The Best Episodes Directed By Akiyuki Shinbo

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   9.2/10(4 votes)

   #1 - Requirements for Lovers

   S1:E410/31/1992

   The Spirit World forgot an important question -- does anyone want Yusuke back? Koenma sends an Investigator to find out, and Yusuke's friends answer quickly when a fire threatens to char his earthly body. But will Yusuke give up the Spirit Beast, his one chance for revival, to rescue his friends?

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   9.0/10(3 votes)

   #2 - Zoku Owarimonogatari: Koyomi Reverse (4)

   S0:E456/8/2019

   Koyomi meets the Shinobu of this world; as they converse, she reveals to him his powerful influence on the mirror world.

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   9.0/10(2 votes)

   #3 - Zoku Owarimonogatari: Koyomi Reverse (6)

   S0:E476/22/2019

   To put together the final pieces of the puzzle, Koyomi makes one final stop at his now-former high school to meet perhaps the most important piece of that puzzle.

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   8.5/10(4 votes)

   #4 - Toguro's Wish

   S2:E411/29/1994

   Team Urameshi prepares to depart Hanging Neck Island the victor of the sinister Dark Tournament to return to the world of the living leaving their fallen mentor and friend behind. But somewhere far away a chance encounter between two former allies seems to hint at what is to come as the most unlikely of people reveals a most shocking secret.

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   8.3/10(3 votes)

   #5 - Gouki and Kurama

   S1:E711/21/1992

   The oafish demon Gouki is using the stolen Orb of Baast to capture children's souls. If Yusuke doesn't track down and defeat this monster quickly, those souls will become the monster's next meal. But Gouki isn't the only one Yusuke has to worry about when the second thief suddenly appears. His name is Kurama, and to great surprise, he asks Yusuke for a favor...

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   8.3/10(3 votes)

   #6 - Rando Rises, Kuwabara Falls

   S1:E1212/26/1992

   Yusuke, Kuwabara, and young Shorin are the only fighters still standing in the Genkai Tournament. Yet Rando has not been found. Could this mean that Shorin is actually Rando? Or is the demon lurking somewhere in the shadows? The truth will soon be known, as Kuwabara faces Shorin on the haunted field of battle.

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   8.2/10(4 votes)

   #7 - Wielder of the Dragon

   S2:E3311/27/1993

   Hiei unleashes his most powerful attack, the Dragon of the Darkness Flame! But Bui is able to turn the Dragon against his master. Will Hiei be swallowed and destroyed by his own power?

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   8.0/10(2 votes)

   #8 - Zoku Owarimonogatari: Koyomi Reverse (1)

   S0:E425/18/2019

   Koyomi Araragi contemplates the current state of his life post-graduation when he suddenly gets pulled through the mirror into a mysterious yet familiar world...

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   8.0/10(2 votes)

   #9 - Zoku Owarimonogatari: Koyomi Reverse (2)

   S0:E435/25/2019

   Koyomi reexamines his options and is drawn to the bath in the Kanbaru household, but is suddenly attacked by the Rainy Devil. Koyomi narrowly escapes the danger, only to meet more people from this world he supposedly "knows".

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    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #10 - Zoku Owarimonogatari: Koyomi Reverse (3)

    S0:E446/1/2019

    Koyomi attempts to make sense of the mirror world with this world's counterparts of his acquaintances. Later at night, Yotsugi then takes Koyomi to meet yet another person from this world.

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    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #11 - Zoku Owarimonogatari: Koyomi Reverse (5)

    S0:E466/15/2019

    While taking a bath in the Kanbaru household, Koyomi has an encounter with an unknown yet familiar face who starts up a conversation about knowledge.

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    8.0/10(4 votes)

    #12 - The Death of Genkai

    S2:E2710/16/1993

    Fifty years ago, Genkai and Toguro were actually teammates who fought and won their own Dark Tournament, before becoming violently estranged. Yusuke Urameshi arrived just in time to see his teacher slain, and assaulted Toguro in a rage, only to be knocked away by one devastating blow. With the final round of the tournament soon to begin against Toguro, Yusuke must find a way to keep that from happening again.

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    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #13 - The Deadly Triad

    S1:E243/27/1993

    Struggling their way to the front gates of Tarukane's stronghold, Yusuke, Kuwabara, and Botan now face a much greater challenge: three notorious demon fighters known throughout Spirit World as the Triad! Can the Spirit Detective team fight three outlandish opponents on after another, and save the tortured Yukina?

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    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #14 - Byakko, the White Tiger

    S1:E161/30/1993

    One of Yusuke's teammates has been badly injured, and Kuwabara insists on fighting the next enemy all by himself -— revealing his amazingly improved Spirit Sword! Before the bickering group can disagree, a ferocious roar slices through the castle. Byakko, the second Saint Beast, is waiting!

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    8.0/10(4 votes)

    #15 - Dragon of the Darkness Flame

    S2:E55/15/1993

    Hiei takes on Rokuyukai’s leader, Zeru, whose explosive fire attacks ravage the stadium. Hiei must resort to an unbelievable technique, one that could take his life as well: he must summon the power of a dragon.

