantz :aliens Yu yu Hakusho: demons
Yuu Yuu Hakusho is a great series after watching Devilman or before it.
Both series have some similarities and also they both have that old anime feelin'.(Because they are old)
-It is playing sometimes in a school
-Schoolgirl(s)
-Crazy old jokes (that you probably will never understand)
-Powerful Antagonist
-Supernatural creatures
This one episode OVA in terms of art style and sound design is possibly the most similar anime to YuYu Hakusho, it is also from the 90s. There is a couple of gory fights in an arena (it has a similar feel to the dark tournament ark), the protagonist (Baki Hanma) is very reminiscent to Yuske, an important parallel between the two main characters from their respective shows is that they get the sh** kicked out of them. If you liked you liked YYH then you should watch all of Baki (the tv show from the 2000s, and the Netflix adaptation). But if you like that gritty hand drawn aesthetic of the 90s then you should really watch this ova first.read more
Both are obviously action-packed shounen, but also have relaxed moments (and entire episodes in Boruto's case) to spend time with the characters, making them feel very real along with the world around them.
D-Gray Man too like YuYu Hakusho is another supernatural shounen fighting show about good fighting evil demons. In my opinion YuYu Hakusho is superior but it is worth watching D-Gray Man because there are stuff that you will find similar to YuYu Hakusho.
both YYH and DS is about a guy who works hard to grow strong and both these guys fight demons...and both of them work for organizations that fight demons for yusuke it's the spirit world with the job title of spirit detective where as for Tanjiro its the demon slayer corps with a straight forward job title which lives up to the series name demon slayer.
Mix Martial arts and Tournament related fights are included in both of this anime.
Opponents train and fight each other to the point that they are unable to move. One opponent after another.
“Yu Yu Hakusho” and “eX-Driver” involve a talented novice on the side of justice facing off against a skilled veteran who has betrayed the people he once worked for and has gathered a group of misfits in order to carry out his malevolent biddings. Former comrades must go up against each other as their interests clash in these two anime.
The protagonist of both is a young boy who has taken over the former duties of his predecessor after a lengthy period of time. The antagonists from the two anime pose dangerous threats, being far more experienced and knowing tricks as to defeating their past teammates. In addition, these two lead antagonists shared similar hairstyles for when they were on the side of justice as well as after they became corrupted.read more
Similar to how Sesshomaru's design could remind someone of Youko Kurama, the protagonist Hanamichi Sakuragi has such strong design ties with YYH Kuwabara that one need only to make subtle changes to the plot of Slam Dunk for it to fit with the continuity of YYH.
Yuu Yuu Hakusho is an older series but has some similarities.
Both MC started with 0, improving gradually through training.
Both MC some kind of hidden power
Similar personality, although MC of Yuu Yuu Hakusho is smarter in my opinion
While being more of a merchandise anime better compared to YuGioh, the first artwork/design/plot style of BeyBlade (especially the non-American dub) had strong similarities with the character elements of YYH initially.
Without spoiling anything, the general gist of the 4 character team involves a head strong protagonist with a bluish special attack, a stoic fire wielder that was initially an antagonist and a smart MA guy one who uses plants and the other an animal but both have their past as leaders of a previous group.
Only the 4th member in each group was different but they also have a similarity in that they are very original character designs for their respective series. One is a gifted human that was destined to wield the Excalibur on the series and yet in a stroke of difference for these types of fighting anime decided to pursue his education while the other was a mechanic who defied the "spiritual" aspect of the series by engaging more in an "engineering" approach to his attack style that highly relies on defense rather than offense.
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Yuu Yuu is a much older anime than Rental Magica, but very analogous I looked across my whole entire animelist, and Yuu Yuu Hakusho correlated to Rental Magica the most, and vice versa. The supernatural powers are at hand, but take diverse forms.
