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Yu Yu Hakusho chibi characters from the eyecatch. From right: Hiei, Kurama, Yusuke, Kayko (Keiko), Kuwabara, Botan (floating above Kayko), and Koenma (on Kuwabara's head)
The following is a complete list of YuYu Hakusho episodes. Please be aware that some overviews may contain spoilers.
Spoiler warning: Plot and/or ending details follow.
Contents[hide]
1 Season 1 (Spirit Detective Saga)
2 Season 2 (Dark Tournament Saga)
3 The Chapter Black Saga
4 The Three Kings Saga
5 External links and references
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[edit] Season 1 (Spirit Detective Saga)
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"Surprised to Be Dead"
"Surprised to Be Dead"
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Yusuke Urameshi is hit by a car after saving a child who was playing with a ball in the street. He soons learns that the child would have lived anyway, and that the Spirit World wasn't expecting him to die. For this reason, he is then offered the chance to be revived by the mysterious Botan.

"Koenma Appears"
"Koenma of the Spirit Realm! A Trial Towards Resurrection"
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Yusuke meets Koenma, son of the Ruler of the Spirit World, and is given the task of raising a spirit egg that, when hatched, may return him to his body.

"Kuwabara: A Promise Between Men"
"Kuwabara in a Corner! A Man's Oath"
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Yusuke discovers that his top rival, Kazuma Kuwabara, has been forced by a teacher into a policy of strict non-violence for a week — otherwise his best friend risks losing his job and being unable to support his family.

"Requirements for Lovers"
"Hot Flames! Ties of the Beloved"
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04
A house fire means that Yusuke has to decide between saving the girl he loves most, Kayko Yukimura (Keiko Yukimura in the English manga and Japanese versions), and having any chance of returning to life.

"Yusuke's Back"
"Yusuke's Resurrection! A New Trial"
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05
Yusuke is told by Koenma that he has one final chance to come back to life, but only if someone close to him kisses him within twenty-four hours.

"Three Monsters"
"The Three Yokai! Hiei, Kurama, and Goki"
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06
Koenma gives Yusuke a mission: he must recover three artifacts stolen by master thieves of the Spirit World.

"Gouki and Kurama"
"Kurama's Secret!? The Ties Between Mother and Son"
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07
Yusuke discovers the first and second thieves, and the artifacts. Gouki, the first thief, possesses the Orb of Baast, and Kurama, the second thief, has the Forlorn Hope.

"The Three Eyes of Hiei"
"Keiko in Peril! Hiei, the Jagan Master"
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08
Yusuke battles the last thief, Hiei, but this time Kayko's life is on the line.

"The Search Begins"
"The Successor to Genkai! The Tournament Begins"
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09
Yusuke enters a fighting tournament at Koenma's behest. The winner of the tournament gets to learn the secret techniques of Genkai, a master psychic and Koenma knows that there is a demon named Rando will be after Genkai's techniques. But to his surprise, Yusuke finds his old rival Kuwabara at the tournament.

"Kuwabara's Spirit Sword"
"Death Battle in the Dark! Kuwabara's Reiki Sword"
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10
Kuwabara, who has entered the tournament, discovers that he has his own special technique — a sword formed of energy.

"Hard Fights for Yusuke"
"Yusuke's Hard Battle! A Bruised and Bloody Counterattack"
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11
Yusuke has to face an opponent whose preferred weapon, shuriken, have the ability to home in on their targets.

"Rando Rises, Kuwabara Falls"
"Rando Appears! Kuwabara's Grievous Defeat"
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Kuwabara must now face Shorin (Shaolin), who is actually the technique-stealing demon Rando.

"Yusuke vs. Rando: 99 Attacks"
"Yusuke vs. Rando, Sorcery Thrown Into Chaos!!"
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13
Rando reveals himself to Yusuke, who is in for the fight of his life.

"The Beasts of Maze Castle"
"The Four Holy Beasts in the Labyrinthine Castle! A Challenge to the Spiritual Realm"
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Yusuke returns from training with Genkai to discover that his home city has been invaded by Makai Insects controlled by the four Saint Beasts. But luckily Kurama and Hiei have been sent to help Yusuke and Kuwabara with this new mission.

"Genbu, the Stone Beast"
"The Beautiful Dance of the Rose! The Elegant Kurama"
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Kurama faces off against Genbu, the first of the four Saint Beasts and a master of stone-based abilities.

"Byakko, the White Tiger"
"Grow, Rei-ken! Kuwabara — A Man's Fight"
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Kuwabara demands to fight the next opponent himself, and encounters Byakko, the second Saint Beast.

"Byakko's Lair"
"Byakko's Hellish Roar"
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Byakko wasn't truly defeated, and waits to face his opponents once more — in a room full of molten lava.

"Seiryu, the Blue Dragon"
"Hiei Comes Forward to Battle! A Slashing Sword"
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The third Saint Beast, Seiryu appears, and battles Hiei.

"Suzaku, Leader of the Beasts"
"The Last of the Four Holy Beasts, Suzaku!"
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Yusuke fights with the last of the Saint Beasts, Suzaku, who controls the Makai Insects.

