When comparing Yu Yu Hakusho vs Hunter X Hunter (2011), the Slant community recommends Hunter X Hunter (2011) for most people. In the question“What are the best animes to watch?” Hunter X Hunter (2011) is ranked 6th while Yu Yu Hakusho is ranked 25th.
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Pros
Pro Little deviation from the manga
With the exception of the movies, the show for the most part follows the manga, making very few adjustments while preserving the plot.
Pro Great classic
Yu Yu Hakusho falls into the category of classic shonen. Despite its age, it's still popular, and has merited a re-release on blu-ray.
Pro Amazing
Pro Best battle shounen ever
The character development, storytelling, worldbuilding are top notch. The arc variability is commendable, all of them being great.
Pro Spectacular character building
The characters grow stronger but also the relationships are developed throughout the show
Pro No filler
Despite its length, this adaptation of the manga follows the story fairly closely, and doesn't spend much time trying to stretch things out.
Pro Character development
Cons
Con Same story as its predecessor anime
Con It ended
While this may seem an odd con, and the show has a fairly satisfying conclusion, the fact is that despite ongoing manga releases, this adaptation has ended without any apparent interest in a nearby continuation.