1992
TV-PG
24m

Summary After a teenage delinquent is killed while saving a child's life from an approaching car, the rulers of the underworld send him back to become an "Underworld Detective" investigating demons apparitions in the human world. View more details

1992
TV-PG
24m

Yu Yu Hakusho: Ghost Files

Directed : Unknown

Written : Unknown

Stars : Christopher Sabat Nozomu Sasaki Cynthia Cranz Justin Cook

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Genres : Action Adventure Comedy Fantasy Drama Animation Romance

Release date : Oct 9, 1992

Countries of origin : Japan

Official sites : Official Site

Language : English Japanese

Filming locations : Mitaka, Tokyo, Japan

Production companies : Shueisha Pierrot Yomiko Advertising

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Genres : Action Adventure Comedy Fantasy Drama Animation Romance

Release date : Oct 9, 1992

Countries of origin : Japan

Official sites : Official Site

Language : English Japanese

Filming locations : Mitaka, Tokyo, Japan

Production companies : Shueisha Pierrot Yomiko Advertising

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Episode 1 • Oct 09, 1992

Shindara Odoroita!

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.

Episode 2 • Oct 16, 1992

Reikai no Koenma! Fukkatsu e no Shiren

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.

Episode 3 • Oct 23, 1992

Oitsumerareta Kuwabara! Otoko no chikai

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.

Episode 4 • Oct 30, 1992

Atsuki Hono! Koibito no Kizuna

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.

Episode 5 • Nov 06, 1992

Yusuke Fukkatsu! Aratanaru Shimei

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.

Episode 6 • Nov 13, 1992

Sanbiki no Yokai! Hiei, Kurama, Goki

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.

Episode 7 • Nov 20, 1992

Kurama no Himitsu?! Haha To Ko no Kizuna

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.

Episode 8 • Nov 27, 1992

Keiko Ayaushi! Jaganshi Hiei

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.

Episode 9 • Dec 04, 1992

Genkai no Keishosha Tonamento Kaishi

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.

Episode 10 • Dec 11, 1992

Kurayami no Shito! Kuwabara Reiki no Ken

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.

Episode 11 • Dec 18, 1992

Yusuke Kurusen! Kizudarake Hangeki

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.

Episode 12 • Dec 25, 1992

Rando Arawaru! Kuwabara Munen no Haiboku

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.

Episode 13 • Jan 08, 1993

Yusuke vs. Rando Midariretobu Yojitsu

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.

Episode 14 • Jan 15, 1993

Meikyujo no shi seiju! Reikai e no chosen

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.

Episode 15 • Jan 22, 1993

Utsukushiki Bara no Mai! Karei Naru Kurama

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.

Episode 16 • Jan 29, 1993

Tobi Yo Reiken! Kuwabara Otoko no Shobu

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.

Episode 17 • Feb 05, 1993

Byakko Jigoku no Otakebi

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.

Episode 18 • Feb 12, 1993

Hiei Shusen! Kirisaku Ken

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.

Episode 19 • Feb 19, 1993

Saigo no Shiseiju Suzaku

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.

Episode 20 • Feb 26, 1993

Okugi Gekitotsu! Shichi Nin no Suzaku

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.

Episode 21 • Mar 05, 1993

Yusuke Inochi o Kaketa Hangeki

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.

Episode 22 • Mar 12, 1993

Kanashimi Bishojo Yukina

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.

Episode 23 • Mar 19, 1993

Yami no Shisha! Toguro Kyodai

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.

Episode 24 • Mar 26, 1993

Osoroshiki Kyoteki! San Kishu

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

Episode 25 • Apr 09, 1993

Moero Kuwabara! Ai no Sokojikara

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

Episode 26 • Apr 16, 1993

Ankoku Bujutsukai e no Shotaisha

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.

Episode 27 • Apr 23, 1993

Shi no Funede! Jigoku no Shima e

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.

Episode 28 • Apr 30, 1993

Chiisana Kyoteki! Rinku no Higi

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.

Episode 29 • May 07, 1993

Chi no Hana o Sakasu Kurama!

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.

Episode 30 • May 14, 1993

Mikan no Oshigi Ensatsu Kokuryuha

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.

Episode 31 • May 21, 1993

Yoidore Senshi! Chu no Suiken

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.

Episode 32 • May 28, 1993

Naifu Ejji Desu Matchi

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.

Episode 33 • Jun 04, 1993

Gekitotsu! Best 8 Dero

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.

Episode 34 • Jun 11, 1993

Shoritsu Maru Ten Maru Go Pasento no Shito

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.

Episode 35 • Jun 18, 1993

Fukumen no Shotai?! Utsukushiki Senshi

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.

Episode 36 • Jun 25, 1993

Yabo o Funsai! Hikari no Senrei

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.

Episode 37 • Jul 02, 1993

Yami no shinobu · masho tsukai chimu

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.

Episode 38 • Jul 09, 1993

Kurama Muzan! Shi no Kesho

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.

Episode 39 • Jul 16, 1993

Funsai! Yusuke Ikari no Tekken

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.

Episode 40 • Jul 23, 1993

Kazetsukai Jin! Arashi no Kuchusen

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.

Episode 41 • Jul 30, 1993

Reikodan! Igai Na Ketchaku?!

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.

Episode 42 • Aug 06, 1993

Kesshi no Kuwabara! Ai no Totsugeki

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.

Episode 43 • Aug 13, 1993

Fukumen Senshi no Kubishiki Sugao

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.

Episode 44 • Aug 20, 1993

Genkai Kara no Saidai no Shiren

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.

Episode 45 • Aug 27, 1993

Hiei Rensen! Gekite Kokuryuha!

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.

Episode 46 • Sep 03, 1993

Senritsu! Kuromomotaro no Henshin

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.

Episode 47 • Sep 10, 1993

Densetsu no Tosoku! Yoko Kurama

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

Episode 48 • Sep 17, 1993

Yami Aitemu · Shide no Hagoromo

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.

Episode 49 • Sep 24, 1993

Sareta Chikara! Genkai no Shito

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.

Episode 50 • Oct 01, 1993

Matoka · Suzuki no chosen!

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.

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