"Seven Ways to Die"
"Secret Techniques Clash! The Seven Suzaku"
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20
Suzaku reveals his secret technique — the ability to split himself into seven entities. In the human world, Kayko and Botan try to remain safe from attack.

"Yusuke's Sacrifice"
"Yusuke's Life or Death Counterattack"
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21
Yusuke spends the last of his life energy to destroy the flute which controls the Makai Insects.

"Lamenting Beauty"
"A Sorrowful Young Beauty — Yukina"
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22
Yusuke, Kuwabara, and Botan are recruited to rescue the ice spirit, Yukina, from the human crime lord, Gonzou Tarukane.

"The Toguro Brothers Gang"
"Envoys of Darkness! The Toguro Brothers"
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Yusuke and his friends fight their way through the human and demon guards surrounding Tarukane's stronghold.

"The Deadly Triad"
"Terrifyingly Mighty Foes! The Sankishu"
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24
Yusuke, Kuwabara, and Botan must face three demons. They have great strength, and are known throughout the Spirit World as the Triad.

"Kuwabara's Fight of Love"
"Burn, Kuwabara! The Underlying Power of Love"
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Yusuke and Kuwabara encounter the powerful Toguro Brothers while Kurama tries to keep Hiei from carrying out his own plans.

[edit] Season 2 (Dark Tournament Saga)
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"Toguro Returns"
"Invitees To The Dark Tournament"
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Yusuke once again meets Toguro, who wants him to enter the 'Dark Tournament.'
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"The Dark Tournament Begins"
"Departure Of Death! To The Island Of Hell"
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Team Urameshi finds out that the preliminary competition is on the ship itself, on the way to Hanging Neck Island.
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"First Fight"
"The Little Mighty Foe! Rinku's Secret Technique"
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Kuwabara faces off against Rinku, the first member of Team Rikkuyukai.
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"Flowers of Blood"
"Kurama Makes Blood Flowers Blossom"
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Kurama battles Roto, who threatens to have his brother kill Kurama's human mother.

"Dragon of the Darkness Flame"
"The Unfinished Secret Technique--Ensatsu Kokuryuha"
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The leader of the Rikkuyukai team challenges Hiei, discovering that fire isn't a good choice against a fire demon.
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"Stumbling Warrior"
"The Drunken Warrior! Chu's Sui-ken"
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The final member of Team Rokuyukai slugs it out against Yusuke.
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"Knife Edge Death-Match"
"Knife Edge Death-Match"
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The fight continues, but it has become a match with the stakes of life and death...
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"A Day in Waiting"
"Clash! The Best 8 are Decided"
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Team Urameshi has a day before their next match, but it isn't a peaceful one.
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"Percentage of Victory"
"A Desperate Battle, With a 0.05 Chance of Winning"
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Team Urameshi participates in a 3-on-3 battle with the Dr. Ichigaki Team, but the other team isn't what it seems.
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"Glimpse Beneath the Mask"
"The Identity of Mask?! A Beautiful Warrior"
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The mysterious Masked Fighter of Team Urameshi is revealed, while the battle with the Dr. Ichigaki Team rages on.
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"Ambition Destroyed: A Trial By Light"
"Ambition Crushed! A Baptism by Light"
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With his fighters fallen, Dr. Ichigaki faces off against Team Urameshi all by himself...
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"Master of Disguise"
"Stealthy Figures of Darkness, The Mashotsukai Team"
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With Hiei and the Masked Fighter trapped and Kuwabara badly injured, only Yusuke and Kurama are left to battle Team Masho.

