Ep 27. The Dark Tournament Begins
- TVPG
- April 24, 1993
- 23 min
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7.1 (251)
The Dark Tournament Begins is the 27th episode of the first season of Yu Yu Hakusho. The episode begins with Kuwabara being rescued by Yusuke after he got ambushed by a group of demon thugs. After the attack, Yusuke finds out that they are the henchmen of Toguro, a demon who has entered the Dark Tournament. The Dark Tournament is a fighting tournament where demons battle each other to gain power and authority.
Meanwhile, Koenma, the son of King Enma, introduces Yusuke's team to their new ally, Genkai. Genkai is a powerful psychic who used to be Yusuke's trainer. It is revealed that Genkai will be participating in the Dark Tournament as a part of Yusuke's team. Yusuke is ecstatic to have Genkai as his teammate, but Kuwabara is hesitant to trust her.
As Yusuke's team prepares for the tournament, they learn about the different teams participating in the tournament. One of the teams, Team Masho, is known for their ability to cheat and break the rules to win. Another team, Team Rokuyukai, consists of five demon brothers who fight together as a unit.
The episode also introduces us to two members of the Toguro Brothers, Elder Toguro and Younger Toguro. Elder Toguro is a tall and muscular demon who has the ability to stretch his body. Younger Toguro, on the other hand, is a smaller demon who has the ability to shape-shift. It is revealed that Elder Toguro was the one who attacked Kuwabara.
The episode concludes with a meeting between Yusuke and Toguro. In the meeting, Toguro challenges Yusuke to a one-on-one fight, and Yusuke accepts the challenge. The outcome of their fight will determine whether Yusuke's team will be allowed to participate in the Dark Tournament.
Overall, The Dark Tournament Begins is an action-packed episode that sets the stage for the rest of the season. It introduces us to new characters, and dives deeper into the world of demons and their desire for power. The episode also sets up a high-stakes fight between Yusuke and Toguro, which will undoubtedly be one of the highlights of the season.
