After the release of Yu Yu Hakusho, the live-action adaptation series on Netflix on December 14th, it has recently ranked number 1 worldwide for non-English series and number 2 overall across all languages. This makes it the most-watched Japanese series in history, with a staggering 7.7 million views from December 11th to 17th.
Furthermore, the series has also made it into Today’s Series TOP10 in 92 countries, including Japan, the United States, Canada, France, Germany, Brazil, India, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. It has remained in the top spot in Today’s Series TOP10 in Japan for 5 consecutive days.
This live-action adaptation of Yu Yu Hakusho took over 5 years to create, as a collaborative effort between Japan and the United States. It was directed by Sho Tsukikawa, known for his outstanding works such as “Let Me Eat Your Pancreas” and “The 100th Love With You.” The action scenes were directed by Takahito Ouchi, who has worked on the successful live-action adaptation trilogy of “Rurouni Kenshin,” starring Takumi Kitamura, a member of the popular group DISH and one of Japan’s leading actors.
TLDR: Yu Yu Hakusho’s live-action series on Netflix has taken the world by storm, ranking number 1 for non-English series and number 2 overall. With over 7.7 million views in just one week, it has become the most-watched Japanese series in history. The series has also achieved success in Today’s Series TOP10 in 92 countries, including Japan, the United States, and Canada. The collaboration between Japan and the United States in creating this series resulted in a five-year endeavor, bringing together talented directors and actors to deliver a captivating adaptation.
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