Yu Yu Hakusho - Les aventuriers de l'au-delà

Épisode 1 - Surprised to be Dead

10 octobre 1992 - 4/5

L'épisode commence par un tragique accident : un jeune adolescent meurt percuté par une voiture. Ce jeune, c'est Yûsuke Urameshi, un adolescent rebelle et bagarreur. Il sèche les cours, au grand désespoir de Keiko, la déléguée de classe et du directeur, Monsieur Takenaka. Yûsuke vit avec Atsuko, sa mère alcoolique et sa réputation de combattant est telle que de nombreux élèves, dont Kuwabara veulent se battre contre lui mais Yûsuke finit toujours vainqueur. Alors qu'il voulait corriger deux élèves qui rackettent les gens en se faisant passer pour leur cousin, Yûsuke est renvoyé du lycée par le professeur Iwamoto, ce qui ne lui déplaît pas car le jeune voyou déteste l'école. Peu après, Yûsuke sauve un petit garçon d'un accident de voiture et se fait percuter. L'enfant s'en sort avec quelques contusions mais Yûsuke meurt. Sous forme de fantôme, il rencontre Botan, une jeune fille chargée d'amener les âmes des morts au Paradis ou en Enfer. Cependant, Yûsuke n'était pas censé mourir, l'enfant aurait survécu miraculeusement. Botan propose alors à Yûsuke une épreuve : s'il l'accomplit, il pourra revenir à la vie. L'épreuve semble compliquée, Yûsuke sait qu'il n'a pas vraiment d'amis et que beaucoup sont ravis qu'il soit mort. Mais en voyant que sa mère, Keiko, Kuwabara et le directeur Takenaka notamment tenaient à lui, Yûsuke accepte la mission.

Épisode 2 - Koenma Appears

17 octobre 1992 - 4/5

Botan emmène Yûsuke au palais du Roi Enma afin que ce dernier lui donne la mission qui pourra lui permettre de ressusciter. Yûsuke découvre alors un palais ou travaillent des démons. Il s'attend à affronter un être terrible mais se retrouve face à un tout petit garçon. Ce petit garçon est Enma Junior, le fils du Roi Enma et malgré son apparence d'enfant, il est âgé de 700 ans. Yûsuke est mort de rire devant ce petit être mais Botan le corrige rapidement. Enma Junior donne alors la mission à Yûsuke : il devra garder un œuf. Si Yûsuke commet de mauvaises actions, une créature spirituelle sortira de l'œuf et dévorera Yûsuke. Mais avant, Botan lui suggère de mettre son corps en sécurité afin d'éviter qu'il soit incinéré. Elle lui indique deux méthodes pour entrer en contact avec les vivants. Premièrement, Yûsuke parle avec Keiko dans son sommeil. Pour la deuxième méthode, Yûsuke doit prendre possession du corps d'une personne éveillée aux pouvoirs spirituels. Il se trouve que Kuwabara, malgré le fait qu'il soit une brute stupide, possède des pouvoir spirituels qui lui permettent de voir les esprits. Yûsuke prend possession du corps de Kuwabara et part à la rencontre de Keiko. Cette dernière reconnaît Yûsuke et lui promet de veiller sur son corps.

Épisode 3 - Kuwabara: A Promise Between Men

24 octobre 1992 - 3.9/5

Keiko est harcelée par des voyous d'un lycée voisin. Yûsuke ne peut rien faire car il est sous forme spectrale mais heureusement Kuwabara et ses trois coéquipiers arrivent pour la sauver et démolir les agresseurs. Cependant, le professeur Akashi, avec la complicité du professeur Iwamoto qui déteste lui aussi Yûsuke et Kuwabara veut renvoyer Kuwabara et ses amis, même si la cause de la bagarre était juste. L'un des amis de Kuwabara, Okubo, a l'autorisation du lycée pour travailler en parallèle à sa scolarité, ce qui lui permet d'être payé pour aider sa famille dans le besoin. L'infâme Akashi décide de supprimer ce travail mais Kuwabara assume seul la bagarre pour aider son ami. Akashi lui lance un défi : il ne devra frapper personne pendant une semaine. Kuwabara doit respecter cette règle s'il veut que son ami conserve son droit au travail. Malheureusement, tous les voyous de la ville veulent l'affronter. Ne pouvant les frapper, Kuwabara décide de se laisser massacrer sans riposter, à la grande surprise de Yûsuke et d'Akashi qui espère voir Kuwabara rompre sa promesse et ainsi pouvoir le renvoyer. Yûsuke et Botan comprennent que Kuwabara est vraiment un ami en or et une bonne personne. Akashi décide de corser le jeu : Kuwabara et ses amis devront obtenir un score de plus de 50 points sur 100 au prochain contrôle de biologie. Si les trois amis s'en sortiront en révisant un peu, Kuwabara est mal barré... Il se met donc à réviser à fond, l'esprit de Yûsuke l'aidant lorsqu'il s'endort devant ses livres. Finalement, Kuwabara réussit le test mais la mauvaise foi d'Akashi et d'Iwamoto pousse l'infâme professeur à effacer une réponse sur le contrôle, ce qui fait chuter la note. Cependant, Kuwabara n'est pas dupe, il sait qu'il a bien répondu. Voulant se venger, il fonce violemment sur un Akashi mort de peur et s'apprête à le frapper mais Yûsuke parvient à le dissuader. Selon Botan, ce sont les sentiments d'amitié de Yûsuke qui ont

