SOS Bros React - Yuu Yuu Hakusho Episode 76 - His Name Is Kuwa F***ing Bara

[@SemblanceofSanity]

Holy shit, this episode. We got Kuwabara being a fucking legend, redemption of one of our villains, and this Chapter Black thing Sensui's using. Who knows? Could even Sensui be redeemed? If you want to see our reaction to the next episode right now, go check out our Patreon and get on early access: www.patreon.com/semblanceofsanity

[@razkable]

Seaman sounds funny but his character is one of the most realistic tragic ones in shounen without making their backstory their entire character

[@razkable]

Toguro was better in hindsight.... but sensui is a bit better written imo with hindsight than even toguro

[@razkable]

Sensui is going to shock you guys but he also gets some bs written for him too so

[@schizomaru]

Huummm... based on the last thing Sensui said at the end of ep, seems more like, he is still looking for the anwser

[@christopherdsuza7531]

@12:32 Why did I hear jesse pinkmen's voice from breaking bad here, lol?

[@transientanus]

"EARTH TO TODDLER BITCH!" Yusuke is the freaking best!

[@Kite7th]

Lol, that part is hilarious

[@Red-wc1br]

One of his best lines. I still yell that out sometimes

[@rahl163]

I always look forward to hearing that line. I have seen this series about a dozen times.

[@Gods_Fury101]

i also love later when hiei and yusuke go to fight after the sniper fight and hiei said, "you ready?" and yusuke comes back with, "BRING IT ON BITCH!"

[@Red-wc1br]

fun fact: you can actually get ptsd from watching snuff films - which chapter black essentially is. Togashi was way ahead of his time.

[@Shythalia]

I don't think that's news to anyone nowadays anymore? If you experience anything traumatizing (including watching anything), there is a chance you could get PTSD. (If you don't get PTSD, then you just have trauma, which is still valid.) Ngl, there was a scene in the first 20 minutes of Outlast 2 that really traumatized me. I'm not sure I have PTSD, I need to be diagnosed for that, but yeah.

[@jp3813]

So much "fun"!

[@RomaniaBlack]

When people ask me why I love Kuwabara the most in this series, I point to this episode. Kuwabara, the man, the myth, the legend.

[@TheKyrix82]

I point to the third episode. It's all anyone needs to know

[@detectivemarkseven]

@@TheKyrix82 First episode also shows why Kuwabara is awesome lol

[@angrashadow2958]

Whenever I think about the Chapter Black tape, the thing that immediately comes to mind is the scene at the beginning of episode 134 of HxH, just a montage montage of humanity's lowest points.

[@affable8696]

What I enjoy about Togashi is that he always follows it by a show of true goodness, and highlights positive aspects of humanity as well. Diego's monologue (the real one's), while simple, is one of the more underrated scenes in HxH. He, a person of great power, decides to leave it all behind and find meaning in honest, simple work, writing poetry and reading, while pointing out that humans aren't either good or evil, but complex creatures capable of both. Rewatching Chapter Black makes me also wonder if we (at least in the West) aren't also constantly exposed to a "Chapter Black" of sorts. Constantly being fed only negative aspects of humanity, developing into feeling guilt and believing humanity's not worth saving. While I think we can be mindful of our capacity for evil, we should also take notice of the good in us (just like the Chapter Black is supposed to be watched in a set with its White counterpart).

[@BigSlappaman]

Yeah HxH and YuYuHakusho are basically the same story just told differently lmao

[@GalekC]

The manga shows even more on that, surprise-surprise

[@troymindwrite7850]

"You can't bury honor," One of the realest lines I've ever heard in my life

[@razkable]

When men do what they suppose to do its not always about what they want

[@Imperia1Wrath]

@@razkable Kuwabara lowkey got bars for days.

[@KaizerHiwatari]

The main cast being comprised of delinquents and demons is always fun to think about. Togashi literally took the villains from other anime and made them the good guys, and I love that. It's so simple, yet effective. Imagine how Koenma must have felt, picking a new Spirit Detective after the last one went... so very wrong.

[@jabrak1]

This arc and themes were really lost/underappreciated by me growing up, it wasn't until I rewatched in college that I got the full picture. The Dark Tournament will always be my favorite arc, but this is a strong second now.

[@jp3813]

What was your 2nd favorite YYH arc before college then?

[@DarkestAndBlackest]

That awkward moment when the sidekick gets the most OP ability in the show.

[@TheKyrix82]

You mean like a dragon that obliterates everything and makes you immune to pain? Or literally everything Kurama does?

