The Worst Episodes of Yu Yu Hakusho

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   6.0/10(5 votes)

   #1 - Let the Games Begin

   S3:E155/14/1994

   Yusuke, Kurama, Hiei, and Mitarai enter a cavern controlled by the tricky Gamemaster. Gamemaster's territory can be manipulated into a video game, a game where everyone must play by the rules in order to survive. Yusuke's team must win 4 rounds to move on, but is a victory possible against an adversary who can manipulate the rules?

   Director:Hitoyuki Matsui

   Writer:Shikichi Ohashi

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   Director:Hitoyuki Matsui

   Writer:Shikichi Ohashi
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   6.2/10(5 votes)

   #2 - If You Could Play Forever

   S3:E165/21/1994

   Yusuke's team has won the first round, but they'll need to win three more to defeat the Game Master and move on to Sensui's lair. The hole to the Demon World is rapidly expanding. Can they make it there in time to prevent the end of the world?

   Director:Akiyuki Shinbo

   Writer:Katsuyuki Sumisawa

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   Director:Akiyuki Shinbo

   Writer:Katsuyuki Sumisawa
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   6.2/10(5 votes)

   #3 - The Demon World Tournament Begins

   S4:E1311/12/1994

   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.

   Director:Hitoyuki Matsui

   Writer:Katsuyuki Sumisawa

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   Director:Hitoyuki Matsui

   Writer:Katsuyuki Sumisawa
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   6.3/10(4 votes)

   #4 - Setting the Trap

   S3:E22/12/1994

   After much convincing, Hiei joins Kuwabara's crusade to save his kidnapped comrade. Upon reaching the mysterious Rokurokubi Estates, the three discover Kaitou, who quickly explains the rules of his territory. Can Kuwabara, Kurama, and Hiei be of any use in a place where any form of violence is strictly prohibited.

   Director:Yorifusa Yamaguchi

   Writer:Sukehiro Tomita

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   Director:Yorifusa Yamaguchi

   Writer:Sukehiro Tomita
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   6.3/10(4 votes)

   #5 - Caught in the Rain

   S3:E94/2/1994

   As Sensui's plan continues, Kuwabara and his friends attend a rock concert. However, they are ambushed by Sensui's next minion: Seaman, a person with the ability to create monsters out of water. With his friends held hostage, Kuwabara must battle Seaman alone...

   Director:Haruo Nakayama

   Writer:Hiroshi Hashimoto

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   Director:Haruo Nakayama

   Writer:Hiroshi Hashimoto
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   6.4/10(5 votes)

   #6 - The Battle of Father and Son

   S4:E1211/5/1994

   As the tournament to decide the king of Demon World wraps up it's preliminary round, one match continues to wage on. A father and son were pitted against each other in the random drawing. Now the vigor of youth has to beat out the patience of age. Which one will come out on top? Who will finally advance to the main tournament?

   Director:Junya Koshiba

   Writer:Katsuyuki Sumisawa

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   Director:Junya Koshiba

   Writer:Katsuyuki Sumisawa
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   6.5/10(4 votes)

   #7 - Return to Living World

   S3:E12/5/1994

   Despite his stunning victory at the Dark Tournament, Yusuke Urameshi learns firsthand that there are others wishing to challenge him. Yusuke makes the first mistake by underestimating the strengths of these new adversaries. With his best friend kidnapped, Kuwabara must round up the old gang in order to stage a rescue attempt...or suffer the consequences!

   Director:Haruo Nakayama

   Writer:Katsuyuki Sumisawa

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   Director:Haruo Nakayama

   Writer:Katsuyuki Sumisawa
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   6.5/10(4 votes)

   #8 - The Power of Taboo

   S3:E32/19/1994

   Kaitou's devious game becomes a fight for survival as Hiei, Botan, and Kuwabara all fail prey to the twisted teen's bizarre rules. But Kurama issues a challenge...one by one the letters of the alphabet will become taboo. If any of the taboo sounds are uttered, the speaker will face a terrible penalty. Placing his own soul on the line, Kurama prepares himself to battle wits with the brilliant Kaitou.

