The Best Episodes of Yu Yu Hakusho

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#1 - Surprised to be Dead
S1:E110/10/1992
Yusuke Urameshi is having a typical day. He's cutting class, arguing with teachers and getting into fights with his rival Kuwabara. But then Yusuke does something that betrays his killer rep. He dives in front of a speeding car to push a little boy out of harm's way! Yusuke has sacrificed his life for the sake of another, but is this really the end of this brash young man?
Director:Noriyuki Abe
Writer:Yukiyoshi Ôhashi
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Director:Noriyuki Abe
Writer:Yukiyoshi Ôhashi
8.0/10(384 votes)
#2 - Kuwabara's Fight of Love
S1:E254/10/1993
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!
Director:Hitoyuki Matsui
Writer:Katsuyuki Sumisawa
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Director:Hitoyuki Matsui
Writer:Katsuyuki Sumisawa
7.7/10(575 votes)
#3 - Kuwabara: A Promise Between Men
S1:E310/24/1992
Kuwabara was tormented by his rival's death. The loser in all 156 of his brawls against Yusuke , he's now lost any chance he ever had of evening the score! But with Yusuke out of the way, Kuwabara is the new kid to beat... which means he's making plenty of enemies. Yusuke isn't fond of this classmate, but if he wants to win back his life, he will need to give him a ghostly hand.
Director:Kazunori Mizuno
Writer:Yukiyoshi Ôhashi
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Director:Kazunori Mizuno
Writer:Yukiyoshi Ôhashi
7.7/10(479 votes)
#4 - The Three Eyes of Hiei
S1:E811/28/1992
With two artifacts under his belt, Yusuke heads for his most dangerous challenge yet â€“ the ruthless demon Hiei. But unbeknownst to Yusuke, Hiei is chasing him, and kidnaps his girlfriend Kayko! Unless Yusuke can retrieve the antidote inside Hiei's Shadow Sword, Keiko will become a brainless, monster slave! Can Yusuke close the case?
Director:Junya Koshiba
Writer:Sukehiro Tomita
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Director:Junya Koshiba
Writer:Sukehiro Tomita
7.7/10(436 votes)
#5 - Kuwabara's Spirit Sword
S1:E1012/12/1992
The candidates for Genkai's apprenticeship have been narrowed to eight. Among them: Yusuke, Kuwabara, and the disguised demon Rando! Genkai announces the final test will be a tournament, fought in total darkness. And Kuwabara's first opponent is swinging a supernatural sword!
Director:Kazunori Mizuno
Writer:Hiroshi Hashimoto
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Director:Kazunori Mizuno
Writer:Hiroshi Hashimoto
7.7/10(424 votes)
#6 - Yusuke vs. Rando: 99 Attacks
S1:E131/9/1993
Kuwabara's body lays broken. Shorin is nowhere to be found. And with Yusuke's energy dwindling every minute, the evil Rando reveals his true and monstrous form. Now, can the injured Yusuke battle the human-hunting demon and close the case? How can he, when Rando has ninety-nine deadly techniques in his arsenal.
Director:Junya Koshiba
Writer:Katsuyuki Sumisawa
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Director:Junya Koshiba
Writer:Katsuyuki Sumisawa

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7.7/10(399 votes)
#7 - Byakko's Lair
S1:E172/6/1993
After a harrowing fight on a collapsing bridge, Byakko is seemingly defeated. But as soon as the Spirit Detective team enters the castle's next wing, a fearsome tiger roar bids Kuwabara to round two -- in Byakko's secret lair. Can this Beast be beaten once and for all, in a room of molten lava?
Director:Junya Koshiba
Writer:Katsuyuki Sumisawa
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Director:Junya Koshiba
Writer:Katsuyuki Sumisawa
7.6/10(513 votes)
#8 - Yusuke's Back
S1:E511/7/1992
Yusuke has reclaimed his life, but has only one day to be revived by someone's kiss -â€” And that someone might be Kuwabara! Back in the flesh, Yusuke finds he can see supernatural creatures hiding in the living world, and quickly hunts down a demon criminal. With this move, he learns his adventure is only beginning. Yusuke is a Spirit Detective.
Director:Junya Koshiba
Writer:Katsuyuki Sumisawa
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Director:Junya Koshiba
Writer:Katsuyuki Sumisawa
7.6/10(470 votes)
#9 - 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...
Director:Akiyuki Shinbo
Writer:Shikichi Ohashi
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Director:Akiyuki Shinbo
Writer:Shikichi Ohashi
7.6/10(431 votes)
#10 - 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.
Director:Akiyuki Shinbo
Writer:Sukehiro Tomita
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Director:Akiyuki Shinbo
Writer:Sukehiro Tomita
7.6/10(429 votes)
#11 - Hard Fights for Yusuke
S1:E1112/19/1992
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 -â€” against a lethal ninja!
Director:Hitoyuki Matsui
Writer:Shikichi Ohashi
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Director:Hitoyuki Matsui
Writer:Shikichi Ohashi
7.6/10(392 votes)
#12 - 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 -â€” 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!