[@DarkestAndBlackest]

@@TheKyrix82 Not to spoil it, but yeah, Kuwabara's Dimension cutting sword is probably the most dangerous technique we have seen so far in the series.

[@TheKyrix82]

@@DarkestAndBlackest I'm aware, I bought the whole series uncut over a decade ago

[@kurtsherer8211]

*Laughs in Krillin*

[@mirtaabreu7124]

That awkward moment when the sidekick gets the most OP ability in the show and could've taken out the big bad of the arc.

[@jarmandog413]

Man, seaman really needs a hug. I always tear up watching him.

[@zomboids2100]

He was just a kid being tortured by bullies in his school life and then forced to watch the literal worst of humanity's cruelty on video. Not even the dark web and such could show the full extent of humans throughout history committing horrendous acts, things that would break any sane mind. Sensui preyed upon that kid's weakness.

[@arnoldrivas4590]

According to the series's own lore, the cursed videotape also has a companion tape called 'Chapter White'. Not a spoiler since it wasn't mentioned in the anime. Chapter White contains the best of humanity's deeds. I'm happy you two have reached this far and see Kuwabara's evolution. It only gets better :D

[@KHMissy]

While not specifically named, Koenma does make reference to the Chapter White in a later episode when they speak to Mitarai again.

[@ryuhitsuya21]

My favorite part is how yusuke said he wouldn't be there to save him and instead kuwabara saves everyone. Even the bad guy. See yusuke. I'm your friend, that doesn't mean I'm just dead weight. Like he's such a pure boy. The best boy

[@christopherrivera1673]

Remember Melody being overwhelmed by the rhythm of Chrollo and Kurapika’s heartbeats?! Mirrors the mind reader psychic overwhelmed by Sensui’s violent thoughts.

[@cartoonking1789]

If you recall Sensui was mentioned back during Hiei was still bad as one of the previous spirit detective’s, the one who went crazy and was never heard of again.

[@pimentx3253]

Did they mention him by name, and which episode was that?

[@troymindwrite7850]

What episode was that? I know YYH like the back of my hand

[@Ffeoli1039]

I can't recall this at all. Source? Anime or Manga? Sub or Dub? if not, I'll try and find it.

[@cartoonking1789]

@@pimentx3253 I believe it was the episode where he took on Hiei for the first time.

[@cartoonking1789]

@@troymindwrite7850 episode 8 when Yusuke and Botan are running to save Keiko

[@gryffin120]

As someone who once had a strong sense of right from wrong and became somewhat "obsessed" with what the Bible says while I was in HS, I can totally relate to Sensui. My mind set at that time was that no human was capable of being "good" and that we were flawed and only made Earth and the rest of humanity stinkier. The effect on my behavior was me mostly avoiding contact and conversation and basically becoming a loner. I disliked people for being human and for not even trying to improve themselves, and also saw myself equally flawed. I'm not sure how I got out of that rot. I can't remember how but something must have brought me out of that funk. But imagine Sensui. He had the power and he was in a job that would basically allow him to "cast" judgment on demons and humans alike as he saw fit. When you are in that state, you tend to cling to a singular belief, sometimes, to the extreme. I imagine that this is how people get radicalized. But you can see that the experience is different for each person. Some people, like myself, woke up to observe and relearn things and adjusted my mind accordingly. Some people will not be that strong or may be limited in their experience or by the life given to them. In a way, YYH gives the basic solution to this "problem". Humans are not meant to be alone. Humans need support people or groups or friends to help them find their purpose or to have purpose. However, this also means that "friends" can either lead you to the dark or the light side.

[@RomaniaBlack]

This episode is one of my favorites, honestly. The surprise of Toguro dying! "EARTH TO TODDLER BITCH!" The reveal of Sensui's backstory! And the themes the mangaka touches on are so deep in here... I can't wait to see y'all see what's to come!

[@ATC43]

This feeling like more of a main arc for Yu Yu Hakusho is so true. When I think of the show the first thing to pop into my mind will always be The Dark Tournament because it was what I watched and remembered as kid. But when I think about why I LOVE the show, I think of Chapter Black.

[@xsithspawnx]

Oh, now I really can't wait to see their reactions to what Togashi does with Sensui later in this arc! This is going to be so much fun!

[@TimoKanal]

This discussion was *SOOOO* good!! I cannot wait for the entire rest of the arc and also of the show!

