Atari Delivers Yu Yu Hakusho Spirit Detective

YU YU HAKUSHO®: SPIRIT
DETECTIVE(tm)

Embark on an incredible journey
into the Spirit World, as Atari and FUNimation Productions deliver the worldwide
Anime blockbuster, Yu Yu Hakusho®.

The publishers that brought you the
million unit-selling Dragon Ball Z® video game franchise, now launch Yu Yu
Hakusho to the palm of your hands with Yu Yu Hakusho®: Spirit Detective(tm) for
the Game Boy® Advance.

Yu Yu Hakusho tells the story of
Yusuke Urameshi, a 14-year-old rebel frustrated by a lack of direction in his
life.

WhenYusuke unexpectedly sacrifices
his own life to save a child from a deadly traffic accident, he’s given a second
chance to return to Earth – but not to the life he left behind.

Yusuke must use his new powers to
battle the evils of both the universe of the living and the spirit world as he
struggles for redemption.

Yu Yu Hakusho: Spirit Detective
Features:

Twenty-two action-packed RPG levels
and a surprise ending; Six playable characters including Yusuke, Kuwabara,
Kurama, Hiei, Botan and Kayko; Ability to use your favorite signature attacks
from the animation such as Yusuke’s ‘Spirit Gun,’ Kuwabara’s ‘Spirit Sword’ and
Kurama’s ‘RoseWhip;’ Sinister enemies from the animated series such as Rando,
Suzaku and many more; A variety of environmental effects including haze and
smoke.

Yu Yu Hakusho Brand Facts:

• Yu Yu Hakusho is the latest brand
  to captivate fans by combining a multi-media blend of TV, action figures,
  trading cards, apparel and video games;

• The animated series can be viewed
  on Cartoon Network’s "Toonami Block;"

• Yu Yu Hakusho episodes had
  consistent ratings points in the 20’s and as high as 24.7 in Japan, challenged
  only by Dragon Ball Z;

• The brand has also enjoyed heavy
  merchandise success in Japan:

• Sold more than 40 million manga;
  

• Sold more than $273 million in
  video games;

• Sold more than $72 million in
  trading cards;

• The animated series, which can be
  viewed on the Cartoon Network’s "Toonami Block," ranks #17 against the M12-17
  and #19 against the M12-24;

• Yu Yu Hakusho qualifies as a "Top
  20" hit.