Épisode 4 - Requirements For Lovers

31 octobre 1992 - 3.9/5

Yûsuke poursuit sa mission de conserver l’œuf donné par Enma Junior. Alors que sa mère Atsuko est absent, un criminel lance un cocktail molotov dans la maison des Urameshi. Un incendie se déclare et brûle la maison. Pire, il pourrait même brûler le cadavre de Yûsuke et ainsi empêcher sa résurrection. Sayaka, une petite fille envoyée par Enma Junior est chargée de déterminer la personne qu'aime Yûsuke. Bien que ce dernier le nie, il s'agit de Keiko. Elle tente de sortir le corps de Yûsuke de la maison en flammes mais l'incendie risque de la tuer. Yûsuke jette alors l'œuf dans l'incendie, ce qui crée une grande décharge d'énergie ainsi qu'un passage pour aider Keiko à sortir de la maison, avec l'aide de Kuwabara. Mais si l'œuf est perdu, Yûsuke ne pourra pas ressusciter. Finalement, Enma Junior rassure Yûsuke en disant qu'il a fait une bonne action en sacrifiant l'œuf pour sauver la vie de Keiko, il pourra ressusciter pour de bon.

Épisode 5 - Yusuke's Back

7 novembre 1992 - 3.9/5

Plus qu'une journée pour Yûsuke et il pourra ressusciter. Cependant, lorsque son corps sera nimbé d'une aura dorée, quelqu'un qui tient à lui devra lui donner de l'énergie vitale en l'embrassant. Yûsuke met alors tous ses espoirs en Keiko. La jeune fille réussit à ramener Yûsuke à la vie in extremis. Le lendemain, Yûsuke redécouvre le plaisir d'être vivant. Il découvre que des voyous d'un lycée voisin au sien ont envahi le bar de son lycée. Ces voyous dont le chef est un intellectuel à lunettes ont kidnappé Eikichi, le petit chat de Kuwabara pour tenir en respect ce dernier. Kuwabara et ses amis ne peuvent rien faire pour que leurs rivaux ne fassent pas du mal au petit chat. Finalement, Yûsuke arrive au bon moment et démolit celui qui tenait le chat. Kuwabara récupère son chaton et avec ses coéquipiers, massacre leurs ennemis. Cependant, le chef d'une grande lâcheté s'enfuit apeuré mais Yûsuke le rattrape et l'envoie s'écraser contre le sol. Soudain, un tout petit démon de la taille d'une pièce d'échecs sort de la bouche du chef poltron. Une voyante qu'a rencontré Yûsuke auparavant lui explique que ce petit démon est Jacky, un criminel qui entre dans le corps de gens mauvais pour les contrôler et répandre le mal. La voyante se révèle être Botan, elle part enfermer Jacky dans les prisons du monde des esprits mais retournera très vite aux côtés de Yûsuke car elle est devenue son assistante personnelle. En effet, Enma Junior a nommé Yûsuke détective du monde des esprits. Le jeune homme devra accomplir des missions qui sont d'un tout autre genre que celle qu'il a du réaliser...

Épisode 6 - Three Monsters

14 novembre 1992 - 3.9/5

Yûsuke est chargé d'arrêter trois démons, Hiei, Kurama et Gôki. En effet, ils ont volé des objets très puissants qui pourraient leur permettre de détruire la Terre...

Épisode 7 - Gouki and Kurama

21 novembre 1992 - 3.9/5

Bien qu'il soit un démon et qu'il ait participé au vol des 3 objets du Roi Enma, Kurama n'est pas aussi mauvais que ses deux acolytes. Réincarné en être humain après avoir été tué par un chasseur de démon, il doit sauver sa mère grâce à l'un des objets. Mais Yûsuke doit le récupérer et trouver un moyen d'aider Kurama...

Épisode 8 - The Three Eyes of Hiei

28 novembre 1992 - 3.9/5

Yûsuke doit affronter Hiei, le démon restant. Il s'agit du plus dangereux...

Épisode 9 - The Search Begins

5 décembre 1992 - 3.8/5

Accompagné de Kuwabara, Yûsuke participe à un concours avec plusieurs centaines de combattants afin de démasquer Rando, un démon très dangereux. Le gagnant de ce concours recevra un entraînement spécial de Maître Genkai, une vieille dame extrêmement puissante.

Épisode 10 - Kuwabara's Spirit Sword

12 décembre 1992 - 3.9/5

Les candidats ayant passé la première épreuve doivent combattre en un contre un dans le noir complet. Alors que Kuwabara était en mauvaise posture, il est désormais capable d'utiliser une technique surpuissante : une épée d'énergie.

Épisode 11 - Hard Fights for Yusuke

19 décembre 1992 - 3.9/5

Yûsuke vit un combat éprouvant face à un adversaire redoutable dans la salle obscure. Et si cet adversaire était Rando, le démon que Yûsuke et Kuwabara doivent éliminer ?

