Episodes (112)

Shindara Odoroita!
S01E01 · Shindara Odoroita!

Oct 10, 1992

A traffic accident leaves 14-year-old independent street tough Yusuke Urameshi dead. His ghost watches the scene and recalls events leading up to his death. As he accepts his situation, Boton the Grim Reaper shows up, but her pink robes, baby blue hair and cheerfully chatty nature are not what Yusuke would've expected.

Reikai no Koenma! Fukkatsu e no Shiren
S01E02 · Reikai no Koenma! Fukkatsu e no Shiren

Oct 17, 1992

In Spirit World, Yusuke meets Koenma, the toddler-appearing son of King Yama, who presents Yusuke a chance for coming back to life through a spirit egg that will feed off his soul's energy. If Yusuke's energy is good, a spirit beast will hatch that will guide him; if not good, a monster will emerge to devour him. In the meantime Yusuke struggles to tell those closest to him in the living world not to cremate his body.

Oitsumerareta Kuwabara! Otoko no chikai
S01E03 · Oitsumerareta Kuwabara! Otoko no chikai

Oct 24, 1992

While waiting for his spirit egg to hatch, Yusuke's estimation of Kazuma Kuwabara rises stemming from the rare opportunity to observe his goofy rival dealing with two teacher going out of their way to hurt him, expel him and ruin a friend's life.

Atsuki Hono! Koibito no Kizuna
S01E04 · Atsuki Hono! Koibito no Kizuna

Oct 31, 1992

Sayaka the spirit investigator checks up on Yusuke's progress, particularly looking into Yusuke's relationship with Keiko, which seems entirely one-sided. An emergency arises putting Keiko's life and Yusuke's chance for a return in jeopardy, and Yusuke must make a consequential decision.

Yusuke Fukkatsu! Aratanaru Shimei
S01E05 · Yusuke Fukkatsu! Aratanaru Shimei

Nov 07, 1992

To reclaim his body, Yusuke must enter the dreams of the three people who want him back the most and convince at least one of them to kiss him on the lips before tomorrow at midnight or else he'll remain a spirit hovering over his comatose body for the next fifty-two years.

Sanbiki no Yokai! Hiei, Kurama, Goki
S01E06 · Sanbiki no Yokai! Hiei, Kurama, Goki

Nov 14, 1992

Yusuke gets his first assignment as Spirit Detective: Three criminals have stolen dark artifacts from King Yama's vaults in Spirit World. They must be caught and the items returned - a tall order, especially for an untested, first-time Spirit Detective like Yusuke.

Kurama no Himitsu?! Haha To Ko no Kizuna
S01E07 · Kurama no Himitsu?! Haha To Ko no Kizuna

Nov 21, 1992

Yusuke confronts two of the three artifact thieves, but dealing with them couldn't be more opposite. One strives brutally to eat his soul; the other wins his heart without trying.

Keiko Ayaushi! Jaganshi Hiei
S01E08 · Keiko Ayaushi! Jaganshi Hiei

Nov 28, 1992

Hiei, the last and feistiest of the three artifact thieves, attempts to weaken Yusuke by first attacking Keiko. He starts transforming her into a demon but finds that attacking Yusuke's friends only magnifies, not weakens, Yusuke's fighting abilities, making their confrontation more interesting. Aid later comes to Yusuke from an unexpected source.

Genkai no Keishosha Tonamento Kaishi
S01E09 · Genkai no Keishosha Tonamento Kaishi

Dec 05, 1992

Master Genkai is retiring and looking for one last apprentice to whom to pass along her special psychic fighting powers. Koenma wants Yusuke to enter her contest for that apprenticeship, not only to gain those special powers but to discover a homicidal master criminal named Rando who's surely to be one of the contestants as well. Arriving for the qualification tests, Yusuke meets a familiar acquaintance.

Kurayami no Shito! Kuwabara Reiki no Ken
S01E10 · Kurayami no Shito! Kuwabara Reiki no Ken

Dec 12, 1992

Genkai's final test is a tournament between the eight finalists, fought one-on-one in her pitch black dojo until opponents are either dead or incapacitated. All the while, Yusuke wonders which one may be the homicidal Rando in disguise.

Yusuke Kurusen! Kizudarake Hangeki
S01E11 · Yusuke Kurusen! Kizudarake Hangeki

Dec 19, 1992

Following Yusuke's first fight, Genkai moves the semi-final round to an ancient battleground where spirit energy overtakes the body, making it the best place to use spirit power.

Rando Arawaru! Kuwabara Munen no Haiboku
S01E12 · Rando Arawaru! Kuwabara Munen no Haiboku

Dec 26, 1992

Kuwabara and Shorin face-off in the semi-finals of Genkai's tournament, which goes directly into the final match with Yusuke; however, when all seems said and done and a winner about to be declared, Rando the human-hunter finally appears, portending dire consequences for all those still alive.

Yusuke vs. Rando Midariretobu Yojitsu
S01E13 · Yusuke vs. Rando Midariretobu Yojitsu

Jan 09, 1993

Yusuke confronts Rando but, with Yusuke's spirit energy depleted, the only question in everyone's mind is how long Rando will toy with his weakened prey before delivering the coup de grâce.