   Director:Kazunori Mizuno

   Writer:Shikichi Ohashi

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   Director:Kazunori Mizuno

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   6.6/10(5 votes)

   #9 - The Human Race

   S3:E134/30/1994

   As Yusuke continues his chase of Sensui, the unbelievable Sniper confronts Yusuke. As Genkai and the rest of the team follow, can Yusuke escape Sniper's endless barrage, reach Sensui and save Kuwabara... not to mention, the entire human race?

   Director:Kazunori Mizuno

   Writer:Hiroshi Hashimoto

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   Director:Kazunori Mizuno

   Writer:Hiroshi Hashimoto
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    6.6/10(5 votes)

    #10 - Game Over

    S3:E175/28/1994

    Only two hours remain before the tunnel opens unleashing a horde of hungry demons upon the world of the living. Kurama steps forth to battle Gamemaster for the right to move on to Sensui's lair and Yusuke senses that one of them will not make it out alive.

    Director:Haruo Nakayama

    Writer:Hiroshi Hashimoto

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    Director:Haruo Nakayama

    Writer:Hiroshi Hashimoto
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    6.6/10(5 votes)

    #11 - Topside

    S3:E288/13/1994

    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?

    Director:Hitoyuki Matsui

    Writer:Sukehiro Tomita

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    Director:Hitoyuki Matsui

    Writer:Sukehiro Tomita
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    6.6/10(5 votes)

    #12 - Farewell, Kurama

    S4:E1411/19/1994

    Kurama faces down Shigure in the ring! But Kurama has to deal with the demons of his past: namely his choice to remain in the Human World. With the boiling up of tempers and anxieties comes the resurgence of Yoko Kurama! But will Kurama find a way to keep his anger from taking over?

    Director:Masami Shimoda

    Writer:Sukehiro Tomita

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    Director:Masami Shimoda

    Writer:Sukehiro Tomita
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    6.8/10(4 votes)

    #13 - Genkai's Ruse

    S3:E42/26/1994

    Kuwabara and the gang finally reach the room where Yusuke is being held captive. But Kido has one final game to play with the Spirit Detective. One of his friends is in fact an imposter, and Yusuke has only minutes to determine which one it is! With his decision made, Yusuke attacks!

    Director:Shigeru Ueda

    Writer:Katsuyuki Sumisawa

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    Director:Shigeru Ueda

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    6.8/10(4 votes)

    #14 - Kuwabara: Awakening

    S3:E104/9/1994

    Kuwabara's battle with Seaman continues.

    Director:Yorifusa Yamaguchi

    Writer:Sukehiro Tomita

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    Director:Yorifusa Yamaguchi

    Writer:Sukehiro Tomita
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    6.8/10(5 votes)

    #15 - 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.

    Director:Shigeru Ueda

    Writer:Shikichi Ohashi

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    Director:Shigeru Ueda

    Writer:Shikichi Ohashi
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    6.8/10(5 votes)

    #16 - Moving Target

    S3:E145/7/1994

    Yusuke continues to evade Sniper's dangerous attacks, but the horrible villain may still have a few tricks up his sleeve. Meanwhile, Hiei has finally returned to his former teammates to join in their crusade, but will that be enough to free Kuwabara before Gourmet can consume his power, and tear the Kekkai Barrier to shreds?

    Director:Kazunori Mizuno

    Writer:Sukehiro Tomita

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    Director:Kazunori Mizuno

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    6.8/10(5 votes)

    #17 - 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!

    Director:Kazunori Mizuno

    Writer:Shikichi Ohashi

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    Director:Kazunori Mizuno

    Writer:Shikichi Ohashi
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    6.8/10(5 votes)

    #18 - The True Face of Sensui

    S3:E227/2/1994

    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.