Épisode 12 - Rando Rises, Kuwabara Falls

26 décembre 1992 - 4/5

La troisième épreuve commence. Alors que Yusuke agne miraculeusement face au ninja Kazemaru, Kuwabara est en danger de mort face à Chôrin, un jeune moine plus dangereux qu'il n'en a l'air.

Épisode 13 - Yusuke vs. Rando: 99 Attacks

9 janvier 1993 - 3.9/5

Chôrin s'avère être Rando, le démon qui a assassiné tant de maîtres... Yûsuke se lance dans un combat sans pitié pour éviter que Rando ne gagne, et n'hérite des techniques de Genkai.

Épisode 14 - The Beasts of Maze Castle

16 janvier 1993 - 3.8/5

Yûsuke revient de son terrible entraînement auprès de Genkai et retrouve Kuwabara en ville. Ils se font soudainement agresser par un groupe d'hommes hypnotisés mais Botan parvient à vaincre le démon qui les contrôlait. Botan donne alors une mission à Yûsuke et Kuwabara : voler des trésors dans un mystérieux château. Alors qu'ils étaient dépassés par d'innombrables petits démons, ils sont sauvés par Kurama et Hiei venus pour les aider !

Épisode 15 - Genbu, the Stone Beast

23 janvier 1993 - 3.8/5

Afin d'obtenir une remise de peine, Kurama et Hiei doivent aider Yûsuke et Kuwabara dans leur mission au château des démons. Ils sont "accueillis" par le premier démon, Gembu qui maîtrise les techniques de pierre. Kurama décide de l'affronter et montre ses pouvoirs...

Épisode 16 - Byakko, the White Tiger

30 janvier 1993 - 3.8/5

Kurama parvient à tuer Gembu avec sa rose-fouet. Pour le prochain combat, c'est Kuwabara qui se propose volontaire. Il s'est entraîné lui aussi, et peut agrandir son épée d'énergie. Le prochain ennemi, c'est Byakko, un démon-tigre.

Épisode 17 - Byakko's Lair

6 février 1993 - 3.8/5

Kuwabara affronte Byakko. S'il aime la bagarre contre d'autres lycées, se battre contre un démon adepte du combat lui inspire la peur et la fuite...

Épisode 18 - Seiryu, the Blue Dragon

13 février 1993 - 3.9/5

Après que Kuwabara ait vaincu Byakko à la surprise générale, Hiei affronte le nouvel ennemi : Seiryû, un dragon humanoïde qui maîtrise la glace et qui vient de tuer Byakko pour sa défaite.

Épisode 19 - Suzaku, Leader of the Beasts

20 février 1993 - 3.9/5

Hiei bat Seiryû en un coup. Le dernier combat oppose Yûsuke au chef des Shiseiku : Suzaku du Phénix.

Épisode 20 - Seven Ways to Die

27 février 1993 - 3.8/5

Yûsuke est en mauvaise posture face à Suzaku.

Épisode 21 - Yusuke's Sacrifice

6 mars 1993 - 3.9/5

Suite et fin du combat de Yûsuke contre Suzaku, qui a envoyé des démons parasiter les professeurs et les camarades de classe de Yûsuke pour enlever Keiko et Botan.

Épisode 22 - Lamenting Beauty

13 mars 1993 - 3.9/5

Botan assigne une nouvelle mission à Yûsuke : délivrer Yukina, une jeune démone séquestrée par un mafieux et dont les larmes génèrent de la glace précieuse.

Épisode 23 - The Toguro Brothers Gang

20 mars 1993 - 3.9/5

Yûsuke et Kuwabara s'infiltrent dans le château de Tarukane, le mafieux. Ils sont rejoints par Kurama et Hiei, qui obtiendront une réduction de peine s'ils aident Yûsuke dans sa mission.

Épisode 24 - The Deadly Triad

27 mars 1993 - 3.9/5

Tarukane fait un pari avec ses amis du Black Book Club, un club de milliardaires qui payent des démons pour qu'ils organisent des tournois d'arts martiaux. Le pari consiste à deviner qui va gagner entre Son point fort : les frères Toguro, les hommes les plus forts du monde. Pendant ce temps, Yûsuke et Kuwabara affrontent une armée de démons au service de Tarukane. Contre toute attente, l'un des milliardaires, Sakyô, parie sur la victoire de Yûsuke et Kuwabara.

Épisode 25 - Kuwabara's Fight of Love

10 avril 1993 - 4/5

Yûsuke et Kuwabara ont vaincus tous leurs adversaires tandis que Sakyô, le seul à avoir parié sur eux remporte les sommes astronomiques mises en jeu par Tarukane, désespéré. Les deux amis arrivent au dernier point : le combat contre les frères Toguro. Kuwabara a des visions, il voit que Yukina a été torturée par brûlures pour produire les larmes de glace. Il tombe amoureux d'elle et jure de faire payer Tarukane...

