Yu Yu Hakusho

10 Best Episodes of Yu Yu Hakusho - Season 3

One day, 14-year-old Yusuke Urameshi suddenly finds himself dead, having died pushing a child out of the way of oncoming traffic. Since he has such a bad personality, even the Spirit World was caught by surprise that he would sacrifice himself. Yusuke soon finds out he wasn't supposed to die and has a chance for resurrection and bringing his body back to life. After being resurrected, Yusuke becomes a Spirit Detective, along with his comrades, and one adventure after another happens, whether it be an investigation or a fighting tournament.

Written by Sophie and last updated on jan 22, 2023.

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Yu Yu Hakusho - S3E15

#15 - Let the Games Begin (Season 3 - Episode 15)

Yusuke, Kurama, Hiei, and Mitarai enter a cavern controlled by the tricky Gamemaster. Gamemaster's territory can be manipulated into a video game, a game where everyone must play by the rules in order to survive. Yusuke's team must win 4 rounds to move on, but is a victory possible against an adversary who can manipulate the rules?

The episode was rated 7.84 from 25 votes.

Yu Yu Hakusho - S3E4

#14 - Genkai's Ruse (Season 3 - Episode 4)

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Kuwabara and the gang finally reach the room where Yusuke is being held captive. But Kido has one final game to play with the Spirit Detective. One of his friends is in fact an imposter, and Yusuke has only minutes to determine which one it is! With his decision made, Yusuke attacks!

The episode was rated 7.87 from 38 votes.

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#13 - Game Over (Season 3 - Episode 17)

Only two hours remain before the tunnel opens unleashing a horde of hungry demons upon the world of the living. Kurama steps forth to battle Gamemaster for the right to move on to Sensui's lair and Yusuke senses that one of them will not make it out alive.

The episode was rated 7.90 from 29 votes.

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#12 - Attempting Revenge (Season 3 - Episode 24)

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Too late to save their friend's life, Kuwabara, Kurama, and Hiei unleash their most devastating attacks on Sensui, who retreats within the tunnel. King Yama reveals a dark secret to Botan. What news would cause her to tremble in terror? What does King Yama know about Yusuke that the others do not?

The episode was rated 7.91 from 23 votes.

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#11 - Sensui's End (Season 3 - Episode 27)

Yusuke's body has undergone an intense transformation as his dormant demon blood takes hold. As the battle against Sensui concludes, Koenma tells Yusuke that he must choose between Demon World and Living World. Without hesitation, Yusuke makes his decision!

The episode was rated 7.96 from 26 votes.

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#10 - Kuwabara: Awakening (Season 3 - Episode 10)

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Kuwabara is continuing to get the crap beaten out of him by Mitari, or Seaman's, monster. Mitari is confused why Kuwabara is not running for his life and Kuwabara says because he wants to save his friends. (whose names all escape me)Mitari gets frustrated and begins to store Kuwabara's friends inside the monster, so they will drown. Next, the monster captures Kuwabara inside of him, so Kuwabara just starts punching, hoping that he can destroy the monster. As Kuwabara is punching, Mitari suddenly get's a cut on his cheek. Mitari is shocked, but the he realizes that Kuwabara is the one Sensui has been looking for, a person who can break dimentional walls, including the kikai barrier! Kuwabara finally gets his spirit energy back and uses his new dimention sword to slice the heck out of the monster and Mitari. Mitari is barely alive and he thinks Kuwabara will kill him. But insted, Kuwabara drags all 4 of them to Yusuke's apartment, then he passes out. Mitari wakes up all bandaged up and i

The episode was rated 8.00 from 27 votes.

Yu Yu Hakusho - S3E6

#9 - The Reader (Season 3 - Episode 6)

The Spirit Detective's best chance to uncover the truth behind the tunnel lies with the mind reader, Murota. But mere hours after entering Mushiyori City, Yusuke and team find themselves being hunted by an unseen evil. Just who are Black Angel, Gate Keeper, Sniper, Gourmet, Game Master, Doctor, and Sea Man?

The episode was rated 8.10 from 30 votes.

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#8 - Moving Target (Season 3 - Episode 14)

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Yusuke continues to evade Sniper's dangerous attacks, but the horrible villain may still have a few tricks up his sleeve. Meanwhile, Hiei has finally returned to his former teammates to join in their crusade, but will that be enough to free Kuwabara before Gourmet can consume his power, and tear the Kekkai Barrier to shreds?

The episode was rated 8.12 from 25 votes.

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#7 - The Power of Taboo (Season 3 - Episode 3)

Kaitou's devious game becomes a fight for survival as Hiei, Botan, and Kuwabara all fail prey to the twisted teen's bizarre rules. But Kurama issues a challenge...one by one the letters of the alphabet will become taboo. If any of the taboo sounds are uttered, the speaker will face a terrible penalty. Placing his own soul on the line, Kurama prepares himself to battle wits with the brilliant Kaitou.

The episode was rated 8.13 from 38 votes.

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#6 - Death of a Spirit Detective (Season 3 - Episode 23)

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Yusuke comes to terms with the fact that he cannot defeat Sensui. Watching but unable to help, Kuwabara fights off emotion with rage as he remembers all the good times and bad he's had with his best friend. Kuwabara manages to free Kurama and Hiei, but it's too late. Yusuke Urameshi has been destroyed.

The episode was rated 8.15 from 27 votes.

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#5 - If You Could Play Forever (Season 3 - Episode 16)

Yusuke's team has won the first round, but they'll need to win three more to defeat the Game Master and move on to Sensui's lair. The hole to the Demon World is rapidly expanding. Can they make it there in time to prevent the end of the world?

The episode was rated 8.21 from 28 votes.

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#4 - The True Face of Sensui (Season 3 - Episode 22)

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Koenma's tactics have saved Yusuke for now. But mysteriously Yusuke won't allow the Prince of Spirit World to use his pacifier. While they discuss their next move, the terrible gateway between Demon World and Living World opens.

The episode was rated 8.22 from 27 votes.

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#3 - The Proof (Season 3 - Episode 26)

After being saved in the nick of time by Puu, Yusuke revels in his new power and resumes his battle with Sensui. Although Yusuke's skill and strength have increased, he is still clumsy with his new abilities. But there is no time to practice as Sensui bears down for the final confrontation.

The episode was rated 8.23 from 26 votes.

Yu Yu Hakusho - S3E25

#2 - Waking the Lost (Season 3 - Episode 25)

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With no thought to their own safety, Kuwabara, Kurama, and Hiei charge deep into the tunnel in an effort to rid all worlds of Sensui forever. Meanwhile, King Yama's soldiers arrive to take Yusuke's body away to ensure he is never revived. As Koenma does his best to stop them, help arrives on the horizon in a very different form.

The episode was rated 8.32 from 22 votes.

Yu Yu Hakusho - S3E18

#1 - Kurama's Anger, Gourmet's Guest (Season 3 - Episode 18)

Yusuke and his entourage have made it to Sensui's lair, but their battle to save the human race is just beginning. The opening to the Demon World is widening rapidly and shows no signs of slowing down. What's more, an old nemesis reveals his own master plan. His target, Kurama!

The episode was rated 8.41 from 27 votes.

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