Ep. 24: Miaka's wishes fail as Chiriko reveals his true identity during the Suzaku summoning ritual.
Aired on September 14, 1995
The Suzaku summoning ceremony begins with Miaka making three wishes, but the ritual fails. Chiriko plays a flute that causes everyone pain, revealing himself as Amiboshi of the Seriyuu Seven. Tasuki and Tamahome chase him to a river where he falls after stepping on a crumbling stone. Miaka saves his flute, but Amiboshi lets go and disappears into the water. The group returns to the castle with only the flute. They discover the real Chiriko is a thirteen-year-old boy who explains how he saved them. The celestial warriors attempt to summon Suzaku again but fail. Taiitsukun appears and informs them of an alternative method to summon the guardian.
Episodes
- Ep. 20 · Chichiri Disguised as Nakago, Tamahome's Betrayal, and the Escape from Kutou Palace
- Ep. 21 · Hotohori Saves Miaka From Suicide Amidst Tamahome's Return
- Ep. 22 · Tamahome fights Hotohori, gets pierced, breaks Nakago's curse, and returns to Kutou for the scroll.
- Ep. 23 · Celestial Warning and Reunion Amidst Suzaku Seven Preparations
- Ep. 24 · Miaka's wishes fail as Chiriko reveals his true identity during the Suzaku summoning ritual.
- Ep. 25 · Miaka hides her true feelings from Tamahome and prepares for the Star Festival
- Ep. 26 · Miaka mourns Amiboshi at the river while Tamahome promises a future after the Suzaku summoning.
- Ep. 27 · Tamahome confronts Suboshi over his family's death and regains composure to continue the journey.
- Ep. 28 · Part 1 Digest: The Ancient Path