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A review by rouge_red
YuYu Hakusho, Vol. 2: Lonesome Ghosts by Yoshihiro Togashi
adventurous
emotional
reflective
3.75
Didn't like this as much (ie. I didn't cry) as volume 1. But there were still lots of great moments. I can't wait to see how he'll integrate himself into society again. Mama Urameshi, Kuwabara and Keiko, plus school, teachers, etc; what're they all gonna do not that he's back?
More of the same as Yusuke is still in Limbo, but we do make a connection with a lonely ghost girl, Sayaka, who was a sickly child mostly stuck in hospitals before she died. So she clings onto Shota (who was the kid who's dog died), drawing his spirit out when he goes to sleep at night. And though the kid enjoys the time they spend together, these nightly visits will take a toll on his health. Yusuke and Botan try to interfere and she shoots a beam out of her hand, knocking Yusuke out for a few days. (WHEN'S THE FINGER GUN COMING IN??) So Yusuke volunteers to play with her instead and she sticks around.
Then we get a story about a jealous rivalry between friends. We learn that you can summon a spirit to harass someone else? Anyway, it's get out of hand because of course if you use mysterious spells, there's a chance it'll get out of control. Anyway, things turn out fine for the pair and they're friends again.
We the pivot back to our gang, and Sayaka learns about Keiko, the "girlfriend." She wants to make sure Keiko is worthy of Yusuke. She concludes that Urameshi must like her, but is the feeling mutual? And if so, how much does she like him? Keiko is meanwhile caring for Yusuke (because absent mom) and the apartment is set on fire by a dumbass, random arsonist. She goes to rescue him, but is about to die herself. Koenma appears and helps save her, in return for the virtue and goodwill Yusuke has built up while in Limbo. And here is where I realized that Yusuke does in fact care for, and this isn't one-sided affection. He says this is the first time he's felt frustrated as a ghost because he couldn't help her, having instead to stand by and watch as she does reckless things. Sayaka, seeing all of this, acknowledges that Keiko is alright in her book. Furthermore, she's ready to move on.
Shizuru, Kuwabara's sister is pretty cool.
Enter Matsuo, a good boy who just wants to do the right thing the right way. Urameshi knew him and jumps into his body to help him fight off bullies, getting trapped as a result. Though it takes some time, Urameshi manages to talk Matsuo into taking the step towards being more confident in his boxing abilites. Matsuo, no longer needing Urameshi, unconsciously unleashes him from his body and proceeds to kick ass.
Lastly, the Underworld Council gives the ok for Yusuke to return to his body. Keiko delivers the kiss of life and he's a real boy again. BUT'S THAT'S JUST THE BEGINNING!
More of the same as Yusuke is still in Limbo, but we do make a connection with a lonely ghost girl, Sayaka, who was a sickly child mostly stuck in hospitals before she died. So she clings onto Shota (who was the kid who's dog died), drawing his spirit out when he goes to sleep at night. And though the kid enjoys the time they spend together, these nightly visits will take a toll on his health. Yusuke and Botan try to interfere and she shoots a beam out of her hand, knocking Yusuke out for a few days. (WHEN'S THE FINGER GUN COMING IN??) So Yusuke volunteers to play with her instead and she sticks around.
Then we get a story about a jealous rivalry between friends. We learn that you can summon a spirit to harass someone else? Anyway, it's get out of hand because of course if you use mysterious spells, there's a chance it'll get out of control. Anyway, things turn out fine for the pair and they're friends again.
We the pivot back to our gang, and Sayaka learns about Keiko, the "girlfriend." She wants to make sure Keiko is worthy of Yusuke. She concludes that Urameshi must like her, but is the feeling mutual? And if so, how much does she like him? Keiko is meanwhile caring for Yusuke (because absent mom) and the apartment is set on fire by a dumbass, random arsonist. She goes to rescue him, but is about to die herself. Koenma appears and helps save her, in return for the virtue and goodwill Yusuke has built up while in Limbo. And here is where I realized that Yusuke does in fact care for, and this isn't one-sided affection. He says this is the first time he's felt frustrated as a ghost because he couldn't help her, having instead to stand by and watch as she does reckless things. Sayaka, seeing all of this, acknowledges that Keiko is alright in her book. Furthermore, she's ready to move on.
Shizuru, Kuwabara's sister is pretty cool.
Enter Matsuo, a good boy who just wants to do the right thing the right way. Urameshi knew him and jumps into his body to help him fight off bullies, getting trapped as a result. Though it takes some time, Urameshi manages to talk Matsuo into taking the step towards being more confident in his boxing abilites. Matsuo, no longer needing Urameshi, unconsciously unleashes him from his body and proceeds to kick ass.
Lastly, the Underworld Council gives the ok for Yusuke to return to his body. Keiko delivers the kiss of life and he's a real boy again. BUT'S THAT'S JUST THE BEGINNING!