Meikyujo no shi seiju! Reikai e no chosen
S01E14 · Meikyujo no shi seiju! Reikai e no chosen

Jan 16, 1993

After six months training with Genkai, Yusuke returns home, but there's no time to rest. Spirit World's most notorious criminals, the Four Saint Beasts, petition for immediate immigration to the living world. To force the issue, they send a continuous stream of Spirit World insects to the living world that turn humans into murderous zombies. Reluctantly, Yusuke's on the case.

Utsukushiki Bara no Mai! Karei Naru Kurama
S01E15 · Utsukushiki Bara no Mai! Karei Naru Kurama

Jan 23, 1993

Enduring the Gate of Betrayal, Yusuke's team meets Genbu, the first of the Four Saint Beasts - a turtle-like monster of rock with a few special powers beyond the expected.

Tobi Yo Reiken! Kuwabara Otoko no Shobu
S01E16 · Tobi Yo Reiken! Kuwabara Otoko no Shobu

Jan 30, 1993

Yusuke and company continue their entry into Maze Castle, confronting Byakko, a predatory white tiger demon. Kuwabara, having improved upon his spirit sword since Genkai's tournament, insists on proving himself to the others by handling this gigantic Saint Beast alone.

Byakko Jigoku no Otakebi
S01E17 · Byakko Jigoku no Otakebi

Feb 06, 1993

Kuwabara's fight with Byakko continues as the white tiger consumes the boy's spirit energy, growing larger and more threatening by the bite, while, back on Earth, Botan struggles alone against the spreading psychotic influence of the Makai insects.

Hiei Shusen! Kirisaku Ken
S01E18 · Hiei Shusen! Kirisaku Ken

Feb 13, 1993

With two Saint Beasts down and two to go, Yusuke's team encounters a maze in Maze Castle. Seiryu the blue ice dragon greets the boys, and Hiei wants a crack at him. Meanwhile, infections on Earth from the Makai insects are getting too much for Botan to handle.

Saigo no Shiseiju Suzaku
S01E19 · Saigo no Shiseiju Suzaku

Feb 20, 1993

As his team fends off an army of cultivated humans, and while Botan keeps Keiko clear of the homicidal clutches of infected humans back on Earth, Yusuke stands alone against Suzaku, leader and last of the Saint Beasts.

Okugi Gekitotsu! Shichi Nin no Suzaku
S01E20 · Okugi Gekitotsu! Shichi Nin no Suzaku

Feb 27, 1993

Suzaku uses The Prism of Seven technique to create seven Suzakus. Not merely copies, each one has independent will and full powers - all aimed at the torture and annihilation of Yusuke.

Yusuke Inochi o Kaketa Hangeki
S01E21 · Yusuke Inochi o Kaketa Hangeki

Mar 06, 1993

With Keiko running out of room to run and Yusuke's teammates unable to reach him, Suzaku and Yusuke's fight to the death continues uninterrupted, each taxing himself to the last blast of energy in order to win.

Kanashimi Bishojo Yukina
S01E22 · Kanashimi Bishojo Yukina

Mar 13, 1993

Koenma sends Yusuke a cassette tape explaining his next mission - a rescue mission. An ice apparition named Yukina is being held and tortured by exploitative human criminals because her tears turn into precious jewels.

Yami no Shisha! Toguro Kyodai
S01E23 · Yami no Shisha! Toguro Kyodai

Mar 20, 1993

With Yusuke, Kuwabara and Botan having unexpectedly gotten past the first demon guard, Gonzou Tarukane takes the opportunity to increase his wealth by placing bets with five ultra-wealthy underworld associates on whether or not these youthful intruders will get past the remaining demons guarding his complex, knowing the Toguro Brothers will be his ace in the hole in the end.

Osoroshiki Kyoteki! San Kishu
S01E24 · Osoroshiki Kyoteki! San Kishu

Mar 27, 1993

Yusuke and Kuwabara take on Miyuke, Immaki and Gokumonki, known as The Triad, as the underworld gamblers eagerly watch the outcome of their bets.

Moero Kuwabara! Ai no Sokojikara
S01E25 · Moero Kuwabara! Ai no Sokojikara

Apr 10, 1993

The previous demons were handled with relative ease, but, against the Toguro Brothers, Yusyuke and Kuwabara find themselves outmatched.

Ankoku Bujutsukai e no Shotaisha
S01E26 · Ankoku Bujutsukai e no Shotaisha

Apr 17, 1993

A figure from Yusuke's recent past extends him and Kuwabara a special invite to attend an upcoming dark martial arts tournament where combatants, almost all demons and all in teams of five, fight to the death. Attached consequences make it an invitation Yusuke can't refuse.

Shi no Funede! Jigoku no Shima e
S01E27 · Shi no Funede! Jigoku no Shima e

Apr 24, 1993

Bound for the tournament on Hanging Neck Island with a masked fifth teammate, Team Urameshi discovers unstructured preliminary rounds conducted aboard ship. Despite the surrounding violence, Yusuke remains persistently asleep throughout. Keiko and Shizuru, meanwhile, corner Botan and insist on knowing what's going on.