"Kurama's Stand"
"A Desperate Kurama! Bodypaint of Death"
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Kurama must battle the Ice Master Touya with his energy trapped inside, and then the brutish Bakken steps into the ring.
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"Crushing Revenge"
"Annihilation! Yusuke's Iron Fist of Fury"
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Yusuke must avenge Kurama's crushing defeat at the hands of Bakken and find a way to defeat the rest of Team Masho.
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"Jin, the Wind Master"
"Jin, the Wind Tamer! A Stormy Air Battle"
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Jin, Team Masho's aerial battler, faces off against Yusuke.
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"Reverse Decisions"
"Reikodan! An Unexpected Conclusion?!"
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Yusuke must prove that he has truly learned his teacher's Spirit Wave in order to defeat the aerial warrior, Jin. But even if he's successful, will the corrupt Tournament Committee let him win?
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"A Matter of Love and Death"
"A Desperate Kuwabara! The Charge Of Love".
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With Hiei and the Masked Fighter ineligible to fight, Kurama beaten, and Yusuke suddenly disqualified, the hopelessly injured Kuwabara is Team Urameshi's last hope. Stumbling into the ring without even his Spirit Sword, his chances seem hopeless. But as Yukina tries desperately to enter the stadium, will Kuwabara find the strength needed to save his team?
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"The Masked Fighter Revealed"
"The Masked Warrior's Stern Face!"
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A year after Yusuke lost his life and took on his ordeal, his Spirit Beast is about to hatch, leaving Yusuke with the possibility of it swallowing up his soul! Further, what can they expect from their semifinal opponent, Team Uraotogi? And then there's the surprise of the Masked Fighter's identity revealed!
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"Yusuke's Final Test"
"The Greatest Trial from Genkai"
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As the semi-finals begin and Team Urameshi prepares to face off against Team Uraotogi, Yusuke and the Masked Fighter are nowhere to be found. Genkai leads Yusuke to a cave in the woods for his final test. Is Yusuke ready to take on his teacher's power or will he be ripped apart from the inside?
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"Hiei Battles On"
"Hiei Battles Consecutively! Shoot Your Kokuryuha!"
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Hiei battles Kuromomotaro. How can Hiei win when he cannot use his best technique? And what happens when Kuromomotaro becomes invincible to pain?
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"Many Faces, Many Forms"
"Tremble! Kuromomotaro's Transformation"
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Hiei's attacks prove useless against the raging beast Kuro Momotaro. As the monstrous fighter prepares to finish Hiei, he transforms yet again. Unable to inflict damage by other means and unable to use the Dragon of the Darkness Flame, will Hiei join his shattered sword on the arena floor?
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"Legendary Bandit: Yoko Kurama"
"The Legendary Thief! Yoko Kurama!"
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Ura Urashima's evil plan has unwittingly caused him to change Kurama into his much more powerful form, Yoko Kurama. What could this mean for Team Uraotogi, or even Team Urameshi?
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"The Cape of No Return"
"Item of Darkness: The Mantle of Death"
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A roll of the dice and a game of Rock-Paper-Scissors leads to Kuwabara squaring off against the Uraotogi front-man, Shishiwakamaru. But without Yukina there to cheer him on, does he even stand a chance? Further, Shishiwakamaru mysteriously sends him through a dimensional portal? Will he return and what will he find on the other side?
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"Genkai's Strength"
"Remaining Power! Genkai's Life or Death Battle"
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Unmasked and lacking her former power with the Spirit Wave Orb gone, Genkai must rely on her wits to survive against Shishiwakamaru. But is the wise teacher's intellect enough to combat the horrible Chorus of a Thousand Skulls? Not everyone in the audience will live to find out!
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"Suzuka's Challenge"
"Suzuki's Challenge"
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As Team Uraotogi's last man standing, Onji has his work cut out for him as he battles Kuwabara and Genkai. However, the old man is not what he appears. Could what lies beneath spell a major upset for Team Urameshi? Can our heroes even make it to the finals?
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"Arch-Rivals"
"Confrontation of Destiny! The Shadow of Toguro"
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The horrid strength of Team Toguro is finally revealed as they take the arena floor, and while Yusuke lies in a deep slumber, Genkai meets with her old companion to settle a 50 year old score!
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"The Death of Genkai"
"Genkai Falls! Settled After 50 Years"
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Toguro and Genkai have agreed to finally end what had to be done a long time ago, who goes and who stays. With all power given to Yusuke, Genkai is beat down by Toguro, later Yusuke comes to Genkai's aid as she gives him last memorable words as how he should never wish for more power or become like Toguro. Genkai dies.
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"Overcoming Grief"
"Before the Storm! Overcoming Sorrow"
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The group mourns over the loss of Genkai. Will they be able to overcome their grief in time for the next match?
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"The Beginning of the End"
"The Turbulant Final Round Begins!"
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Team Urameshi, still with heavy hearts, march onto the battlefield to face down team Toguro.
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"The Beast Within"
"Explosion! The Yoko Awakened"
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The finals of the Dark Tournament begin! Kurama finds himself facing off against the dangerous, magnetic Karasu. Kurama transforms himself into the ruthless and powerful Yoko Kurama. Will this transformation be enough to combat Karasu?
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"Yoko's Magic"
"The Desperate Kurama! A Final Measure"
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With Karasu breaking free of Yoko Kurama's fatal attack, the vicious member of Team Toguro prepares to claim victory as Yoko becomes Kurama again. Taking his own life into his hands, Kurama prepares to give his all for the team. But by giving up his life energy to defeat Karasu, will Kurama stay down forever?
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"Beneath Bui's Armor"
"Intimindation! Bui Removes his Armor"
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After Kurama suffers a loss to a dead man, Hiei battles Bui, the nine-foot armored axe-wielder. Can Hiei win against this man who's larger than life?
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"Wielder of the Dragon"
"The Ultimate Secret Technique! Roar of the Kokuryu-ha"
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Hiei and Bui continue to fight. Will Hiei unleash his ultimate attack? Will he survive it this time?
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"The Shadow of Elder Toguro"
"The Eerie Shadow of Toguro the Elder"
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After the ring is repaired, Kuwabara faces off against Elder Toguro. How will Kuwabara react when he finds out about Genkai's death?
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"Sakyo's Proposal"
"Explosion of Anger! Kuwabara's Counterattack"
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Elder Toguro keeps toying around with Kuwabara. After Elder Toguro reveals Genkai's death, Kuwabara becomes filled with anger and creates a giant spirit fly swatter and blasts Elder Toguro into the ground. Sakyo proposes to bet lives on the final fight with Yusuke against Toguro, Koenma accepts.
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"Yusuke vs. Toguro"
"Confrontation of Destiny! The Tempestuous Battle of Captains Commences"
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The Final Battle with Yusuke vs. Toguro has begun! Yusuke quickly evens the odds, but Toguro has many tricks up his sleeve. Yusuke creates a medium powered spirit gun and blasts Toguro out of the arena. Sadly Toguro comes out undamaged saying "Is that all you got for me Yusuke Urameshi. I expected more from Genkai!"
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"Toguro's Full Power"
"Toguro's 100 Percent Terror!"
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Toguro reveals 85% of his power, not full yet. Yusuke reveals his spirit cuffs and releases his energy within.
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"Yusuke's Despair"
"Yusuke! A Trial to the Limits of Sorrow"
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Yusuke is failing against the fully-powered Toguro. Genkai appears in Poo's body and tells Toguro to bring out Yusuke's full power you must kill one of his friends. Kuwabara is selected.
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"Toguro's Desire"
"Deathbattle Concluded! A Final Full Power"
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With Kuwabara dead, Yusuke powers to the limits of Toguro's strength. Yusuke figures out Toguro's lies about his power not getting completely to 100%. As asked they both power to their ultimate limits as Yusuke fires his Mega Spirit Gun, Toguro has wasted his power blocking it. Toguro cracks his 100% demon form to normal human and turns white, while Yusuke stands up in victory.
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"Out With A Bang"
"The Scheme Vanishes, Together With the Stadium"
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Sakyo blows up the stadium to kill himself as the result of the life bet. Kuwabara's sister follows Sakyo, Yusuke reunites with Kayko. When everyone is found, Jin's team drills open the hole to the exit out of the arena, everyone except Sakyo runs out of the collapsing stadium.
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"Toguro's Wish"
"Toguro's Atonement -- His Greatest Desire"
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Tournament has ended and Yusuke's team is preparing to sail home. They mourn Genkai couple of times. In the spirit world Koenma and his assistant talk about why did Toguro choose to fight and die. Genkai meets Toguro in the Spirit World crossroads, Toguro heading to Limbo (equal to hell), Genkai speaks with him about why he chose to be this way and how come. Genkai is resurrected back to the normal world.

