True Reason Yoshihiro Togashi Was Happy With Yu Yu Hakusho’s Brutally Abrupt Ending Had Nothing to Do With His Failing Health
There’s no way the mention of spirits in anime doesn’t remind one of Yu Yu Hakusho. For many fans, Yoshihiro Togashi was the introduction to the dark shonen realm, where the classic shonen optimism was paired with complex themes and characters. The anime-manga series dates back to the 90s but still enjoys great prominence in the anime community.
The greatest proof of that is its recent live-action adaptation. Yu Yu Hakusho is still fondly remembered by a lot of fans, but the same can’t be said about its ending. The manga ending came out of nowhere and shook the fandom. A few tweaks in the anime softened the blow, but there’s still some contention surrounding the abrupt ending.
Yusuke Urameshi in Yu Yu Hakusho | Credits: Studio Pierrot Co. Ltd.
It’s common knowledge among anime fans that Togashi’s deteriorating health made it difficult for him to continue drawing manga.
The greatest proof of that is its recent live-action adaptation. Yu Yu Hakusho is still fondly remembered by a lot of fans, but the same can’t be said about its ending. The manga ending came out of nowhere and shook the fandom. A few tweaks in the anime softened the blow, but there’s still some contention surrounding the abrupt ending.
Yusuke Urameshi in Yu Yu Hakusho | Credits: Studio Pierrot Co. Ltd.
It’s common knowledge among anime fans that Togashi’s deteriorating health made it difficult for him to continue drawing manga.
- 4/4/2025
- by Laveena Joshi
- FandomWire
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