Chiisana Kyoteki! Rinku no Higi
S01E28 · Chiisana Kyoteki! Rinku no Higi

May 01, 1993

The Dark Tournament begins. First up: Team Urameshi vs Team Rokuyukai, with Kuwabara facing Rinku, a boy with surprising talent, unabashed ruthless and smirking pre-pubescent confidence.

Chi no Hana o Sakasu Kurama!
S01E29 · Chi no Hana o Sakasu Kurama!

May 08, 1993

Kuwabara struggles to finish the fight against Rinku's Serpent Yo-yo attacks. Later it's Kurama turn to deal with Roto, a cruel demon who employs a very dirty tactic to gain an unfair advantage.

Mikan no Oshigi Ensatsu Kokuryuha
S01E30 · Mikan no Oshigi Ensatsu Kokuryuha

May 15, 1993

Hiei takes on Zeru, leader of Team Rokuyukai. Brandishing incendiary techniques - heat energy vs Dragon of the Darkness Flame - it doesn't seem either one will accept victory short of making the other toast. Through it all Yusuke remains asleep - till Chu, the real leader of Team Rokuyukai, staggers forth for the next match.

Yoidore Senshi! Chu no Suiken
S01E31 · Yoidore Senshi! Chu no Suiken

May 22, 1993

Yusuke versus Chu, the loud-mouth, drunken leader of Team Rokuyukai. Both love a good brawl, and as they confront each other's personal power, a mutual respect develops. Too bad this good, clean fight is pretty much to the death.

Naifu Ejji Desu Matchi
S01E32 · Naifu Ejji Desu Matchi

May 29, 1993

With their spirit energies depleted, Yusuke and Chu agree to settle things in a knife-edge death match, an in-your-face, bare-knuckled slugfest where a naked back heel is kept poised before a knife planted in the ground. The first one to lose ground and step back - gets cut.

Gekitotsu! Best 8 Dero
S01E33 · Gekitotsu! Best 8 Dero

Jun 05, 1993

As the tournament moves on with other fighters, Team Urameshi gets a break and separates - Yusuke to wonder why his spirit gun hasn't returned, Hiei to work through the disuse of one burned out arm, Kurama to scope out the other fighters, and Kuwabara to wonder who their masked fifth team member is. Meanwhile Younger Toguro gets to impress the crowd.

Shoritsu Maru Ten Maru Go Pasento no Shito
S01E34 · Shoritsu Maru Ten Maru Go Pasento no Shito

Jun 12, 1993

The two demon fighters of Team Ichigaki keep Hiei and Kurama busy beyond the arena, leaving their human counterparts to handle Yusuke, Kuwabara and the Masked Fighter after the team owner strikes an odd bargain with Yusuke for his body.

Fukumen no Shotai?! Utsukushiki Senshi
S01E35 · Fukumen no Shotai?! Utsukushiki Senshi

Jun 19, 1993

Yusuke and Kuwabara feel sorry for the three human Team Ichigaki fighters, who're totally controlled against their will, but sympathies for the opponents' plight may get Team Urameshi killed. Meanwhile, a disguise rips open and everyone gets a glimpse of the mysterious masked fighter for the first time, which ends up only deepening the mystery.

Yabo o Funsai! Hikari no Senrei
S01E36 · Yabo o Funsai! Hikari no Senrei

Jun 26, 1993

With Kuwabara seriously hurt, Dr. Ichigaki's control over his three human fighters is finally put to an absolute end, but the doctor has one more trick up his wicked sleeve to exact a personal victory over Yusuke and his team.

Yami no shinobu · masho tsukai chimu
S01E37 · Yami no shinobu · masho tsukai chimu

Jul 03, 1993

With three fighters down and no recovery time, Team Urameshi faces Team Macho, who are soon revealed as the Shinobi, mercenaries of Spirit World. Kurama decides to take on Gama, whose make-up brushes prove to be a much greater weapon than they would seem.

Kurama Muzan! Shi no Kesho
S01E38 · Kurama Muzan! Shi no Kesho

Jul 10, 1993

Paralyzed by Gama's dying curse, Kurama is entrapped to fight Touya, the ice master, in the next match. Not only is Touya a fit and determined fighter, he's Kurama's intellectual equal as well, which may make pulling off a victory against him impossible.

Funsai! Yusuke Ikari no Tekken
S01E39 · Funsai! Yusuke Ikari no Tekken

Jul 17, 1993

Yusuke faces Bakken, a cruel giant who uses his sweat glands to create blinding mists within which he can strike unseen; then, Jin, the wind master, is ready to have a jolly go at Yusuke.

Kazetsukai Jin! Arashi no Kuchusen
S01E40 · Kazetsukai Jin! Arashi no Kuchusen

Jul 24, 1993

Yusuke finds a soul-brother in the joyful apparition Jin, against whom he must continue to fight and try to beat. Both relish a good scrap firsthand and hold nothing back in trying to pound and impress the snot out of each other.

Reikodan! Igai Na Ketchaku?!
S01E41 · Reikodan! Igai Na Ketchaku?!

