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Yu Yu Hakusho: Season One Box Set | 
| Studio: Funimation Prod
Category: DVD
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Rating:  15 reviews
Sales Rank: 6023
Format: Color, Full Screen, Ntsc, Subtitled
Languages: English (Subtitled), English (Original Language), Japanese (Original Language)
Rating: Unrated
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Number Of Discs: 4
Running Time: 600 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 7.6 x 5.4 x 0.7
MPN: 0
UPC: 704400059933
EAN: 0704400059933
ASIN: B000F6ZIFQ
Release Date: July 8, 2008
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Product Description
From cutting classes to brawling in the streets Yusuke Urameshi is not your typical role model. In fact this kid's nothing more than a fourteen-year-old delinquent with a talent for trouble. But in a single selfless act Yusuke dies while saving another. For such noble sacrifice he is given a second chance at life but it's to be a life far different than the one left behind. Now a Spirit Detective the young man must track down demons and humans alike who desire to rule over the three realms of reality.Contains episodes 1-28.System Requirements:Running Time: 600 minutesFormat: DVD Genre: ANIMATION/ANIME UPC: 704400059933 Manufacturer No: 0
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Fourteen-year-old Yusuke Urameshi, the hero of the fantasy-adventure Yu Yu Hakusho, brags about being the toughest kid in Sarayashki Junior High: He lives to fight, especially with his rival Kuwabara. When Yusuke's killed saving a little boy from a speeding car, he's given another chance by Koenma, the son of the ruler of the Spirit World. If Yusuke properly nurtures a "spirit egg," it will hatch into a benevolent beast that can help him return to his body permanently; too much negative energy will produce a monster that will devour him. Yusuke temporarily wins his life back with some help from Kayko (or Keiko), the girl he secretly loves, and Botan, the pretty pilot of the River Styx. Koenma makes him a "spirit detective," assigned to tracking down evil spirits prowling the human world. Yusuke's evolution from selfish thug to good guy includes some false steps, but he defeats his first foes with a mixture of daring, imagination, luck--and kindness. He wins over Kuwabara and the demons Kurama and Hiei, and undergoes special training from super-psychic Genkai. Yusuke and his allies battle the four "Saint Beasts," demons associated with the Chinese directional animals, and rescue a Snow Maiden imprisoned by a corrupt capitalist. These episodes conclude with the opening of the Dark Tournament, a sort of supernatural WWF tag-team smackdown that will take up most of the next two seasons. This popular comedy-adventure plays like a cross between Dragon Ball Z and a minor Frank Capra movie. (Rated TV PG: risque humor, cartoon violence, violence against women, alcohol and tobacco use.) --Charles Solomon
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 Thank GOODNESS another RE-RELEASE May 7, 2008
Always Samsung (New York, NY)
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
The Yu Yu Hakusho DVDs are pretty expensive and many of the BIG box sets have been discontinued. I was so happy to see that the 1st season box set is being re-released in this affordable and more compact design. I was actually ready to buy the big old box sets from sellers on the site or from eBay but that idea has gone out the window. I haven't seen the whole series only a few of the 1st episodes of season 1 and i generally liked the series and would like to finish it and see what happens. I'm a huge fan of anime that has been animated in the 1990's. They all have a quality all their own with colors that just aren't visible in current new titles. Everything seems so computerized lately that certain artistic qualities just doesn't exist anymore. I can't wait for this release and hope they release all the other seasons as well in due time. Of course in a timely fashion and not a new season once every year.
The new Spirit Detective May 21, 2008
E. A Solinas (MD USA)
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
Life is hard, and then you die. If you're unlucky, like Yusuke Urameshi, then life gets harder AFTER you die.
In fact, death is only the beginning of his troubles in the first season of "Yu Yu Hakusho." While this action-comedy series lags during the first few episodes (seriously, a whole episode about Kuwabara's schoolwork?), it picks up considerably once the eclectic main characters are introduced, and Yusuke starts spending his time working as a spirit detective.
Despite a reputation as a hardened rebel, Yusuke was killed knocking a toddler from the path of a moving car. Turns out the afterlife, aka Spirit World, didn't expect such a selfless act -- so Spirit World's toddler ruler Koenma offers him a second chance at life, with the help of the sprightly Botan. After seeing how the people around him are responding to his death -- including his rival Kuwabara and semi-girlfriend Keiko -- Yusuke agrees.