Director:Akiyuki Shinbo
Writer:Sukehiro Tomita
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Director:Akiyuki Shinbo
Writer:Sukehiro Tomita
8.4/10(5 votes)
#13 - 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.
Director:Akiyuki Shinbo
Writer:Yukiyoshi Ôhashi
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Director:Akiyuki Shinbo
Writer:Yukiyoshi Ôhashi
7.5/10(587 votes)
#14 - Koenma Appears
S1:E210/17/1992
Pulled by the sprightly, pink-robed Botan, Yusuke enters a realm that is not quite normal -- the Spirit World. There, Yusuke meets Koenma, a 700 year-old ruler with the body of a toddler, pacifier and all! But there's no rom for laughs as Koenma gives Yusuke an ordeal to restore his life. Hatching a Spirit Beast!
Director:Shigeru Ueda
Writer:Yukiyoshi Ôhashi
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Director:Shigeru Ueda
Writer:Yukiyoshi Ôhashi
7.5/10(442 votes)
#15 - The Search Begins
S1:E912/5/1992
Yusuke's three-day weekend is cut short when Botan delivers his next big case. Genkai, an aging psychic, will hold a contest to find a worthy apprentice to her powerful technique: the Spirit Wave. But an evil demon, Rando, plans to steal the technique and use it for mass destruction! Yusuke must go undercover and infiltrate Genkai's compound!
Director:Shigeru Ueda
Writer:Katsuyuki Sumisawa
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Director:Shigeru Ueda
Writer:Katsuyuki Sumisawa
7.5/10(403 votes)
#16 - Genbu, the Stone Beast
S1:E151/23/1993
Kurama and Hiei, two demons Yusuke beat in his first case, join Yusuke and Kuwabara to battle the Saint Beasts. This awkward alliance must learn to trust each other quickly, as they struggle through the Gate of Betrayal. And waiting just beyond this trap is the first Beast â€”- a giant made of solid stone!
Director:Kazunori Mizuno
Writer:Shikichi Ohashi
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Director:Kazunori Mizuno
Writer:Shikichi Ohashi
7.5/10(375 votes)
#17 - 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!
Director:Akiyuki Shinbo
Writer:Katsuyuki Sumisawa
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Director:Akiyuki Shinbo
Writer:Katsuyuki Sumisawa
7.5/10(369 votes)
#18 - 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?
Director:Akiyuki Shinbo
Writer:Sukehiro Tomita
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Director:Akiyuki Shinbo
Writer:Sukehiro Tomita
8.2/10(5 votes)
#19 - 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?
Director:Akiyuki Shinbo
Writer:Katsuyuki Sumisawa
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Director:Akiyuki Shinbo
Writer:Katsuyuki Sumisawa
8.0/10(6 votes)
#20 - Toguro Returns
S2:E14/17/1993
Having rescued Yukina and defeated Toguro, Yusuke is spending some time with Keiko in the city. However, when a huge chunk of building is blown up, Yusuke sees Toguro, and they have a little chat. Turns out that Yusuke and Kuwabara really didn't defeat the Toguro brothers, as they were faking and working for Sakyo, and now Toguro wants Yusuke to enter a competition called the ""Dark Tournament"". Compiled of a group of greedy mafia warlords, Toguro convinces Yusuke, as Yusuke gathers Kurama, Hiei, and Kuwabara for his team, the gang sets out to compete in the tournament.
Director:Shigeru Ueda
Writer:Hiroshi Hashimoto
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Director:Shigeru Ueda
Writer:Hiroshi Hashimoto
8.0/10(5 votes)
#21 - 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.
Director:Akiyuki Shinbo
Writer:Hiroshi Hashimoto
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Director:Akiyuki Shinbo
Writer:Hiroshi Hashimoto
8.0/10(5 votes)
#22 - 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.
Director:Akiyuki Shinbo
Writer:Hiroshi Hashimoto
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Director:Akiyuki Shinbo
Writer:Hiroshi Hashimoto
8.0/10(5 votes)
#23 - 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.
Director:Akiyuki Shinbo
Writer:Yukiyoshi Ôhashi
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Director:Akiyuki Shinbo
Writer:Yukiyoshi Ôhashi
8.0/10(5 votes)
#24 - Toguro's Full Power
S2:E3712/25/1993
Yusuke reveals to Toguro that he has not been fighting at full power and removes the Spirit Cuffs, which reduce his power. Finally, a fully powered Yusuke launches an attack at his nemesis. But Toguro too has powered up to his top level and stares down Yusuke's most powerful Spirit Blast.
Director:Shigeru Ueda
Writer:Katsuyuki Sumisawa
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Director:Shigeru Ueda
Writer:Katsuyuki Sumisawa
8.0/10(5 votes)
#25 - Yusuke's Despair
S2:E381/8/1994
As Yusuke lies beaten on the arena floor, Toguro taunts the Spirit Detective. Toguro begins to suck the souls of the spectators in order to enrage Yusuke to once again bring out his full power. But Toguro soon learns that the best way to provoke Yusuke is to kill one of his friends!
Director:Masami Shimoda
Writer:Hiroshi Hashimoto
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Director:Masami Shimoda
Writer:Hiroshi Hashimoto