InuYasha Season 1

1: The Girl Who Overcame Time... and the Boy Who Was Just Overcome

Oct 16, 2000

In feudal Japan, the half demon Inuyasha was sealed away by the priestess Kikyo. Many years later he is revived by Kagome, who has slipped through time from the present day. Kagome is surprised when the sacred Shikon Jewel, which makes demons stronger, emerges from a cut on her body.

2: Seekers of the Sacred Jewel

Oct 23, 2000

Kagome finds out that she may be the reincarnation of Kaede's late older sister, the priestess Kikyo, who sealed Inuyasha with her arrow. The Carrion Crow demon is after the Shikon Jewel and kidnaps Kagome, but Inuyasha shows up to save her. After Kagome defeats the Carrion Crow with an arrow, the Shikon Jewel shatters into pieces.

3: Down the Rabbit Hole and Back Again

Oct 30, 2000

Kagome has the ability to see pieces of the Shikon Jewel. Inuyasha has the power to defeat demons. Both of their powers are needed to gather the shards of the jewel that were scattered, but the two don't get along. The demon Yura, who is after the jewel, manipulates villagers to attack Inuyasha.

4: Yura of the Demon-Hair

Nov 6, 2000

Kagome has returned to the present day and is relaxing in her home when Inuyasha comes looking for her. Some of Yura's demonic hair is on his body. Kagome and Inuyasha return to feudal Japan to exterminate the Yura of the hair.

5: Aristocratic Assassin, Sesshomaru

Nov 13, 2000

Kagome learns that Inuyasha is a half demon, born of a human mother and a dog demon. Inuyasha's half brother Sesshomaru appears, looking for the tomb of their father. In order to manipulate Inuyasha, he brings Inuyasha's dead human mother with him. But the woman turns out to be a demon known as a muonna.

6: Tetsusaiga, the Phantom Sword

Nov 20, 2000

The muonna makes Inuyasha reveal the location of his father's grave. Sesshomaru removes Inuyasha's right eye (the black pearl) and opens the entrance to the grave. Kagome is angered by Sesshomaru's cruelty. She goes with Inuyasha after Sesshomaru. Inside their father's tomb is a memento of Inuyasha's father, the sword Tetsusaiga.

7: Showdown! Inuyasha vs. Sesshomaru

Nov 27, 2000

Kagome is able to pull out the Tetsusaiga. Sesshomaru tries to kill her, and Inuyasha is angered and fights to protect Kagome. His will to protect a human changes the Tetsusaiga into its true form, a fang sword.

8: The Toad Who Would Be Prince

Dec 4, 2000

In the Kai Province, there is a young samurai named Nobunaga. He is a clumsy but earnest young man. He has heard rumors about the man that the the princess, his childhood friend, has married. Nobunaga tries to save the lord of the castle who is possessed by a toad demon.

9: Shippo and the Thunder Brothers

Dec 11, 2000

Shippo is a demon fox whose father was killed by the the Thunder Brothers: Hiten and Manten. He steals the Shikon Jewel shards from Kagome so that he can avenge his father.

10: Phantom Showdown - The Thunder Brothers vs. Tetsusaiga

Dec 18, 2000

Inuyasha goes to save Kagome from Manten. Hiten devours the sacred jewel shard that Manten had and absorbs his demon powers. Hiten attacks Inuyasha with his Raigekijin. Inuyasha is in trouble and defends himself with the scabbard of the Tetsusaiga.

11: Terror of the Ancient Noh Mask

Jan 15, 2001

Kagome has returned to the present day to take a test. As she does, a noh mask, the Mask of Flesh, begins a violent search for the Shikon Jewel shards. Kagome's younger brother, Sota, tries hard to call Inuyasha to come to Kagome's rescue.

12: The Soul Piper and the Mischievous Little Soul

Jan 22, 2001

Kagome sees a Soul Piper, a demon that consoles the spirits of children. She helps Mayu, a girl who is about to become an evil spirit, to pass on.

13: The Mystery of the New Moon and the Black-haired Inuyasha

Jan 29, 2001

Half demon Inuyasha's secret is that he becomes human once a month. That day, Inuyasha and the gang meet Nazuna and stay at a mountain temple. They fall into Kumogashira's trap and the sacred jewel shards are taken away from them. Inuyasha is injected with poison!

14: Kikyo's Stolen Ashes

Feb 5, 2001

The ogress, Urasue, robs the grave of Kikyo, the priestess who sealed away Inuyasha fifty years ago. She revives Kikyo's body using the ashes of Kikyo's bones and soil from Kikyo's grave. But Kikyo's soul has already been reincarnated in a different body.

15: Return of the Tragic Priestess, Kikyo

Feb 12, 2001

Kikyo is revived when Kagome's soul flows into her. She tries to kill Inuyasha, but Kagome takes back her soul. Fifty years ago, Kikyo wanted Inuyasha to use the Shikon Jewel to become human. But on the day of their promise, someone who looked like Inuyasha fatally injured Kikyo. Inuyasha realizes that there is a mysterious person who made them fight.

16: Mystical Hand of the Amorous Monk, Miroku

Feb 19, 2001

Miroku, a womanizing delinquent priest, has been collecting Shikon Jewel shards and steals Kagome's shards. Inuyasha tracks him down and confronts Miroku to get the shards back. Miroku fights back with his priestly powers and the wind tunnel in his hand that he was cursed with.

