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Yu Yu Hakusho - The Gate of Betrayal (Uncut, Vol. 4)

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Ok this is volume when yusuke defeats Rando. But how he does was just luck. It was amazing to Yusuke smash Rando after what he did to Kuwabara. After that there are 4 saint beasts trying release them selves from the prision of Maze castle. Kuwabara joins Yusuke, but of course Yusuke doesn't want to go cause he just back from training from Genkai. Right when are two Heros enter the demon city before maze castle. They are attacked be low class demons. That's when Kurama and Hiei show up to give them some help. But not willingly, specially Hiei. Koenma told Kurama and Hiei he they see to this problem they could clear all their wrong doings from the spirit world. But are heros are not getting along as a team should. Hiei and Kuwabara won't stop fighting with one another. They finally get the gate of Maze castle. But there waiting for them a eye flying demon. That greets are heros and tells them this is the Gate of Betrayal. Like a dummy Yusuke ask Gate Betrayal what's that mean. Well to find out, you have to watch.
I have to say I was very impress by this tape. The gate of betrayal is a wonderful twist.
Well anyways Next episode Kurama finally shows us alittle trick of his. His beautiful Rose Whip. This is the first appearance of the rose whip and it so beautiful as so is Kurama. Kurama finally show us some of his skills. Genbu does this weird thing with his body, he can seprate his body parts and he can move with in the walls of stone.See what happens and see what Kurama does to defeat this Saint beast. I promise even though this volume only has 3 episodes it is while worth the money. I had to watch this tape about 8 to 9 times already. the gate of betrayal is the best twist I've seen so far of Yu Yu Hakusho.
13).Yusuke VS. Ranndo: 99 Attacks
14).The Beasts Of Maze Castle
15).Genbu, The Stone Beast

The fourth volume of "Yu Yu Hakusho" is where the series has to totally gel, mainly because the main cast is pushed together as a united fighting unit. "Yu Yu Hakusho - The Gate of Betrayal" finishes off the previous arc before hurtling headlong into a new one -- and while the world is technically hanging in the balance, the real question here is whether our dubious heroes can work together without ripping each other apart.

With Kuwabara half-dead and Genkai uninvolved, Yusuke has to somehow take on the superpowered Rando -- who has 99 deadly attacks, any one of which could destroy the Spirit Detective. Whoever wins is Genkai's new apprentice... and whoever loses will probably die.

Several months later, Yusuke returns from his grueling training -- but on an afternoon out with a fully-healed Kuwabara and Keiko, they're attacked by a trio of blue-skinned thugs. Botan tells him that psychosis-inducing Makai insects are swarming through the city, and if left unchecked they will cause its destruction. To stop this invasion, Yusuke must confront the Four Saint Beasts (no, I don't know why they're called that) and destroy the source of their power over the Makai. Which of course, is easier said that done.

No sooner have Kuwabara and Yusuke bounced into the Spirit Beasts' realm than they're attacked -- and rescued by Hiei and Kurama, sent by Koenma. Unfortunately cracks in the group starts showing immediately when they're half-crushed under the Gate of Betrayal, and Hiei is entrusted with all their lives. And beyond the Gate lies Kurama's first opponent -- Genbu, a vast stone beast that can reconstruct his body even if he's sliced apart.

"Yu Yu Hakusho - The Gate of Betrayal" marks the first occasion where the entire main cast -- Yusuke, Kuwabara, Kurama and Hiei -- are fighting together rather than fighting each other. It starts a bit limply in the finale of the arc involving Genkai and Yusuke's potential apprenticeship, especially since Yusuke survives not on skill, but on pure dumb luck and his opponent's ineptitude. Not for the first time, either.

But fortunately the two episodes that follow are far more intriguing -- nasty little demon parasites, mass mayhem, and a flying eyeball that cackles like an annoying great-aunt. What's more, the instant dislike between Hiei and Kuwabara provides some fun dialogue ("That means we only have three fighters left, and one of them is useless." "Hey, don't be so hard on yourself, short stuff").

And all four characters have become a bit more solid and grounded. Yusuke comes across as more competent and capable after "grandma's evil boot camp," despite his attempts to weasel out of it. Kuwabara has a new source of confidence ("'Cause I'm Kuwabara and in case you guys forgot, I've got a sword!"), Hiei is more sedate and acid-tongued than before, and Kurama is gets to be the smart, mature one of the group.

At the same time, we also get to see more of how Kurama fights, using his formidably brain and a razor-sharp rose vine. Moreover, Hiei shows some reluctant signs of becoming less antagonistic to his teammates.

"Yu Yu Hakusho - The Gate of Betrayal" has a so-so first episode, but the two that follow more than make up for that -- monsters, bugs, and a pair of increasingly likable demons. And the story isn't over yet.

This show has been my favorite show for such a very long time !
& this dvd is my favorite volume !
i recommend this show to everyone....you'll enjoy it no matter what.
it has a little something for everyone

this yu yu hakusho will contain the episodes- yuseke vs.rando:99 attacks-where yuseke defeats rando.the beasts of maze castle-the episode where kurama and hiei join yuseke in the fight against the saint beasts.genbu the stone beast-the spirit detective gang fights the first saint beast genbu.byakko's lair-kuwabara insists on facing the second saint beast byakko alone.in miscellanious notes there are four saint beasts and the byakko fight dosen't end the last episode of this video.

Would have been five stars, but I marked it down for being short (62 minutes instead of 82, like the others were). This DVD covers episodes 13-15, wrapping up the Genki Tournament and Rando sequence, and starting the Four Saint Beasts / Macai Insect sequence. By the end of episode 14, the team of Yusuke, Kuwabara, Hiei, and Kurama is finally established (as we always knew it would be from the opening credits). Tons of fun.

If you are into Anime, but you don't want to watch all of those children shows, then YuYu Hakusho is the show for you. This show can be seen on Cartoon Network on Saturdays at 11:30pm eastern time. With only mild language, this movie makes a great gift to preteens and teens. One of the best shows on TV today. The plots are great with exciting action that will have you begging for the next episode.

Now we all now on the last tyap Yusuke was at Genkies trament. Yusuke was going to fright Ranndo. well now that Yusuke has betten Ranndo and after Genkies traning Yusuke finaly comes back home. But of couse Yusuke cant relaxe without comeing home with a new place he has to go to. He has to go to this place called Maze castle because if he dousnt go the world will be controlled by these bugs called miky bugs and of couse with demons to called the four sant beasts. So Boton tolled Yusuke and Kuwabara about the four sant beast and now thay have to go to maze castle and kill the sant beast. So when thay got there thay had thousands of demons taying to kill Yusuke and Kuwabara. but these 2 bule and red lights came from the sky and do you now it. It was Hiei and Kurama. wow!! It not like Hiei to help them out but right when Hiei and Kuwabara met thay stated to fright as in brother frighting. so Yusuke, Kuwabara, Hiei, and Kurama all went to maze castle. and when thay got there thay had to go thought a gate called The Gate of Betraya. but im not going to tell you what happens. but I can tell you one thing Kurama frights frist. Well got to go bye. ..

Yusuke, Kurama, Hiei and Kuwabara head to Maze Castle to fight four Saint Beasts. The first obstancle is the gate...Will one of them betray the others? If so, who?

Great addition and a must see for anyone following the series.