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One Classic Anime Asks The Biggest Question Every Other Action Show Ignores

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One of anime's most beloved shonen series dares to explore the philosophical questions other action shows avoid
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  • Yu Yu Hakusho, the cult classic from the '90s, focuses on the afterlife and the meaning of death - a rare move in the high-octane, fight-focused world of shonen anime
  • Creator Yoshihiro Togashi's thoughtful approach has earned Yu Yu Hakusho a devoted following even decades later, proving there's a hunger in the anime fandom for stories that go deeper than just fight scenes
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Yoshihiro Togashi, Yu Yu Hakusho
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