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What happens when a seemingly troubled youth gives his life to save another?  He becomes a Spirit Detective, of course!  And that's the basis of Yu Yu Hakusho, one of the hottest anime series we've seen in a long time.  And if you're looking for the low-down on this action-packed saga, you've come to the right place.

Fourteen year-old Yusuke Urameshi makes the ultimate sacrifice, giving his life to save a child from an oncoming car.  He is taken to see King Yama, ruler of the Spirit World by Botan, a spirit messenger.  Upon arrival they meet with the king's son, Koenma, who offers Yusuke a second chance at life.  But this time, as a Spirit Detective.  Botan is assigned as Yusuke's guide and they return to Earth where Yusuke's adventures begin.  A guardian for the Living World, Yusuke takes on the meanest and ugliest that the Spirit World has to offer and its not long before the spiritual bad guys know there's a new sheriff in town.

Currently showing as part of Cartoon Network's Adult Swim content, Yu Yu Hakusho has become one of FUNimation's biggest hits in the US.  In fact, its so successful that Cartoon Network will include Hakusho in their Toonami lineup beginning March 3, 2003.  In a recent press release:

 "Yu Yu Hakusho was very successful in Japan, and has certainly found an audience here in the states," said Sean Akins, Toonami Creative Director.  "Bringing Yu Yu Hakusho to Toonami, gives even more fans a chance to join the adventures of the spirit detective."

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