17: The Cursed Ink of the Hell-Painter

Feb 26, 2001

Kotatsu, a painter, sees a dream in which he becomes successful by controlling an army of ogres drawn with ink that has a sacred jewel shard in it. Miroku, Inuyasha and the others become involved in protecting the princess that Kotatsu is in love with.

18: Naraku and Sesshomaru Join Forces

Mar 5, 2001

Naraku appears before Sesshomaru and lends him an arm with a sacred jewel shard embedded in it. Sesshomaru attaches the arm to himself and appears before Inuyasha and the gang to steal the Tetsusaiga.

19: Go Home to Your Own Time, Kagome!

Mar 12, 2001

Sesshomaru wields the Tetsusaiga with his borrowed arm against Inuyasha, who fights back with his scabbard. When the two strike each other at the same time, Inuyasha gets up close to Sesshomaru, rips off his arm, and gets back the Tetsusaiga. When Inuyasha learns Naraku's plan, he fears that Kagome might die.

20: Despicable Villain! The Mystery of Onigumo

Mar 19, 2001

Kagome has her sacred jewel shards taken away from her and is returned to the present day, unable to return to feudal Japan. Back to her normal life, she agrees to go on a date with Hojo. Meanwhile, Inuyasha and the gang try to find out more about the mysterious Naraku.

21: Naraku's True Identity Unveiled

Apr 9, 2001

Kagome returns to the shrine in the middle of her date with Hojo. She senses the presence of the Shikon Jewel shards and returns to feudal Japan. Naraku reveals that fifty years ago, Onigumo was in love with Kikyo. The demons that were drawn to Onigumo by his malice devoured Onigumo, and the demon Naraku was born.

22: A Wicked Smile; Kikyo's Wandering Soul

Apr 9, 2001

Kikyo, who was brought back to life, is living as a priestess. A monk, who realizes that Kikyo is dead, tries to make Kikyo pass on, but Kikyo ends up killing him. Inuyasha saves the monk's disciples and runs to Kikyo when he hears the priestess's name.

23: Kagome's Voice and Kikyo's Kiss

Apr 16, 2001

Kikyo paralyzes Kagome. Inuyasha appears before her. Kikyo has been gathering the souls of dead girls. She vents her grudge against Inuyasha. Inuyasha reveals that he has never forgotten her. When Inuyasha kisses Kikyo, Kikyo tries to drag him to hell. But Inuyasha hears Kagome's voice and regains consciousness.

24: Enter Sango, the Demon Slayer

Apr 23, 2001

Sango, a demon slayer, is invited to Hitomi Castle along with her father, the leader of the demon slayers, and her younger brother, Kohaku. But it is a trap. Meanwhile, the undefended village is attacked by a horde of demons and annihilated. Naraku takes the Shikon Jewel shards that they had been gathering and leaves.

25: Naraku's Insidious Plot

May 7, 2001

Sango fights Inuyasha, believing him to be her enemy. Naraku's plan is to have her fight to the death using the power of the Shikon Jewel shard. But Sango listens to Kagome and is no longer suspicious of Inuyasha.

26: The Secret of the Sacred Jewel Revealed

May 14, 2001

Sango reveals the secret story of the Shikon Jewel's birth. Midoriko, a priestess with powerful spiritual powers, fused with many demons after a battle to the death. She absorbed the souls of the demons into her own, punched out her soul, and died. Her soul is the Shikon Jewel.

27: The Lake of the Evil Water God

May 21, 2001

Inuyasha and the gang meet Taromaru, the son of a village leader. They go to the Temple of the Water God, where children are being sacrificed. The Water God has a sacred treasure and toys around with the group.

28: Miroku Falls Into A Dangerous Trap!

May 28, 2001

After Miroku sucks a mantis demon into his Wind Tunnel, the demon manages to rip the tunnel. Panicked, Miroku returns to the home of his mentor, Mushin, to repair it. Haunted with memories of his father's death, Miroku must come to terms with his Wind Tunnel as demons attack Mushin's temple.

29: Sango's Suffering and Kohaku's Life

Jun 4, 2001

Naraku uses one of Sango's fellow demon slayers as a bargaining chip to try to persuade Sango into giving him Inuyasha's sword, Tetsusaiga.

30: Tetsusaiga is Stolen! Showdown at Naraku's Castle

Jun 11, 2001

In the hopes of saving Kohaku, Sango steals Inuyasha's Tetsusaiga and hands it over to Naraku. However, a battle against Naraku soon ensues.

31: Jinenji, Kind Yet Sad

Jun 18, 2001

While looking for an antidote to cure the ailing Kilala, Inuyasha and Kagome come across the herb garden of the half-demon, Jinenji, who is constantly bullied by the prejudiced locals.

32: Kikyo & Inuyasha, Into the Miasma

Jun 25, 2001

Inuyasha and the others stumble across a cave full of demons fighting to the death. They soon discover that Naraku is using to find a new demon to integrate into his being. However, the large demonic aura brings Kikyo into the mess.

33: Kikyo, Captured by Naraku

Jul 2, 2001

Acting under Naraku's request, Kikyo traps the Inuyasha gang with an illusory mist, causing them to have nightmarish visions.

