Yoshihiro Togashi

Yoshihiro Togashi is a Japanese manga artist. He began drawing manga at an early age, before being recognized for his talent by publishing company Shueisha while attending college. Togashi has authored several manga series in different genres during the past three decades. He is perhaps best known for writing and illustrating the YuYu Hakusho (1990–1994) and Hunter × Hunter (1998–present) series, both of which are some of the best-selling manga in history. Togashi is married to Naoko Takeuchi, the author of Sailor Moon.

Works

Yu Yu Hakusho: Stage Drama Chapter 2

Yusuke Urameshi, revived as a spirit world detective, defeats the evil monsters that appear one after another with his reliable friends Kuwabara, Kurama, and Hiei in order to protect peace between the human world and the spirit world. In front of them, a formidable enemy stands in their way... The battles gradually become more intense as the stages change from the human world to the spirit world to the demon world, and what lies ahead as the story deepens...

Release Date: 2020-12-04

Department: Writing

Job: Writer

Yu Yu Hakusho: Stage Drama

A delinquent teenager is killed in a car accident, and is resurrected as an investigator of the supernatural.

Release Date: 2020-02-27

Department: Crew

Job: Creator

Vote Count: 2

Yu Yu Hakusho - Two Shots / All or Nothing

Two Shots adapts the extra chapter of the same name, while All or Nothing adapts Chapter 174 of the same name and a scene of the final chapter of the manga, which also matches with the conclusion of the final episode of the anime series. Two Shots tells the story of how Kurama and Hiei met, while All or Nothing covers a story of the main characters coming back together to solve a hostage crisis in the spirit world.

Release Date: 2018-10-26

Department: Writing

Job: Original Story

Vote Count: 1

Hunter x Hunter: The Last Mission

Isaac Netero is the chairman of the Hunter Association. Decades ago he sealed away Jed, a Hunter who had mastered the use of On, the dark "shadow" of Nen. Now On users have reappeared at the Heaven's Arena "Battle Olympia" tournament. For Netero, this is the last mission: to protect the Association and the world from a threat driven by hatred and the thirst for revenge. And he's going to need all the help he can get in order to succeed.

Release Date: 2013-12-27

Department: Writing

Job: Original Series Creator

Vote Count: 180

Hunter x Hunter: Phantom Rouge

Gon, Killua, Kurapika and Leorio reunite to face a dangerous opponent who was once a member of the Phantom Troupe.

Release Date: 2013-01-12

Department: Writing

Job: Original Series Creator

Vote Count: 190

Hunter x Hunter

Twelve-year-old Gon Freecss one day discovers that the father he had always been told was dead was alive. His Father, Ging, is a Hunter — a member of society's elite with a license to go anywhere or do almost anything. Gon, determined to follow in his father's footsteps, decides to take the Hunter Examination and eventually find his father to prove himself as a Hunter in his own right. But on the way, he learns that there is more to becoming a Hunter than previously thought, and the challenges that he must face are considered the toughest in the world.

Release Date: 2011-10-02

Department: Writing

Job: Comic Book

Episode Count: 148

Vote Count: 1817

Level E

Earth has been populated by thousands of aliens from all over the galaxy. While all the other aliens are aware of their presence, it is a secret only from the Earthlings. Baka, the prince of the planet Dogra, crash lands on Earth and loses his memory. He forcibly moves in with Yukitaka Tsutsui, a first year high school student who had just moved out on his own. The normal life he once knew is quickly pulled away as he becomes the target of the prince's torment.

Release Date: 2011-01-11

Department: Writing

Job: Original Series Creator

Episode Count: 13

Vote Count: 50

Hunter × Hunter

Gon Freecss discovers that the father he had always been told was dead was actually alive the whole time. Ging is a famous Hunter: an individual who has proven themself an elite member of humanity. Gon becomes determined to follow in his father's footsteps, pass the rigorous Hunter Examination.

Release Date: 1999-10-16

Department: Writing

Job: Comic Book

Episode Count: 62

Vote Count: 174

Hunter × Hunter Pilot

The stand-alone pilot OVA which was shown as part of the "Jump Super Anime Tour" of 1998. Shortly before the TV series, a summary is presented of the story of Gon who wants to become a hunter and the friends he makes in the process.

Release Date: 1998-07-26

Department: Writing

Job: Comic Book

Vote Count: 33

Yu Yu Hakusho: Poltergeist Report

When the Spirit World is flooded due to an unusual rainfall which overflows the River Sanzu (aka the River Styx), Lord Koenma senses an extremely powerful enemy. He entrusts Death God Botan, to deliver to Spirit Detective Yusuke, a mysterious item which must be protected from the invading enemy. However, by the time Botan finds Yusuke, she's too weak to explain the situation. Yusuke and his friends are left in the dark about the new enemy, but not for long. Soon it is a battle for Earth between mere Spirit Detectives and the almighty king of the Netherworld.

Release Date: 1994-04-09

Department: Writing

Job: Original Series Creator

Vote Count: 57

Yu Yu Hakusho: Eizou Hakusho

Two recap specials that focus on Team Urameshi's matches in the Dark Tournament and four separate volumes focusing around one of the main characters; Yusuke, Kurama, Hiei, or Kuwabara.

Release Date: 1994-01-01

Department: Writing

Job: Comic Book

Vote Count: 40

Yu Yu Hakusho: The Movie - The Golden Seal

While vacationing, Koenma is kidnapped by a pair of demons known as Koashura and Garuga, who demand the possession of Lord Enma's coveted "Golden Seal." Botan finds Yusuke Urameshi and Kazuma Kuwabara on their summer vacation as well, and asks for their assistance in Koenma's rescue.

Release Date: 1993-07-10

Department: Writing

Job: Original Story

Vote Count: 68

Yu Yu Hakusho

One day, 14-year-old Yusuke Urameshi suddenly finds himself dead, having died pushing a child out of the way of oncoming traffic. Since he has such a bad personality, even the Spirit World was caught by surprise that he would sacrifice himself. Yusuke soon finds out he wasn't supposed to die and has a chance for resurrection and bringing his body back to life. After being resurrected, Yusuke becomes a Spirit Detective, along with his comrades, and one adventure after another happens, whether it be an investigation or a fighting tournament.

Release Date: 1992-10-10

Department: Writing

Job: Writer

Episode Count: 18

Vote Count: 447