The Best Episodes Directed By Hitoyuki Matsui

Every TV Episode Directed by Hitoyuki Matsui Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

  1. Background image for Hyper male and Hyper male
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - Hyper male and Hyper male

    S1:E7

    Guevaru refuses to believe that Biscuit Oliva, the most notorious inmate in the prison, is comfortably serving his sentence in the company of his lover.

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  2. Background image for The Prison Guard talks about it
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #2 - The Prison Guard talks about it

    S1:E11

    Oliva inadvertently kicks off a major incident when he enters Baki’s solitary confinement cell to challenge him to a fight in two weeks' time.

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  3. Background image for Flavoring is Best in Small Quantities
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    #3 - Flavoring is Best in Small Quantities

    S10:E2

    Katsura, Sakamoto, and Nobunobu arrive at the S.S. Heavenly Bird and try to bring the Liberation Army to the negotiating table. Meanwhile, the various factions in Edo begin to make their move.

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  4. Background image for Peace and Destruction Are Two Sides of the Same Coin
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    #4 - Peace and Destruction Are Two Sides of the Same Coin

    S10:E11

    After successfully driving the Liberation Army out of the Kabuki District, its residents enjoy a well-earned break. However, they know that the peace won't last for long.

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  5. Background image for Making a Dull World Interesting
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    #5 - Making a Dull World Interesting

    S11:E3

    With the Earth's Altana reserves going berserk, and the Flame of Kagutsuchi nearly ready to fire, the Kiheitai are left with hard choices to make in order to prevent the destruction of Earth and the entire galaxy.

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  6. Background image for Always Hold On to Your Trump Cards
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    #6 - Always Hold On to Your Trump Cards

    S11:E7

    As Sadaharu fights to quell the rampaging ley lines, the gang puts it all on the line to take down Utsuro.

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    8.5/10(2 votes)

    #7 - Sign

    S11:E9

    Two years have passed, and Gintoki has shut down the Odd Jobs business and gone off to do something only he can do. Shinpachi has other ideas, though.

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  8. Background image for Kuwabara's Fight of Love
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #8 - Kuwabara's Fight of Love

    S1:E25

    One giant battle stands in the way of rescuing Yukina. Yusuke and Kuwabara versus the leaders of the demon mercenaries, the immensely powerful and bizarre - Toguro Brothers! What will it take to defeat the freakish duo in a fight where anything goes? Elsewhere, Kurama races to stop Hiei, who is entering Tarukane's stronghold with his own violent agenda!

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  9. Background image for Reign Conference
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #9 - Reign Conference

    S1:E10

    Miyabi is still MIA as Koryo Academy prepares to host the mysterious Reign group. Tor presses Lilith for answers about Absolute Duo.

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  10. Background image for The Doctor's Disease
    7.7/10(3 votes)

    #10 - The Doctor's Disease

    S3:E7

    Somewhere in Mushiyori City, a psychic is forging a tunnel between the Demon and Human worlds. Yusuke has recruited Murota, a mind-reading human. But while trying to weed out the enemies by their thoughts, Murota was shot -- and the criminal mastermind made his introduction. The heroes have taken Murota to the hospital, where new danger awaits.

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  11. Background image for Hard Fights for Yusuke
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #11 - Hard Fights for Yusuke

    S1:E11

    In his first match of the tournament, Yusuke faces an impossible disadvantage. He can't see a thing in the pitch-black arena, but a hi-tech helmet allows Kibano to follow Yusuke's every move. Even if the battle-worn detective can survive Kibano, he'll have to fight his second match immediately -— against a lethal ninja!

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  12. Background image for Kurama's Stand
    7.3/10(3 votes)

    #12 - Kurama's Stand

    S2:E13

    Okay, brief recap to what happened last episode: Kurama has just had his arms and legs frozen, but used his spirit energy through his hair when he used the rose whip to slice Gama apart. And like in the last episode, Gama tries to hit Kurama through his wounds, splattering his blood all over him. Right before he dies, Gama tells Kurama that his blood has sealed his spirit energy. Uh-oh. To make matters worse, the next member, Touya is ready to fight and avenge his dead teammate. Touya attacks just as Gama's first spell wears off, allowing him to move, but with his energy still sealed, he's still in a bad situation. Kurama spends all of the time trying to keep himself from getting killed by Touya's attacks. Eventually, he forms a plan to defeat Touya, and gets himself cut on purpose to plant one of his death plant seeds inside his own body right so it can manifest as a weapon.

