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Yoshihiro Togashi has created some of the most compelling arcs forYu Yu Hakusho, but one of them manages to take the crown, namely the Dark Tournament Saga. Be it character development or action, the saga has proven itself to be superior in multiple fields, and it can even one-up another ultra-popular arc fromDragon Ball.
Dragon BallSuperalso has a similar tournament arc called the Tournament of Power. It is often hailed as one of the best additions toDragon Ball. But fans need to remember that the OG will always be the best, at least in this regard.
Yoshihiro Togashi popularized tournament-style arcs withYu Yu Hakusho
The Tournament of Power inDragon BallSuper is a popular staple and is also considered a huge part of the franchise. Not only did it focus on battles,it also delved deeper into the characters. But do you know who was the father of tournament type arcs? It was none other thanYoshihiro Togashi.
Yu Yu Hakushowas one of the first series to popularize the tournament-style arcs, with other series following suit. FromNarutoandHunter x HuntertoDragon Ball,these arcs have been adapted in many different ways and still gained appreciation. However,Yu Yu Hakusho‘s Dark Tournament arc still remains undefeated.
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It is an excellent trope for all the characters to show off their powers as well as to introduce new characters. These new characters offer new challenges and also show off a plethora of abilities that would have otherwise gone unexplored or taken a lot longer to introduce.
WhyYu Yu Hakusho‘s Dark Tournament Arc trumpsDragon BallSuper’s Tournament of Power
Now let’s get to why the Dark Tournament arc still stands superior toDragon BallSuper’s Tournament of Power. InDragon Ball, the tournament arc was used simply to show off the powers of different characters. The stakes kept getting higher and higher with each tournament, and each of the characters was explored on a deeper level, with Vegeta breaking down into tears. However, Yu Yu Hakusho shows a lot more character development and a dive into the human psyche.
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Yu Yu Hakusho‘s Dark Tournament Saga was not only about action scenes and battles. It brought Team Urameshi together as they slowly began to trust each other. The tournament showed how both humans and demons can work together. It shows the character development of each of the team’s members, and fans began to route for them.
The saga was also an eye-opening experience for Team Urameshi and Yusuke, who were thrust into a place with bloodthirsty demons who were simply not on the same level as them. Yusuke’s battle against the younger Toguro brother taught him what the desire for power can do to someone. It was during this saga that Yusuke realized strength was meant to protect rather than destroy.
Yu Yu HakushoandDragon Ballmanga are available to read on Viz Media, and the anime are currently streaming on Crunchyroll.
Aaheli Pradhan
Anime Content Writer
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Aaheli is an Anime Content Writer at FandomWire with 1300+ published articles. With five years of experience under her belt, she is a living, breathing encyclopedia for anime and manga. From Shonen and Shojo to the most niche anime, nothing escapes her radar. Her poisons of choice are Assassination Classroom, Gintama, Ouran High School Host Club and every Ghibli movie ever. She believes in living a slow life, surrounded by incomplete art projects and her beloved cats.
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