34: Tetsusaiga and Tenseiga

Jul 9, 2001

Inuyasha and the others are introduced to Totosai, the swordsmith who forged Inuyasha's Tetsusaiga and Sesshomaru's healing sword, Tenseiga.

35: The True Owner of the Great Sword

Jul 16, 2001

Inuyasha and Sesshomaru continue fighting for the Tetsusaiga. After the fight, while Sesshomaru is recovering, a little orphan girl, Rin, tries to bring him food. When her village is attacked by wolf demons, Sesshomaru returns the favor and helps Rin. Meanwhile, Kagome senses a jewel shard. Inuyasha and gang follow her lead to the massacred village, where they are quickly surrounded by wolves and Koga.

36: Kagome Kidnapped by Koga, the Wolf-Demon

Jul 23, 2001

When Koga, a wolf demon, kidnaps Kagome and Shippo, Inuyasha, Miroku and Sango go on a rescue mission. But there's another foe they must defeat first, before they can reach their kidnapped companions.

37: The Man Who Fell In Love With Kagome

Jul 30, 2001

Inuyasha and the group must battle the Birds of Paradise, before they can reach the wolf den. Meanwhile, back at the den, Koga expresses his true feelings for Kagome. When the final battle with the Birds ensues, will Inuyasha's jealousy cost Koga his life?

38: Two Hearts, One Mind

Aug 6, 2001

Kagome has returned home from the Feudal Era after an argument with Inuyasha. While waiting for Inuyasha to apologize, she spends time with her friends and Hojo approaches her, once again. Meanwhile, Inuyasha gets some advice from Kaede on the situation.

39: Trapped in a Duel to the Death!

Aug 13, 2001

While Inuyasha's gang follows a demon bear with a jewel shard, Koga meets with some demons from the northern pack who tell him about their plan to storm a castle where a man has many jewel shards. When the chase leads Inuyasha and his comrades to the castle, they meet up with Koga, who is furious at the slaughter of the wolf demons.

40: The Deadly Trap of the Wind Sorceress, Kagura

Aug 20, 2001

While Miroku and Sango fight Naraku's demon puppet, Inuyasha and Koga continue their deadly battle, with Kagura planning to kill the winner.

41: Kagura's Dance and Kanna's Mirror

Aug 27, 2001

Inuyasha and his companions come upon an orphan named Koharu, a young woman who believes she is in love with Miroku, after he helped her three years ago. When Koharu needs help again, they assist her and find her a home in a new village. When Naraku sends Kagura and Kanna to destroy Inuyasha and his companions, Koharu and the villagers become the new pawns in Naraku's devious plan.

42: The Wind Scar Fails

Sep 3, 2001

Inuyasha and his group must defend themselves against an attack on multiple fronts. Kanna attacks Kagome, attempting to suck her soul into her mirror while Sango remains unconscious in the same room. Koharu tries to stab Miroku, while Inuyasha battles Kagura. Can Inuyasha use his Wind Scar to defeat her?

43: Tetsusaiga Breaks

Sep 10, 2001

Inuyasha, though still recovering from his serious wounds, fights Goshinki, a demon who is eating an entire village.

44: Kaijinbo's Evil Sword

Sep 17, 2001

Sesshomaru goes to a swordsmith, Kaijinbo, to get a new sword made from the fangs of the demon that broke Tetsusaiga, Goshinki. But something unexpected happens, and Kaijinbo attacks Inuyasha on the night of the new moon, when Inuyasha reverts to his human form.

45: Sesshomaru Wields Tokijin

Oct 8, 2001

Inuyasha, wielding a too heavy Tetsusaiga, tries to defend himself against Kaijinbo who has been possessed by Tokijin. Unbeknownst to Inuyasha, Sesshomaru is looking for Kaijinbo and the sword he had commissioned. Will Inuyasha be able to withstand his brother, when Sesshomaru reclaims Tokijin?

46: Juromaru and Kageromaru

Oct 15, 2001

Naraku sends his two new incarnations, Juromaru & Kageromaru, to attack Koga, and also, Inuyasha and his companions. Can Inuyasha and Koga work together as a team to defeat these new foes?

47: Onigumo's Heart Still Beats Within Naraku

Oct 22, 2001

As Inuyasha and the others recover from their battle with Juromaru and Kageromaru, Kagome goes home. Meanwhile, Naraku comes after Kikyo, and she must flee for her life.

48: Return to the Place Where We First Met

Oct 29, 2001

Inuyasha and Kagome must sort out their feeings for each other, after Kagome has spied him with Kikyou, again. Who will Inuyasha choose?

49: Kohaku's Lost Memory

Nov 5, 2001

While searching for Naraku's castle, Inuyasha and his group find Kohaku, who has lost his memory.

50: That Unforgettable Face!

Nov 12, 2001

Sango and Kilala fight off demons in the woods, while Inuyasha and Miroku face off against Kagura, a horde of demons and Naraku's wasps. Meanwhile, Kagome faces Kohaku, who is being ordered to kill her by Naraku.

51: Inuyasha's Soul, Devoured

Nov 19, 2001

Sesshomaru learns from the wise tree-demon, Boku'seno that when Inuyasha transforms into a demon, his demon blood takes full control turning him into a mindless killing machine. Elsewhere, Inuyasha and the others arrive at a village that is ruthlessly being held under the control of the Moth Demon, Gatenmaru and his band of thieves.

