Episode guide
Yu Yu Hakusho: The Dark Tournament
41 episodes · premiered Apr 17, 1993
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- Episode 1: Toguro Returns Apr 17, 1993 · 24m Having rescued Yukina and defeated Toguro, Yusuke is spending some time with Keiko in the city. However, when a huge chunk of building is blown up, Yusuke sees Toguro, and they have a…
- Episode 2: The Dark Tournament Begins Apr 24, 1993 · 23m As Team Urameshi boards the ship, the preliminary round begins. The Masked Fighter is the one to fight, as she knocks out the demons with a Shotgun, causing a riot against Team Urameshi on…
- Episode 3: First Fight May 1, 1993 · 23m Botan, Keiko, and Shizuru, Kuwabara's sister, arrive at the tournament site to watch Team Urameshi duke it out with their first opponents, Team Rikkuyukai. Koenma is there as well, and…
- Episode 4: Flowers of Blood May 8, 1993 · 23m Kurama takes on Roto after the end of Kuwabara and Rinku's fight. Roto earns Kurama's wrathful vengeance by taking his mother hostage.
- Episode 5: Dragon of the Darkness Flame May 15, 1993 · 23m 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…
- Episode 6: Stumbling Warrior May 22, 1993 · 23m 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.
- Episode 7: Knife Edge Death-Match May 29, 1993 · 23m 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…
- Episode 8: A Day in Waiting May 29, 1993 · 23m 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…
- Episode 9: Percentage of Victory Jun 12, 1993 · 23m 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…
- Episode 10: Glimpse Beneath the Mask Jun 19, 1993 · 23m 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…
- Episode 11: Ambition Destroyed: A Trial by Light Jun 26, 1993 · 23m 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.
- Episode 12: Master of Disguise Jul 3, 1993 · 23m After Yusuke and the others make it to the third round, Hiei and the masked fighter get tricked and trapped inside a force field.
- Episode 13: Kurama's Stand Jul 10, 1993 · 23m 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…
- Episode 14: Crushing Revenge Jul 17, 1993 · 23m 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…
- Episode 15: Jin, the Wind Master Jul 24, 1993 · 23m 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…
- Episode 16: Reverse Decisions Jul 31, 1993 · 23m 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…
- Episode 17: A Matter of Love and Death Aug 7, 1993 · 23m 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…
- Episode 18: The Masked Fighter Revealed Aug 14, 1993 · 23m 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…
- Episode 19: Yusuke's Final Test Aug 21, 1993 · 23m 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…
- Episode 20: Hiei Battles On Aug 28, 1993 · 23m 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…
- Episode 21: Many Faces, Many Forms Sep 4, 1993 · 23m 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…
- Episode 22: Legendary Bandit: Yoko Kurama Sep 11, 1993 · 23m 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…
- Episode 23: The Cape of No Return Sep 18, 1993 · 23m 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…
- Episode 24: Genkai's Strength Sep 25, 1993 · 23m 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…
- Episode 25: Suzuka's Challenge Oct 2, 1993 · 23m 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…
- Episode 26: Arch-Rivals Oct 9, 1993 · 23m The members of Team Toguro demonstrate their power in the semifinals by utterly defeating another team with minimal effort.
- Episode 27: The Death of Genkai Oct 16, 1993 · 23m 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…
- Episode 28: Overcoming Grief Oct 23, 1993 · 23m 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…
- Episode 29: The Beginning of the End Oct 30, 1993 · 23m 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…
- Episode 30: The Beast Within Nov 6, 1993 · 23m 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…
- Episode 31: Yoko's Magic Nov 13, 1993 · 23m 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…
- Episode 32: Beneath Bui's Armor Nov 20, 1993 · 23m 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…
- Episode 33: Wielder of the Dragon Nov 27, 1993 · 23m 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?
- Episode 34: The Shadow of Elder Toguro Dec 4, 1993 · 23m 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…
- Episode 35: Sakyo's Proposal Dec 11, 1993 · 23m 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…
- Episode 36: Yusuke vs. Toguro Dec 18, 1993 · 23m 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…
- Episode 37: Toguro's Full Power Dec 25, 1993 · 23m 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…
- Episode 38: Yusuke's Despair Jan 8, 1994 · 23m 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…
- Episode 39: Toguro's Desire Jan 15, 1994 · 23m 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…
- Episode 40: Out with a Bang Jan 22, 1994 · 23m 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…
- Episode 41: Toguro's Wish Jan 29, 1994 · 23m 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…