Yusuke Urameshi
Spirit Detective and the central figure in the martial battles connecting the Human World and Spirit World
Protagonist of 'Yu Yu Hakusho'. After dying in an accident and resurrecting, becomes a Spirit Detective, battling many enemies and growing as a young fighter.
Quotes
- I didn't go to the afterlife for nothing!
- Even if I come back to life, it'll just disgust everyone around me
- If you guys get taken down, I won't stay silent either
- Let's just have a normal fight
- Even if I die, I'm not finished yet
Trivia
- Name derives from 'urameshiya' (grudge shop), named by author Togashi mostly as a pun.
- Rare protagonist who cleared the Spirit Beast egg trial after death to revive.
- Transformed into Mazoku via Mazoku Great Separation, gaining demon abilities.
- Anime voice actor selected via audition; Nozomu Sasaki chosen for the flair in his voice.
- Spirit Gun based on Psycho Gun from 'Cobra'.
- Anime depicts his love for games.
Alternate names
Yusuke Urameshi
Yuusuke
Spirit Detective
Mazoku
Profile
- Species
- Human → Demon (Mazoku)
- Gender
- Male
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- Grows from a second-year middle school delinquent boy into a demon. Black hair with sharp gaze; in battle, Mazoku form emerges with tattoo-like patterns on the body as proof of inherited Raizen blood, and hair lengthens.
- Height
- About 170cm (grows taller than Keiko in the story)
- Eye color
- Brown
- Hair color
- Black
- Distinguishing features
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- Tattoo-like patterns that appear during battle
- Hair that lengthens in Mazoku form
- Somewhat rugged delinquent youth facial features as a boy
- Iconic items
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- Spirit Gun (Reigan)
- Delinquent-style clothing with shirt opened
- Mazoku patterns
- Fighting style using fists and kicks
- Battle attire from the Demon World Unification Tournament
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Hot-blooded
- Detailed personality
- Hot-tempered, rough, and reckless, but has a strong sense of justice at heart and is loyal. Enjoys fighting, respects opponents, and forms bonds through battle. Foul-mouthed, mischievous, and carefree personality.
- Keywords
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- Hot-blooded
- Strong sense of justice
- Short-tempered
- Delinquent boy
- Loyal
- Bellicose
- Cares for comrades
- Stubborn
- Pure-hearted
- Motto
- I didn't go to the afterlife for nothing!
- Talents
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- Superhuman fighting ability
- Spiritual powers (Spirit Wave Fist, Spirit Gun, etc.)
- High physical abilities and reflexes
- Demon energy derived from Mazoku blood
- Combat sense
- Strong mental fortitude
- Skills
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- Mastery and rapid-fire of Spirit Gun
- Use of Spirit Wave Fist
- Mastery of Shotgun (Spirit Light Bullet)
- Hand-to-hand combat and martial arts techniques
- High-speed body blows targeting internal organs
- Headbutt (Knife Edge Deathmatch)
- Tactical awareness
- Motivation
- To help the weak, have serious fights with strong enemies. To surpass Raizen, who aims for Demon World unification. To protect comrades and important things. Reunion with childhood friend and peaceful life.
- Habits
- Rude and foul-mouthed. Catchphrases like 'That's crap' and 'Idiot', etc. Enjoys battle and shows respect to enemies and allies alike.
- Favorite foods
- Ramen, Chinese food
- Hobbies
- Martial arts, Games (challenges Game Battler), Music (vocals and guitar)
- Person
- Keiko Yukimura (childhood friend, love interest), Kazuma Kuwabara (best friend), Kurama (comrade), Hiei (rival and comrade)
- Disliked situations
- Meaningless fights, Bullying the weak, Betrayal
- Disliked foods
- Unknown
History
- Backstory
- Was causing trouble as a delinquent boy but died in a traffic accident. Undergoes trials in the afterlife, appointed as Spirit Detective, gains spiritual powers and resurrects. Battles numerous enemies, inherits Mazoku blood, and grows.
- Debut date
- November 3, 1990
- Work title
- Yu Yu Hakusho
- Media type
- Manga
- Episode or chapter
- act.1 'Goodbye, Present World!!'
Traffic accident death and appointment as Spirit Detective
- Significant event
- Traffic accident death and appointment as Spirit Detective
- Description
- Dies in accident trying to save a childhood friend's younger brother. Afterwards, undergoes special trials, becomes Spirit Detective, and resurrects.
Spiritual power training and Spirit Wave Fist acquisition
- Significant event
- Spiritual power training and Spirit Wave Fist acquisition
- Description
- Becomes Genkai's disciple, masters Spirit Gun and Spirit Wave Fist, dramatically boosting combat power.
Battle with Shinobu Sensui and death
- Significant event
- Battle with Shinobu Sensui and death
- Description
- Dies in battle against predecessor Spirit Detective Shinobu Sensui, but revives with Mazoku life due to Mazoku Great Separation.
Mazoku transformation and hosting Demon World Unification Tournament
- Significant event
- Mazoku transformation and hosting Demon World Unification Tournament
- Description
- After reviving as Mazoku, hosts Demon World tournament, challenges further strong enemies, and achieves victories.
Return to Human World and vow to challenge Demon World again
- Significant event
- Return to Human World and vow to challenge Demon World again
- Description
- Returns from Demon World to Human World, lives everyday life while renewing resolve to return to Demon World.
Relationships
Atsuko Urameshi
Mother
Yusuke's mother. Single mother and warm presence supporting Yusuke's actions.
Kazuma Kuwabara
Best friend
Best friend since becoming Spirit Detective. Comrades supporting each other through many battles.
Kurama
Teammate
Rival and steadfast ally. Built trust through coordination in numerous battles.
Hiei
Rival
Formidable foe and worthy rival. Deepens friendship through battles involving humans and demons.
Keiko Yukimura
LoveInterest
Childhood friend and love interest. Yusuke's emotional pillar, including aid during resurrection.
Spirit Detective
Spirit Detective: protagonist
Demon World Unification Tournament Participant
Demon World Unification Tournament Participant: competitor
Media appearances
Yu Yu Hakusho
Manga / Protagonist
Serialization started in 1990
Yu Yu Hakusho (TV Anime)
Anime / Protagonist
1992-1995 TV series
Yu Yu Hakusho The Movie
Movie / Protagonist
Multiple works
Yu Yu Hakusho Game Series
Game / Protagonist
Numerous
Voice cast and creators
Nozomu Sasaki
- Voice actor
- Nozomu Sasaki
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- TV Anime version
Takumi Kitamura
- Voice actor
- Takumi Kitamura
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Live-action drama version
Yoshihiro Togashi
- Creator name
- Yoshihiro Togashi
- Role
- Original author
Mari Kitayama
- Creator name
- Mari Kitayama
- Role
- Character designer
unknown
- Creator name
- unknown
- Role
- Animation studio
Related goods
Yusuke Urameshi Figure
- Item name
- Yusuke Urameshi Figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Regular
Yuusuke's Spirit Gun T-Shirt
- Item name
- Yuusuke's Spirit Gun T-Shirt
- Category
- Apparel
- Availability
- Limited