52: The Demon's True Nature

Nov 26, 2001

Inuyasha, once again, transforms into a demon when faced with Gatenmaru's murderous attack against himself, Miroku, and the helpless women of a village. Sesshomaru then appears to see if what Boku'seno told him about demon Inuyasha was true.

53: Father's Old Enemy: Ryukotsusei

Dec 3, 2001

Totosai tells Inuyasha that piercing the heart of Ryukotsusei, the demon that gave his father his mortal wound, will make his Tetsusaiga lighter. Inuyasha then decides to kill Ryukotsusei.

54: The Backlash Wave: Tetsusaiga's Ultimate Technique

Dec 10, 2001

Inuyasha fights Ryukotsusei with Tetsusaiga's ultimate attack: The Backlash Wave!

55: The Stone Flower and Shippo's First Love

Dec 17, 2001

Shippo develops a crush on Satsuki, a girl who hopes to wish her dead brother back to life with a fake Shikon shard.

56: Temptress in the Mist

Jan 14, 2002

Sango and Miroku investigate a demon princess who is stealing the men from a village.

57: Fateful Night in Togenkyo (1)

Jan 21, 2002

After Sango leaves to repair her damaged Hiraikotsu, Inuyasha and the others come across a demon tree and a sage known as Tokajin, who uses humans to feed the tree so it can grow a fruit of immortality. Not only do the four manage to be caught by Tokajin in some way, but it's also the night of the new moon, when Inuyasha becomes human.

58: Fateful Night in Togenkyo (2)

Jan 28, 2002

After Sango leaves to repair her damaged Hiraikotsu, Inuyasha and the others come across a Demon tree and the Peach Man who uses humans to feed it so it can grow a fruit of immortality. Not only do the four manage to caught by the Peach Man in some way, but it's also the night of the New Moon when Inuyasha becomes human!

59: The Beautiful Sister Apprentices

Feb 4, 2002

As Sango is repairing her damaged Hiraikotsu at her home village, she encounters two sisters who ask her to teach all she knows about demon slaying.

60: The 50 Year-Old Curse of the Dark Priestess

Feb 11, 2002

Naraku enlists the help of Tsubaki, a dark priestess with a fifty year grudge against Kikyo, to possess Kagome and use her to kill Inuyasha!

61: Kikyo and the Dark Priestess

Feb 18, 2002

After a confrontation with Kikyo, Tsubaki goes off to face Inuyasha and the others.

62: Tsubaki's Unrelenting Evil Spell

Mar 4, 2002

Kagome fights Tsubaki's curse from within herself as Inuyasha and the others continue to struggle against Tsubaki and her gaggle of demons.

63: The Red and White Priestesses

Mar 11, 2002

In order to keep Inuyasha and the others at bay while she invokes the power of a sealed-up ogre, Tsubaki enlists the help of two rookie priestesses.

64: Giant Ogre of the Forbidden Tower

Mar 18, 2002

Tsubaki uses the once sealed ogre in a final attempt to kill off Inuyasha once and for all...

65: Farewell Days of My Youth

Apr 8, 2002

Inuyasha and the gang enjoy the hospitality of a village they saved from a centipede demon. However, their stay is interrupted by a string of strange possessions taking hold of the group.

66: Naraku's Barrier - Kagura's Decision

Apr 15, 2002

As Naraku's protective barrier around his castle inexplicably weakens, Kagura comtemplates making her move for freedom.

67: The Howling Wind of Betrayal

Apr 22, 2002

Koga furiously attacks Kagura in hopes of retrieving his stolen Shikon shards.

68: Shippo Gets an Angry Challenge

May 6, 2002

Shippo receives a duel invitation from the last remaining Thunder Brother, Souten.

69: Terror of the Faceless Man

May 13, 2002

A chunk of flesh rejected by Naraku, takes form and terrorizes the countryside.

70: Onigumo's Memory Restored

May 20, 2002

Muso tries to capture Kagome and Inuyasha must protect her. But there is a new snag when Muso regains Onigumo's memories.

71: Three-Sided Battle to the Death

May 27, 2002

Naraku tries to absorb Muso back into his body.

72: Totosai's Rigid Training

Jun 3, 2002

Inuyasha visits Totosai for some help on making Tesusaiga strong enough to destroy Naraku's barrier.

73: Shiori's Family and Inuyasha's Feelings

Jun 10, 2002

To break Naraku's barrier, Inuyasha must strengthen the Tetsusaiga by making it absorb the blood of a bat-demon protecting its nest with a strong barrier.

74: The Red Tetsusaiga Breaks the Barrier!

Jun 17, 2002

Inuyasha must decide between making Tetsusaiga stronger and keeping Shiori alive.

75: The Plot of the Panther Devas

Jun 24, 2002

Inuyasha and Company are targeted by a group of cat demons who are after the Shikon shards...

76: Target: Sesshomaru and Inuyasha

Jul 1, 2002

Inuyasha and Koga fight the panther demons and Sesshomaru joins in the fight.

77: The Panther Tribe and the Two Swords of the Fang

Jul 8, 2002

Inuyasha and Koga separately try to rescue Kagome. Meanwhile, Sesshomaru continues his battle against the panther demons.

