[III. SENSUI STORY ARC]
[4. SHOWDOWN WITH SENSUI]
Chapters: 139-153 (15 chapters)
Equivalent episodes: 85-94 (10 episodes)
Ratio: 1.5 chapters per episode
Chapter info after the jump.
CHAPTER 139
魅きつける理由!! (Hiki-tsukeru Riyuu)
The Reasons for his Attraction!!
Pages: 19 (all black and white)
Published: WSJ #44, 1993 (October 18)
Equivalent Anime Episode(s): episode 85 (June 18, 1994)
Summary: The group (sans Yusuke) is swallowed by Itsuki’s pet extra-dimensional demon, leaving Yusuke and Sensui to fight one-on-one. Itsuki explains his history with Sensui.
CHAPTER 140
勝てない理由その１～３!! (Katenai Riyuu Sono Ichi~San!!)
Why You Can’t Win: Reasons 1~3!!
Pages: 19 (all black and white)
Published: WSJ #45, 1993 (October 25)
Equivalent Anime Episode(s): episode 85 (June 18, 1994), episode 86 (June 25, 1994)
Summary: Sensui says Yusuke is physically more powerful than him, but can’t win because he lacks fighting experience and has vastly inferior spiritual power.
CHAPTER 141
七人いる!! (Shichi-nin Iru!!)
There’s Seven of Them!!
Pages: 19 (all black and white)
Published: WSJ #46, 1993 (November 1)
Equivalent Anime Episode(s): episode 86 (June 25, 1994)
Summary: Unfazed, Yusuke pummels Sensui with a surprise attack. Sensui, who has 7 personalities, switches to “Kazuya” and catches Yusuke off-guard. Koenma arrives.
CHAPTER 142
コエンマの本気!! (Koenma no Honki!!)
Koenma Gets Down to Business!!
Pages: 19 (all black and white)
Published: WSJ #47, 1993 (November 8)
Equivalent Anime Episode(s): episode 87 (July 2, 1994)
Summary: Koenma plans to close the portal with a strong seal, sacrificing himself and Sensui. Yusuke stops him and beats Kazuya, causing Sensui’s “Shinobu” personality to finally emerge.
CHAPTER 143
究極の闘気!! (Kyuukyoku no Touki!!)
The Ultimate Battle Energy!!
Pages: 19 (all black and white)
Published: WSJ #48, 1993 (November 15)
Equivalent Anime Episode(s): episode 87 (July 2, 1994), episode 88 (July 9, 1994)
Summary: Shinobu attacks Yusuke, demonstrating unthinkable power. He has sacred battle aura not even Genkai could master. Not giving up, Yusuke says he’s on the verge of something.
CHAPTER 144
止められない!! (Tomerarenai!!)
There’s No Stopping It!!
Pages: 19 (all black and white)
Published: WSJ #49, 1993 (November 22)
Equivalent Anime Episode(s): episode 88 (July 9, 1994)
Summary: Koenma fires his seal spell, but Sensui deflects it. Yusuke still wants to fight, and Kurama suspects he’s trying to use his own death as a catalyst to power them up.
CHAPTER 145
全てが止まった瞬間!! (Subete ga Tomatta Shunkan!!)
The Moment Everything Stopped!!
Pages: 19 (all black and white)
Published: WSJ #50, 1993 (November 29)
Equivalent Anime Episode(s): episode 89 (July 16, 1994)
Summary: Frightened and enraged, Kuwabara uses his Dimensional Sword to escape from Itsuki, but the group arrives too late: Sensui has killed Yusuke.
CHAPTER 146
魔界への突入!! (Makai he no Totsunyuu!!)
Breaking into the Demon World!!
Pages: 19 (all black and white)
Published: WSJ #51, 1993 (December 6)
Equivalent Anime Episode(s): episode 89 (July 16, 1994), episode 90 (July 23, 1994)
Summary: The initial portal opens, and Hiei, Kurama (now a Yoko), and Kuwabara confront Sensui between dimensions. To get to Sensui, Kuwabara cuts the final barrier.
CHAPTER 147
絶望の続き…!! (Zetsubou no Tsudzuki…!!)
Continuous Despair…!!
Pages: 19 (all black and white)
Published: WSJ #52, 1993 (December 13)
Equivalent Anime Episode(s): episode 90 (July 23, 1994)
Summary: In the afterlife, King Enma sends the Spirit World Special Defense Squad. Hiei and co. fight Sensui in the Demon Realm, but are no match. Something odd is happening to Puu.
CHAPTER 148
覚醒の瞬間!! (Kakusei no Shunkan!!)
The Moment of Awakening!!
Pages: 19 (all black and white)
Published: WSJ #1, 1994 (December 20, 1993)
Equivalent Anime Episode(s): episode 91 (July 30, 1994)
Summary: The Squad arrives, telling Koenma Yusuke is a demon’s descendent and will soon be reborn as one. Puu (now huge) shields Yusuke from their attacks, and they set off.
CHAPTER 149
一対一、再び!! (Ichi-tai-Ichi、Futatabi!!)
1-On-1, Once Again!!
Pages: 19 (all black and white)
Published: WSJ #2, 1994 (December 27, 1993)
Equivalent Anime Episode(s): episode 91 (July 30, 1994), episode 92 (August 6, 1994)
Summary: The reborn demon Yusuke rejoins the group, who regain their spirits. Yusuke starts his rematch with Sensui, much stronger now. He pierces Sensui’s spirit armor with his Spirit Gun.
CHAPTER 150
ケタ違いの闘い!! (Keta-Chigai no Tatakai!!)
This Battle’s in a League of its Own!!
Pages: 19 (all black and white)
Published: WSJ #3-4, 1993 (January 3)
Equivalent Anime Episode(s): episode 92 (August 6, 1994)
Summary: Yusuke and Sensui’s evenly matched battle ravages the landscape. As Yusuke is unable to control his new power, a further change begins to occur in him.
CHAPTER 151
恐るべき覚醒!! (Osorobeki Kakusei!!)
A Horrific Awakening!!
Pages: 19 (all black and white)
Published: WSJ #5-6, 1993 (January 17)
Equivalent Anime Episode(s): episode 92 (August 6, 1994), episode 93 (August 13, 1994)
Summary: Hearing a strange voice, Yusuke turns into a long-haired form, easily (but unconsciously) beating Sensui. Regaining his senses, he begs Sensui not to die. Itsuki suddenly appears.
CHAPTER 152
仙水の遺言!! (Sensui no Yuigon!!)
Sensui’s Dying Wish!!
Pages: 19 (all black and white)
Published: WSJ #7, 1994 (January 31)
Equivalent Anime Episode(s): episode 93 (August 13, 1994)
Summary: Dying, Sensui explains his true motives. Itsuki takes his body and vanishes. Yusuke wants to find his ancestor who took control of him, and may stay in the Demon World.
CHAPTER 153
それぞれの明日!! (Sore-Zore no Ashita!!)
Each One’s Tomorrows!!
Pages: 19 (all black and white)
Published: WSJ #8, 1994 (February 7)
Equivalent Anime Episode(s): episode 93 (August 13, 1994), episode 94 (August 20, 1994)
Summary: Yusuke decides to return home. The Squad closes up the portal. Everyone lives more or less happily ever after (even Amanuma was revived by Koenma), save for Yusuke, who feels lost.
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