(Only real thing is... Rental Magica takes a massive leap to take used to as it is lethargic in the beginning)
Despite the fact that Kyou Kara Ore Wa doesn't have any supernatural element and is shorter than Yu Yu, these testosterone-filled anime are really similar, as they both involve:
- Rebellious delinquents as protagonists;
- Plenty of action, fights, and martial arts;
- A spiky character design;
- Almost identical comedy styles and school life moments;
- Very few female characters, always with supporting roles, who provide some romance, despite these anime's strong, manly attitude.
where as angelic layer is more on the cutesy side of things both of these shows have a turnament in which the main character must win or overcome. the stories are really good but with the longer shows the characters just have to keep fighting in more turnaments.
Both titles are from the early 1990's with similar art, animation, and a similar vibe. The main protagonist in both anime is a teenage boy who finds themselves fighting against supernatural forces and must use extraordinary powers to protect humanity. Both titles are action-packed Shonen anime with fast-paced action sequences as well. If you enjoyed one, you should like the other.
Both anime are action-packed with a lot of fights. They also have crazy martial arts techniques and a story focusing around a tournament. Both have a similar animation style and atmosphere as well.
If you enjoyed YYH for the awesome fights and Kuwabara and Yuusuke being dumb yet charismatic thugs, and if you don't mind a fair bit of crass humor, then you will probably like Shonan Junai Gumi. SJG is a prequel to Great Teacher Onizuka and covers the main character Onizuka's days as part of the delinquent duo Onibaku. It's got great humor and some badass fights, and shows Onizuka and Ryuuji both kicking ass and getting their ass kicked.
Blue Seed and Yu Yu hakusho both have lots of action packed fighting. Both main characters fight demonic creatures and have a romance with another character. The main character kusanagi acts a lot like Yuuske.
Not as bad as most people think. It immediately brings to mind Yu Yu Hakusho, due to having some of the same Voice Actors. The eldest brother Abashiri, Goemon is voiced by Chiba, Shigeru, or Kuwabara from YYH(Also does Buggy from One Piece). The main love interest, Shirane, Yukiko, is voiced by Amano, Yuri who does Yusuke's love interest from YYH Yukimura, Keiko. The main Abashiri character Kikunosuke, is highly reminiscent of a female version of Yusuke, in terms of a similar physical appearance, as well as similar power level and fighting style.
"Yu Yu Hakusho" and "Tekken: The Motion Picture" involve incredibly muscular and powerful people fighting against each other under a ridiculous premise with supernatural elements.
Despite both anime focusing on action, they each do a very poor job of portraying it.
"Yu Yu Hakusho" and "Punchline" are two series surrounding a young male protagonist who has control over spirit powers after becoming a ghost as well as involving a world filled with spirits and possession of bodies. Now that they have entangled themselves with the world of the supernatural, they must now ready themselves to save the world from imminent destruction.
With the similar premise, both shows contain action but mostly differs from that point on in terms of their genres.
It has the feel of Yu Yu Hakusho in regards to it witty humor, fun characters, and jaw dropping action. Not to mention a very well written and casted english dub. Be warned, this is a very graphic anime.
Supernatural powers/fighting techniques, mostly damn serious dialogue and a very dark story, one a bit more kiddier than the other but get you quite hooked to see the outcome of the story, and both are remembered series some times ago.
The original Devilman had a pretty heavy influence on Yu Yu Hakusho, which comes through in several ways. Demon fighting is an obvious one, with lots of bloody close-quarters brawls that get your blood pumping. The thematic exploration of evil and human nature is another; being a main theme of Devilman, it is also touched upon in early arcs of YYH and later delved into more deeply in a later arc. Even putting the influence aside, exciting, intense action combines with likable characters and solid writing that makes both of these shows a lot of fun.
Both of these are fighting anime
Both are involved with tournament-survival game
both of these anime's are Shounen
both have supernatural fight humans and demons
In both of the anime the main characters die in the beginning and are brought back to life. They continually fight and become stronger.
Spoiler! Later they are chased by the organizations that they work for and separate themselves from society to prevent harming others.
Jyuushin Enbu and Yuu Yuu Hakusho both portray martial arts in cool fictional fashions. Yuu Yuu Hakusho focuses on spirit energy, whereas Jyuushin Enbu focuses on Souhiki Naiden (called something like that, I probably screwed the name up though.)
The main characters in these two shows are 14 years old and go to middle school. Both main characters want to protect a girl they like and they have supernatural powers.
