The Best Episodes Written By Shikichi Ohashi

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   10.0/10(1 votes)

   #1 - Eternal Rival

   S1:E110/10/2001

   Sixth grader Hikaru Shindo stumbles upon a mysterious Go board with a blood stain on it. Before he knows it he's hearing voices, one voice to be exact. The voice of an ancient Go instructor, Sai of the Fujiwara. Sai occupies a space in Hikaru's mind. Hikaru is the only one who can see, hear, or talk to Sai. Sai's one and only desire is to play Go. But he can only do that via Hikaru's body. However, Hikaru has no interest in playing Go. Will Hikaru allow Sai to play? And who is this mysterious young boy, Akira Touya?

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   8.0/10(5 votes)

   #2 - 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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   7.8/10(5 votes)

   #3 - 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 -— against a lethal ninja!

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   7.8/10(6 votes)

   #4 - 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.

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   7.8/10(4 votes)

   #5 - The Doctor's Disease

   S3:E73/19/1994

   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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   7.6/10(5 votes)

   #6 - 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 —- a giant made of solid stone!

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   7.6/10(5 votes)

   #7 - 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.

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   7.6/10(5 votes)

   #8 - 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.

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   7.6/10(5 votes)

   #9 - 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?

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    7.6/10(5 votes)

    #10 - Death of a Spirit Detective

    S3:E237/9/1994

    Yusuke comes to terms with the fact that he cannot defeat Sensui. Watching but unable to help, Kuwabara fights off emotion with rage as he remembers all the good times and bad he's had with his best friend. Kuwabara manages to free Kurama and Hiei, but it's too late. Yusuke Urameshi has been destroyed.

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    7.6/10(5 votes)

    #11 - Sensui's End

    S3:E278/6/1994

    Yusuke's body has undergone an intense transformation as his dormant demon blood takes hold. As the battle against Sensui concludes, Koenma tells Yusuke that he must choose between Demon World and Living World. Without hesitation, Yusuke makes his decision!

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    7.5/10(14 votes)

    #12 - Moment of Glory

    S1:E172/4/1998

    With the victory at Doldrey, Griffith is promoted to White Phoenix General, an aristocratic title. The Queen of Midland and other court conspirators try to poison Griffith.

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    7.4/10(5 votes)

    #13 - 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.

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    7.4/10(5 votes)

    #14 - The Proof

    S3:E267/30/1994

    After being saved in the nick of time by Puu, Yusuke revels in his new power and resumes his battle with Sensui. Although Yusuke's skill and strength have increased, he is still clumsy with his new abilities. But there is no time to practice as Sensui bears down for the final confrontation.

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    7.4/10(5 votes)

    #15 - The Secret of the Jagan

    S4:E69/24/1994

    During a duel with Shigure, Hiei has a flashback to his childhood.  The origin of his Jagan is revealed.

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    7.2/10(20 votes)

    #16 - Band of the Hawk

    S1:E210/15/1997

    There is a great battle taking place at a fort. The attackers are doing well, except one thing stands in their way - a grey knight and he states that none shall pass him.

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    7.2/10(5 votes)

    #17 - Ambition Destroyed: A Trial by Light

    S2:E116/26/1993

    The doctor’s human experiments are clearly fighting against their will! As Yusuke prepares to put them out of their misery, the Masked Fighter intervenes and suggests a peculiar plan.

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    7.2/10(5 votes)

    #18 - The Cape of No Return

    S2:E239/18/1993

    Kuwabara starts his battle against Shishiwakamaru. It's a duel between a sword of energy and a sword of steel.shishi is obviously the more skillful of the two. They battle on and on until Shishi unleashes one of his two special items known as the Cape of No Return. Shishi throws the cape at Kuwabara and it surrounds him. He falls through a dimensional portal into the ring that was used before the semi-finals. He finds Botan, Kayko, Yukina, and his sister there; lost. He leads them to the new ring. Meanwhile, they roll the dice again to decide the fight. It comes up on a free space for Team Uratogi, and the Masked Fighter for Team Urameshi. Hiei is prepared to take her place when she magically shows up behind him and stops him. Shishi is curious about the identity, and cuts the mask. Shishi tries to get them disqualified by saying that they're using the mask to sneak in fighters. But Toguro steps in and the comittee finds nothing wrong. A new chapter in the semi-finals is set to begin.

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    7.2/10(6 votes)

    #19 - Three Strangers, Three Kings

    S4:E28/27/1994

    As the three strangers in Kuroko's house explain the reason for their presence, Yusuke begins to sense that something is amiss. These demons have come to him to reveal one thing: that Yusuke's ancestor resides as a king of Demon World! And unless Yusuke travels to Demon World soon, the balance of power could shift and spell the end of humans reign at the top of the food chain.

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    7.0/10(5 votes)

    #20 - The Dark Tournament Begins

    S2:E24/24/1993

    As Team Urameshi boards the ship, the preliminary round begins. The Masked Fighter is the one to fight, as she knocks out the demons with a Shotgun, causing a riot against Team Urameshi on the ship. The team then begins to fight, knocking out many demons, even killing a few, when they reach Hanging Neck Island. When they reach their hotel room, they are greeted by two mysterious characters, from Team Rikkuyukai, the team they are to face in the first round of the tournament.

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    7.0/10(5 votes)

    #21 - Every Demon For Himself

    S4:E1010/22/1994

    Raizen's death has upset the balance of power in Demon World. Now it is up to Yusuke to prevent the threat of total upheaval. As Mukuro and Yomi prepare their next move, Yusuke arrives at a brilliant decision that just might preserve the peace. But at what cost?

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    6.8/10(18 votes)

    #22 - The Great Eclipse

    S1:E243/25/1998

    Seduced by the promises of demons and his dreams from his childhood, Griffith agrees to fulfill his destiny and become one of the God Hand demons.

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    6.8/10(5 votes)

    #23 - Sensui's Fall

    S3:E114/16/1994

    Shinobu Sensui, the former Spirit Detective, is revealed to be the mastermind behind the plot to remove the barrier to Makai. Koemna discusses his fall into insanity with Yusuke's group.

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    6.8/10(5 votes)

    #24 - Spirit Detective Showdown

    S3:E196/11/1994

    Kurama's anger has sentenced Toguro to an eternity of suffering, forever chasing his foiled revenge. But the tunnel to Demon World is opening. Can Yusuke's team still save the human race? Only a dramatic showdown between the past and present Spirit Detectives will reveal the truth!

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    6.8/10(5 votes)

    #25 - Love and War

    S4:E1511/26/1994

    In the next match of the tournament, Hiei steps into the ring of battle against his former ally, Mukuro. But Mukuro has already explored the horrors of Hiei's past and knows his thirst for revenge. Will this give the bizarre, shackled fighter the advantage? As a last result Hiei prepares his ultimate weapon: the Dragon of the Darkness Flame!

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