The Best Episodes of Yu Yu Hakusho Season 2

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.4/10(5 votes)

   #1 - 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
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   8.2/10(5 votes)

   #2 - 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
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   8.0/10(6 votes)

   #3 - 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
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   8.0/10(5 votes)

   #4 - 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
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   8.0/10(5 votes)

   #5 - 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
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   8.0/10(5 votes)

   #6 - 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
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   8.0/10(5 votes)

   #7 - 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

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   8.0/10(5 votes)

   #8 - 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
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   8.0/10(5 votes)

   #9 - Toguro's Desire

   S2:E391/15/1994

   As one of his friends lies on the arena floor, Yusuke powers up to the same level as Toguro. To defend himself, Toguro must power up to 120% of his capacity. Can either fighter, each completely devoid of any remaining energy, survive to claim the prize?

   Director:Junya Koshiba

   Writer:Sukehiro Tomita

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   Director:Junya Koshiba

   Writer:Sukehiro Tomita
10. 

    7.8/10(6 votes)

    #10 - Stumbling Warrior

    S2:E65/22/1993

    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.

    Director:Hitoyuki Matsui

    Writer:Shikichi Ohashi

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    Director:Hitoyuki Matsui

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11. 

    7.8/10(5 votes)

    #11 - 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.

    Director:Akiyuki Shinbo

    Writer:Sukehiro Tomita

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    Director:Akiyuki Shinbo

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12. 

    7.8/10(5 votes)

    #12 - Yusuke's Final Test

    S2:E198/21/1993

    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.

    Director:Hitoyuki Matsui

    Writer:Yukiyoshi Ôhashi

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13. 

    7.8/10(5 votes)

    #13 - Many Faces, Many Forms

    S2:E219/4/1993

    Hiei continues his struggle against Kuro Momataro, who has just transformed to his second armor of beast, the Phoenix Armor. Kuro decides to show off by transforming into his third, and most powerful armor, the Wolf Armor. Kuro throws his last Steaming Sphere, and he turns into his hideous wolf form. Hiei draws his broken blade, and Kuro laughs, and tells him if his sword didn't work on the first armor, how could it work on the third. Hiei uses the power he stored for his Dragon of the Darkness Flame, and puts into his sword, creating the Sword of the Darkness Flame. Kuro jumps to bite him, and Hiei kills him in midair. Next, it's Ura Urashima vs. Kurama. Ura is a small boy who fights with a fishing pole. He starts swinging it in a circle, and Kurama does the same with his Rose Whip. T

    Director:Junya Koshiba

    Writer:Katsuyuki Sumisawa

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14. 

    7.8/10(5 votes)

    #14 - Genkai's Strength

    S2:E249/25/1993

    The match between Shishiwakamaru and Genkai begins. Genkai is very weak because she has given Yusuke her Spirit Wave power through the Spirit Wave Orb. Genkai however, has a great deal more wit than Shishi, and really nails him a few times. Shishi then decides to use his second item: the Banshee Shriek. Shishi is really excited beacause he thinks by using his sword to defeat Genkai, he'll become famous. He then shows off his power of the Chorus of a Thousand Skulls on the audience, killing many. Genkai is able to dodge it. After one more chorus, Shishi uses another of his new sword's power, the Death Cage. Genkai and Shishi are surrounded by a barrier of energy. Shishi goes in for the kill with an attack in which he puts his spirit energy into his sword when Genkai catches it and fires the Spirit Reflection Blast, blasting Shishi right through the cage.

    Director:Shigeru Ueda

    Writer:Sukehiro Tomita

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    Director:Shigeru Ueda

    Writer:Sukehiro Tomita
15. 

    7.8/10(5 votes)

    #15 - Suzuka's Challenge

    S2:E2510/2/1993

    In the last match against Team Uraotogi, Genkai overwhelmed Suzuka, an old demon with many tricks and specialties, but little strength. Meanwhile, Yusuke recovers from the torturous absorption of Genkai's Spirit Wave Orb, which promises to give him unfathomable power. Yusuke's team has claimed their spot in the Dark Tournament's final round. Now Team Toguro must try to do the same.

    Director:Junya Koshiba

    Writer:Katsuyuki Sumisawa

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    Director:Junya Koshiba

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16. 