[edit] The Chapter Black Saga
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"Return to Living World"
"A New Prologue"
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Yusuke runs afoul of three High School boys, the leader Asato Kido demonstrates his mysterious power when he kidnaps Yusuke by stepping on Yusuke's shadow and rendering him incapable of moving.
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"Setting the Trap"
"The Traps Lurking Inside Yojigen Mansion"
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After learning about Yusuke's kidnapping, Kuwabara and Botan gather up Kurama and Hiei and head to a mysterious mansion where Yusuke is being held.
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" The Power of Taboo"
" The Power of Taboo! Kurama's Intellect"
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Kurama goes head-to-head with Yuu Kaito, another student at his school and also one of Yusuke's kidnappers. Will this man prove to be too much with his Taboo ability that can limit words that a person can say?
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"Genkai's Ruse"
"The Terrifying Truth! A New Mystery"
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The third kidnapper Yanagisawa Mitsunari (or Yana) has used his copy ability to impersonate one of Yusuke's friends and Kido points out that Yusuke needs to attack the one he thinks is Yana to cancel out his ability or the real person will die. Afterwards the real mastermind is revealed to be none other than Genkai.
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"The Tunnel"
"The Coming Terror! The Gateway To The Demon World!"
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Genkai and Koenma explain the new threat: someone wants to open the tunnel to Demon World and that the kekai barrier was constructed to keep the highest ranking demons out of Living World. While a disinterested Hiei leaves the group, the man behind the plot learns that a human with the power to cut through dimensions is needed to destroy the kekai barrier.
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"The Reader"
"Envoys of the Demon Realm! Seven Enemies"
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Murota, another psychic human with the ability to tap into peoples minds appears. Will he join Yusuke's cause?
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"The Doctor's Disease"
"The Stalking, Demonic Hand of the Doctor"
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While Kuwabara, Kurama, Kaito, and Botan survey the cave, Yusuke's group goes to the hospital after Murota was injured by Sniper and runs afoul of Doctor, who just happens to be creating a mysterious poison that poisons both Yana and Murota. Kido is then paralyzed when he discovers that Doctor, is actually one of the Doctors in the hospital. Can the team stop him?
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"Sleep, Doctor, Sleep"
"Bring Down the Territory!!"
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Yusuke is forced to go head-to-head with Doctor. Will he do the unthinkable and have to kill the man to save everyone in the hospital?
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"Caught in the Rain"
"Seaman--A Trap Lurking in the Rain"
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After Kuwabara and friends attend a concert, they run afoul of Sea Man, one of Sensui's seven. Meanwhile Kurama goes to see Koenma, as he suspects that Koenma may already know the identity of who is behind the plot to destroy the kekai barrier.
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"Kuwabara: Awakening"
"Kuwabara Restored?! A Power Awakened"
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Kuwabara and Sea Man continue their fight as Kuwabara's dormant powers awaken and Sea Man realizes that Kuwabara is the one they are looking for.
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"Sensui's Fall"
"The Dark Past of the Spirit Realm Detective"
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Why does Sensui hate humanity? All is revealed during his final mission as Spirit Detective when he was ordered to go after the Black Book Club.
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"Divide and Conquer"
"Charge! Dark Angel"
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At long last, Sensui makes his appearance. Yusuke, Kuwabara, and Kurama all charge him, unaware of his plan to separate the group to capture Kuwabara and take advantage of his new ability. Can they defeat a man who was Spirit Detective?
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"The Human Race"
"Yusuke's Mad Dash! Save Kuwabara!"
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Yusuke chases after Sensui's group, trying to save Kuwabara, but is derailed by Sniper. While a mysterious individual watches their battle from the trees, can Yusuke survive against Sniper when Sniper places permanent targets on Yusuke's body?
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"Moving Target"
"Hagiri's Targets! Shimon Juji-han" ("Death Crest Cross Spots")
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Sniper continues his battle against Yusuke and is about to win when Hiei reappears, and saved Yusuke's life and brought down Sniper. Hiei then challenges Yusuke to a rematch to determine if he is ready to face Sensui. Is Yusuke really ready and will Hiei rejoin the group?
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"Let the Games Begin"
"The Game World Inside the Cave"
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Yusuke, Kurama, Hiei, Genkai, Sea Man, Yana, and Kaito face Game Master, a young boy and a stellar gamer whose Territory lets him bring any video game to life. Can they stop him?
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"If You Could Play Forever"
"Gamemaster's Fearsome Aptitude"
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When Yusuke's group shows their skill at the games, Game Master himself steps in, showing his fearsome skill. After soundly defeating Kaito, the only one left is Kurama. Can he hope to win?
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"Game Over"
"The Remaining Measure! Kurama's Resolve"
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Kurama and Game Master play a puzzle game. Kurama has intellect on his side, but can he win? And knowing the price Game Master will pay if he wins, does he even want to?
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"Kurama's Anger, Gourmet's Guest"
"Kurama's Fury! Who is That, Really?!"
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Kurama, still angry over the outcome of the game, attacks Gourmet, who has his own secret.
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"Spirit Detective Showdown"
"Spirit Realm Detectives--A fated One-on-One Battle"
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Yusuke and company have reached the tunnel itself. While Sea Man, Kuwabara, Kurama, and Hiei are placed into a mysterious dimension by Gate Keeper, Yusuke must face Sensui alone
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"The Difference Maker"
"Yusuke's Tough Battle! A Decisive Difference"
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The battle continues. Just as when Yusuke comes up with an effective strategy to gain an advantage, Kazuya, a split personality of Sensui's appears. This reveals that Sensui has seven split personalities. And why is Koenma here?
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"Power Between the Teeth"
"Koenma--Primed With The Mafukan!"
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Koenma has arrived with a new weapon...the Mafuuken (his Pacifier), a defensive spell that can trap even S-class demons. Is it he that will stop the madness? Yusuke becomes even more enraged and confronts Koenma of not using it and brings down Kazuya, telling him to bring out Sensui's main personality or their ringleader.
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"The True Face of Sensui"
"Sensui--Seikoki Unleashed!"
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Sensui's ultimate personality, Shinobu, finally appears. With his Sacred Energy, can Yusuke pull a victory?
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"Death of a Spirit Detective"
"Foreboding! When Everything Comes to a Halt"
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Yusuke has, in his mind, reached his limits. But he knows his friends have not. So he makes the ultimate sacrifice...
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"Attempting Revenge"
"Carrying On Their Friend's Will!"
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Shocked at the loss of their companion, Kuwabara, Kurama, and Hiei unload everything they have on Sensui and follow him into Demon World. Hiei pulls out his Dragon of the Darkness Flame which doesn't even make a scratch. Kuwabara cuts the Kakai Barrier and him and his team follows into Demon World. They decide to make the fight on Demon's Plateau. Sensui surrounds himself with supreme armour (equal to a sentium tank as quoted). Will Kuwabara, Kurama and Hiei be able to do what Yusuke could not?
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"Waking the Lost"
"A Time of Awakening! The Battle Commences Again"
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Is Yusuke really gone? King Yama wants him dead, no matter what as he knows Yusuke's darkest secret. But the spirit detective might have something to say about that...
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"The Proof"
"The Ultimate Battle! Proof of Demon Kinship"
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A newly-revived Yusuke resumes his battle with Sensui. Will the outcome be the same, or will he prevail?
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"Sensui's End"
"A Conclusion! Deathbattle in the Demon Realm"
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While the battle between Yusuke and Sensui continues, a third party decides it's time to intervene.
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"Topside"
"Epilogue! Towards Tomorrow!"
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The battle with Sensui is over. While Kido, Kaito, Yana, and Sensui's former companions resume normal lives, but for Yusuke he feels unsatisfied that his match with Sensui was rudely interrupted. Is the knowledge of being a half-demon going to change his life forever?

