Ep. 76: Inuyasha breaches the panther yōkai tribe's barrier while Sesshomaru warns him to retreat.
Aired on July 1, 2002Filler

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Inuyasha utilizes Barrier Shattering, an attack that shatters barriers when the Tetsusaiga glows red, to penetrate the panther yōkai tribe's defense. Sesshomaru appears and urges Inuyasha to heed his warning to retreat. The narrative reveals the origins of the revenge sought by the panther devas, which traces back fifty years. As the conflict escalates, the group becomes divided. Each member is subsequently confronted separately by the panther devas, leading to individual challenges that stem from the historical grievances of the past. The episode focuses on these isolated encounters and the underlying reasons for the ongoing feud.
Episodes
- Ep. 72 · Inuyasha assists Bunza to rescue a trapped father from a mantis demon's barrier
- Ep. 73 · Inuyasha considers absorbing Shiori's blood to break barriers
- Ep. 74 · Inuyasha helps Shiori defeat Taigokumaru using the Blood Coral Crystal
- Ep. 75 · Panther demons pursue Kagome for Shikon Jewel shards while Sesshomaru and Inuyasha's group face the devas.
- Ep. 76 · Inuyasha breaches the panther yōkai tribe's barrier while Sesshomaru warns him to retreat.
- Ep. 77 · Panther Tribe and the Two Swords of the Fang
- Ep. 78 · Sango Confronts a Bear Demon and Rejects a Marriage Proposal from Lord Takeda
- Ep. 79 · Jaken attempts to steal Tetsusaiga from Inuyasha to impress Sesshomaru but fails due to Rin's abduction.
- Ep. 80 · Sesshomaru and the Abducted Rin