Épisode 1 - Toguro Returns

17 avril 1993 - 4.2/5

Après que Kuwabara ait vaincu les frères Toguro avec l'aide de Yûsuke, Hiei a massacré les serviteurs de Tarukane et frappe violemment ce dernier pour venger Yukina qui n'est autre que sa soeur, ce qu'elle ignore. Mais les Toguro ne sont pas morts, ils ont joué la comédie pour que Sakyo gagne son pari car il est leur employeur. Sur ordre de Sakyo, Toguro tue Tarukane en le décapitant en un coup de pied. Par la suite, Toguro Junior vient à la rencontre de Yûsuke au collège et l'invite au tournoi des arts martiaux de l'ombre. En cas de refus, Yûsuke mourra...

Épisode 2 - The Dark Tournament Begins

24 avril 1993 - 4.1/5

Yûsuke a créé son équipe pour le tournoi des arts martiaux de l'ombre. Elle est composée de lui-même, de Kuwabara, de Hiei, de Kurama et d'un guerrier masqué de très petite taille.

Épisode 3 - First Fight

1 mai 1993 - 4.1/5

Le premier combat du tournoi oppose Kuwabara à Rinku, un jeune démon.

Épisode 4 - Flowers of Blood

8 mai 1993 - 4.1/5

Left hanging in the previous episode, Rinku drops Kuwabara to the ground, preparing to deal the finishing blow. In a last-ditch effort, Kuwabara saves himself by firing his Spirit Sword from his hand, and prepares his counter-attack. Rinku, in retaliation, fires his Yo-Yos again, but Kuwabara shows that he learned how to manoeuvre his Spirit Sword. Both warriors are knocked out of the ring, since both attacks strike home. The announcer says that the fighters can only stay out of the ring for ten seconds, and begins the count. Rinku comes up after five, and Yusuke, still presumably sleeping, shouts for Kuwabara to wake up. Kuwabara gets mad, and gets up and confronts Yusuke. Just then, Rinku stops from healing himself and causes his Yo-Yos to squeeze Kuwabara, preventing him from jumping back in the ring. The announcer finishes the count, and Rinku is awarded the first win. After a moment, the second match begins: Roto vs. Kurama. Kurama goes on the offensive, but as he is about to deal a finishing blow, Roto quickly reveals his dirty trick: a device that, when activated, will tell his demon brother to kill Kurama's mother. As Kurama isn't willing to put his mother's life on the line, he is forced to stop his attacks, and allows Roto to beat him up. When Roto grows bored of the torment, and raises his foot and tells Kurama to lick the slime off, though, Kurama declines, and Roto threatens to press the button. Surprisingly, Kurama tells him to go ahead and press it. Roto raises his arm, when suddenly he finds himself unable to move. Kurama reveals that he threw a "Death Seed" in Roto, that will bloom from his body in a few instants. Roto pleads him mercy, to which Kurama simply replies "no". The Death Seed sprouts, and Kurama is given the win.

Épisode 5 - Dragon of the Darkness Flame

15 mai 1993 - 4.2/5

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.

Épisode 6 - Stumbling Warrior

22 mai 1993 - 4.2/5

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.

Épisode 7 - Knife-Edge Death Match

29 mai 1993 - 4.2/5

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.

Épisode 8 - A Day in Waiting

5 juin 1993 - 4.2/5

When he’s ambushed by a loose-cannon competitor, Yusuke learns that even quiet moments on Hanging-Neck Island are dangerous. Meanwhile, Hiei faces the consequences of his deadly dragon attack.

Épisode 9 - Percentage of Victory

12 juin 1993 - 4.1/5

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?

Épisode 10 - Glimpse Beneath the Mask

19 juin 1993 - 4.2/5

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!

Épisode 11 - Ambition Destroyed: A Trail of Light

26 juin 1993 - 4.2/5

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.

Épisode 12 - Master of Disguise

3 juillet 1993 - 4.2/5

Only minutes after Yuseke's victory in round two, the faceless tournament commitee makes a jarring anouncement. Team Urameshi's next match will begin immediately against Team Masho, five demons veiled in black cloaks. But a scheme by Team Masho's owner ensnares Hiei and the Masked Fighter before the fight! They get trapped inside a powerful forcefield by a readhead enchantress working for Team Masho, disguised as a nurse. With Kuwabara badly injured, that means the footsore Yusuke and Kurama will have to take this entire team alone! Kurama says he'll take out the first three warriors. So his first oponent is Gama, a master of makeup. He uses his makeup attack on Kurama called ""Makeup of Chains"" making Kurama's arms and legs useless. But when Gama's goes to give the finishing move, Kurama surprises the shinobi with a hard slash of his Rose Whip. Incredible thing is that the whip came out like a snake out of Kurama's hair! Kurama won, but the broken and bleeding Gama made on last spell o

Épisode 13 - Kurama's Stand

10 juillet 1993 - 4.2/5

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. Right as Touya as is about to deliver a death blow, Kurama's death plant finally sprouts, and he has it