[edit] The Three Kings Saga
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"Yuske's Destiny"
"Yusuke's Destiny--Footsteps of Danger"
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Desperate to figure out these dreams that plague him, Yusuke goes to visit the home of the first Spirit Detective. But who are these three strange men who show up suddenly with an invitation for Yusuke to return to Demon World?
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"Three Strangers, Three Kings"
"Visitors of Darkness--The Mystery Deepens"
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Three men from Demon World have arrived to invite Yusuke to Demon World to see his ancestor, Raizen. Is Yusuke truly the descendant of a powerful demon? And why do they need him now, of all times?
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"Departing Living World"
"Parting--Our Respective Departures"
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Three mysterious kings of Demon World are at the climax of a long standoff. Who are these kings? And why are they so interested in Yusuke, Kurama, and Hiei?
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"Return To Demon World"
"To the Demon Realm! A Meeting with the Father"
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As Yusuke is getting ready to leave for Demon World, the group gathers at Genkai's Temple for possibly the last time. With Kurama and Hiei being summoned along with Yusuke, is it possible that the three of them will have to face off on opposing sides?
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"Haunted By The Past"
"Unforgettable Memories! A Time of Birth"
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Hiei is undergoing Mukuro's harsh training, pushing him to his limits. He becomes more and more curious about Mukuro and wants answers. Will he get them?
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"The Secret Of The Jagan"
"The Secrets of the Jagan Revealed"
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Hiei's past is revealed. We delve deep into his history, and find out where he came from, and why he is the man he is today. Why does Hiei desire death? And what truly lies beneath Mukuro's mask?
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"Reunion of the Bandits"
"Demon Realm Thieves--A Thousand-Year Reunion"
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Kurama's old friend, Yomi, invites him to his portion of Demon World. But it's not a social call...he has a plan.
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"Torn Between Identities"
"Yoko Transfromation! A Creeping Bloodlust"
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Kurama mulls over Yomi's offer, knowing he's trapped. Will he become Yomi's right hand man?
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"Inheritance"
"A Father's Last Words-- Memories of a Distant Day"
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As Raizen is on death's doorstep, he tells Yusuke the story of his lineage. It is revealed how Yusuke came to be and how one night changed everything.
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"Every Demon For Himself"
"An Unexpected Proposal -- A Change in the Demon Realm"
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Now that Raizen has perished, Mukuro intends to attack Yomi full-force. Can Yusuke intervene in time and find a way to prevent an all-out war?
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"The Preliminaries"
"Great Battle in the Demon Realm -- The Preliminaries Commence!"
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"The Battle Of Father And Son"
"Father and Son Battle! Yomi and Shura"
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It's father against son in this battle of wits and true strength. Who has more power? The young and agile Shura? Or the aged, blind Yomi?
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"The Demon World Tournament Begins"
"Fierce Fighting! Men Fighting for Their Dreams"
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The Demon World Tournament has started! The first round is underway, with Jin, Touya, Shishiwakamaru, Chuu, and Rinku all fighting in the first round. Which ones will prevail and which will fall?
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"Farewell, Kurama"
"Kurama, A Break With the Past"
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Kurama and Shigure battle. Kurama is having a difficult internal struggle with himself. Will he remain a human? Or will he choose to live as Youko?
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"Love And War"
"Showdown! Hiei and Mukuro"
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It's time for Mukuro and Hiei to battle. Former allies against each other. Will the one who loses...gain something else in return?
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"A Reason To Fight"
" My Power -- This is My All!"
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Yusuke and Yomi's battle begins. What happens when Yusuke forgets what he's fighting for?
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"Closure"
"Concluded! The End of the Conflict"
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Yusuke continues to battle Yomi. But will he succeed? And who will win the crown for Demon King?