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    8.0/10(4 votes)

    #16 - Legendary Bandit: Yoko Kurama

    S2:E229/11/1993

    With both Ura Urashima and the newly transformed Yoko Kurama trapped in the ring, the true battle begins. Yoko finally shows himself, and unleashes an attack known as the Death Tree. Yoko Kurama demands that Ura Urashima tell him the secret of the Idunn Box. Ura says he doesn't know, and that he only joined Team Uratogi because Shishiwakamaru promised him riches. Yoko knows he's lying, and threatens to kill him. Ura finally starts telling the truth. He says that he's not even Ura Urashima,and both Kuro Momotaro and Makintaro weren't who they seemed either. That they were together when Shishi and Onji showed up, and he's about to say something else when a sword flies into the ring, and hits Ura, changing into a wolf-like creature. As the smoke clears, we see that it was Shishi that threw the sword. Juri then declares Kurama the winner. Shortly after the smoke clears, Kurama turns back into his regular form.

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    7.8/10(4 votes)

    #17 - Master of Disguise

    S2:E127/3/1993

    After Yusuke and the others make it to the third round, Hiei and the masked fighter get tricked and trapped inside a force field.

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    7.8/10(5 votes)

    #18 - My Very Best Friend

    S1:E124/22/2011

    Homura challenges Walpurgisnacht alone and is seriously wounded. She despairs because she can't win no matter how many times she tries. Her actions are making Madoka suffer even more, and she becomes despondent. Her Soul Gem begins to turn black.

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    7.7/10(3 votes)

    #19 - Yusuke's Sacrifice

    S1:E213/6/1993

    Suzaku releases another lightning fist attack, but Yusuke was up to the task as he himself unleashes his full power and he blasts Suzaku with his devastating spirit shotgun!

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    7.1/10(7 votes)

    #20 - Tsubasa Cat (5)

    S0:E46/25/2010

    Meme is not himself these days, caused by Shinobu’s disappearance from the house. Koyomi, Mayoi, Suruga and Nadeko all search for Shinobu.

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    7.0/10(4 votes)

    #21 - Reverse Decisions

    S2:E167/31/1993

    This episode starts with Jin in the air with his Double Tornado Fist ready for the kill. All of a sudden Yusuke says, ""Time for something stupid."" His body becomes surrounded with spirit energy. Everyone is surprised-Botan, Kuwabara, Kayko, Koenma. Then Jin attacks with the first tornado fist. Yusuke somehow catches the fist. Jin exclaims, ""No one can catch a tornado!"" Yusuke throws the fist, rendering it useless. When Jin attacks with the second fist, Yusuke catches it with his foot. He also makes the Tornado Fist useless. He yells, ""SPIRIT WAVE"" and a punch full of blue energy nails Jin right in the stomach. Jin goes flying in the air. The Masked Fighter explains that the Spirit Wave is like Yusuke's shotgun attack and that he must have learned it from Genkai. In the stands, Kayko is shocked, but Shizuru says, ""Let's move."" All of a sudden, a sparkle is seen in the sky and Jin's body comes crashing down in the stands. Koto makes a ten count, and Yusuke is the winner.

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    7.0/10(4 votes)

    #22 - Yusuke's Destiny

    S4:E18/20/1994

    Yusuke Urameshi suffers from a recurring nightmare that he just can't shake. Is this a mere inconvenience? Or are there deeper meanings hidden behind the bizarre occurrences? Genkai sends Yusuke to the home of a former Spirit Detective. But what he doesn't know is that someone knows his destination... and more about his past than he ever thought possible!

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    6.8/10(4 votes)

    #23 - Hiei Battles On

    S2:E208/28/1993

    Yusuke is still in the midst of Genkai's Spirit Wave Orb absorbtion test. After a while, Genkai realizes that this is too much for Yusuke. She tries to take the orb back, but Yusuke takes it back. He wants to finish the test. Back in the ring, Shishiwakamuru rolls the dice. It lands on Kuro Momotaro and a free space for team Urameshi. Hiei volunteers to fight. Both fighters step in, and Kuro asks for Hiei's katana. Kuro licks the blade and cuts himself with it. The fight begins. Kuro pulls something called a steaming sphere out of his belt and squeezes it. Kuro inhales the fumes from the sphere and hair starts to grow from his body. This is the first beast armor, the Armor of the Ape. Hiei tries to attack with his sword, but it breaks in three pieces. Kuro gives him a few punchs and sends him into the wall. Kuro explains once his body is hit with an attack it memorizes the pain and steaming spheres are a catalyst to make his body immune to the attack.

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    6.7/10(7 votes)

    #24 - Tsubasa Cat (4)

    S0:E32/23/2010

    Koyomi takes Tsubasa on a visit to Meme to find out how to save her. For some reason, Meme is acting indecisively.

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    6.7/10(3 votes)

    #25 - Sleep, Doctor, Sleep

    S3:E83/26/1994

    Searching Mushiyori City, Yusuke's team was quickly steered to the hospital, where a trap awaited. There they encounter the Doctor, a human with immense psychic powers, super strength, feels no pain, and has infected the entire hospital with a deadly virus. To save his friends, will Yusuke be forced to destroy the wretched creature?

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