Max Whittaker
07-08-2003, 10:20 PM
This anime is about a 14 year old delinquent, Yusuke Urameshi who didn't hold out much hope for the future. He didn't attend class often and when he did, he would skip class and hide out on the roof. The girl he grew up with, Kayko would always tell him to get to class and that he was giving the school a bad reputation. The teachers hated him and he hated the teachers.
The only joy he ever really got was in beating up his rival Kuwabara.
Then, one day, Yusuke was hit by a car while saving a little boy who was playing in the street.
He awoke as a ghost and was greeted the sprightly Botan, who identified herself as the Grim Reaper.
Botan explained to Yusuke that a place hadn't been prepared for him in the Spirit World because no one expected him to die that day. Because of this fact, and in honor of his noble deed, he was given a chance to have his life back.
Yusuke, however refused the opportunity, saying the world would be a lot better without him and that he kinda liked being a ghost. Botan said she would let him think about it while at his wake.
While there, he saw the suffering of his loved ones and realized even kuwabara needed him. So, he decided to accept Botan's offer.
Yusuke was taken to the Spirit World to receive his ordeal from the ruler of the spirit realm, Koenma.
With the help of his loved ones on Earth and Botan, he was soon resurrected and rejoind his family and friends. But Koenma wanted something more from the boy.
While Yusuke began to enjoy being among the living again, he watched a gang leader, Sakamoto harassing Kuwabara, forcing him to steal and do other things that go against his all-important Honor Code. He noticed Sakamoto had horns! Yusuke makes his appearance and for the first time, fights on Kuwabara's side.
While Kuwabara's gang takes care of the other gang, Yusuke chased after the cowardly Sakamoto. He quickly beat him.
Yusuke captured the demon that tryed to escape from sakamoto's body.
Botan, in human form, explained to Yusuke that the demon was a notorious criminal who burrows into the dark parts of humans and makes them do cruel things. Yusuke's spirit awarness allowed him to catch the criminal before he even knew the crime. Koenma, very impressed, gave Yusuke the job of Spirit Detective. He would be responsible for tracking down and stopping demons who escape to the human realm.
Very soon, Yusuke would help the demon kurama. Kurama was a Fox Demon and master theif. 15 years ago he had been wounded by a craft hunter; probably another Spirit Detective. He escaped to the living world and merged with an unborn human baby, knowing that if he could let his spirit heal from it's injuries for 10 years, he would be safe. But he began to feel love for his human mother and, when she became ill, felt the need to stay and help her. He stole an artifact from Spirit World and thus, met Yusuke.
The artifact would restore Kurama's mother's health in exchange for his life. Yusuke could not allow him to do that after seeing is own mother grieve over his death. He asked the artifact to take his life instead. It spared both lives and restored Kurama's mother.
The Urameshi Team would later be formed with Yusuke, Kuwabara, Kurama and another reformed demon, Hiei. Each brought an unique element to crime fighting.
This is one of my favorite animes. Gee, that was a lot to write!
The only joy he ever really got was in beating up his rival Kuwabara.
Then, one day, Yusuke was hit by a car while saving a little boy who was playing in the street.
He awoke as a ghost and was greeted the sprightly Botan, who identified herself as the Grim Reaper.
Botan explained to Yusuke that a place hadn't been prepared for him in the Spirit World because no one expected him to die that day. Because of this fact, and in honor of his noble deed, he was given a chance to have his life back.
Yusuke, however refused the opportunity, saying the world would be a lot better without him and that he kinda liked being a ghost. Botan said she would let him think about it while at his wake.
While there, he saw the suffering of his loved ones and realized even kuwabara needed him. So, he decided to accept Botan's offer.
Yusuke was taken to the Spirit World to receive his ordeal from the ruler of the spirit realm, Koenma.
With the help of his loved ones on Earth and Botan, he was soon resurrected and rejoind his family and friends. But Koenma wanted something more from the boy.
While Yusuke began to enjoy being among the living again, he watched a gang leader, Sakamoto harassing Kuwabara, forcing him to steal and do other things that go against his all-important Honor Code. He noticed Sakamoto had horns! Yusuke makes his appearance and for the first time, fights on Kuwabara's side.
While Kuwabara's gang takes care of the other gang, Yusuke chased after the cowardly Sakamoto. He quickly beat him.
Yusuke captured the demon that tryed to escape from sakamoto's body.
Botan, in human form, explained to Yusuke that the demon was a notorious criminal who burrows into the dark parts of humans and makes them do cruel things. Yusuke's spirit awarness allowed him to catch the criminal before he even knew the crime. Koenma, very impressed, gave Yusuke the job of Spirit Detective. He would be responsible for tracking down and stopping demons who escape to the human realm.
Very soon, Yusuke would help the demon kurama. Kurama was a Fox Demon and master theif. 15 years ago he had been wounded by a craft hunter; probably another Spirit Detective. He escaped to the living world and merged with an unborn human baby, knowing that if he could let his spirit heal from it's injuries for 10 years, he would be safe. But he began to feel love for his human mother and, when she became ill, felt the need to stay and help her. He stole an artifact from Spirit World and thus, met Yusuke.
The artifact would restore Kurama's mother's health in exchange for his life. Yusuke could not allow him to do that after seeing is own mother grieve over his death. He asked the artifact to take his life instead. It spared both lives and restored Kurama's mother.
The Urameshi Team would later be formed with Yusuke, Kuwabara, Kurama and another reformed demon, Hiei. Each brought an unique element to crime fighting.
This is one of my favorite animes. Gee, that was a lot to write!