Jul 31, 1993

Yusuke tries to use his Spirit Wave attack against Jin, leading to a victory, but it seems that Yusuke has been disqualified. Despite this, Kuwabara decides to fight in Yusuke's place.

Kesshi no Kuwabara! Ai no Totsugeki
S01E42 · Kesshi no Kuwabara! Ai no Totsugeki

Aug 07, 1993

Mr. Butajiri's endless machinations of the Dark Tournament have almost guaranteed a loss for Team Urameshi. Their last option is the severely injured but noble Kuwabara stepping into the next match against Risho, cold-hearted leader of Team Masho and master of earth. It's a decision none of Kuwabara's teammates endorse.

Fukumen Senshi no Kubishiki Sugao
S01E43 · Fukumen Senshi no Kubishiki Sugao

Aug 14, 1993

After feeding off Yusuke's soul energy for a year, his spirit beast finally hatches, and the result catches everybody by surprise. Soon thereafter, the mysterious masked fighter is finally ready to reveal herself to Yusuke.

Genkai Kara no Saidai no Shiren
S01E44 · Genkai Kara no Saidai no Shiren

Aug 21, 1993

Genkai's ready to transfer her powers to Yusuke, but they final requirement may be more than Yusuke can handle. Meanwhile, semi-finals of the Dark Tournament commence in a new stadium. Even with two fighters MIA, Team Urameshi's up first against Team Uratogi.

Hiei Rensen! Gekite Kokuryuha!
S01E45 · Hiei Rensen! Gekite Kokuryuha!

Aug 28, 1993

Hiei faces Kuro Momotaro, who uses steaming spheres to apply beast armor, granting him virtual invincibility. Back in the cave, the transfer of power isn't working and Genkai must remove the Spirit Wave Orb before it rips Yusuke apart.

Senritsu! Kuromomotaro no Henshin
S01E46 · Senritsu! Kuromomotaro no Henshin

Sep 04, 1993

The Hiei-Kuro Momotaro fight concludes to the satisfaction of Team Uratogi. Kurama gets the next match against a foe who uses a mystical weapon that produces a greatly unexpected result. Meanwhile, Yusuke is still writhing in the cave, being eaten alive from the inside out.

Densetsu no Tosoku! Yoko Kurama
S01E47 · Densetsu no Tosoku! Yoko Kurama

Sep 11, 1993

After many years, Yoko Kurama has returned in his true and pure form, How could this help team Uramashi?

Yami Aitemu · Shide no Hagoromo
S01E48 · Yami Aitemu · Shide no Hagoromo

Sep 18, 1993

Team Urameshi suffers its first loss to Team Uratogi, and when Genkai returns as the Masked Fighter, an outcry of "foul" arises when her mask's removed and her appearance is not like before, threatening the team with disqualification.

Sareta Chikara! Genkai no Shito
S01E49 · Sareta Chikara! Genkai no Shito

Sep 25, 1993

Genkai is now weak without her Spirit Wave, for she must rely on her wits if she wants to survive against Shishi Wakamaru's attacks.

Matoka · Suzuki no chosen!
S01E50 · Matoka · Suzuki no chosen!

Oct 02, 1993

Only Onji remains to fight for Team Uratogi, but Genkai, formerly known to all as The Masked Fighter, sees that Onji is the real masked fighter of this tournament. Outed, Onji drops his disguise and Suzuka, a narcissistic demon in clown make-up, makes his grand appearance.

Shukumei no Taiketsu! Toguro no Kage
S01E51 · Shukumei no Taiketsu! Toguro no Kage

Oct 09, 1993

It's the last of the semi-finals: Team Toguro vs. Team Gorenja. The confident Gorenja team is so easily defeated as to make the upcoming pairing of the Toguro team against Yusuke's seem like a night of college senior men taking on junior high boys. However, before the day of the finals can arrive, a pair of former lovers between the two final teams meet in private one last time.

Genkai Chiru! 50 Nen Me no Ketchaku
S01E52 · Genkai Chiru! 50 Nen Me no Ketchaku

Oct 16, 1993

Genkai and Younger Toguro: One last meeting between former lovers, between former teammates, between old fighters - before they try to privately kill each other well away and removed from all considerations of the tournament.

Arashi no Mae! Kanashimi o Koete
S01E53 · Arashi no Mae! Kanashimi o Koete

Oct 23, 1993

While Yusuke continues to sit in stunned grief over the loss of Genkai, Sakyo reveals his ultimate plans to the tournament directors for the trillions in gambling money he'll rake in from the Dark Tournament. It's a plan that leaves them aghast then speechless.

Haran no Kessho Sen Kaishi!
S01E54 · Haran no Kessho Sen Kaishi!

Oct 30, 1993

The final round of the Dark Tournament is just about to begin, with Team Urameshi facing Team Toguro, but each team visibly lacks a fifth fighter in order to qualify and continue, so each team is subsequently joined by a surprising fifth member.

Bakuretsu! Mezame Ta Yoko
S01E55 · Bakuretsu! Mezame Ta Yoko

Nov 06, 1993

Kurama faces off against Karasu, hoping to hold out long enough for Yoko Kurama to come forth after drinking Suzuka's juice from the Fruit of a Previous Life. That's the plan, anyway, but can Kurama survive long enough is the question.

