Yu Yu Hakusho
A martial arts battle story set in the afterlife and the demon world.
Featured characters
Characters in this work
Characters — 15 characters
Yusuke Urameshi
The protagonist and Spirit Detective who bridges the world of the living and the spirit world through fierce martial arts battles.
Kurama
A former thief demon living as Shuichi Minamino in the human world, using his intellect and spirit powers.
Hiei
A demon thief and master of the Evil Eye, skilled in using fiery spirit energy.
Kazuma Kuwabara
Yusuke's rival, hot-blooded spirit-sensitive youth with a strong sense of humanity.
Genkai
Yusuke’s mentor and master of Spirit Wave Fist, guiding the Spirit Detective team.
Botan
A lively female spirit guide who supports the Spirit Detective team.
Keiko Yukimura
Yusuke Urameshi’s childhood friend and the heroine of the story, a bright and talented girl.
Koenma
Son of the ruler of the spirit world and Yusuke’s superior, appearing as a playful infant.
Enma Daiou
The ruler of the spirit world and father of Koenma, known for a strict and authoritative nature.
Shizuru Kuwabara
Kazuma Kuwabara’s older sister, a strong psychic with a protective and bossy personality.
Yukina
Ice maiden and Hiei’s twin sister, a kind-hearted ice demon.
Mukuro
One of the three great demon lords in the demon world, a powerful female demon.
Otake (Spirit World Special Defense Squad)
Leader of the Spirit World's elite defense squad, loyal to the mission to eliminate Yusuke.
Shunjun (Spirit World Special Defense Squad)
A member of the Spirit World Special Defense Squad known for severely injuring Kurama.
Shinobu Sensui
Former Spirit Detective who, driven by distrust of humanity, plans humanity's extinction with his multiple personalities.