[@truepotential206]

"They're my friends!" . Only Kazuma Kuwabara can make that line terrifying. Because you know you can never hit him till he stays down. He will beat your ass and save his friends and be left standing even after the ambulance takes you to the hospital

[@xenobazilla]

If Almight met Kuwabara first before Deku, Kuwabara should be possessing One for All right now. He has all the basic materials to become a Hero

[@mimikyutie3936]

also about seaman's territory. In the manga and other materials its stated the Rain is the base of territory. Basicly when he opens his area it starts raining, but the true effect is his summons, one someone is trapped its basicly anouther dimension made of water

[@d_wiseman3409]

See. Now I'm curious if the Doctor, in previous episodes, was like THAT, because he saw that tape. Was he normal, until he saw some incredibly traumatizing stuff, and just decided to probably go through that trauma by simply embracing his "humanity" that he saw? That is such an incredibly mind-boggling possibility.

[@0katsuki0]

watching the video combined with the compassion fatigue that most medical personal develop, even if he was sane before that would fuck him up. and hes a surgeon, he definitely had patients he just couldnt save before, easy to see how he flipped.

[@DyLeN17]

If sniper is anything to go by I think he had a predisposition to violence but was functional and then the tape fucked him up

[@lordultimus559]

Didn't he also mention that he was really jaded by the job, seeing people die all the time? Doesn't preclude that possibility, of course.

[@coldchillin8382]

I definitely think that’s a strong possibility especially because… SPOILER At the end of the arc, he goes back to being a regular doctor. If he was messed up in the head before seeing it, I don’t think he’d so easily be able to return to being a normal member of society.

[@jp3813]

19:40 And that rule has always been BS. Iconic stories have been made that're way more "tell, don't show" such as 12 Angry Men & The Breakfast Club. Legendary scenes such as the USS Indianapolis speech in Jaws destroy the myth that a picture is worth a thousand words when compared to Nicolas Cage's 2016 adaptation of the disaster. Beloved characters like Doc Brown have dialogue that's 90% exposition. Many Scorsese films are brimming w/ narration. Motion picture has never really been just a visual medium. Even during the silent era, music & on-screen text were constantly used. The key will always be execution, not the approach.

[@KiraAotsuki]

THE TIME HAS COME

[@detectivemarkseven]

Finally, I was waiting for this episode ever since the bros started on this arc :D This is my favorite episode on YYH because: 1) Introduction Kuwabara's new weapon (the way the light broke thru the monster/territory was so epic lol) 2) Kuwabara's compassion to Seaman (there is reason why the bros call him the best boy haha) 3) Kuwabara's carries all of them (including Seaman) back home 4) Taguro gets swallowed by Gourmet (and the reveal in the future episodes) 5) Introduction of Chapter Black video and the clarification Sensui's motivations 6) Seaman breaks down when Yusuke confronted him with Kuwabara's actions 7) Yusuke's reaction to Seaman's/Sensui's motivations (clearly displays why hes the protagonist of this story) 8) Sensui's backstory (a lot of this will be on the next episode) 9) And one of the best quotes of Yusuke in the dub: "EARTH TO TODDLER B*TCH!" This episode delivers a lot of emotion and impact (its really compact for ~24 mins), and there still tons of excellent scenes on the next episodes. I'm still waiting for the "Game Master episode", "Kurama uses his plants to defeat someone episode", "Mafuken episode", and "Yusuke's DNA reveal episode".

[@ATC43]

Dude come on. Edit this. You are not being subtle

[@keyblader1985]

Kuwabara is straight up GOAT of shounen.

[@karlluigi1987]

KUWABARA's TRUE POWER UNLEASHED

[@Ardith50]

Kuwabara! The legend among men has awakened to his true power! This arc is even named after Chapter Black. “EARTH TO TODDLER BITCH!!” is one of Yusuke’s greatest lines.

[@tcshack701]

When I first watched this episode and Chapter Black was explained I remember crying. I was in high school at the time, as an adult I still cry.

[@devonm042690]

Kuwabara's blade that cuts through dimensions is also the only attack that can't be blocked.

That's why [REDACTED] dodged it while...

[@loveforkuja]

hearing seaman's speech still gets me even now

[@霧原あかね]

Kuwabara GREATNESS!!!

[@namesdontmattergaming2756]

Them wondering how Sensui is able to keep his sanity while having viewed chapter black and not going full Joker, is just making me hyped to see their reaction to Kazuya 💀

[@d1only879]

Next episode will be a narrative feast for the bros.

[@chrispeterson3362]

One of the best arcs in anime. I already loved this show and then we got to this one and it just blew me away

[@shonenjump18]

Yusuke has 3 scenes where he shouts that I that are my favorite parts of the show. The first was him telling the ref to pull her head out of her ass, the second is Earth to toddler bitch, and the third happens later in the series.

[@jagonz70580]

Yes, yes. Chapter Black is my fave arc in YYH! Amazing discussion, bros.