Kesshi no Kurama! Saigo no Te
S01E56 · Kesshi no Kurama! Saigo no Te

Nov 13, 1993

With Yoko Kurama present, it's Karasu's turn to run, but with both of a mind to annihilate or take the other along in death, it's a wonder if either combatant will live to claim a victory at the end.

Kyo! Yoroi o Hazushi Ta Bui
S01E57 · Kyo! Yoroi o Hazushi Ta Bui

Nov 20, 1993

The first match is over but not the end of problems for Team Urameshi. Bui steps up for Team Toguro; Hiei answers the challenge. Both fighters wield powers beyond their control, which will likely spell doom for quite a number of spectators in the stands.

Kyukyoku Ougi! Hoero Kokuryuha
S01E58 · Kyukyoku Ougi! Hoero Kokuryuha

Nov 27, 1993

To defeat Bui, Hiei summons up the Dragon of the Darkness Flame once again. Though he's gained a bit more control of the technique since last time he called it forth, it's still an unpredictable beast that could take out both target and attacker, as well as anyone else in the stadium.

Toguro Kei no Bukimi na Kage
S01E59 · Toguro Kei no Bukimi na Kage

Dec 04, 1993

The stadium is heavily damaged, but the next fight is up. Elder Toguro, the sadistic shape-shifter, takes special delight to revealing Genkai's death to Kuwabara, who was not told about it by any of his teammates. Ogre, meanwhile, sits in with Koto, uninvited, hoping to open a new job opportunity for himself by impressing others with commentator skills.

Ikari Bakuhatsu! Kuwabara no Hangeki
S01E60 · Ikari Bakuhatsu! Kuwabara no Hangeki

Dec 11, 1993

Kuwabara ends his fight with Elder Toguro only to redirect his unabated anger against his own team, especially Urameshi, for keeping him in the dark about Genkai's death. Before the long, anticipated battle between Yusuke and Younger Toguro can finally begin, Sakyo proposes that this next fight be the last and decisive fight of the tournament, upon which he places one last high-stakes wager.

Shukumei no Taiketsu! Arashi no Taisho Sen Kaishi
S01E61 · Shukumei no Taiketsu! Arashi no Taisho Sen Kaishi

Dec 18, 1993

Before even the first punch can be thrown, Younger Toguro's aura of demon energy is enough to melt the flesh off weaker apparitions in the stadium, causing Koenma to act quickly to protect Yusuke's teammates, while Puu does likewise for their friends in the stands. Several former adversaries also arrive to watch the final match.

Toguro Hyaku Pasento no Kyofu!
S01E62 · Toguro Hyaku Pasento no Kyofu!

Jan 08, 1994

They've initially tested each other. Now power levels above power levels are unleashed between Urameshi and Younger Toguro, heading toward full power with no one yet going down - except those poor unfortunates in the audience.

Yusuke Jo! Genkai He no Kanashii Shiren
S01E63 · Yusuke Jo! Genkai He no Kanashii Shiren

Jan 15, 1994

Younger Toguro's invincible demon body craves a good fight, one it hasn't been able to have in a long long time. If reaching that goal takes beating more power out of Yusuke or threatening the lives of everyone in the audience to provide the boy with enough emotional incentive, then so be it. Among those suffering, violence-overload puts Keiko in shock.

Shito Ketchaku! Saigo no Furu Pawa
S01E64 · Shito Ketchaku! Saigo no Furu Pawa

Jan 22, 1994

The death of Kuwabara finally opens up Yusuke to his emotions and, thereby, to his full power. Now he's at Toguro's level - just what Toguro's been waiting for.

Togi Jo Totomoni Kieru Yabo
S01E65 · Togi Jo Totomoni Kieru Yabo

Jan 22, 1994

The protagonists prepare to sail home since the tournament has ended. In the Spirit World, the Younger Toguro demands to go to the most brutal level of the underworld to repent for his deeds in life. It is explained that the Younger Toguro had been psychologically scarred fifty years ago by a demon named Kairin, who killed all the students of his dojo. Genkai confronts the Younger Toguro for blaming himself for his wrongdoings. Genkai is resurrected in the Living World as the prize for winning the tournament.

Toguro no Tsugunai. Ichiban no Nozomi
S01E66 · Toguro no Tsugunai. Ichiban no Nozomi

Feb 05, 1994

With the tournament over, it's time to leave Hang Neck Island and go home, while in Spirit World it's time for the final judgment of Toguro, the sentencing upon his afterlife, and one final meeting with Genkai.

Aratanaru Purorogu
S01E67 · Aratanaru Purorogu

Feb 12, 1994

Spirit World registers strange activities going on near Yusuke's city. Both Kurama and Hiei notice it, too. Koenma sends Botan to give Yusuke a cautionary heads up, but there's more of a direct threat afoot than any of them realize.

