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EP 25Sango accepts a Shikon Jewel shard from Naraku and battles Inuyasha while Miroku and Kirara pursue the real culprit.
May 7, 2001Driven by sheer will, Sango reluctantly takes a fragment of the Shikon Jewel from Naraku, despite her deep mistrust of him. She engages Inuyasha in combat, unaware that she cannot distinguish the true Naraku from his decoys. Meanwhile, Miroku and Sango’s pet yōkai cat, Kirara, chase after the demon. The deception is quickly uncovered when it becomes clear that Naraku is controlling a demon puppet to fight them, revealing the actual mastermind behind the scheme.
EP 26The Revelation Behind the Four-Souled Jewel’s Hidden Power
May 14, 2001Sango observes that Inuyasha, Kagome, Shippo, and Miroku assisted in burying the graves of her fellow villagers. She subsequently discovers the secret to crossing the barrier into a cave near her village, where the shrine maiden Midoriko originally created the Shikon Jewel, an artifact capable of purifying youkai souls. The narrative explains that when a person maximizes four specific spirits—courage, friendship, wisdom, and love—they unite to create a powerful balance within the soul. This equilibrium can be harnessed for either good or evil purposes, revealing the true nature of the jewel's origin and potential.
EP 27The group confronts a false water deity while rescuing a friend from a town demanding firstborn sacrifices.
May 21, 2001Inuyasha, Kagome, Miroku, Sango, and Shippo arrive in a town where the firstborns are sacrificed to an arrogant water god. They are hired by Taromaru, the village headman's son, to rescue his friend Suekichi. Inuyasha, Kagome, and Shippo collaborate to destroy the false water god. Meanwhile, Miroku and Sango search for and free the true water goddess. The goddess then arrives to assist the others in their battle against the false deity. This coordinated effort allows the group to resolve the crisis in the town and save the captives from the harmful rituals imposed by the arrogant water god.
EP 28Miroku Heals After Being Tricked by a Praying Mantis Demon Princess
May 28, 2001Miroku falls victim to a praying mantis demon disguised as a beautiful princess, resulting in damage to his Wind Tunnel during the confrontation. He must return to his master, Mushin, to receive healing for his right hand. However, complications arise when Mushin becomes possessed by a worm demon and attempts to kill the weakened Miroku. The group eventually discovers that a demon worm charmer is controlling Mushin. After the demons are expelled, the charmer is destroyed, and Mushin is freed from possession.
EP 29Sango's Suffering and Kohaku's Life
Jun 4, 2001Naraku revives Kohaku using a Shikon Jewel shard, erasing his memories to spare him trauma. He commands the amnesiac boy to attack Inuyasha. Sango pursues Kohaku through a spirit shield in a forest, where she encounters Naraku. He uses Kohaku as leverage, offering to let him live forever if Sango delivers the legendary sword Tetsusaiga to him. This ultimatum forces Sango into a desperate situation, balancing her duty to stop Naraku against the hope of saving her brother's life. The encounter highlights the ongoing conflict and the personal stakes involved for Sango as she faces the demon lord's manipulative demands.
EP 30Naraku's Castle Showdown After Tetsusaiga Theft by Sango
Jun 11, 2001During a battle between Inuyasha and Kohaku, Sango steals Tetsusaiga and flees. She later encounters Naraku, who has assumed the identity of Kagewaki Hitomi, the lord whose father hired her family on the night her kin were killed. Sango is unable to defeat this form of Naraku because she still cares for Kohaku. The situation changes when Kagome Higurashi arrives to rescue Sango from Naraku's grasp, ending the immediate threat posed by the demon lord's deception.
EP 31Inuyasha and Kagome help Jinenji prove his innocence while facing a real yokai threat
Jun 18, 2001Inuyasha and Kagome travel to a town seeking medicinal herbs for Sango and Kirara. There, they encounter Jinenji, a gentle giant horse hanyō who is falsely accused of murdering townspeople. While Inuyasha investigates to locate the actual yokai responsible for the attacks, Kagome works to boost Jinenji’s self-esteem through her kindness. Moved by her support, Jinenji ultimately protects Kagome from the true threat. This act of bravery helps him gain the acceptance of the townspeople, resolving the conflict and clearing his name.
EP 32Kikyo and Inuyasha venture into the miasma while Naraku reacts to her survival
Jun 25, 2001Naraku expresses shock upon discovering that Kikyo remains alive. Concurrently, Inuyasha, Kagome, Miroku, Sango, and Shippo investigate reports of yōkai activity in the mountains. Kikyo arrives at the scene shortly after the group begins their search. The team engages the yōkai in combat, but the souls of the defeated creatures merge with Naraku. This process allows Naraku to acquire a new body. Following this transformation, Naraku kidnaps Kikyo and vanishes from the area. The events highlight the ongoing threat posed by Naraku and the dangerous circumstances surrounding Kikyo's continued existence in the physical world.
EP 33Naraku traps the group in illusions while Kikyo betrays Kagome to seize the Shikon Jewel shards.