"To the Future"
"Forever YuYu Hakusho"
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The final episode of Yu Yu Hakusho. After a time lapse of over a year, the gang (excluding Yusuke) visits Genkai where she talks about how her death is soon. Afterwards they decide to go to the beach where Keiko yells out to sea about how she won't wait anymore for Yusuke, right before he suddenly appears. Keiko knocks him down for their first real kiss (accompanied by Botan's "Bin-go"), until a wave hits them. The episode ends with a splashing war between all of them.

FRUIT BASKET!!!!

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yuki

FRUIT BASKET SUMMARY

The story begins with Shigure asking Tohru if she's making paper flowers. Tohru confirms his guess and tells him that her class is responsible for making the flowers, which will then be used at the graduation ceremony. Hmm, I never knew they use paper flowers for graduation ceremony. I thought paper flowers are only used at weddings in Japan. Anyway, Shigure then makes a comment how the time for graduation is near and pick up one of the unmade paper flowers and ask Tohru if he can open that one. Tohru tells him that it's okay but at the same time her mind is trying to find a way to tell Shigure that she knows Akito is a woman. Unfortunately, Tohru doesn't have the courage to ask directly so she ends up asking Shigure if there is any thing he wants her to buy tomorrow. She said how when Shigure asked her to buy something the other day, the job was delayed by one day so she thinks it was rude. By saying this, it looks like Tohru is hoping that Shigure will ask the reason for her being late.

However, Shigure instead tells her that it wasn't a big deal because it was just an envelope. He didn't mind that she got it the next morning. Upon hearing this, Tohru lost the plot and ends up telling him that in that case, next time she'll do her best. And then somehow she changes the conversation and tells Shigure that she will go to make a tea. Once Tohru gets out of the room, Shigure remarks about how Tohru seems to have problem asking about 'that subject'. Tohru, herself, is seen outside the door crying in super-deformed way, telling herself that it was difficult to ask the question despite the fact that she wants to ask Shigure about what Kureno said the other day. She really wants to share her knowledge of the Soumas' secret (the fact that Akito is a woman, the revelation that Ren is Akito's mother, and Kureno's release from the curse). However, she can't say it easily because the fact is still not known yet amongst the Juunishi members.