Épisode 14 - Crushing Revenge

17 juillet 1993 - 4.1/5

Kurama is unconscious, and getting beaten to death by Baken. The announcer Koto tries to give a 10-count to stop the fight, but Baken ignores her and kicks her out of the ring. Just as Baken is about to kill Kurama, the team captain, Risho, tells him to stop. As it turns out, Yusuke was about to fire his spirit gun right at Baken if he had tried to kill Kurama. Kurama then is tossed out of the ring. Baken is declared the winner. Yusuke then gets onto the ring to confront him. Baken uses a technique built from his sweat to cover the entire arena in mist, so Yusuke won't be able to see now. Baken delivers a few blows, but the barely harm Yusuke, and he then fires a spirit gun through the arena, causing the mist to vanish. With Baken wide open, Yusuke delivers a punch to his ribs. Before he can cause any more damage though, Baken pleads for Yusuke to grant him mercy, saying he was caught up in the heat of battle when he beat up Kurama. Yusuke actually believes him for a few seco

Épisode 15 - Jin, the Wind Master

24 juillet 1993 - 4.2/5

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. He tells Yusuke that a

Épisode 16 - Reverse Decisions

31 juillet 1993 - 4.1/5

This episode starts with Jin in the air with his Double Tornado Fist ready for the kill. All of a sudden Yusuke says, ""Time for something stupid."" His body becomes surrounded with spirit energy. Everyone is surprised-Botan, Kuwabara, Kayko, Koenma. Then Jin attacks with the first tornado fist. Yusuke somehow catches the fist. Jin exclaims, ""No one can catch a tornado!"" Yusuke throws the fist, rendering it useless. When Jin attacks with the second fist, Yusuke catches it with his foot. He also makes the Tornado Fist useless. He yells, ""SPIRIT WAVE"" and a punch full of blue energy nails Jin right in the stomach. Jin goes flying in the air. The Masked Fighter explains that the Spirit Wave is like Yusuke's shotgun attack and that he must have learned it from Genkai. In the stands, Kayko is shocked, but Shizuru says, ""Let's move."" All of a sudden, a sparkle is seen in the sky and Jin's body comes crashing down in the stands. Koto makes a ten count, and Yusuke is the winner. Shizuru and Kayk

Épisode 17 - A Matter of Love and Death

7 août 1993 - 4.1/5

This episode begins with the fight between Risho and Kuwabara underway. Risho is beating the crap out of Kuwabara, who can't even use his spirit sword. Outside Shizuru, Kayko, Botan and Yukina are trying to get back inside. The demon security guard won't let all four back in, so they show him some human butt kicking. They get chased by more security guards unless they see Toguro. Yukina has flashback to her kidnapping. Toguro, however, lets the four go by. He wants the Urameshi team to win because he wants a rematch with Yusuke, as Sakyo promised. Eventually Kuwabara get cocky and forces Risho to show his Shinobi strength. Risho is the Master of Earth. He holds up his finger and the ground shakes. Risho uses his Armor of Clay techinique to cover his body with earthen armor. He jumps up in the air and crashes into the ring like a giant meteor. Kuwabara refuses to go down. Eventually Kuwabara realizes he can't win. He decides to use his life energy like Yusuke did against the final Saint

Épisode 18 - The Masked Fighter Revealed

14 août 1993 - 4.1/5

After talking to Kayko, Yusuke is confronted by Botan. She tells him his Spirit Beast will hatch soon. Koenma startles the two and show Yusuke his big egg. Koenma reminds him that the egg will consume every part of him if he was evil. The egg hatches and no one sees where the beast is. They look at Yusuke and they see the beast. It is a small blue bird with big floppy ears. Everyone mocks him. The next day, the team trys to scope out the competition. Team Uraotogi takes care of Team Gokki 6 in two minutes. Only the badly injured Hiei and Kurama watch the fight. Kuwabara tells them to go to Yukina for healing, not knowing she is Hiei's sister. He mentions her quest and Yusuke and Kurama starts mocking Hiei. Then, Team Toguro shows up. Toguro and his younger brother are there, as well as a guy in black with mask (Karasu) and a guy clad in armor (Bui). The crowd gives them praise. Then Yusuke and the Masked Fight get into a fight. She says she would be a better leader than Yusuke. She lea

Épisode 19 - Yusuke's Final Test

21 août 1993 - 4.1/5

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..

Épisode 20 - Hiei Battles On

28 août 1993 - 4/5

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. Then Kuro asks for the Darkness at

Épisode 21 - Many Faces, Many Forms

4 septembre 1993 - 4.1/5

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. They start having a whip battle, when Ura Urashima tells Kurama a sob story about his sick grandmother, and he was only on the team because Shishiwakamaru, the team leader, promised him riches through tele

Épisode 22 - Legendary Bandit: Yoko Kurama

11 septembre 1993 - 4.2/5

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. The teams both roll their dice, and for Team Uraotogi, it's none other than the

Épisode 23 - The Cape of No Return

18 septembre 1993 - 4.2/5

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.

Épisode 24 - Genkai's Strength

25 septembre 1993 - 4.1/5

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. We then see Genkai has transformed into her younger form by stealing Shishi's energy. He tries two more times to kill her when finall

Épisode 25 - Suzuki's Challenge

2 octobre 1993 - 4.2/5

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.

Épisode 26 - Arch-Rivals

9 octobre 1993 - 4.2/5

The members of Team Toguro demonstrate their power in the semifinals by utterly defeating another team with minimal effort.