Jul 2, 2001Inuyasha, Kagome, Miroku, Sango, and Shippo fall into a deadly trap set by Naraku while searching for Kikyo. The group is subjected to illusions reflecting their deepest fears, intended to destroy them. Kagome remains immune to the spell due to her possession of Shikon Jewel shards. Upon finding Kikyo, Kagome encounters hostility and coldness from her counterpart. Instead of helping, Kikyo takes the Shikon Jewel shards from Kagome and gives them to Naraku, furthering the villain's plans against the group.
EP 34Sesshomaru seeks new sword from Totosai, sparking conflict with Inuyasha over the blacksmith's safety.
Jul 9, 2001Dissatisfied with his blade Tenseiga, Sesshomaru demands that the reluctant blacksmith Totosai forge a replacement. This request forces Inuyasha to defend Totosai, resulting in a battle between the half-brothers. During the confrontation, Totosai discloses the history behind Sesshomaru’s current weapon and creates a distraction to help Inuyasha and his friends escape. After the group departs, Sesshomaru attacks Totosai again. Inuyasha intervenes to protect the smith once more, but this time he must contend with Sesshomaru’s newly acquired dragon claw as an additional defensive weapon.
EP 35The True Owner of the Great Sword
Jul 16, 2001Inuyasha and Sesshomaru clash over the Tetsusaiga, revealing the unexpected power of their inherited weapons. Following the battle, an injured Sesshomaru is aided by the young orphan Rin. Meanwhile, Koga, leader of the eastern wolf yōkai tribe, attacks villagers while hunting for Shikon Jewel shards. Koga's wolves kill Rin, but Sesshomaru discovers her body and uses the Tenseiga to revive her. This act allows him to realize the sword's true strength and its ability to heal and save lives.
EP 36Koga the Wolf-Demon Abducts Kagome After Clashing With Inuyasha
Jul 23, 2001Following a battle that decimates many wolves, Inuyasha and his group encounter Koga, who immediately dislikes Inuyasha. Koga observes Inuyasha mastering the Wind Scar technique using the Tetsusaiga, a power derived from sensing the rift between two demonic forces. Subsequently, Koga attacks the others and kidnaps Kagome alongside Shippo. He commands Kagome to utilize her ability to locate shards of the Shikon Jewel, aiming to help him destroy the demonic Birds of Paradise that are threatening his clan.
EP 37Inuyasha and friends race to rescue Kagome while Koga declares his love
Jul 30, 2001Inuyasha, Mikoku, and Sango hurry to save Kagome and Shippo. Kagome agrees to assist Koga on the condition that his wolves do not harm Shippo. She discovers a Shikon Jewel shard inside a Siamese Bird of Paradise. Upon arrival, Koga boldly declares his love for Kagome, provoking Inuyasha's jealousy. Inuyasha sets aside his feelings and uses the Wind Scar to destroy the Siamese Bird of Paradise, securing the rescue mission.
EP 38Kagome returns home after arguing with Inuyasha while friends worry about Hojo
Aug 6, 2001Following a heated dispute with Inuyasha, Kagome chooses to go back home to restock her medical supplies. During her absence, her friends express concern that she might lose Hojo to another girl. Meanwhile, Shippo tries to explain the cause of the conflict between Inuyasha and Kagome to Kaede. She provides helpful advice regarding their relationship issues. Inuyasha eventually listens to this guidance and decides to act on the counsel given by Kaede to resolve the situation with Kagome.
EP 39Koga and Inuyasha engage in a deadly duel after Kagura's attack on the wolf tribe.
Aug 13, 2001Naraku extracts a poisoned Shikon Jewel shard from a bear youkai using the Saimyoushou. Kagura, a wind sorceress, kills Koga’s wolf tribe during a castle raid and lures Koga to the location with the poisoned shard. Upon discovering Inuyasha among the dead wolves, Koga initiates a duel to the death with him. Meanwhile, Miroku and Sango prepare to enter the castle to confront a demon puppet controlled by Naraku. The episode focuses on the conflict between Koga and Inuyasha while their allies face a separate threat within the fortress. This sequence highlights the ongoing manipulation by Naraku and the escalating tensions between the rival youkai leaders.
EP 40Kagura the Wind Sorceress Deploys a Lethal Ambush Against the Heroes
Aug 20, 2001Inuyasha struggles against Koga until Kagura intervenes and easily defeats him. The Wind Scar proves ineffective because Kagura controls the winds, but Kagome purifies the air using her sacred arrows. As Kagura retreats, Inuyasha spots a distinctive spider-shaped scar on her back. Later, Kagome employs her sacred arrow to remove a poisoned shard of the Shikon Jewel from Koga's arm, resolving the immediate threat.
EP 41Kagura and Kanna attack a village while Miroku reunites with Koharu
Aug 27, 2001Miroku encounters Koharu, a runaway who fled her village after her master's son made unwanted advances. Simultaneously, Kagura and Kanna, serving as Naraku's incarnated detachments, invade the same village. They steal the souls of the villagers and control their bodies to cause chaos. During the attack, Kanna observes that Kagome's spirit is too powerful to be trapped within her mirror. Consequently, Kanna decides to leave Kagome weakened rather than attempting to contain her. This sequence highlights the dual threats facing the group, combining personal reunions with the ongoing supernatural dangers posed by Naraku's forces.