The next day at school, Tohru is seen walking along with Momiji talking about how their classes are responsible for making the flowers. Momiji then makes a comment about how he'll miss the 3rd year students because they are going to graduate. As if on cue, they then encounter Makoto (the ex student president) screaming at the top of his lung that he is lonely. All of a sudden, Hatsuharu appears next to Makoto and say that maybe he should stay behind next term (so he won't be lonely). Makoto, however, tells Haru that there's no way he'll do that. He also tells Haru how rude he is for appearing all of a sudden. Anyway, upon hearing this Momiji tells Tohru that he wanted to remain in the same class for a while next term. Tohru is surprised to hear this but Momiji then explains to her that the reason is because Momo. He thinks she'll come to the same school. After saying this, Momiji then go with Haru, leaving Tohru to ponder how she can't talk to Momiji either even after he helped her with Arisa and Kureno.

Because of this, Tohru walks along the school hallway, looking depressed. She seems to be entertaining the idea of telling the secret to Kyou (there's an image of Kyou's backside while she's thinking) and wonders what will he think if she tells him about it. Before she can think further, however, she's surprised by a group of Yuki fangirls who run past her while wearing stupid handkerchief on top of their heads, disguised like thieves. Yesh, only in manga and anime that anyone can get away with wearing a handkerchief on top of their heads and around their nose and not being recognised by the other characters. Anyway, Tohru hears her classmates yelling at the girls to give 'them' back. So Tohru asks them what happened and they explained that those girls stole all of the paper flowers that Yuki made. Tohru wonders why they want to steal it. Everyone looks at Tohru in disbelief then thinks in unison that it's because he's 'Prince Yuki'.

Somewhere in school, Yuki fangirls are seen celebrating their victory for overcoming a splendidly difficult task of stealing the flowers. Meanwhile back in Tohru's class, the black-haired classmate asks Hanajima if she'll do some more (paper flowers). Hanajima simply answers that she's not interested in doing that. Because of this Arisa tells everyone that the only thing left to do is to ask Kyou to do it. Kyou is upset and asks Arisa why he has to do it because it's Yuki's flowers that were stolen. Arisa tells him that Yuki is still doing his student council job. In reply, Kyou tells her that he doesn't care because he already finished his lot of the paper flowers and proceeds to look behind him. But unfortunately, his flowers are also missing. Kyou then tells Arisa not to play a trick and to tell him where she hides his flowers. What Kyou doesn't know, however, is the fact that his very own crazy fangirls have stolen the flowers because Kyou made the flowers himself.

Back to Tohru's class, Kyou is seen trying to control his anger and telling himself that he won't say that he'll kill those who steal the flowers. Having said that, they should go to hell and die on their own. Heh. Because of this incident, however, Tohru's classmates wonder what they have to do. Some suggests that they remake them again. Kyou, however, dislike the idea. They all agree that they have to come up with something since Yuki is not back yet. One student, on the other hand, believes that it's not Yuki's fault that the flowers are missing so they can't hold him up to it. In the end, they decide to look for the flowers so the thieves won't be able to get away with it. Tohru is surprised to hear this and thinks that it's better if they just remake them. Someone thinks that is sweet of her but theft is a crime so they decide that it's better if they go out of the class and look for the flowers/thieves. In the end, Tohru and Kyou are left alone to guard the class in their absence.

Meanwhile, Yuki is seen inspecting other students' work elsewhere and notes how it's close to completion. He then asks the students if they need help but they refuses and tells him that they're okay and a student council leader like Yuki should not be bothered with jobs like this (building the stage, etc). Because of this, Yuki feels like the odd man out. He tells himself that those students shouldn't have feel as if they can't ask for his help. He then gazes at the group of students working together and thinks that it looks interesting and proceeds to walk away from them. Before he can get far, however, he's startled by Machi's sudden appearance. He tells her that he's surprised and wonders why she's rushing and running out of breath. He thinks this is an unusual situation and wonders if she's going somewhere. Since Machi doesn't answer, Yuki becomes confused and asks her if she's looking for him or if there is something that she wants.

Machi, however, denies any of it and tells Yuki that there's nothing that she wants. Yuki is puzzled and sarcastically asks her if she runs out of breath for nothing. Machi finally gives in and admits that there is something. She says that it's a greeting. When she saw him earlier, she feels like greeting Yuki. After saying this, Machi walks away and leaves Yuki. Yuki, however, wonders why she came all the way and chased him merely to greet him when they will meet later (in student council, I assume). When the answer dawns on him, however, Yuki blushes and decides to chase Machi. He then pats her on the head, thanking her. Machi becomes embarrassed and throws a paper flower at Yuki. Hee. Now that's the sort of use of paper flowers that I know. The difference is that this is not a wedding. Yuki wonders what object Machi just threw at him. Machi blushes even more and tells him that it's flower. Yuki doesn't seem to believe it so Machi once again insisted that it is.

