Ep. 77: Panther Tribe and the Two Swords of the Fang
Aired on July 8, 2002Filler

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The panther devas retreat to their castle to initiate the resurrection of the panther king, capturing a large crowd of villagers for sacrifice. Inuyasha arrives to free the captives, including Kagome, Miroku, and Sango. The panther king subsequently devours Karan, Shuran, and Shunran to complete his revival. Sesshomaru sets aside his emotions to use Tenseiga to restore the lives of the panther devas. Meanwhile, Inuyasha employs Tetsusaiga to defeat the newly revived panther king, resolving the immediate threat to the village and its inhabitants.
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- 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
- Ep. 81 · Siblings clash over Naraku while hostage threats force them to protect Rin and Kohaku