78: Only You, Sango

Jul 15, 2002

When Inuyasha and his group are approached by a man, it turns out that the stranger has been searching for Sango, to ask her to slay a demon that is plaguing his village. When the group arrives in the village, Sango is surprised to meet an old acquaintance.

79: Jaken's Plan to Steal the Tetsusaiga

Jul 22, 2002

A question from Rin prompts Jaken to question his worth to Sesshomaru. He decides to prove himself by stealing Tetsusaiga from Inuyasha.

80: Sesshomaru and the Abducted Rin

Jul 29, 2002

Sesshomaru confronts Naraku after he has ordered Kagura to kidnap Rin.

81: Vanishing Point; Naraku Disappears

Aug 5, 2002

Sesshomaru and Inuyasha double-team Naraku as he tries to absorb them to become stronger.

82: Gap Between the Ages

Aug 12, 2002

The group returns to Kaede's village, at which point Kagome returns to modern-day Tokyo.

83: The Female Wolf-Demon and the Lunar Rainbow Promise

Aug 19, 2002

A female wolf demon asks Koga to keep the promise he made to her, when she was a child.

84: Koga's Bride-To-Be

Aug 26, 2002

Koga must resolve his issues with Ayame, while fighting off the hair demon that is after the jewel shards in his legs.

85: The Evil Within Demon's Head Castle

Sep 2, 2002

Inuyasha and company, including a old demon exorcist, travel to Demon's Head Castle, in search of a powerful demon plaguing the people.

86: Secret of the Possessed Princess

Sep 9, 2002

Inuyasha battles a demon that has appeared in the castle. Shortly after they take their battle outside, Sango and the old exorcist decide to go find Miroku. Meanwhile Kagome and Shippo discover a secret about the princess in the lord's chamber of the castle.

87: Kikyo's Lonely Journey

Sep 16, 2002

Kikyo comes across an old man, who turns out to have a past connection with Onigumo when he was young.

88: The Three Sprites of the Monkey God

Oct 14, 2002

Inuyasha and the rest of the group are passing by a village, and soon learn of three monkeys that are searching for their master.

89: Nursing Battle of the Rival Lovers

Oct 21, 2002

Kagome is forced to return home when her cold worsens. While there, she is visited by her school friends, and Inuyasha winds up competing with Hojo to determine who cares more for Kagome's health.

90: Sota's Brave Confession of Love

Oct 28, 2002

As Inuyasha's stay with Kagome in the Modern era continues, Inuyasha takes his first trip with Kagome to a grocery store. Along the way back, they spot Sota and discover he has his first crush on a girl in his class.

91: The Suspicious Faith Healer and the Black Kirara

Nov 4, 2002

Kuroro, who is part of Kirara's species except with more black markings, once belonged to a village. She is considered a highly intelligent youkai who helps the village by exterminating all the rats and mice there. She was chased out, though, when a spiritualist person came and said that two-tailed cats were bad fortune.

92: Plot of the Walking Dead

Nov 18, 2002

Kikyo encounters a girl who's also a walking dead. The Inuyasha gang finds out, through the girl, about another walking dead's plan to conquer the land.

93: The Mysterious, Lecherous Monk

Nov 25, 2002

The Inuyasha group tracks down someone who's been using Miroku's identity.

94: The Sacred Jewel Maker (1)

Dec 2, 2002

Inuaysha and the others find a demon using a fake Sacred Jewel and, with the help of a scholar, search to find out how, and why.

95: The Sacred Jewel Maker (2)

Dec 9, 2002

With his friends imprisoned, body and soul, inside the toad demon's slime to be sacrificed for the making of a second Sacred Jewel, Inuyasha must face off against a half-demon powered up by a dozen fake jewels alone.

96: Jaken Falls Ill

Jan 13, 2003

Jaken is poisoned and it's up to Rin to find a cure for him before it's too late.

97: Kirara Come Home!

Jan 20, 2003

When Sango notices that Kilala seems to have disappeared, she starts to worry, and soon everyone starts looking for her.

98: Kikyo and Kagome, Alone in the Cave

Jan 27, 2003

Kagome and Inuyasha are fighting again and Kagome becomes so enraged she storms off. When she investigates a noise coming from a cave, she becomes trapped together with Kikyo.

99: Koga and Sesshomaru: A Dangerous Encounter

Feb 3, 2003

While travelling, Inuyasha smells a familiar scent; it's the moth demon leader. As they battle the leader, everyone except Inuyasha gets trapped in a cocoon, where they have nightmares about their worst fears.

100: The Truth Behind the Nightmare: Battle in the Forest of Sorrow

Feb 10, 2003

While travelling, Inuyasha smells a familiar scent; it's the moth demon leader. As they battle the leader, everyone except Inuyasha gets trapped in a cocoon, where they have nightmares about their worst fears.

101: The Snow from Seven Years Past

Feb 17, 2003

Miroku hears that a snow maiden possessing the form of a woman from his youth is terrorizing the village men and goes out alone to investigate.

102: Assault on the Wolf-Demon Tribe!

Feb 24, 2003

A deadly spectre arises in the northeast, driving Ayame and her wolf-youkai tribe from their territories, Koga must step in to avenge his fallen brethren.