Back to Tohru and Kyou, it's already late in the afternoon, so they are wondering where their classmates are at the moment. Tohru thinks that maybe the criminal investigation runs into difficulties. Kyou, however, is more cynical and thinks that maybe they've found the flowers and now they play around and forget to stop by the class on their way. After a few quiet moments, Tohru tries to gather her courage and asks Kyou what if the curse, the Juunishi curse is no longer applicable to some of the members. She wonders if Kyou ever considered it. Kyou, however, becomes a bit moody and asks her not to talk about that kind of things. He wants her to stop talking about the curse and its probability. Upon hearing what Kyou said, Tohru becomes upset. Kyou who notices this wonders why she's suddenly depressed. But Tohru simply tells him that she's sorry for being rash. Kyou immediately goes into panic overdrive telling her that he didn't really mean what he said and that he's not really angry. That's just how he speaks.

Kyou then tells himself how he didn't mean to upset her but the damage is done. Tohru seems upset and won't raise her face. He also guesses correctly that Tohru is probably crying. Because he can't come up with anything else to comfort her, Kyou grabs one of the unused paper flowers and proceeds to make it into a flower. He then offers the flower to Tohru. Tohru looks up and blushes even though there's still a tear in her eyes. She eventually smiles a bit and takes the flowers with both of her hands. While this is happen, there is a side narration, which more or less say "You (are)". The meaning of this won't become clear until the end of the chapter. Anyway, in the middle of the romantic moment, their pesky classmates barge in and say that they've managed to catch the thieves. When Tohru asks what happened, someone (probably Hanajima) tells her that they ordered the thieves to remake the paper flowers that they stole. While this happens, Kyou is seen staring sadly at the window.

Meanwhile at the Souma house, Shigure is seen visiting Akito. He crouches next to her and tells her that he has a small present for her and proceeds to give Akito the paper flowers that he just made. Upon receiving the flower, Akito asks Shigure if he still remembers. There is then a flashback of little Akito approaching little Shigure. Back to the present, Shigure has his cunning smile and asks Akito about what. Akito doesn't answer but the chapter shows that in the past, chibi Akito once received a flower from chibi Shigure. The chapter then ends with the words "I think of you. Always. That's a fact" (note: there are actually other ways to translate this part but I chose this one because I think it's more applicable to Kyou, Tohru, Shigure, and Akito instead of just one of them). Well, I never thought of Furuba as a romantic series but this chapter clearly tries to be one from the look of things. And oh, there's also a sidenote, which says that Tohru carries an important secret of the Soumas, but she'll break down if she can't move that secret. On the other hand, it looks like Shigure's plan begins to move.

Impression:

Well, it looks like the series once again suggests the sort of pairing that may happen in the future. I personally like all of it. Having said that, I think Kyou has to learn controlling that temper of his. He's getting better lately but he needs to stop snapping so easily at everyone, especially at Tohru, who clearly thinks a lot about him. It's good that he realised his wrong-doing at the end and decides to be nice to Tohru but I want more improvement from him. The surprise here, however, is the fact that I really like Yuki and Machi. I never thought that Yuki will have such a good chemistry with Machi but I have to admit that I've been enjoying their scenes together. Lately their pairing has been a good antidote for the now angsty Kyou and Tohru pairing. As for Shigure and Akito, I actually saw that from a mile away ever since Akito was revealed as a woman. The fact that Shigure hasn't got a potential love interest beforehand makes this an expected development rather than anything surprising.

Get Backers

Summary
Ban and Ginji are the get backers which means, well, exactly that. They'll get anything back that was stolen for the right amount of money. While sleeping in their car by night and living in the local diner by day their agent finds them customers. They start out with some simple cases like getting back a lost keychain from the Yakuza or preventing a mysterious box from reaching a certain destination and bringing it back as well as finding a valuable painting and a stolen violin. Soon their agent brings them the highest paying case they've ever had: to go into the limitless fortress (a district of 20,000 people that has been abandoned by the japanese government; a brutal and abandoned world with constant gang wars) and get back something called the il. Here Ginji is faced with remembering his past as he confronts his old gang members on the battlefield.

Review Get Backers has the unique ability to switch from serious drama to hilarious comedy in seconds. Ban and Ginji have an interesting relationship which you learn more about in later episodes. Also, the setting of the story allows for almost limitless story arcs of various length, which is a good thing, I think, incase you don't find interest in a certain scenario it can quickly move onto another. However, the final story arc is 15 episodes long, which can seem a little dragged out, but it has plenty of quick, unique and interesting battles as it explores each character. The series mainly starts out with Ban and Ginji, however as they complete recovery services they're pinned up against old friends and enemies they know from their past. This helps the viewer learn more about Ban and Ginji's past, how they became so strong and why they're the get backers now. As it goes, it also introduces and brings new characters into the get backers team. Following this, as the characters resolve their differences and accept the big job to go into the limitless fortress the show unravels secrets from each character's past and personality. This mainly focuses on Ginji's past as he grew up as the lightning emperor in the limitless fortress, where he was known as unstoppable and led a gang called the Volts. Although some details were revealed about Ban in earlier episodes I still feel there is more details left to learn about him in the second season. Overall, Get Backers season one has been nicely done with several short story arcs in the first several episodes and a nice long story arc that finishes up nicely.