Épisode 27 - The Death of Genkai

16 octobre 1993 - 4.2/5

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.

Épisode 28 - Overcoming Grief

23 octobre 1993 - 4.2/5

Shortly before the final round of the Dark Tournament, Yusuke's mentor Genkai was killed, leaving him with all of the Spirit Power she possessed. Since then Yusuke and his crew have been rigorously training for the upcoming battle. Suzuka, a member of the recently beaten Team Uraotogi, has helped by offering two very powerful, yet unstable weapons, hoping that Team Toguro will finally taste defeat.

Épisode 29 - The Beginning of the End

30 octobre 1993 - 4.3/5

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?

Épisode 30 - The Beast Within

6 novembre 1993 - 4.2/5

The Dark Tournament finals have just begun and Kurama finds himself facing the strangely magnetic yet dangerous Karasu. Kurama, believing that it's his only chance to defeat his eerie opponent, transforms himself into the powerful and equally ruthless Yoko Kurama. Things seem to be looking up, but will Kurama's metamorphosis be enough to conquer Karasu?

Épisode 31 - Yoko's Magic

13 novembre 1993 - 4.3/5

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.

Épisode 32 - Beneath Bui's Armor

20 novembre 1993 - 4.2/5

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?

Épisode 33 - Wielder of the Dragon

27 novembre 1993 - 4.3/5

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?

Épisode 34 - The Shadow of Elder Toguro

4 décembre 1993 - 4.1/5

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.

Épisode 35 - Sakyo's Proposal

11 décembre 1993 - 4.1/5

Kuwabara's fight with the elder Toguro brother comes to a smashing conclusion, leading into Yusuke's grudge match with the younger Toguro. But before that bout can begin, intrigue at Team Toguro culminates in a shocking proposal from Sakyo and an even more shocking response from Koenma!

Épisode 36 - Yusuke vs. Toguro

18 décembre 1993 - 4.2/5

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?

Épisode 37 - Toguro's Full Power

25 décembre 1993 - 4.2/5

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.

Épisode 38 - Yusuke's Despair

8 janvier 1994 - 4.2/5

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!

Épisode 39 - Toguro's Desire

15 janvier 1994 - 4.1/5

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?

Épisode 40 - Out with a Bang

22 janvier 1994 - 4.1/5

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!

Épisode 41 - Toguro's Wish

29 janvier 1994 - 4.1/5

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.

Épisode 42 - The Golden Seal

10 juillet 1993 - 4/5

Ce sont les vacances d’été et Yusuke et Kuwabara se livrent à leur passe-temps favori : la bagarre. Mais ces instants de détente tournent court lorsque Botan leur annonce qu’Enma Jr., le prince du monde spirituel, a été enlevé. Et la rançon que son kidnappeur exige n’est autre que le Sceau d’Or, un objet magique si puissant que le roi Enma pourrait être destitué si jamais il lui était enlevé...

Épisode 1 - Return to the Living World

5 février 1994 - 4/5

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!

Épisode 2 - Setting the Trap

12 février 1994 - 3.9/5

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.

Épisode 3 - The Power of Taboo

19 février 1994 - 3.8/5

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.

Épisode 4 - Genkai's Ruse

26 février 1994 - 3.8/5

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!

Épisode 5 - The Tunnel

5 mars 1994 - 3.8/5

A tunnel is being carved between the Living World and the Demon World that if completed would usher in such darkness and chaos that the world might never recover. In a bold move, the despicable Sensui begins his search for the person that will finally allow him to complete the tunnel.

Épisode 6 - The Reader

12 mars 1994 - 3.9/5

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?

Épisode 7 - The Doctor's Disease

19 mars 1994 - 4/5

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.

Épisode 8 - Sleep, Doctor, Sleep

26 mars 1994 - 3.9/5

Searching Mushiyori City, Yusuke's team was quickly steered to the hospital, where a trap awaited. There they encounter the Doctor, a human with immense psychic powers, super strength, feels no pain, and has infected the entire hospital with a deadly virus. To save his friends, will Yusuke be forced to destroy the wretched creature?

Épisode 9 - Caught in the Rain

2 avril 1994 - 3.8/5

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...

Épisode 10 - Kuwabara: Awakening

9 avril 1994 - 3.8/5

Kuwabara is continuing to get the crap beaten out of him by Mitari, or Seaman's, monster. Mitari is confused why Kuwabara is not running for his life and Kuwabara says because he wants to save his friends. (whose names all escape me)Mitari gets frustrated and begins to store Kuwabara's friends inside the monster, so they will drown. Next, the monster captures Kuwabara inside of him, so Kuwabara just starts punching, hoping that he can destroy the monster. As Kuwabara is punching, Mitari suddenly get's a cut on his cheek. Mitari is shocked, but the he realizes that Kuwabara is the one Sensui has been looking for, a person who can break dimentional walls, including the kikai barrier! Kuwabara finally gets his spirit energy back and uses his new dimention sword to slice the heck out of the monster and Mitari. Mitari is barely alive and he thinks Kuwabara will kill him. But insted, Kuwabara drags all 4 of them to Yusuke's apartment, then he passes out. Mitari wakes up all bandaged up and i

Épisode 11 - Sensui's Fall

16 avril 1994 - 4/5

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.