[@jbriggs06]

As a kid this episode definitely went far over my head!!! Even as I prepared to watch this week I was remembering how boring the Seaman stuff was but clearly that's because I didn't understand how fucked up it is...

[@jonathanrolle5118]

One of the most broken powers in the show and Kuwabara is the one who has it, this moment was pretty awesome for the heart of the show 👍🔥

[@jeangentry6656]

Im not a big Kuwa fan but he earned my respect here.

[@impactovernumbers5157]

12:32 my all time favorite Yusuke quote. 🤣

[@shabazzprophet904]

The scene with seaman gave me chills all over, props to the VA this episode was so effective

[@FrYLocK41]

This was one of my favorite episodes. One of the best OST first played this episode when Kuwabara was carrying the 4 guys in the rain. That guitar piece makes you feel some type of way.

[@niwaallen1]

I can't wait for them to see this arch through. ITS GETS SO DEEP AND CRAZY, I LOVE IT

[@GauravKumar-vu9td]

When men do what they’re supposed to do, it’s not always about what they want - Kuwabara

[@egeorgiades93]

One of my favorite episodes. I can’t wait for them to get to GM.

[@Heka_Tee]

Kuwabara literally doing all the carrying job in this episode, which already makes him far greater than Krillin or Yamcha in DB.

[@Ffeoli1039]

this mostly comes down to the author. Toriyama had a really bad habit of forgetting lesser characters. Togashi's ability to give the other characters meaningful moments and fights that actually matter is what sets yyh apart from most shonen

[@infiniteshay8660]

Fun fact, Kuwabara is a phrase you say when it's storming in order to ward off lightning. Seems they should have given Seaman the memo.

[@Hannah4765]

Spoilers! Remember the Bros don't read comments! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I adore Kuwabara and the fact that he got the Dimension Sword so he could keep up with the others. However, it does annoy/upset me with his decision when he ends up at the barrier. Yusuke bloody died AGAIN to keep that barrier up and Kuwabara is just like "Nah, Urameshi won't mind as long as I bring make Sensui's skull to be the urn for Yusuke's ashes." It could have gone SO wrong if the mazaku shit didn't happen. Also, I do wish the anime mentioned Chapter White in more detail (the good video). I'd be surprised if the creators of Danganronpa didn't get some kind of inspiration from the Chapter Black tape for the Ultimate Despair video tape.

[@yaya_081]

The ability to save an enemy who came to kill him and his comrades this is Kuwabara's strength.

[@jadams1033]

Chapter Black is one of the best and most interesting seasons in ANY television.. Not just anime

[@razkable]

They won't expect ep 89....or 93...they both hit you like a ton of bricks the way ep 63 76 do....togashi was on a role from ep 73 to 93 I swear...every second was amazing

[@OtakuD50]

30:52 Yup, this arc definitely doesn't go "the villain becomes a demon" route.

[@razkable]

The amount of dark imagery dialogue and themes makes yyh stand out for a kids show

It's definitely not a kid's show. It's pretty mature at this point. Yes, it has tons of amazing jokes and fun and everything, but also it has dark, very dark, human, psychological things.

[@nicodalusong149]

It's a shounen so teens (12-18). Definitely not a kid's show.

[@razkable]

@@nicodalusong149 I watched it at age 10

[@nicodalusong149]

@@razkable Yeah? I watched it at age 7 so not much difference there.

[@MrInuhanyou123]

Chapter black is the best arc

[@kilian-one-l]

This episode made this arc so real, Togashi really has a gift for tackling these kinds of issues. Which I feel like is more of a big deal because it seems to me that in Japan more than anywhere else, there would be a real sense of the horrors of nuclear bombs, so the fact that he brings it up in two separate stories is impressive to me.

[@JaZzINuPUrWoRLd]

6:37 was the reason cellphones were invented

[@HatBoyConnie]

I love Caleb and Jacobs reaction to 'earth to toddler bitch' its prob my favorite line in the entire show and possibly all of anime.

[@chrisartis4072]

I've watched Yu Yu Hakusho 3 times always in sub and hearing this in English for the first time made me tear up. Especially since I'm at a point in my life where I know the deeds explained are all true and it gets much worse. Amazing episode and discussion as always guys! Looking forward to seeing your thoughts at the tail-end of this arc.

[@Shintigercurl]

while toguro is a dark reflection of what yusuke could be, sensui is a nemesis, what yusuke could never be. togashi knew what he was doing when he created him.

[@manxgirl]

10:12 - Is the soldier and the 🔥 an actual historical events? Or is it one of the everyday horrors in a country who's name we've never even bothered to learn?