Yon Jigen Yashiki Ni Hisomu Wana
S01E68 · Yon Jigen Yashiki Ni Hisomu Wana

Feb 19, 1994

Yusuke has been kidnapped by three humans. Schoolboys, no less, but not ordinary. Following Yusuke's abduction, Hiei, Kurama and Kuwabara find themselves formally invited to come meet with the kidnappers.

Kinku no Pawa! Kurama no Zuno
S01E69 · Kinku no Pawa! Kurama no Zuno

Feb 26, 1994

A contest. While in the altered reality territory of the first kidnapper, the word "hot" has been made taboo. If any of Yusuke's would-be rescuers say it, they'll lose their souls to him. It's an intellectual game that none but Kurama seem equipped to handle.

Osorubeki Shinjitsu! Arata Na Nazo
S01E70 · Osorubeki Shinjitsu! Arata Na Nazo

Mar 05, 1994

Another contest awaits. This time, one of Yusuke's rescuers has been replaced by an impostor and it's left for Yusuke to discover who. If Yusuke guesses wrong, the one impersonated dies.

Semari Kuru Kyofu! Makai no Tobira
S01E71 · Semari Kuru Kyofu! Makai no Tobira

Mar 12, 1994

A tunnel between Demon World and Living World is opening up in nearby Mushiyori City - an unnatural, deliberately created tunnel. Because of the opening, humans in that city - such as the three schoolboys who kidnapped Yusuke - are acquiring paranormal powers. Genkai defines the parameters to the group of what needs to be done before they can act effectively.

Makai no Shisha! Nananin no Teki
S01E72 · Makai no Shisha! Nananin no Teki

Mar 19, 1994

Entering Mushiyori City, Genkai divides the team into two, one to locate the barrier hole, the other to gather intelligence on their enemies. Yusuke's group soon wanders into the territory of Murota, a mind-reading pugilist whom they must engage in order to determine whether he's friend, foe or just an annoying obstacle.

Shinobiyoru Dokuta no Ma no Te
S01E73 · Shinobiyoru Dokuta no Ma no Te

Mar 26, 1994

Inside the hospital, Yusuke's group enters the territory of another psychic. This time it's definitely that of a major unfriendly, one who's out to infect everyone with a killer virus, but that isn't his only sick trick.

Teritori o Uchi Yabure!!
S01E74 · Teritori o Uchi Yabure!!

Apr 02, 1994

The Doctor pushes Yusuke toward the decision of making him his first human kill, and with people dying throughout the hospital from the Doctor's disease it looks like Yusuke has little choice but to comply.

Shiman. U Ni Hisomu Wana
S01E75 · Shiman. U Ni Hisomu Wana

Apr 09, 1994

With the world coming to an end sooner than originally anticipated, more members of Genkai's team go AWOL. Kuwabara, still devoid of spirit power, enjoys one last night out with his gang, while Kurama privately pursues a hunch that might produce additional information about the mastermind behind the tunnel. Meanwhile, another one of the seven attacks.

Kuwabara Fukkatsu?! Mezame Ta Chikara
S01E76 · Kuwabara Fukkatsu?! Mezame Ta Chikara

Apr 16, 1994

Seaman, master of water, targets Kuwabara and his gang, easily gaining the upper hand, but what no one except Genkai realizes is that Kurabara's spirit energy hasn't vacated him. It's busy transforming into something greater. Now, if only Kuwabara can live long enough through its dormancy to enjoy the benefits of it later on.

Reikai Tantei no Kuroi Kako
S01E77 · Reikai Tantei no Kuroi Kako

Apr 23, 1994

Koenma comes to Earth to lay open the background on former Spirit Detective Sensui Shinobu and reveal what's lead to his becoming their current enemy and mankind's greatest threat, but before they can utilize any of this belated intel, Sensui pays them a surprise visit.

Shutsugeki! Daku Enjeru
S01E78 · Shutsugeki! Daku Enjeru

Apr 30, 1994

Sensui requires Kuwabara's help, with or without his consent, so he keeps everyone busy in order to catch the unwary lad apart from the group.

Yusuke Jo Gekisou! Kuwabara o Sukue!
S01E79 · Yusuke Jo Gekisou! Kuwabara o Sukue!

May 07, 1994

With Kuwabara successfully kidnapped and whisked out of town, the rest are left to regroup, all except Yusuke who's in hot pursuit of the kidnappers - on a kid's bicycle no less.

Hagiri no Hyoteki! Shi Mon Juji Madara
S01E80 · Hagiri no Hyoteki! Shi Mon Juji Madara

May 14, 1994

Inside Sniper's territory, Yusuke is literally targeted for death, dodging various and unexpected kinds of ammunition that relentlessly seeks him out. A former acquaintance appears, but it's dubious if it's to Yusuke's rescue.

Dokutsu no Naka no Gemu Warudo
S01E81 · Dokutsu no Naka no Gemu Warudo

May 21, 1994

Game Master awaits Yusuke's group in Demon's Door Cave, bringing to life an arcade game called Goblin City in which seven warriors must battle the Goblin King, the master of all other games, and who must be defeated four out of seven times to be vanquished.