Épisode 12 - Divide and Conquer

23 avril 1994 - 3.9/5

Sensui makes his appearance, and battles Yusuke, Kuwabara, and Kurama. Sensui's abilities enable him to battle all three on equal footing. During the battle, Sensui manages to kidnap Kuwabara.

Épisode 13 - The Human Race

30 avril 1994 - 3.9/5

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?

Épisode 14 - Moving Target

7 mai 1994 - 3.9/5

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?

Épisode 15 - Let the Games Begin

14 mai 1994 - 3.9/5

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?

Épisode 16 - If You Could Play Forever

21 mai 1994 - 4/5

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?

Épisode 17 - Game Over

28 mai 1994 - 3.9/5

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.

Épisode 18 - Kurama's Anger, Gourmet's Guest

4 juin 1994 - 4/5

Yusuke and his entourage have made it to Sensui's lair, but their battle to save the human race is just beginning. The opening to the Demon World is widening rapidly and shows no signs of slowing down. What's more, an old nemesis reveals his own master plan. His target, Kurama!

Épisode 19 - Spirit Detective Showdown

11 juin 1994 - 4/5

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!

Épisode 20 - The Difference Maker

18 juin 1994 - 4/5

As the epic battle between Yusuke and Sensui continues, Yusuke learns that he is no match for the former Spirit Detective. As Sensui prepares the finishing blow, aid comes in a most unexpected package. And what is the truth behind Sensui's unique personalities?

Épisode 21 - Power Between the Teeth

25 juin 1994 - 4/5

As Itsuki explains more about the bizarre Sensui, Koenma prepares to use his most powerful weapon: his pacifier! It can create a barrier that would stop the demons from flooding Living World. Koenma knows that Sensui must be stopped or his evil plan will come to fruition dooming the entire human race!

Épisode 22 - The True Face of Sensui

2 juillet 1994 - 4/5

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.

Épisode 23 - Death of a Spirit Detective

9 juillet 1994 - 4/5

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.

Épisode 24 - Attempting Revenge

16 juillet 1994 - 4/5

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?

Épisode 25 - Waking the Lost

23 juillet 1994 - 3.9/5

With no thought to their own safety, Kuwabara, Kurama, and Hiei charge deep into the tunnel in an effort to rid all worlds of Sensui forever. Meanwhile, King Yama's soldiers arrive to take Yusuke's body away to ensure he is never revived. As Koenma does his best to stop them, help arrives on the horizon in a very different form.

Épisode 26 - The Proof

30 juillet 1994 - 4/5

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.

Épisode 27 - Sensui's End

6 août 1994 - 4.1/5

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!

Épisode 28 - Topside

13 août 1994 - 3.8/5

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?

Épisode 29 - Poltergeist Report

9 avril 1994 - 4/5

Yakumo, monarque déchu du Royaume des Ombres arrive sur Terre pour ouvrir les cinq portes. Les éléments sacrés qu'elles enferment lui serviront à faire renaître son univers. Banni après avoir perdu la guerre contre le Royaume des Morts, le temps de la vengeance est enfin arrivé. Yusuke et ses amis, prévenus du danger par Botan, parviendront-ils à contrer les plans de Yakumo ?

Épisode 1 - Yusuke's Destiny

20 août 1994 - 3.8/5

Yusuke Urameshi suffers from a recurring nightmare that he just can't shake. Is this a mere inconvenience? Or are there deeper meanings hidden behind the bizarre occurrences? Genkai sends Yusuke to the home of a former Spirit Detective. But what he doesn't know is that someone knows his destination... and more about his past than he ever thought possible!

Épisode 2 - Three Strangers, Three Kings

27 août 1994 - 4/5

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.

Épisode 3 - Departing Living World

3 septembre 1994 - 3.9/5

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?

Épisode 4 - Return to Demon World

10 septembre 1994 - 4/5

Control of Demon World is divided among three rulers: Raizen, Yomi and Mukuro. From his deathbed, Raizen has invited his descendant, Yusuke Urameshi, to return to Demon World to train under him for one climactic battle. Yusuke's first challenge is to defeat his ancestor. If he cannot defeat one of the three kings, how could he expect to stand up to the other two?!

Épisode 5 - Haunted By The Past

17 septembre 1994 - 4.1/5

After years of searching, Hiei finally returns to his homeland. Hiei clearly remembers the traumatic banishing he was forced to endure. But despite his many losses, one thing was never far from his mind: complete and utter revenge! But to complete his mission Hiei must first survive an encounter with yet another demon from his past.

Épisode 6 - The Secret of the Jagan

24 septembre 1994 - 4.1/5

This episode begins with the duel between Hiei and Shigure (the one who gave Hiei his Jagan). Hiei has a flashback to his early. In the Ice World, he was thrown off a cliff because he was "the Forbidden Child". He was found by a demon clan. They were fascinated by Hiei teargem from the Ice World. He made a name for himself as a ruthless killer. Eventually, Hiei left the clan of demons. He went to Shigure for the Jagan eye. He wanted the eye to find the Ice World and the teargem, which was cut off of his neck during a fight. Shigure refused to give Hiei the eye because he did not think Hiei could endure the pain. Hiei proves he is worthy by sticking his katana through his own hand. After the operation, Shigure asked Hiei to stay because the operation drained all of his spirit energy. Hiei agrees, figuring he will never see the surgeon again. The duel begins. Shigure throws his circle sword/boomerang at Hiei. Hiei blocks the sword, losing his left arm in the process. Shigure recovers and cuts Hiei.