    Director:Hitoyuki Matsui

    Writer:Sukehiro Tomita

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    Director:Hitoyuki Matsui

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    6.8/10(5 votes)

    #19 - Attempting Revenge

    S3:E247/16/1994

    Too late to save their friend's life, Kuwabara, Kurama, and Hiei unleash their most devastating attacks on Sensui, who retreats within the tunnel. King Yama reveals a dark secret to Botan. What news would cause her to tremble in terror? What does King Yama know about Yusuke that the others do not?

    Director:Haruo Nakayama

    Writer:Katsuyuki Sumisawa

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    Director:Haruo Nakayama

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    6.8/10(5 votes)

    #20 - The Preliminaries

    S4:E1110/29/1994

    Yomi and Mukuro, preventing a full-scale Demon War, have embraced Yusuke's unlikely proposal. Peace is secured for the moment. But the battle for control of Demon World must begin. Who will win the tournament, and grasp complete power?

    Director:Masami Shimoda

    Writer:Sukehiro Tomita

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    Director:Masami Shimoda

    Writer:Sukehiro Tomita
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    6.8/10(5 votes)

    #21 - 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!

    Director:Akiyuki Shinbo

    Writer:Shikichi Ohashi

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    7.0/10(5 votes)

    #22 - 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.

    Director:Junya Koshiba

    Writer:Shikichi Ohashi

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    7.0/10(5 votes)

    #23 - First Fight

    S2:E35/1/1993

    Botan, Keiko, and Shizuru, Kuwabara's sister, arrive at the tournament site to watch Team Urameshi duke it out with their first opponents, Team Rikkuyukai. Koenma is there as well, and reveals an adult form, to impress everybody since he's tired of being called a toddler. Everyone takes their seats, and the kid with the colorful outfit, whom Team Urameshi met last night, Rinku, steps up to take the first match. Since Yusuke still seems to be asleep, Kuwabara takes the first match. The match begins, and Rinku demonstrates his incredible speed by running in flashes around Kuwabara. Kuwabara's training pays off, however, when he can easily detect Rinku's movements. He deals him a few crushing blows, and it looks like Rinku is down. He grins, though, standing back up and telling Kuwabara he was just playing around to begin. He reveals his true weapon, eight Yo-Yos, four for each hand. He launches them forward to Kuwabara. Kuwabara reveals his newly-improved weapon, double Spirit Swords.

    Director:Kazunori Mizuno

    Writer:Sukehiro Tomita

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    7.0/10(5 votes)

    #24 - Percentage of Victory

    S2:E96/12/1993

    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?

    Director:Junya Koshiba

    Writer:Katsuyuki Sumisawa

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    Director:Junya Koshiba

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    7.0/10(5 votes)

    #25 - Hiei Battles On

    S2:E208/28/1993

    Yusuke is still in the midst of Genkai's Spirit Wave Orb absorbtion test. After a while, Genkai realizes that this is too much for Yusuke. She tries to take the orb back, but Yusuke takes it back. He wants to finish the test. Back in the ring, Shishiwakamuru rolls the dice. It lands on Kuro Momotaro and a free space for team Urameshi. Hiei volunteers to fight. Both fighters step in, and Kuro asks for Hiei's katana. Kuro licks the blade and cuts himself with it. The fight begins. Kuro pulls something called a steaming sphere out of his belt and squeezes it. Kuro inhales the fumes from the sphere and hair starts to grow from his body. This is the first beast armor, the Armor of the Ape. Hiei tries to attack with his sword, but it breaks in three pieces. Kuro gives him a few punchs and sends him into the wall. Kuro explains once his body is hit with an attack it memorizes the pain and steaming spheres are a catalyst to make his body immune to the attack.

    Director:Akiyuki Shinbo

    Writer:Sukehiro Tomita

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    Director:Akiyuki Shinbo

    Writer:Sukehiro Tomita