Gemu Masuta Kyoi no Jitsuryoku
S01E82 · Gemu Masuta Kyoi no Jitsuryoku

May 28, 1994

Yusuke's group continues to progress through Gamemaster's live enactment of Goblin City. The way seems easy enough till Gamemaster finally steps into his role as the Goblin King.

Nokosa Re Ta Shudan! Kurama no Ketsudan
S01E83 · Nokosa Re Ta Shudan! Kurama no Ketsudan

Jun 04, 1994

Kurama takes up the next game with Game Master and makes sure the boy's aware that, in the Goblin City game they're playing, the loser dies - something that Sensui never let on when he recruited the young player.

Kurama no ikari! Shoutai wa dareda?!
S01E84 · Kurama no ikari! Shoutai wa dareda?!

Jun 11, 1994

With thirty minutes to go before the tunnel opens and the world as humans know it ends, Yusuke's group is invited to take on Gourmet, but before the encounter gets far, an older enemy reasserts himself - or should one say an "Elder" enemy?

Reikai Tantei. Shukumei no Ichi Ki Uchi
S01E85 · Reikai Tantei. Shukumei no Ichi Ki Uchi

Jun 18, 1994

Once Itsuki's ancient pet yamanate swallows the other fighters, trapping them in its limbo-like territory, spirit detectives Yusuke Urameshi and Shinobu Sensui are left to fight it out undisturbed.

Yusuke Jo Kusen! Ketteiteki Na Sa
S01E86 · Yusuke Jo Kusen! Ketteiteki Na Sa

Jun 25, 1994

While the others remain either trapped inside the Yamanate or standing outside the cave entrance awaiting an outcome, Yusuke steps up his game, trying to catch Shinobu by surprise, but it's Shinobu who does the surprising.

Koenma - Kakugo no Mafukan!
S01E87 · Koenma - Kakugo no Mafukan!

Jul 02, 1994

Shinobu Sensui - or whomever it is everyone's been dealing with - reveals he is only one of seven split-personalities, each with their own fighting capabilities. As Yusuke's bullet-ridden body is just about to be finished off by Kazuya, Koenma finally arrives, ready to whip out his Mafukan on Shinobu.

Sensui - Tokihanata Re Ta Hijiri Hikari Ki
S01E88 · Sensui - Tokihanata Re Ta Hijiri Hikari Ki

Jul 09, 1994

Shinobu unveils power above either Spirit Energy or Demon Energy - Sacred Energy.

Yokan! Subete ga tomarutoki
S01E89 · Yokan! Subete ga tomarutoki

Jul 16, 1994

Yusuke's friends realize he's about to sacrifice himself in a losing fight in order for them to tap into their deeper power, lacking the strength of mind to reach it themselves without the pain of loss, especially Kuwabara.

Tomo no Ishi o Tsuge!
S01E90 · Tomo no Ishi o Tsuge!

Jul 23, 1994

With Yusuke dead, his friends take up the fight, following Shinobu down the tunnel to Demon World that is now finally open.

Kakusei no Toki! Batoru Futatabi
S01E91 · Kakusei no Toki! Batoru Futatabi

Jul 30, 1994

While Hiei, Kurama and Kuwabara fight a determined but losing battle in Demon World against Shinobu Sensui, King Yama sends his Spirit World Special Defense Force on an emergency mission to Earth. Their agenda: secondarily to close and guard the tunnel but primarily to destroy the body of Yusuke Urameshi - a mission which confuses and appalls Koenma in equal measure.

Kyukyoku no Tatakai! Mazoku no Akashi
S01E92 · Kyukyoku no Tatakai! Mazoku no Akashi

Aug 06, 1994

Yusuke has it out with Shinobu in Demon World. Meanwhile the SDF, fearing both fighters equally, regroups to focus collectively on the tunnel, committed toward sealing both Yusuke and Shinobu inside Demon World forever.

Ketchaku! Makai no Shito!
S01E93 · Ketchaku! Makai no Shito!

Aug 13, 1994

Yusuke gets in touch with his inner demon, or visa versa. With his friends agog, the experience leaves Yusuke a bit transformed but also fully enabled to kick Sensui's can in a battle royal within Demon World.

Epirogu! Ashita e!
S01E94 · Epirogu! Ashita e!

Aug 20, 1994

Everyone who was involved with Sensui, either with him or against him, now eases back into normal, everyday life to varying degrees, making choices that effect their long-term futures. For many it's a parting of the ways.

Yusuke no Unmei. Kiken no Ashioto
S01E95 · Yusuke no Unmei. Kiken no Ashioto

Aug 27, 1994

Since Raizen took him over in his fight with Sensui, Yusuke has been unsettled and adrift, restless, and wondering what to do next. He's finally sent to talk things over with someone whom he has a connection, but there's an interruption.

Yami no Homon Sha - Fukamaru Nazo
S01E96 · Yami no Homon Sha - Fukamaru Nazo

Sep 03, 1994

Three mystic messengers from Demon World explain their reason for tracking down Yusuke, but something about their story smells and Yusuke believes there's more to it than they're telling.

