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A supernatural action manga by Yoshihiro Togashi serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump from 1990 to 1994, following a teenage delinquent turned spirit detective.
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Who created the manga Yu Yu Hakusho?
The series was created, written, and illustrated by Japanese manga artist Yoshihiro Togashi. It was serialized weekly in Shueisha's 'Weekly Shonen Jump' magazine from 1990 to 1994.
What is the premise of Yu Yu Hakusho?
The story begins with Yusuke Urameshi, a teenage delinquent who unexpectedly dies saving a child from a car accident. Because his death was unforeseen by the afterlife, he is given a chance to be revived by acting as a 'Spirit Detective' investigating supernatural threats in the human world.
How many volumes of the Yu Yu Hakusho manga are there?
The original manga run spans a total of 19 collected tankobon volumes. It was later adapted into a highly successful 112-episode anime television series by Studio Pierrot in 1992.
Did Yu Yu Hakusho win any major manga awards?
Yes, the series won the prestigious Shogakukan Manga Award for the 'Shonen' (boys) category in 1993. This cemented its status alongside other legendary Shonen Jump titles of that era, like 'Dragon Ball' and 'Slam Dunk.'
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