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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 1 Episode 5 - Yusuke's Back
    8.5/10(6 votes)

    S1:E5

    Yusuke has reclaimed his life, but has only one day to be revived by someone's kiss -— 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.

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  2. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - A Shinigami's Work
    8.2/10(35 votes)

    S1:E2

    After becoming a Shinigami, Ichigo Kurosaki refuses to help Rukia Kuchiki with her work as the local Shinigami of Karakura Town.

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  3. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - The Catastrophe That Started with a Death March
    8.2/10(6 votes)

    S1:E1

    Suzuki Ichirou is a programmer who is working a death march to keep up with nightmare combination of unreasonable deadlines and unreliable coworkers. After crawling under his desk for some much-needed shut-eye, he awakes to find himself in a familiar, but distinct, fantasy world.

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  4. undefined Season 2 Episode 39 - Toguro's Desire
    8.0/10(5 votes)

    S2:E39

    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?

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  5. undefined Season 1 Episode 6 - Fight to the Death! Ichigo vs. Ichigo
    7.9/10(19 votes)

    S1:E6

    At Rukia Kuchiki's behest, Ichigo Kurosaki puts an artificial soul in his body to take care of it and not arouse suspicion while he carries out his Substitute Shinigami duties, but the artificial soul has its own agenda.

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  6. undefined Season 1 Episode 8 - The Three Eyes of Hiei
    7.8/10(5 votes)

    S1:E8

    With two artifacts under his belt, Yusuke heads for his most dangerous challenge yet – 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?

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  7. undefined Season 1 Episode 13 - Yusuke vs. Rando: 99 Attacks
    7.8/10(5 votes)

    S1:E13

    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.

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  8. undefined Season 2 Episode 21 - Many Faces, Many Forms
    7.8/10(5 votes)

    S2:E21

    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

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  9. undefined Season 2 Episode 25 - Suzuka's Challenge
    7.8/10(5 votes)

    S2:E25

    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.

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  10. undefined Season 2 Episode 32 - Beneath Bui's Armor
    7.8/10(5 votes)

    S2:E32

    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?

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  11. undefined Season 4 Episode 18 - To the Future
    7.6/10(5 votes)

    S4:E18

    High school student Kazuma Kuwabara is having a typical day. He is studying hard for his college entrance exams and fending off the flirtatious glances from his female admirers. But nothing could prepare him for what happens when he arrives at a mysterious meeting with Genkai. Surprise follows surprise as one by one each member of the old gang shows up! But where is Yusuke?

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  12. undefined Season 2 Episode 15 - Jin, the Wind Master
    7.6/10(5 votes)

    S2:E15

    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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  13. undefined Season 3 Episode 27 - Sensui's End
    7.6/10(5 votes)

    S3:E27

    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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  14. undefined Season 4 Episode 6 - The Secret of the Jagan
    7.4/10(5 votes)

    S4:E6

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

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  15. undefined Season 1 Episode 17 - Byakko's Lair
    7.2/10(5 votes)

    S1:E17

    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?

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  16. undefined Season 2 Episode 29 - The Beginning of the End
    7.2/10(5 votes)

    S2:E29

    The tournament finals are set to begin. But the rules state that each team must have five members to compete. With each team having only four fighters, two competitors step up to join with each team no matter what the consequences. Who are the two new fighters and what could they possibly bring to the team?

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  17. undefined Season 4 Episode 3 - Departing Living World
    7.2/10(5 votes)

    S4:E3

    Hiei and Kurama are visited by two of the kings of Demon World with a very dangerous proposition. Meanwhile, Yusuke prepares himself for his own long journey home. He finds out that the only thing more difficult than making an irreversible decision is trying to convince Kayko that everything will be all right. Won't it?

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  18. undefined Season 1 Episode 7 - Since I'm Not Popular, I'll Enjoy My Summer Break
    7.2/10(5 votes)

    S1:E7

    Tomoko was excited to think that she could spend all day playing games and watching movies and still have plenty of summer break left, but before she knew it, she'd used up six days doing nothing. Realizing with fear how quickly a day goes by, Tomoko searches the web for ways to enjoy summer break alone, but before she knows it, another day is gone...

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  19. undefined Season 2 Episode 16 - With a Pinch of Courage
    7.0/10(4 votes)

    S2:E16

    Emilia and her students take on the dragon-slaying and binding spell called “De Jelias.” However, Emilia and her students failed because they couldn't corporate with Laos and others. It was then that she caught a glimpse of their helplessness…. Meanwhile, Ley who was invited as a hero, has an audience with Lysius, King of Gairadite. He is asked to save the ailing royal family. But as he is shown around, what he encounters is…!

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  20. undefined Season 2 Episode 2 - The Dark Tournament Begins
    7.0/10(5 votes)

    S2:E2

    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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  21. undefined Season 2 Episode 9 - Percentage of Victory
    7.0/10(5 votes)

    S2:E9

    Round two of the tournament arrives and Team Urameshi must face Dr. Ichigaki’s fighters, a group with a habit of chopping off their opponent’s heads! Will Yusuke be the doctor’s next guinea pig?

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  22. undefined Season 3 Episode 6 - The Reader
    7.0/10(4 votes)

    S3:E6

    The Spirit Detective's best chance to uncover the truth behind the tunnel lies with the mind reader, Murota. But mere hours after entering Mushiyori City, Yusuke and team find themselves being hunted by an unseen evil. Just who are Black Angel, Gate Keeper, Sniper, Gourmet, Game Master, Doctor, and Sea Man?

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  23. undefined Season 4 Episode 8 - Torn Between Identities
    7.0/10(5 votes)

    S4:E8

    In a brutal power play, Yomi has forced Kurama to serve as his advisor. If he doesn't, Yomi will destroy the one person Kurama loves more than anyone. But the alliance is hardly stable, for ancient seeds of hatred lie between them. Meanwhile, a group of familiar faces from the past return for one more shot against Yusuke!

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  24. undefined Season 1 Episode 306 - For the Sake of Protecting! Ichigo vs. Tensa Zangetsu!
    6.9/10(8 votes)

    S1:E306

    Ichigo Kurosaki stands his ground against Tensa Zangetsu, who fuses with Ichigo's inner Hollow.

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  25. undefined Season 2 Episode 7 - Like a Single Stroke of a Sword
    6.8/10(5 votes)

    S2:E7

    The Forest of the Great Spirit Aharthern. Anos who has transformed into his younger form, takes on the fake name Anoshu Polticoal, and decides to stay to investigate for a while. They watch over Shin who was tasked with being a bodyguard of the Great Spirit Leno by Anos prior to his reincarnation, and then appears the Blaze Death King Erdomaid, who claims to have brought information regarding the gods...

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Junya Koshiba Ratings Summary

"Yusuke's Back" is the best rated episode directed by Junya Koshiba. It scored 8.5/10 from 6 votes. It was written by N/A. It aired on November 7, 1992. It is rated 0.3 points higher than their second-best episode, "A Shinigami's Work".