Yugo (勇午) is a Japanese manga series written by Shinji Makari and illustrated by Shū Akana. It was serialized in Kodansha's Monthly Afternoon magazine from December 1993 to July 2004, with its chapters collected in 22 volumes. The series was transferred to Evening magazine that same year with the subtitle "the Negotiator" added in, where it was serialized until November 2015. Subsequent compilations of the original manga series also include this subtitle. An anime television series adaptation produced by G&G Direction and Artland aired from February to May 2004, comprising the manga's first two major story arcs within 13 episodes.
Plot
The story follows Yugo Beppu, a hostage negotiator, in various cases around the world. Having both a very tough body and determination, and his keen insight, Yugo often goes to great lengths to rescue those he is tasked to, without resorting to physical violence.
Characters
- Yugo Beppu (別府 勇午)
- The main protagonist, hailing from Usuki. Yugo works as a hostage negotiator with a 97.4% success rate, using his sharp intellect, fluency in five languages, and a vast network of contacts worldwide. He has a tough body and determination to withstand any torture, and maintains a calm composure to gain trust.