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EP 11Kagome returns to the present while her grandfather is hospitalized by an ancient Noh mask.
Jan 15, 2001Kagome goes back to the present to resume her school life. Her grandfather is attacked by an ancient Noh mask that has broken the protective talismans, resulting in his hospitalization. The mask is determined to obtain a physical body. Kagome must defend the shards of the Shikon Jewel from this threat. Sota Higurashi, Kagome's younger brother, brings Inuyasha from the past to help save Kagome.
EP 12Inuyasha encounters the Tatarimokke while Kagome deals with Mayu's vengeful spirit
Jan 22, 2001Inuyasha discovers the Tatarimokke, a benevolent youkai that guides the souls of deceased children through its music. This creature remains harmless as long as its eyes stay closed, but transforms into a terrifying entity if they are opened. Simultaneously, Kagome encounters the vengeful spirit of Mayu, who is the older sister of Sota's friend Satoru. Satoru is currently in a comatose state. Mayu faces the risk of being taken to the underworld unless she can let go of her intense hatred toward her mother and her jealousy regarding her younger brother.
EP 13Inuyasha and friends rescue Nazuna from spider heads while the new moon reveals his human form
Jan 29, 2001Inuyasha, Kagome, and Shippo rescue a girl named Nazuna from an attack by spider heads. They seek shelter at a nearby shrine, where the priest grants them protection using sutras. During the night, the group is attacked again by the spider heads. Kagome and Shippo realize that Inuyasha transforms into a fully human during the new moon phase. The priest is revealed to be disguised as a spider head, exploiting Inuyasha's vulnerability in his human state. At sunrise, Inuyasha regains his strength and destroys the spider head.
EP 14Inuyasha and friends investigate the theft of Kikyo's ashes from the village.
Feb 5, 2001At midnight, Inuyasha sees Urasue, an ogress sorceress smelling of graveyard soil and Kaede's blood. The next morning, Inuyasha, Kagome, and Shippo visit the village and discover that Kikyo's ashes have been stolen. They promise to help Kaede retrieve them. Meanwhile, Urasue revives Kikyo's body but realizes with disappointment that the soul has already been reincarnated. The group is determined to recover the remains while the sorceress deals with the unexpected absence of the original spirit within the reanimated corpse.
EP 15Urasue kidnaps Kagome to resurrect Kikyo, who seeks revenge for betrayal fifty years ago.
Feb 12, 2001Urasue abducts Kagome to facilitate the resurrection of Kikyo. When Inuyasha inadvertently speaks Kikyo’s name, her soul leaves Kagome and inhabits her body. The revived Kikyo is disoriented yet furious, intending to kill Inuyasha for betraying her five decades prior. As Inuyasha suffers, Kagome retrieves her soul, causing Kikyo to succumb to hatred. Inuyasha attempts to rescue Kikyo from a cliff edge but fails. He subsequently remembers the events of the betrayal that occurred fifty years ago, leaving Kikyo in despair.
EP 16The Amorous Monk Miroku and His Cursed Wind Tunnel Hand
Feb 19, 2001Miroku, a lecherous monk seeking Shikon Jewel shards, steals Kagome’s fragments and flees. Inuyasha tracks him to an okiya to recover the stolen items. Miroku attempts to use the Wind Tunnel curse in his right hand, but Kagome stops him. He then explains that the youkai Naraku inflicted this curse upon him. Naraku has pursued the Shikon Jewel for fifty years, driving Miroku’s quest for the shards. This encounter reveals the dangerous nature of Miroku’s condition and the long-standing conflict surrounding the jewel fragments.
EP 17Banished artist's cursed ink demons threaten castle after Shikon Jewel shard awakens them
Feb 26, 2001A wandering artist is expelled from a castle after a warlord rejects his unique talents. Miroku observes ink demons encircling the structure, revealing them to be paintings brought to life by a Shikon Jewel shard. To neutralize the threat, Miroku employs his Wind Tunnel technique to suck the ink demons into the void. The group must retrieve the jewel shard before the artist attempts to flee. However, the demons ultimately consume the artist's flesh as a consequence of his dark ambitions. This sequence highlights the dangerous power of the artifact and the tragic fate of the creator who sought to exploit it for malevolent purposes.