103: The Band of Seven, Resurrected!

Mar 3, 2003

Inuyasha and the group learn about the deadly Band of Seven. This group was constructed of seven mercenaries who were executed for their inhumane acts. When Kagome senses a sacred jewel shard, Sango goes off on her own and finds her lost brother Kohaku. Meanwhile, Inuyasha encounters one of the Band of Seven, Jakotsu. Jakotsu has strange behavior and wields a strange sword that bends, posing a dangerous problem for Inuyasha.

104: The Stealthy Poison Master, Mukotsu

Mar 10, 2003

Inuyasha goes after Jakotsu, and the others are attacked by another member of the Band of Seven; Mukotsu.

105: The Ghastly Steel Machine

Mar 17, 2003

Inuyasha is forced to clash with Ginkotsu as he orders Kilala and Shippo to get the poisoned Miroku, Kagome, and Sango to safety. They make it to a monk's temple, unaware that Renkotsu has taken over the place.

106: Kagome, Miroku, and Sango: Desperate Situation

Apr 14, 2003

Shippo tries to save Kagome, Miroku and Sango from a burning temple.

107: Inuyasha Shows His Tears for the First Time

Apr 21, 2003

Inuyasha discovers that Miroku, Sango and Kagome have been poisoned.

108: The Secret of the Pure Light

Apr 28, 2003

Inuyasha and crew enter a village where a man named Suikotsu, the name of one member of the Band of Seven, is living. They discover that he appears to be a good person. Could he truly belong to the Band of Seven?

109: Hidden in the Mist: Onward to Mt. Hakurei

May 5, 2003

Dr. Suikotsu continues to fight Inuyasha.

110: Enter Bankotsu, the Leader of the Band of Seven

May 12, 2003

Long ago the Lord of a nearby castle was responsible for executing the Band of Seven and now they seek their revenge by attacking the castle. Despite warnings, Inuyasha and his friends approach the castle.

111: The Big Clash: Banryu versus the Wind Scar

May 19, 2003

Inuyasha has finally met Bankotsu, the Leader of the Band of Seven, and is determined to use the Tetsuiga to bring him down. But Bankotsu is confident that his Banryu will win without fail. And now, Renkotsu has discovered Kagome's ability to see Shikon Jewel shards. Can the Wind Scar defeat Bankotsu and his Banryu?

112: Afloat on the Lake Surface: The Barrier of Hijiri Island

May 26, 2003

Inuyasha battles with Bankotsu on the island of Hijiri without being able to use the Wind Scar. Miroku learns that Naraku is using the great priest's power to create a barrier around the island of Hijiri weakening Kirara and Shippo, and making Inuyasha unable to use the Wind Scar. Miroku manages to destroy the barrier to allow Inuyasha to regain the power to use the Wind Scar. However, Bankotsu is still confident in defeating Inuyasha.

113: The Sacred Vajra and the Mystery of the Living Buddha

Jun 2, 2003

Bankotsu continues to fight Inuyasha on Hijiri island, but the island holds one more secret.

114: Koga's Solitary Battle

Jun 9, 2003

Koga, Ginta and Hakkaku go to Mt. Hakurei and meet up with some of the seven warriors. Koga fights in a rough battle with them and gets injured. Meanwhile, Jakotsu meets up with Sesshomaru and they fight. Inuyasha, Kagome, Shippo and Kirara are near Mt. Hakurei also, but then, Inuyasha suddenly smells the blood and scent of the wolves and rushes over.

115: Lured by the Black Light

Jun 16, 2003

Jakotsu attacks Sesshomaru while Suikotsu kidnaps Rin. However, Suikotsu's good alter ego takes over temporarily as he takes Rin to the village where he tended to children. When villagers ask for Suikotsu to leave, his evil alter ego takes over and kills one of the villagers. Jakotsu then shows up from hiding. Meanwhile, Kikyo and Sesshomaru head off to go after the three despite the barrier on the town.

116: The Exposed Face of Truth

Jun 23, 2003

Sesshomaru battles with Jakotsu on Mount Hakurei while Suikotsu holds Rin captive. As Suikotsu is about to kill Rin, Kikyo fires an arrow at Suikotsu's neck making him change to his good alter ego. The counterpart wishes for Kikyo to remove the Shikon shard from his neck so he won't have to suffer the thought of killing anymore because of his evil alter ego. Jakotsu removes the Shikon shard and Suikotsu is reduced to a skeleton.

117: Vanished in a River of Flames

Jun 30, 2003

Renkotsu traps Kagome, Kouga, Shippo, Kirara, Hakkaku and Ginta in a cave that is surrounded by a river of fire. Inuyasha must fight Renkotsu to protect his friends.

118: Into the Depths of Mt. Hakurei

Jul 7, 2003

Sango and Miroku explore a cave in Mt. Hakurei, where they expect to find Naraku, but fall into Kagura's trap. Sango's weapon is useless against Kagura, the Wind Sorceress. Can Miroku defend them with his Wind Tunnel? Worried that Sango and Miroku have not returned, Inuyasha goes after them, determined to cross the sacred barrier of Mt. Hakurei.

119: Divine Malice of the Saint

Jul 14, 2003

Inuyasha, in his human form, struggles to stay alive during a deadly fight with Jakotsu. When Miroku and Sango find Hakushin in the depths of the mountain, will they be able to destroy the barrier that has suppressed Inuyasha's half-demon powers?

