Ep. 42: Keisuke and Tetsuya investigate the Okuda murder while Miaka faces Nakago in Morioka
Aired on January 18, 1996

Keisuke and Tetsuya reach Morioka and discover the Okuda murder site, known as Genbu Grotto, through a taxi driver’s microfilm records. Meanwhile, Miaka meets Tamahome at a tower linked to Xing’s legend, where she encounters Yui and Nakago. The Suzaku Seven reunite after Tasuki defeats a monster, only to learn from Tokaki and Subaru that Tatara, the Byakko Shinzaho guardian, has been captured. Nakago intercepts Miaka, and Miboshi of the Seiryu Seven steals her voice before knocking her out. The Suzaku Seven pursue her, leading to Miaka waking up in a cell alongside Tatara as Yui arrives.
Episodes
- Ep. 38 · Soi’s potion affects Tamahome while Miaka seeks Yui to summon Seiryuu
- Ep. 39 · Soi reveals Tomo's deception while Miaka faces an illusionary trap orchestrated by the antagonist.
- Ep. 40 · Miaka confronts Tomo’s illusions while Amiboshi fights for freedom and Yui’s memory
- Ep. 41 · Tamahome and Suzaku Seven rescue Miaka and stay with Tokaki in Sairou
- Ep. 42 · Keisuke and Tetsuya investigate the Okuda murder while Miaka faces Nakago in Morioka
- Ep. 43 · Yui locks Miaka away and Tatara confronts Miboshi to retrieve the Byakko relic
- Ep. 44 · Miboshi possesses Chiriko while Yui summons Seiryuu with Nakago
- Ep. 45 · Yui Summons Seiryuu and the Suzaku Seven Return to Konan
- Ep. 46 · Keisuke informs Tetsuya of the story's arrival in their world while armies prepare for battle.