Wakare - Sorezore no Tabidachi
S01E97 · Wakare - Sorezore no Tabidachi

Sep 10, 1994

With an impending crisis looming in Demon World, multiple invitations reach out to Yusuke and his former teammates, leaving their future associations with each very uncertain. With a price upon his head from King Yama, Yusuke prepares to leave Living World with the uncertainty of ever being able to return.

Makai he! Chichi to no Taimen
S01E98 · Makai he! Chichi to no Taimen

Sep 17, 1994

Kuwabara is brought up to date on what's happening with his fellow fighters before they exit his life and begin separate journeys to Demon World.

Wasure e nu Kioku. Tanjo no Toki
S01E99 · Wasure e nu Kioku. Tanjo no Toki

Sep 25, 1994

Demon-style training begins. In the course of it, Hiei finds himself vividly recalling the bitter past. Meanwhile Mukuro thinks Hiei should now fight a more powerful opponent and sets upon him Shigure, the very "surgeon of the damned" who gave Hiei his Jagan Eye.

Akasareru Jagan no Himitsu
S01E100 · Akasareru Jagan no Himitsu

Oct 01, 1994

As Hiei's confrontation with Shigure nears a swift and noble end, his life as the cursed child of a glacial village flashes before his eyes. For sharing his consciousness so openly and fully, Mukuro rewards him with a rare and personal gift.

Makai Tozoku - Sennen me no Saikai
S01E101 · Makai Tozoku - Sennen me no Saikai

Oct 15, 1994

Having been friends and allies centuries earlier in their youthful bandit days, Kurama answers Yomi's invitation to serve as advisor for his army in the, as yet, looming battle for Demon World, but Yomi has it in mind to ask Kurama for a second favor, one he has every intention of fashioning into an offer Kurama can't refuse.

Yoko Henka! Shinobiyoru Satsui
S01E102 · Yoko Henka! Shinobiyoru Satsui

Oct 22, 1994

Kurama returns to Living World to get new allies for Yomi.

Chichi no Yuigon - Toi hi no Omoi
S01E103 · Chichi no Yuigon - Toi hi no Omoi

Oct 15, 1994

Yusuke finds out about his heritage.

Igai na Teian - Makai no Hendo
S01E104 · Igai na Teian - Makai no Hendo

Nov 05, 1994

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

Makai Taisen - Yosen Kaishi!
S01E105 · Makai Taisen - Yosen Kaishi!

Nov 12, 1994

By embracing Yusuke's unlikely proposal, Yomi and Mukuro have secured peace for the moment. Nonetheless, the battle to control Demon World must begin. Who will win the tournament and grasp complete power?

Tatakau Oyako! Yomi to Shura
S01E106 · Tatakau Oyako! Yomi to Shura

Nov 19, 1994

As the preliminary round of the tournament draws to a close, one match between a father and son still rages on. Before the competition can continue, the vigor of youth must defeat the patience of age.

Gekito! Yume ni Kake ta Otoko Tachi
S01E107 · Gekito! Yume ni Kake ta Otoko Tachi

Nov 26, 1994

As the main bouts of the Demon World tournament get underway, 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.

Kurama, Kako to no Ketsubetsu
S01E108 · Kurama, Kako to no Ketsubetsu

Dec 03, 1994

Kurama and Shigure battle but is torn by his two identities.

Taiketsu! Hiei to Mukuro
S01E109 · Taiketsu! Hiei to Mukuro

Nov 26, 1994

Team Urameshi prepares to return to the world of the living and leave their fallen mentor and friend behind. But, far away, a chance encounter between two former allies offers a hint of things to come.

Ore no Chikara. Kore ga Subete Da!
S01E110 · Ore no Chikara. Kore ga Subete Da!

Dec 17, 1994

As the Demon World Tournament rages on, Yusuke finds himself staring down Yomi. Both warriors have their own reasons for competing, but one soon learns he may not have any reason to continue.

Ketchaku! Gekito no Hate Ni
S01E111 · Ketchaku! Gekito no Hate Ni

Dec 24, 1994

Yusuke awakens from his fight with Yomi to discover all but one fighter has been eliminated! Demon World has its new King! Who emerged victorious? And what does it mean for the three worlds?

Foeba! YuYu Hakusho
S01E112 · Foeba! YuYu Hakusho

Jan 07, 1995

Kuwabara is studying hard for his college entrance exams, but nothing could prepare him for what happens when he arrives at a mysterious meeting with Genkai. One after the other, the old gang shows up - but where is Yusuke?

About

Yu Yu Hakusho: Ghost Files (also know as Yu yu hakusho) Season 1 (1992) is released on Oct 10, 1992. Watch Yu Yu Hakusho: Ghost Files online - the Japanese Animation TV series from United States. Yu Yu Hakusho: Ghost Files is directed by Noriyuki Abe,Akiyuki Shinbô and created by Hiroshi Hashimoto with Nozomu Sasaki and Justin Cook.

As know as:

Yu yu hakusho, Yu Yu Hakusho: Ghost Files, Yu yu hakusho, Yuu Yuu Hakusho(Alternative Title), Yu Yu Hakusho

Countries:

United States, Japan

Language:

Japanese

Production Companies:

Pierrot, Yomiko Advertising, Shueisha

Official Site:

Official Site (Japan)

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