Monday, October 17, 2011

Manga Chapter Guide: The Three Kings


[IV. DEMON WORLD STORY ARC]

[1. THE THREE KINGS]
Chapters: 154-163 (10 chapters)
Equivalent episodes: 95-103 (9 episodes)
Ratio: 1.11 chapters per episode

Chapter info after the jump.


CHAPTER 154
初代霊界探偵・真田黒呼!! (Shodai Rekai-TanteiSanada Kurokou!!)
The First-Generation Spirit World Detective: Kuroko Sanada!!
Pages:  (all black and white)
Published: WSJ #9, 1994 (February 14)
Equivalent Anime Episode(s): episode 95 (August 27, 1994)
Summary: Genkai tells Yusuke to talk with Kuroko Sato (née Sanada), the first Spirit World Detective, for advice. While Yusuke enjoys himself with Kuroko and her family, mysterious figures approach.

CHAPTER 155
魔界への招待状!! (Makai he no Shoutaijou)
An Invitation to the Demon World!!
Pages:19  (all black and white)
Published: WSJ #10, 1994 (February 21)
Equivalent Anime Episode(s): episode 95 (August 27, 1994), episode 96 (September 3, 1994)
Summary: The visitors say Yusuke’s father, Raizen, is one of 3 Kings who keep the Demon World in balance, but is dying and needs Yusuke’s help. Unmoved, Yusuke fights them.

CHAPTER 156
同類の証!! (Dourui no Akashi!!)
Proof of Kinship!!
Pages: 19 (all black and white)
Published: WSJ #11, 1994 (February 28)
Equivalent Anime Episode(s): episode 96 (September 3, 1994), episode 97 (September 10, 1994)
Summary: Hokushin (the head visitor) beats Yusuke with a psychological trick. Kuroko advises him to go to the Demon World. Kurama and Hiei are themselves approached by messengers.

CHAPTER 157
それぞれの決心!! (Sore-Zore no Kesshin)
Each One’s Resolution!!
Pages: 19 (all black and white)
Published: WSJ #12, 1994 (March 7)
Equivalent Anime Episode(s): episode 97 (September 10, 1994)
Summary: The 2 other Kings, Yomi and Mukuro, ask Kurama and Hiei to join them in the coming war. Yusuke asks Keiko to marry him when he returns in 3 years, but she dumps him instead.

CHAPTER 158
親父との再会!! (Oyaji to no Saikai!!)
Reuniting with Dad!!
Pages: 19 (all black and white)
Published: WSJ #13, 1994 (March 14)
Equivalent Anime Episode(s): episode 98 (September 17, 1994)
Summary: With the Squad’s help, Yusuke, Hiei, and Kurama go to the Demon World. Yusuke meets Raizen, and attacks him for meddling in his fight with Sensui, but can’t even budge Raizen from his throne.

CHAPTER 159
それぞれの一年 飛影 前編 (Sore-Zore no Ichinen Hiei Zenpen)
Each One’s Year—Hiei, Part 1
Pages: 19 (all black and white)
Published: WSJ #14, 1994 (March 21)
Equivalent Anime Episode(s): episode 99 (September 24, 1994)
Summary: Hiei has grown stronger under Mukuro’s watch. To gain rank, he fights Shigure, the surgeon who gave him his 3rd eye, which he needed to find Yukina and his mother’s keepsake.

CHAPTER 160
それぞれの一年 飛影 後編 (Sore-Zore no Ichinen Hiei Kouhen)
Each One’s Year—Hiei, Part 2
Pages: 19 (all black and white)
Published: WSJ #15, 1994 (March 28)
Equivalent Anime Episode(s): episode 100 (October 1, 1994)
Summary: Hiei fights Shigure to a draw, with both critically wounded. While Hiei heals, Mukuro taps into his mind, learning his past, and shows him her true form.

CHAPTER 161
それぞれの一年 蔵馬 前編 (Sore-Zore no Ichinen Kurama Zenpen)
Each One’s Year—Kurama, Part 1
Pages: 19 (all black and white)
Published: WSJ #16, 1994 (April 4)
Equivalent Anime Episode(s): episode 101 (October 15, 1994)
Summary: Kurama joins the blind Yomi’s war council. Yomi (once Kurama’s subordinate) reveals he knows Kurama had him blinded. Yomi will kill Kurama’s parents if he doesn’t comply.

CHAPTER 162
それぞれの一年 蔵馬 後編 (Sore-Zore no Ichinen Kurama Kouhen)
Each One’s Year---Kurama, Part 2
Pages: 19 (all black and white)
Published: WSJ #17, 1994 (April 11)
Equivalent Anime Episode(s): episode 102 (October 22, 1994)
Summary: Kurama and Genkai train Jin and co. to aid Yomi. They outclass Yomi’s No.2 man, Shachi, who attacks Kurama in anger. Turning Yoko, Kurama kills him easily.

CHAPTER 163
雷禅の遺言 (Raizen no Yuigon)
Raizen’s Dying Wish
Pages: 19 (all black and white)
Published: WSJ #18, 1994 (April 18)
Equivalent Anime Episode(s): episode 103 (October 29, 1994)
Summary: Yusuke has vastly powered up. Raizen, who hasn’t eaten humans since he met Yusuke’s true mother 700 years ago, finally dies. Yusuke sets off the see Yomi.

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