But that's a lot easier said than done, and only another selfless act keeps Yusuke from being permanently dead. And his return is conditional -- now he's working for Koenma as Spirit Detective. And his first case is a doozy -- retrieve three stolen artifacts from a demon trio, including the ruthless Hiei and mysterious Kurama. But Yusuke soon finds that Kurama's motives are a lot more complicated than he thought -- and that Hiei has a very nasty fate in mind for Keiko.
On Koenma's orders Yusuke signs up for an aging martial-artist's Pick-A-Student competition, to hunt down a lethal demon -- and his psychic rival Kuwabara may be in danger. And when rage-inducing insects start swarming his town, Yusuke and Kuwabara are sent to stop the malevolent demon band responsible for it. What's more they have some reluctant new allies -- the paroled Hiei and Kurama.
But Yusuke receives an even more sensitive assignment after that -- rescue a beautiful ice maiden from a human crimelord. To complicate matters, Kuwabara has fallen in love with her, and she's also Hiei's twin sister. But as the boys fight their way into the fortified mansion, they can't even imagine the danger that is guarding the ice maiden... and just slavering for a fight with them.
The first season of "Yu Yu Hakusho" is all about introducing the characters, and easing Yusuke into his new role as Spirit Detective. It starts off rather slowly, with a string of episodes all about Yusuke floating around yelling at people, occasionally possessing Kuwabara and helping the big friendly lug with his homework. It's a rather bland start to an action-series.
But things start picking up when Yusuke is made Spirit Detective. Then we're treated to grotesque demonic opponents, superpowers, nasty spells, and lots of action-packed sequences involving fists, lightning, lava, swords and rose vines. And the villains get way worse with each successive battle, right up to the explosive fight at the end of the first season.
It's not all action, though. There's some romantic stuff between the bickering Yusuke and Keiko, as well as Kuwabara's adorable crush on Hiei's sister. And there's a pretty hefty dose of humor as well -- the pacifier-sucking Koenma and his overworked office ogres, Kuwabara's kitten, or Genkai's torturous training. Funny dialogue too ("We're just watching fuzz." "Fuzz, yes fuzz! We find it relaxing").
Yusuke makes a solid anti-hero, with his alcoholic mother and a mile-wide rebellious streak. While he's a bit obnoxious at first, his increasing strength and responsibility make him more likable. And his thuggish-looking classmate Kuwabara makes an unexpected ally, since he turns out to be a lot more powerful and sweet-natured than you'd expect.
The crabby, lethal Hiei is still something of an enigma here, but Kurama more than makes up for that -- he's graceful, elegant, and has a very peculiar past as a foxy thief with a rose whip. We've also got a number of interesting supporting characters, such as Botan the perky Grim Reaper, Genkai the crusty martial-artist, and the feisty Keiko who proves to be Yusuke's only weak spot.
The first season of "Yu Yu Hakusho" is there to warm up the storyline, and introduce the main characters. While the beginning is a bit slow, it's a solid beginning to a good anime.
A very entertaining long running series. August 25, 2008
THE MAIN MAN (Central Bookin', NY)
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
Yusuke Urameshi is a typical teen with problems. He could care less about school and his peers. Teachers hate his guts, mom is a drunk. And he loves to fight. One day he's suddenly hit by a car and killed instantly. Since he was killed trying to save a life. He's given a second chance but he must fight as a spirit detective to protect the earth from evil demons and even humans.
Yu Yu Hakusho is an action comedy that is very easy to like for those who enjoy non thought driven titles. The characters are very likable and the story is easy to follow. The reason I like the characters so much is simple. They're classic anti heroes, street punks and criminals looking for a fight. They won't hesitate to beat an enemy to death. Plus the main character would rather enjoy his three day weekend then save the world.
The battles are the strongest point and they are a treat to watch. At times they are just brutal but they are imaginative. And some have a few clever endings.
Even though this is mostly an action title. The episodes are well written and the stories keep getting interesting. The villians introduced for the most part aren't a waste. Some of them are the very definiton of cruel. They also have some interesting abilities.
The animation is good but I really like the character designs. Especially concerning some of the villians. The demons have a unique look to them. The soundtrack is very good during the battles and I also like the ending theme.
This season set contains episodes 1-28 on four disk. I'll also point out the track listing isn't correct. For example disk one is listed as having the first seven episodes. Instead it has eight. It's the same for disk three, it contains the very next episode on disk four. The season ends on the "First Fight" episode of The Dark Tournament saga. This isn't really a problem but I feel it should be noted for those who are very quick to see the next DVD.
Overall Yu Yu is a very good series but its targeted for a different audience. If you love Bleach, Naruto, Ranma 1/2, or DBZ. Then this series is definitly for you. Those looking for something thought driven shouldn't even waste their time.
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