120: Fare Thee Well: Jakotsu's Requiem

Jul 28, 2003

Inuyasha fights for his life against Jakotsu. Kikyo meets Hakushin. What will happen to the sacred barrier after Kikyo intervenes?

121: Final Battle: The Last and Strongest of the Band of Seven

Aug 4, 2003

Now that the sacred barrier is down, Kagome and the rest of the gang head up Mt. Hakurei. Inuyasha runs into Bankotsu, deep inside the mountain and is forced to fight him. Can Inuyasha win, now that Bankotsu has seven Shikon shards.?

122: The Power of Banryu: Duel to the Death on Mt. Hakurei

Aug 11, 2003

Inuyasha battles with Bankotsu, who is using Banryu, a weapon infused with a demonic aura. Kagome senses that the Shikon shards inside Mt. Hakurei are becoming tainted.

123: Beyond the Darkness - Naraku Reborn!

Aug 18, 2003

Inuyasha is lying trapped and unconscious inside Mt. Hakurei, where Naraku's new body is being created. Also, trapped inside are Inuyasha's companions and Koga. Will Inuyasha awaken, before Naraku tries to destroy him?

124: Farewell Kikyo, My Beloved

Aug 25, 2003

Inuyasha helps Koga to safety and everyone gets out of the mountain safely. Meanwhile, Naraku confronts Kikyo with his new body.

125: The Darkness in Kagome's Heart

Sep 1, 2003

In the beginning, Inuyasha goes to look for Kikyo. Kagome, Sango, and Miroku get caught by people, and get taken to a village. Kagome gets taken into one of the huts there, leaving Sango and Miroku to fight the people.

126: Transform Heartache into Courage!

Sep 8, 2003

Failing to find Kikyo after sent on a wild goose chase by a priest, Inuyasha is unaware that Kagome and the others are in danger. Miroku and Sango have to defend themselves against murderous guards, while Kagome is in danger from Kagura and a strange baby who is trying to control Kagome's heart.

127: Don't Boil It! The Terrifying Dried-Up Demon

Sep 15, 2003

When Kagome brings back some rare dried food from the feudal era, Inuyasha is forced to travel to modern Japan to protect her, as the food is actually made from dried demons.

128: Battle Against the Dried-Up Demons at the Cultural Festival

Oct 13, 2003

While Kagome has her hands full preparing for the Cultural Festival, another dried-food demon appears. After Inuyasha saves the day, Kagome admits that there may be three more demons on the loose. Later, when Inuyasha sees Kagome in a love scene with Hojo in the school play, his temper flares. Will Inuyasha and Hojo be forced to fight over Kagome?

129: Chokyukai and the Abducted Bride

Oct 20, 2003

This pig demon called Chokyukai has been wandering around the countryside forcing young women to marry him. But when he puts the magical tiara that makes the women fall in love with him on Kagome, InuYasha is the one who's lovestricken!

130: Shippo's New Technique, the Heart Scar

Oct 27, 2003

Shippo meets a group of fox demons who heard a legend about the mighty and powerful Shippo and they ask him to protect them from a lizard demon. Shippo uses his ultimate attack, the Heart Scar.

131: Trap of the Cursed Wall Hanging

Nov 3, 2003

The Inuyasha gang hears about a village of demon women and they decide to find it.

132: Miroku's Most Dangerous Confession

Nov 10, 2003

Inuyasha must save Sango and Miroku from the village women and the demon that is controlling them..

133: The Woman Who Loved Sesshomaru (1)

Nov 24, 2003

Inuyasha and his group travel to a coastal town where they meet a beautiful woman, who attempts to steal the Tetsusaiga.

134: The Woman Who Loved Sesshomaru (2)

Nov 24, 2003

Inuyasha and Sesshomaru confront Sara, but Sara has a terrible secret.

135: The Last Banquet of Miroku's Master

Dec 1, 2003

Miroku finds out that Mushin, the monk who raised him, is dying, and he goes to see him.

136: A Strange Invisible Demon Appears!

Dec 8, 2003

Inuyasha and his group meet someone they know when they travel to a small town and Miroku plans to make use of his exorcist skills to earn some money.

137: An Ancestor Named Kagome

Jan 12, 2004

Inuyasha and his gang take on the task of purifying a cursed sword brought to them by Akitoki Hojo, ancestor to the Hojo in Kagome's time. Back in present day Japan, Kagome finds out that Hojo has ancestor named Kagome, who married Akitoki! What does this mean for Kagome? Does she stay in the feudal era and marry Akitoki, or is it mere coincidence?

138: Mountain of Demons: Survival of the Duo

Jan 19, 2004

While on a mission to purify the Ken blade, Kagome and Akitoki become separated from Inuyasha and the others. Then Kagome and Akitoki get attacked by the ninja demons. What will be their fate?

139: The Great Duel at Shoun Falls

Jan 26, 2004

Inuyasha and the others go to meet the ninja demon, who has taken Kagome hostage, at Shoun Falls.

140: Eternal Love, the Naginata of Kenkon

Feb 2, 2004

Hoshiyomi plans to destroy humanity using the Naginata of Kenkon.