[@RSET16]

When I first saw this episode that I didn't really understand about the past monstrosities of humanity... many years later, after reading a lot of history in university I really understand it better.

[@thomholio]

The idea of that tape is genius. Just as relevant as ever nowadays.

[@TheMeTreeHouse]

That's one messed up looking ying yang, but also accurate.

[@danielhilgeman798]

When I first learned about then chapter black tape I was horrified and terrified by hearing what it is heartbreaking and sad to know some of humanity is like that thankfully most of us aren't

[@jmeds94]

You could even say this arc is the "trial of humanity" Or something like that

[@Meowarco]

13:08 is the moment I've been waiting for these last few episodes.

[@Mekanacbf]

Whew been trying to let these build up so I can watch a few in a row 😭

[@Wuffskers]

It's interesting that you're getting to this part of yuyu hakusho while at the same time watching Castlevania, lots of overlapping themes. Kurama's line about "one ingredient of the human soul" in particular stands out in relation to a particular Castlevania character.

[@osvaldogarcia1001]

One of my favorite episodes of the series.

[@gotenurameshi8958]

This episode title in America is called Kuwabara: Awakening

[@Ffeoli1039]

the heart and soul of team urameshi

[@olgud.manega]

Dammmm this is one awesome chapter in a awesome anime.

[@HxH2011DRA]

Togashi's Misanthropic characters are the best~

[@TheMeTreeHouse]

33:42 lol

[@PhantomRedKnight]

12:33 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@LC-sc3en]

Jacob got really close to tying this back into the biblical themes. I liked the talk about moral absolutism that Christianity is full of that is most always responded to with swift and deadly "justice" by God's righteous fury. Dude's basically pulling a flood. Except no ark, well asides from the arc of the story. 🤠 He still needs to explain why demons are better than humans. What's the point in getting rid of humans if you are just replacing them with other people who do similar things. All you did was create more suffering. So maybe it is vengeance. Still "darkness cannot drive out darkness only light can do that. Hate cannot drive our hate only love can do that." It will be interesting to see how this is handled. Killing might be inevitable but it doesn't solve the problem of future radicalization.

[@dilberthigh]

You should check out Shaman King. It also has an amazing honorable pompadour character.

[@nicodalusong149]

The original first of course. The new one does the whole FMA:Brotherhood thing of "speed past all the old stuff because they probably saw it before".

[@Trinston]

Been waiting on you guys to get to “earth to toddler bitch” for months.

[@酸菜鮭魚]

Mitarai's speech hits hard for what's Russia is doing now.

[@detectivemarkseven]

This is what I like about anime. There's excellent animation to keep you engaged, there's drama to hit you in the feels, there's comedy to keep it light, and there's a tinge of reality to make you think.

[@karlluigi1987]

SENSUI The Strongest Human

[@gryffin120]

When you think YYH couldn't get any more epic....

[@justindeliwe8065]

2:50 Actually its Genkai that can heal not Botan

[@アナザーおましくん]

桑原(kuwabara)大好き😘

[@nicodalusong149]

LMAO! Bible Black mention. The bros are pretty "cultured".

[@xblade149]

Ah this isn't a kids show

[@jamesmorehouse9896]

I think it was Sensui that injured Kurama in the past and made him flee to human world

[@pablolacalle6098]

Seaman is weak, I've spent 10 minutes in a Twitch chat and that's a hundred times more evidence of human depravity than any Chapter Black tape

[@renatoramos8834]

As traumatic of an experience as watching that tape is. It is still super illogical to come to those conclusions. Evil creatures in human skin will always exist. They should be punished, not the billions that want to live in peace. Sensui must have gone after people who were already in a weakened state of mind in order to convince them.

[@Ffeoli1039]

Sensui is supposed to come off as a charismatic leader, similar to cult leaders. Sensui in a sense groomed most of his team, especially the younger ones. He also preyed upon people who were vulnerable. His team may not even be the only people he tried to recruit; he possibly attempted to recruit others who rejected his point of view.

[@LC-sc3en]

It's actually not too hard to push relatively normal people into genocide. History shows that. Heck when I was six I was a problem in Sunday school for questioning the morality of drowning all life on earth but those on the arc because the rest were irredeemable.

[@isaiascanete6651]

Damn is so hard to watch reactions to the episodes where seaman is in. All his dialogue is cringe to me...in other note KUWABARA THE DIMENSION SLAYER YESS I don't care what power you gave me, there is no way I'm eating Elder Toguro. That shit is NASTY "EARTH TO TODDLER BITCH" One of the biggest W in dub history