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  13. Background image for Yusuke's Final Test
    7.3/10(3 votes)

    #13 - Yusuke's Final Test

    S2:E19

    Genkai tells Yusuke his final test is to kill her. Yusuke has second thoughts. He meets Genkai in a cave and says he can't do it. She tells him that was the first part of the test. She would not give her power to someone who would kill her. She reveals her source of power is her Spirit Wave Orb. She takes out a bright ball of energy. Yusuke's test is to absorb it. He agrees to the terms, though the test could kill him. She puts it in him. He feels nothing at first, but then he collapses and pain. In a new ring, the semifinals begin. Team Urameshi enters, missing two of their members (Genkai and Yusuke). They are facing Team Uraotogi. Hiei and Shishiwakamaru agree to choose the fight by dice. The first fight is Hiei vs Makintaro. Hiei wips out his katana. Makintaro asks him to make a move. Hiei holds up Makintaro severed arm. Makintaro reveals his attack, the Axe-blade fist. Hiei is too quick for him and stabs his head. Meanwhile, Genkai watches Yusuke suffer through her test.

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  14. Background image for The Shadow of Elder Toguro
    7.3/10(3 votes)

    #14 - The Shadow of Elder Toguro

    S2:E34

    During his match with Toguro, Kuwabara is told of Genkai's death. With extreme rage Kuwabara strikes Toguro with the Trial Sword splitting the demon in half! The arena watches in horror as the evil Toguro rises from the arena floor unharmed.

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  15. Background image for Out with a Bang
    7.3/10(3 votes)

    #15 - Out with a Bang

    S2:E40

    With the Dark Tournament at an end, Yusuke must beign to cope with the loss of his best friend at the hands of Toguro. After Sakyo asks Koenma to take his life, the evil billionaire unveils his final evil plan to destroy the entire stadium with everyone still inside!

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  16. Background image for The Exciting Expert of the Hot Springs
    7.3/10(3 votes)

    #16 - The Exciting Expert of the Hot Springs

    S2:E5

    Thanks to Kaname, the Yuzakis find themselves on a honeymoon trip to Kusatsu, home to some of Japan's most famous hot springs.

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  17. Background image for Stumbling Warrior
    7.2/10(4 votes)

    #17 - Stumbling Warrior

    S2:E6

    Yusuke jumps out of his slumber, ready for the final fight against a new fighter named Chu. He’s rude, he’s crude -and he claims to be Team Rokuyukai’s true leader.

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  18. Background image for Three Monsters
    7.0/10(2 votes)

    #18 - Three Monsters

    S1:E6

    Yusuke receives his first real case as Spirit Detective. Three demon thieves have muscled their way into King Yama's sacred vault, stealing the three Artifacts of Darkness. Yusuke must recover the artifacts and bring the thieves to justice before they unleash dark and deadly powers on the people of Earth.

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  19. Background image for Seiryu, the Blue Dragon
    7.0/10(2 votes)

    #19 - Seiryu, the Blue Dragon

    S1:E18

    Two of the four Saint Beasts are dead -- or so Yusuke and his team believe! But in the chamber of Seiryu, a Beast who can trap his enemies in ice, an unexpected guest arrives. How can two Beasts in one room be stopped? And why is Hiei, a cold-hearted rogue, suddenly beset with emotion?

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  20. Background image for Reunion of the Bandits
    7.0/10(3 votes)

    #20 - Reunion of the Bandits

    S4:E7

    Just as Yusuke and Hiei were forced to confront their demons, Kurama boldly ventures through his own past. Yomi, one of the three Kings of Demon World has summoned his former partner in crime to his inner sanctum. What secrets haunt Kurama? And why has Yomi prepared for the worst?

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  21. Background image for Arch-Rivals
    6.7/10(3 votes)

    #21 - Arch-Rivals

    S2:E26

    The members of Team Toguro demonstrate their power in the semifinals by utterly defeating another team with minimal effort.

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  22. Background image for A Summer Day
    6.5/10(2 votes)

    #22 - A Summer Day

    S2:E9

    After Tsukasa grapples with her technological anxieties, the Yuzakis are greeted by two different visitors.

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  23. Background image for The True Face of Sensui
    6.3/10(3 votes)

    #23 - The True Face of Sensui

    S3:E22

    Koenma's tactics have saved Yusuke for now. But mysteriously Yusuke won't allow the Prince of Spirit World to use his pacifier. While they discuss their next move, the terrible gateway between Demon World and Living World opens.

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  24. Background image for Topside
    6.0/10(3 votes)

    #24 - Topside

    S3:E28

    Yusuke and team return topside to the waiting arms of their friends. But all is not well. King Yama's soldiers arrive saying that they must destroy Yusuke once and for all. Could this be the end? How much energy does the Spirit Detective have after his exhausting battle with Sensui?

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  25. Background image for The Demon World Tournament Begins
    6.0/10(3 votes)

    #25 - The Demon World Tournament Begins

    S4:E13

    As the main bouts of the Demon World tournament get underway, some of the best and most familiar fighters are removed rather quickly. While it looks like some of the fighters' motivations for entering aren't exactly what they seemed, they all have their eyes on one warrior as the prize--Yusuke.

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Hitoyuki Matsui Ratings Summary

"Hyper male and Hyper male" is the best rated episode directed by Hitoyuki Matsui. It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. It was written by Tatsuhiko Urahata. It aired on 9/30/2021 and is rated 0.0 points higher than their second-best episode, "The Prison Guard talks about it".