Épisode 7 - Reunion of the Bandits

1 octobre 1994 - 4.1/5

Just as Yusuke and Hiei were forced to confront their demons, Kurama boldly ventures through his own past. Yomi, one of the three Kings of Demon World has summoned his former partner in crime to his inner sanctum. What secrets haunt Kurama? And why has Yomi prepared for the worst?

Épisode 8 - Torn Between Identities

8 octobre 1994 - 4/5

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!

Épisode 9 - Inheritance

15 octobre 1994 - 4.1/5

It's been nearly a year since Yusuke, Hiei and Kurama arrived in Demon World, each firmly enmeshed in its tense power struggle. Now, the three former teammates are in high positions on conflicting sides, as they head towards an inevitable clash. With Raizen's time drawing to an end, Yusuke must act fast in order to keep the tenuous peace in Demon World.

Épisode 10 - Every Demon for Himself

22 octobre 1994 - 4/5

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?

Épisode 11 - The Preliminaries

29 octobre 1994 - 4/5

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?

Épisode 12 - The Battle of Father and Son

5 novembre 1994 - 4/5

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?

Épisode 13 - The Demon World Tournament Begins

12 novembre 1994 - 3.9/5

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.

Épisode 14 - Farewell, Kurama

19 novembre 1994 - 4.1/5

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?

Épisode 15 - Love and War

26 novembre 1994 - 4.1/5

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!

Épisode 16 - A Reason to Fight

3 décembre 1994 - 4.2/5

As the fighters make their way through the main bracket of the Demon World Tournament, Yusuke Urameshi finds himself staring down Yomi. Both powerful warriors had their own reasons for entering, but one soon learns that he may not have any reason to continue. Which will be left standing when the dust settles?

Épisode 17 - Closure

10 décembre 1994 - 4.2/5

Yusuke struggles to continue his fight with Yomi and as his demon blood continues to flow through him, his demon engery also flows out. With no luck hitting Yomi due to his barrier. Yuskue fights within him to bring out his spiritual energy. And as he continues to fire spirit guns at Yomi, the spritual engery flows out, breaking his barrier and damaging Yomi. The two continue their fight. Beating the crap out of each other, until the others watching the fight relize that he can't beat Yomi, but he will continue to fight anyways. Yuskue begins to relize this and he wonders why he fights this time. All the other times it's been for the job or to protect his friends, but this time he fights for himself. And he begins to rember all the people in his heart that make him who he is. And as Yuskue does this, he begins to strenghten and unlock the power of sacrate energy. The two then begin to fight again holding nothing back!

Épisode 18 - To the Future

17 décembre 1994 - 4.3/5

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?

Épisode 19 - Scenes from the Dark Tournament

5 octobre 1994 - 3.7/5

Koto attempts to interview Team Urameshi (who are all silent and ready for battle) but is frightened by their answers. When Kurama starts exuding the aura of his Yoko form, she runs away, and is pelted by trash thrown by the audience for her failure.

Épisode 20 - Nightmare Hakusho

5 octobre 1994 - 3.7/5

Yusuke has several strange dream sequences, including ones in which he is married to Botan, and another in which he accidentally gropes a woman who resembles Genkai.

Épisode 21 - Opening & Ending Encyclopedia

5 octobre 1994 - 3.9/5

The various openings and endings to the series along with some explanations to certain photos in those openings and endings.

Épisode 22 - Eizou Hakusho: Dark Tournament, vol. 1

5 octobre 1994 - 3.9/5

Épisode 23 - Eizou Hakusho: Dark Tournament, vol. 2

5 octobre 1994 - 3.8/5

Épisode 24 - Eizou Hakusho: Yusuke

7 février 1996 - 3.7/5

Épisode 25 - Eizou Hakusho: Kurama

7 février 1996 - 3.8/5

Épisode 26 - Eizou Hakusho: Kuwabara

7 février 1996 - 3.7/5

Épisode 27 - Eizou Hakusho: Hiei

7 février 1996 - 3.7/5

Épisode 28 - Picture Drama

27 octobre 2009 - 3.7/5

Because the Demon World Tournament winner has requested it, Yusuke, Kuwabara and Kurama get together in front of an audience for each of them to record a morning and evening greeting. The problem is how to get Hiei to do the same.

Épisode 29 - Two Shots

26 octobre 2018 - 3.8/5

Cet OAV raconte comment Hiei et Kurama se sont rencontrés pour la première fois.

Épisode 30 - All or Nothing

26 octobre 2018 - 3.8/5

Cet épisode raconte l’histoire « All or Nothing » où tous les personnages principaux se retrouvent pour résoudre une prise d’otage dans le monde des esprits !