141: Entei, the Demon Horse Unleashed!

Feb 9, 2004

Inuyasha and his group decide to investigate a series of murders which they hear were committed by a woman with a baby.

142: Untamed Entei and Horrible Hakudoshi

Feb 16, 2004

Naraku's child Hakudoshi kills Rygokoki, takes his weapon and earns the right to ride on the legendry horse demon Entei.

143: 3,000 Leagues in Search of Father

Feb 23, 2004

When Inuyasha and his friends visit a a new town, they find out that a headless demon has been frightening the townspeople.

144: Hosenki and the Last Shard

Mar 1, 2004

Inuyasha searches for Myoga to figure out how to get to the border between this world and the next, and his father's grave, where the last shard of the sacred jewel may be hidden.

145: Bizarre Guards at the Border of the Afterlife

Mar 8, 2004

Inuyasha and his friends attempt to reach the graveyard located beyond the border of this world.

146: The Fiery Bird Master, Princess Abi

Mar 15, 2004

After Inuyasha and his friends return from the Land of Fire, they come across several villages where everyone has had all their blood sucked out of them.

147: The Tragic Love Song of Destiny (1)

Apr 19, 2004

Kaede narrates a special episode that explains Kikyo's life as a priestess (a miko), how she met Inuyasha, how she ended up receiving the Shikon no Tama and more.

148: The Tragic Love Song of Destiny (2)

Apr 19, 2004

Kaede narrates a special episode that explains Kikyo's life as a miko, her recieving the Shikon no Tama and Naraku's trap for her and Inuyasha.

149: The Single Arrow of Chaos

Apr 26, 2004

Inuyasha and the others are on a mission to find Princess Abi and her nest of birds. However, they must get past Hakudoshi, first.

150: The Mysterious Light that Guides the Saint

May 3, 2004

Princess Abi goes after a group of villagers who are hiding in a cave.

151: Kagome's Instinctive Choice

May 10, 2004

Kagome must decide if she wants to save Kikyo, or not.

152: Protect and Plunder!

May 17, 2004

Princess Abi no longer wants to be in league with Naraku.

153: The Cruel Reunion of Fate

May 24, 2004

Kohaku must kill the castle guards to retrieve the infant, Naraku's incarnation.

154: The Demon Linked With the Netherworld

May 31, 2004

After meeting Kikyo, Inuyasha and the gang rush to stop Naraku, who confronts Abi and her mother.

155: The Demon Protector of the Sacred Jewel Shard!

Jun 7, 2004

Inuyasha and the gang follow Naraku. Before the group can confront their nemesis, Inuyasha must battle Hosenki, an old friend of Inuyasha's father.

156: Final Battle at the Graveside! Sesshomaru Versus Inuyasha

Jun 14, 2004

Naraku appears to steal Hosenki's shard, but Sesshomaru arrives on the scene, to everyone's surprise.

157: Destroy Naraku with the Adamant Barrage!

Jun 21, 2004

Sesshomaru faces off with Naraku, while Inuyasha tries to cut Hosenki's diamond body to gain a new power.

158: Stampede of the Countless Demon Rats!

Jul 5, 2004

Naraku lets Hakudoshi employ a new method to bring Kikyo out of hiding--a tidal wave of endless demon rodents. Also, Kohaku finds himself in a dilemma.

159: Kohaku's Decision and Sango's Heart

Jul 12, 2004

Sango attempts to stop Kohaku and the demon rats, while Hakudoshi tries to subdue Kikyo's Mayose spell, intended to destroy the stampede of rodents.

160: The Lucky but Two-Timing Scoundrel!

Jul 26, 2004

Kagome returns home to get some rest without telling Inuyasha. Angrily he follows her and breaks her bike. Despite spending the day trying to fix it, Kagome is still furious and tells her friends he is cheating on her. Her friends then ask to meet him. How will this end for Kagome and Inuyasha?

161: Miroku's Past Mistake

Aug 2, 2004

Miroku is confronted by an old flame from his past, to Sango's chagrin.

162: Forever with Lord Sesshomaru

Aug 9, 2004

Rin has her doubts about whether or not she will be with Sesshomaru forever, after Jaken tells her that he and Sesshomaru will probably live longer than her, because she's mortal and they're demons.

163: Kohaku, Sango and Kirara: The Secret Flower Garden

Aug 23, 2004

Kirara recalls Sango and Kohaku's past, when they were children.

164: Possessed by a Parasite: Shippo, Our Worst Enemy

Aug 30, 2004

A parasite demon infects Shippo, causing him to attack his friends, but Inuyasha seems to be the Shippo's real target.

165: The Ultimate Key to Defeating Naraku

Sep 6, 2004

Naraku confronts Kikyo, while Hakudoshi creates a new monstrosity for Inuyasha and friends to deal with.

166: The Bond Between Them, Use the Sacred Jewel Shard! (1)

Sep 13, 2004

Inuyasha and the others find a strange man with demonic powers. Could this be the reincarnation of Naraku?

167: The Bond Between Them, Use the Sacred Jewel Shard! (2)

Sep 13, 2004

As Inuyasha and his team go after Kagura, they find a weakness which they plan to use to defeat their opponent, Naraku. Yet, Naraku has already taken steps to lead Inuyasha and his team into a terrible trap.

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