    7.8/10(5 votes)

    #16 - Beneath Bui's Armor

    S2:E3211/20/1993

    A disappointing verdict is handed down in the Kurama versus Karasu match, reversing Team urameshi's fortunes in the Finals of the Dark Tournament. Hiei seeks to recover from this setback in the ring with Bui, but will the power lurking beneath Bui's armor be too much for him?

    Director:Junya Koshiba

    Writer:Katsuyuki Sumisawa

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    Director:Junya Koshiba

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17. 

    7.8/10(5 votes)

    #17 - The Shadow of Elder Toguro

    S2:E3412/4/1993

    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.

    Director:Hitoyuki Matsui

    Writer:Hiroshi Hashimoto

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18. 

    7.8/10(5 votes)

    #18 - Out with a Bang

    S2:E401/22/1994

    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!

    Director:Hitoyuki Matsui

    Writer:Yukiyoshi Ôhashi

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19. 

    7.6/10(5 votes)

    #19 - Kurama's Stand

    S2:E137/10/1993

    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.

    Director:Hitoyuki Matsui

    Writer:Katsuyuki Sumisawa

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    7.6/10(5 votes)

    #20 - Jin, the Wind Master

    S2:E157/24/1993

    The episode starts with Jin in the air, admiring the island. He swoops down and flys by Yusuke. Yusuke turns around and takes a punch to the face. He tries to counter with a kick but misses. Jin pulls out his signature move, the Tornado Fist. It is literally a tornado on his wrist. The punch misses Yusuke but the force pushes him back. Yusuke goes the hand to hand combat. Jin blocks everything but one punch. He flees into the air and recovers. While he is recovering, Yusuke shoots a spirt gun. Jin makes a tornado around him and deflects it. On the sideline, Botan realizes the Yusuke can't fight close and far away. Koenma is concerned because Jin uses wind for offense and defense. Jin comes down with another Tornado Fist. Yusuke doesn't even move. When Jin is at pointblank, Yusuke fires spirit gun into the Tornado. There is a huge explosion. Yusuke is blown back to the medical tent. Hiei tells him that Jin blocked with the Tornado Fist, saving both of their lives.

    Director:Junya Koshiba

    Writer:Shikichi Ohashi

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    Director:Junya Koshiba

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    7.6/10(5 votes)

    #21 - Yoko's Magic

    S2:E3111/13/1993

    With Karasu able to counter Yoko Kurama's attacks, the vicious member of Team Toguro is set to take the victory. Taking his own life into his hands, Kurama prepares to sacrifice his life energy in a final chance to defeat the demon. But with no life energy remaining, Kurama may stay down forever.

    Director:Shigeru Ueda

    Writer:Shikichi Ohashi

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    Director:Shigeru Ueda

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    7.6/10(5 votes)

    #22 - Yusuke vs. Toguro

    S2:E3612/18/1993

    The ultimate showdown between Yusuke and Toguro finally begins, and everyone is on the edge of their seats -- at least everyone that hasn't been melted into their seats by Toguro's intense Spirit Energy. Yusuke reveals the power he inherited from Genkai with a colossal blast of his Spirit Gun, but is it enough to bring down Toguro once and for all?

    Director:Kazunori Mizuno

    Writer:Shikichi Ohashi

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    Director:Kazunori Mizuno

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    7.4/10(5 votes)

    #23 - Flowers of Blood

    S2:E45/8/1993

    Kurama takes on Roto after the end of Kuwabara and Rinku's fight. Roto earns Kurama's wrathful vengeance by taking his mother hostage.

    Director:Haruo Nakayama

    Writer:Katsuyuki Sumisawa

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    Director:Haruo Nakayama

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    7.4/10(5 votes)

    #24 - Knife Edge Death-Match

    S2:E75/29/1993

    Yusuke and Chu, both drained of their Spirit Energy, struggle to win the first round of the Dark Tournament for their team. They agree to settle it with a Knife Edge Death-Match, an intense and fatal arena of combat.

    Director:Kazunori Mizuno

    Writer:Shikichi Ohashi

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    Director:Kazunori Mizuno

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    7.4/10(5 votes)

    #25 - Glimpse Beneath the Mask

    S2:E106/19/1993

    During a three-on-three battle, a rip on the Masked Fighter’s headdress gives a surprising peek into the warrior’s true identity! But there’s little time to ponder the ramifications, as Kuwabara now refuses to fight!

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