Yu Yu Hakusho: Season Two Set | 
| Actor: Yu Yu Hakusho
Studio: Funimation Prod
Category: DVD
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Rating:  5 reviews
Sales Rank: 3831
Format: Color, Full Screen, Ntsc, Subtitled
Languages: Japanese (Original Language), English (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: 704400059964
EAN: 0704400059964
ASIN: B001C4ZQEI
Release Date: September 23, 2008
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Product Description
Survival is the order of the day as Yusuke and his allies face off against the worst that the Demon World has to offer. Locked into a competition set up by the criminal underground more than the fighters' lives are on the line as the Dark Tournament unfolds round by brutal round. Pain and suffering are redefined a demon from the past is reawakened and the mysterious masked fighter will step forth. Their situation is worse than grim as the Tournament Finals are set to begin.Contains episodes 29-56.System Requirements:Running Time: 600 minutesFormat: DVD Genre: ANIMATION/ANIME UPC: 704400059964 Manufacturer No: 0
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Known as the "Toguro" or "Dark Tournament" Saga, the second season of the fantasy-adventure Yu Yu Hakusho, focuses on Team Urameshi's entry in the supernatural Dark Tournament, the demonic equivalent of a WWF tag-team smack down. Yusuke Urameshi abandons his duties as a "spirit detective" to lead his comrades Kuwabara, Kurama, Genkai, and Hiei, into battle. They fight a variety of bizarre, powerful demons in one-on-one matches. But what happens outside the Tournament Arena may prove more important. Yusuke finally hatches the "spirit egg" he acquired after his death a year earlier. Phuu, a creature who looks like a cross between a blue penguin and Ryo-Ohki in Tenchi Muyo, emerges from the glowing shell--a symbol of Yusuke's hidden kind heart. Knowing that Yusuke isn't strong enough to take on the Terminator-like Toguro, Genkai teaches him the "Spirit Wave Ball." Yusuke can't really handle that much power, and he suffers horribly as he struggles to master it. Having passed her ultimate technique on to her student, Genkai meets her destiny calmly. The season ends with the first match of the Tournament finals: Team Urameshi vs. Team Toguro. The outcome isn't really in question, but getting there will be more than half the fun. This season of Yu Yu Hakusho feels a lot like Dragon Ball, as the heroes and villains punch each other out of the arena, through walls, etc. Like Goku, Yusuke relishes nothing so much as a good fight: he and Jin the Wind-Tamer are delighted to find a worthy opponent in each other. The combination of camaraderie, slapstick comedy and no-holds-barred combat will appeal strongly to adolescent boys. (Rated TV PG, suitable for ages 12 and older: violence, grotesque imagery, profanity, alcohol and tobacco use.) --Charles Solomon (29. Flowers of Blood, 30. Dragon of the Darkness Flame, 31. Stumbling Warrior, 32. Knife Edge Death-Match, 33. A Day in Waiting, 34. Percentage of Victory, 35. Glimpse Behind the Mask, 36. Ambition Destroyed: A Trial of Light, 37. Master of Disguise, 38. Kurama's Stand, 39. Crushing Revenge, 40. Jin, the Wind Maker, 41. Reverse Decision, 42. A Matter of Love and Death, 43. The Masked Fighter Revealed, 44. Yusuke's Final Test, 45. Hiei Battles On, 46. Many Faces, Many Forms, 47. Legendary Bandit: Yoko Kurama, 48. The Cape of No Return, 49. Genkai's Strength, 50. Suzuka's Challenge, 51. Arch- Rivals, 52. The Death of Genkai, 53. Overcoming Grief, 54. The Beginning of the End, 55. The Beast Within, 56. Yoko's Magic)
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| Customer Reviews:
 Season 2 AWESOME! July 10, 2008
K. Reed (Killeen, Texas)
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
If you like two watch rounds of fighting this season is for you.
Yu Yu Hakusho is one of the best anime's out there right ow, and for this price you can't beat it.
 Yu Yu Seasons!! October 25, 2008
Tajiya
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I really enjoyed this season. but I wish that they had finished the tournament, instead of stopping before the finals were over because there were still three fights to go!
The fights continue on. November 30, 2008
THE MAIN MAN (Central Bookin', NY)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This one kicks off during the Dark Tournament, with Kuwabara battling Rinku. Yusuke is still asleep at ringside and the rest of his allies must continue fighting in the tournament. Or face death by the Toguro Brothers.
Yu Yu continues delivering on one of the things it does best, non stop action. Most of the fights are nothing short of brutal. I'm still amazed at the level of violence in this anime. But it's not just the violence that stands out, it's the characters. This is probably the most vicious and merciless group of heroes I've seen in a long time or ever. They're every bit as ruthless as their enemies, which I find to be cool. I've been sick and tired of the Vash's, Goku's, and Kenshin's for some time. Give me my anti-heroes.
The plot is still very straight forward, which is to be expected from a fighting anime(I know there are some exceptions). But I just find it a bit too predictable and straight forward at times. Plus it drags once in awhile a little too much and several scenes annoyed me, thankfully it picks up later. The animation didn't get any better and there are many reused cels.
Overall, this is a nice follow up but the Dark Tournamnet continues in season 3. This set contains episodes 29-56 and there are several trailers. If you made it this far, then continue on because it does get better.
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