EP 18Sesshomaru and Naraku Ally to Wield Tetsusaiga Against Inuyasha
Mar 5, 2001Naraku provides Sesshomaru with a human arm containing a Shikon Jewel shard, enabling him to use the Tetsusaiga sword. Sesshomaru confronts Inuyasha to claim the weapon's ownership. During the encounter, Jaken summons demonic souls from the mountains. Sesshomaru displays the sword's power while Miroku attempts to defend himself using his Wind Tunnel technique. Sesshomaru releases the poisonous demonic wasps known as the Saimyoushou. Miroku realizes that these insects can poison his right hand, complicating his ability to fight back against the combined forces of Sesshomaru and the summoned entities.
EP 19Kagome Returns to Her Era After Inuyasha Blocks the Well
Mar 12, 2001Kagome attempts to strike Sesshomaru’s human arm with an arrow but injures herself instead. Inuyasha orders Shippo and Miroku to escort her back through the Bone Eater's Well. Although Inuyasha reclaims the Tetsusaiga sword, he collapses and loses consciousness. Sesshomaru discards his severed limb as the Shikon Jewel shard returns to Naraku. To prevent Kagome from coming back, Inuyasha forces her into her own time period, taking her jewel shards and sealing the well behind her.
EP 20The Despicable Villain Onigumo and the Mystery Behind His Transformation into Naraku
Mar 19, 2001Kaede informs Inuyasha and Miroku about a cave where she and Kikyo once nursed a severely burned thief named Onigumo. Onigumo’s obsessive desire for Kikyo allowed a yōkai to consume his body, resulting in the creation of Naraku. Naraku subsequently attacks the trio with a corrupted Rouyakan while Inuyasha is in a weakened state. The Rouyakan returns for a second encounter, now bearing a jewel shard embedded in its head by Naraku, which causes significant panic among the three characters as they face this renewed threat.
EP 21Naraku Admits to Manipulating Kikyo and Inuyasha to Steal the Shikon Jewel
Apr 9, 2001Kagome plans a date with classmate Hojo but cancels at the last minute. Miroku and Kaede try to shield an injured Inuyasha from Rouyakan. Shippo brings a jewel shard to the Bone Eater's Well, enabling Kagome to return to the feudal era. There, Naraku confesses that he orchestrated the conflict between Kikyo and Inuyasha specifically to acquire the Shikon Jewel. This admission reveals his long-term strategy to manipulate the main characters for his own gain, highlighting the depth of his deception and the personal history he shares with the central figures.
EP 22Kikyo survives her fall and hides in a town while Inuyasha's group investigates missing souls.
Apr 9, 2001Kikyo, who survived falling from a cliff during her encounter with Inuyasha, now lives peacefully in a bourg. A monk named Seikai immediately senses her supernatural nature and later discovers that she must steal the souls of the dying to maintain her presence in the world. Meanwhile, Inuyasha, Kagome, Shippo, and Miroku investigate a neighboring castle concerning the absence of feminine souls. Their investigation inevitably leads them to Kikyo, bringing their paths together again amidst the mystery surrounding her survival and the missing souls.
EP 23Kagome attempts to clarify Kikyo's death as Inuyasha faces her lingering hatred and desire for reunion.
Apr 16, 2001Inuyasha departs to locate Kikyo, but Kagome encounters the shrine maiden first and strives to explain the actual events surrounding Kikyo's demise. Upon finally meeting Kikyo, she embraces him while weeping. Despite no longer caring about the manner of her death, Kikyo remains unable to overcome her hatred for Inuyasha and attempts to drag him to the underworld to die with her. Inuyasha manages to break free from Kikyo's grasp by listening to Kagome's voice. Subsequently, Kikyo visits Kaede to verify Naraku's intentions and aspirations.
EP 24Sango the Demon Slayer Enters Seeking Revenge for Her Village
Apr 23, 2001Sango is a demon slayer who collects Shikon Jewel shards as payment. She is the sole survivor of an arachnid attack engineered by Naraku to destroy her village of demon slayers and acquire their shards. Her younger brother Kohaku was under the influence of Naraku during this event. Sango furiously seeks revenge after believing from Naraku that Inuyasha is to be responsible for the attack. This episode introduces her character and her motivation for vengeance against those she holds accountable for the tragedy that wiped out her community.
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.
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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.










