The Yu Yu Hakusho manga series created by Yoshihiro Togashi first began serialization in Weekly Shōnen Jump magazine.
The adaptation of the Yu Yu Hakusho manga into an anime television series aired its first episode in Japan.
Funimation acquired the licensing rights for Yu Yu Hakusho to release the anime in English speaking markets, increasing the show's international popularity.
Kuwabara discovers his ability to sense spirits, marking the beginning of his spiritual journey.
Yusuke Kuwabara dies saving a child and is later revived by Koenma after passing spirit trials.
Yusuke is appointed by Koenma as the Spirit Detective to protect the human world from supernatural threats.
Yusuke forms alliances with Kuwabara and Kurama, fellow spiritual fighters and friends.
Yusuke and his teammates compete in the Dark Tournament against other powerful spirit fighters.
Yusuke faces the Toguro brothers, leading to the climax of the Dark Tournament arc.
Yusuke's team emerges victorious in the Dark Tournament.
Yusuke is assigned to investigate Shinobu Sensui, a former Spirit Detective.
Yusuke faces Sensui in a fierce battle testing his strength and resolve.
The saga involving three powerful demon kings starts, shifting the focus to demon world politics.
Yusuke discovers his demonic ancestry and gains new powers.
Yusuke faces the demon kings in the final arc to protect both the human and demon worlds.
Following the Three Kings battle, peace is temporarily restored to the human and demon worlds.