EP 42Inuyasha faces Kagura's wind attack and Naraku reveals Kikyo's betrayal.
Sep 3, 2001Inuyasha battles Kagura, who employs her wind abilities to reanimate the souls of deceased villagers. When Inuyasha attempts to counter with the Wind Scar, Kanna intercepts the attack using her mirror. Naraku subsequently appears to inform Inuyasha that Kikyo voluntarily surrendered the Shikon Jewel shards she had previously taken from Kagome. In response, Kagome fires a sacred arrow into Kanna's mirror, successfully releasing all trapped spirits and restoring the souls to their respective bodies.
EP 43Inuyasha questions Kikyo's motives while Naraku deploys Goshinki who shatters the Tetsusaiga
Sep 10, 2001Inuyasha confronts Kikyo regarding her reasons for providing Naraku with the stolen Shikon Jewel shards, and she clarifies that this action serves her strategy to eventually eliminate him. Concurrently, Naraku releases Goshinki, a massive horned ogre yōkai possessing telepathic abilities, who is identified as his third incarnation. During the ensuing conflict, Goshinki succeeds in breaking the Tetsusaiga. This unexpected event triggers a transformation in Inuyasha, turning him into a full-breed dog yōkai. The episode highlights the complex dynamics between Inuyasha and Kikyo while introducing a significant threat through Naraku's new form and its devastating impact on Inuyasha's weapon and nature.
EP 44Sesshomaru commissions a sword from Kaijinbo using Goshinki's head while Inuyasha is vulnerable.
Sep 17, 2001Sesshomaru locates Goshinki’s corpse and follows Inuyasha’s scent to Kaijinbo, a rogue blacksmith and former student of Totosai. He intends to have a sword forged from Goshinki’s head. Coincidentally, Kaijinbo arrives that night possessed and wielding the Tokijin, his latest creation. At the same time, Inuyasha has reverted to his human form, leaving him defenseless. Totosai subsequently appears and provides Inuyasha with his sword, although it proves too heavy for him to lift.
EP 45Sesshomaru Acquires Tokijin After Kaijinbo's Demise
Oct 8, 2001Kaijinbo is destroyed by his own welded creation, being too nefarious for its maker to wield. Kagura directs Sesshomaru to Tokijin, witnessing as the demon claims his sword and wields it against his younger brother. While Inuyasha and his companions escape before they feel the full brunt of Tokijin held in the hands of Sesshomaru, Kagura decides that Sesshomaru may be strong enough to destroy her master.
EP 46Inuyasha and Koga face the deadly duo of Juromaru and Kageromaru in battle
Oct 15, 2001Koga seeks to defeat Naraku to avenge his wolf youkai tribe. Naraku introduces Juromaru, challenging Koga to a fight. Inuyasha arrives and engages Juromaru, later realizing Kageromaru is dormant inside him. Despite their differences and the need to protect Kagome, Inuyasha and Koga reluctantly form an alliance. They confront the incredibly fast pair together. Inuyasha ultimately defeats both Juromaru and Kageromaru by using the Wind Scar attack from the Tetsusaiga. This victory eliminates the immediate threat posed by Naraku's new incarnate detachment, allowing the heroes to continue their respective goals against the common enemy.
EP 47Naraku struggles with Onigumo's heart while Kikyo faces death and Kagome watches from afar
Oct 22, 2001Kagome returns home upset after Inuyasha ignores Koga, though she is actually retrieving medical supplies. Naraku encounters Kikyo but cannot kill her because Onigumo's heart remains within him. To destroy her, he removes the souls necessary for her animation, causing a weakened Kikyo to flee back to the Sacred Tree where she once imprisoned Inuyasha. Inuyasha restores her souls, allowing the two to embrace. However, Kikyo departs suddenly, leaving Kagome to watch the scene from behind a tree, feeling hurt and dejected by the interaction between the two.
EP 48Kagome returns home after seeing Inuyasha embrace Kikyo, then confesses her feelings to him.
Oct 29, 2001Kagome is upset after witnessing Inuyasha and Kikyo embracing while he saved her from Naraku, prompting her to quickly return home and leave medical supplies with Miroku and Sango. She considers returning the shards of the Shikon Jewel and never going back to the past. After receiving advice from her mother, she confronts Inuyasha to confess that she is happy to be by his side. She acknowledges that she cannot compete with his deep and strong romantic feelings for Kikyo, resolving her internal conflict regarding their relationship and her place in the past.
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Frequently asked questions
- How many episodes does Inuyasha have?
- Inuyasha has 167 episodes.
- When did Inuyasha come out?
- Inuyasha came out in 2000.
- Which studio made Inuyasha?
- Inuyasha was produced by Sunrise.
- Who directed Inuyasha?
- Inuyasha was directed by Youta Tsuruoka.
- Is Inuyasha finished?
- Current status of Inuyasha: Finished.