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1 / 2- 137EP 137filler
Akitoki Hojo seeks to seal the Naginata of Kenkon with Inuyasha and Kagome.
Jan 12, 2004Akitoki Hojo, an ancestor from Feudal Japan, is identified as the husband of Kagome. As Kagome struggles with unsettling emotions, Akitoki and Kaede attempt to seal the Naginata of Kenkon, a halberd of great misfortune. Akitoki joins Inuyasha and his companions to travel to a mountain shrine to dissipate the demonic aura. After resting at a tea house, strange events occur, including falling boulders and explosives. Akitoki discovers he holds the Ken Blade half, while the Kon Blade half may be possessed by four ninja yōkai.
- 138EP 138filler
Kagome and Akitoki separated from Inuyasha while he confronts Hoshiyomi over the Ken Blade.
Jan 19, 2004Kagome and Akitoki drift away from a waterfall, leaving Inuyasha to face Hoshiyomi, the ninja yōkai master who owns the Kon Blade. Meanwhile, Miroku, Sango, and Shippo search for the separated pair. After resting in the woods, Kagome encounters four ninja yōkai using demon puppets disguised as her classmates' ancestors. She destroys these puppets with her Sacred Arrows but is subsequently captured by the ninja yōkai as a hostage. Inuyasha interrogates Hoshiyomi about his motives for seeking the Ken Blade during this conflict.
- 139EP 139filler
Hoshiyomi Captures Kagome to Unite the Ken and Kon Blades at Shoun Falls
Jan 26, 2004Hoshiyomi detains Kagome Higurashi to merge the Ken and Kon Blades, using a pentagram barrier to scatter Inuyasha’s group. Each member faces one of four ninja youkai, proving to be formidable adversaries. Hoshiyomi reveals his tragic romance with high-ranking priestess Tsukiyomi, justifying his plan to kill humans to save humankind through the blade union. Miroku employs his Wind Tunnel technique to suck the four ninja youkai into a vortex. Finally, Hoshiyomi summons the two blades together, creating the Naginata of Kenkon. This confrontation highlights the group's struggle against Hoshiyomi’s twisted logic and the powerful ninja opponents sent to stop them from interfering with his ritual at the shrine.
- 140EP 140filler
Hoshiyomi's Unstoppable Naginata and Tsukiyomi's Return to Possess Kagome
Feb 2, 2004Hoshiyomi wields the complete Naginata of Kenkon, driven mad by its demonic power after originally seeking to fight alongside Tsukiyomi. The spirit of Tsukiyomi returns to possess Kagome, aiming to reason with her former lover. In the past, Tsukiyomi had sealed Hoshiyomi in a shrine and split the halberd, but Hoshiyomi killed him in retaliation for betrayal. Akitoki confesses his unrequited love for Kagome while defending her from Hoshiyomi’s attack. Tsukiyomi then grants Inuyasha and Kagome the opportunity to permanently destroy the cursed weapon and end the threat once and for all.
- 141EP 141
The Demon Horse Entei is unleashed after a village priest is murdered by Kagura and The Infant.
Feb 9, 2004Inuyasha and his companions discover a destroyed village where the local priest was killed by Kagura and The Infant. A legendary monk had previously sealed the swift demon horse Entei and its master, Rengokuki, in the mountains. Kagura and The Infant confront the monk, but he slices The Infant in half. Kagura delivers the severed parts to Kanna, who retains one half. When the seal on Entei is broken, chaos erupts. Due to the demon horse's incredible speed, it escapes the confrontation without sustaining any injuries.
- 142EP 142
Kagura guards the Infant's half as it becomes Hakudoshi, Naraku's eighth incarnation.
Feb 16, 2004The Infant half guarded by Kagura transforms into Hakudoshi, the eighth incarnation of Naraku. Inuyasha and his companions pursue Entei to Rengokuki, who has risen from his grave, but retreat after Inuyasha overpowers them. Rengokuki proposes marriage to Kagura, who declines. Hakudoshi arrives, ending Entei's rampage and slaughtering Rengokuki to become its new master. The group encounters Hakudoshi, who seeks a remaining Shikon Jewel shard in the Netherworld before escaping. Later, Kagome and Shippo are attacked by a headless demon, leading Inuyasha to deduce Hakudoshi's responsibility for the incident.
- 143EP 143
Inuyasha Group Helps Otter Yōkai Restore His Father's Head
Feb 23, 2004Inuyasha and his companions encounter Kanta, an otter yōkai seeking to reattach his father's head severed by Hakudoshi. Hakudoshi is shown observing the Netherworld, a realm of white mist and giant bones, while holding demon heads. Kanta's headless father visits a village but frightens residents by resembling Sesshomaru. The group attempts to restore the father but fails. Sesshomaru eventually uses his Tenseiga to successfully revive Kanta's father, allowing the family to reunite.
- 144EP 144
Inuyasha seeks Hosenki to reach the Netherworld where his father rests.
Mar 1, 2004Inuyasha learns from Myoga that visiting Hosenki is required to access the Netherworld, the burial site of his father Inu no Taisho. After scaling a cliff, he meets Hakudoshi, who recognizes Hosenki. The group then encounters Hosenki, whose father died of old age. Although Inu no Taisho created the Black Pearl in Inuyasha’s right eye, Hosenki serves only as an apprentice. Kagura arrives to inform the group that the gateway to the Netherworld lies within a mountain in the Realm of Fire. This journey involves navigating complex relationships with the descendants of powerful demons while seeking the specific location needed to enter the spirit world. The narrative focuses on Inuyasha’s determination to connect with his heritage through these encounters and the guidance provided by his companions and new allies.
- 145EP 145
Inuyasha and companions face stone guardians at the Netherworld gate
Mar 8, 2004Inuyasha and his companions follow the Saimyoushou to the Mountain in the Realm of Fire, where they encounter Gozu and Mezu, giant stone statues guarding the Netherworld gate. Since only the deceased may pass, Inuyasha struggles against the guardians' attacks. The group realizes that forcing the gate open with the Wind Scar is the only way to revert Gozu and Mezu to stone. Kagura attempts to enter but is stopped when her demon army is petrified by the blinding light beyond the gate, causing the statues to close and return to stone. Kagome informs the group that a Shikon Jewel shard lies beyond the gate. Meanwhile, Kagura returns to Hakudoshi, furious, though she remains under his control because he possesses her heart.
- 146EP 146
Phoenix Youkai Princess Abi Seeks Blood to Cure Her Mother's Poison
Mar 15, 2004Princess Abi, a phoenix youkai, leads her horde to drain townspeople's blood to dilute the poison affecting her mother, Queen Tekkei. Naraku approaches Abi as an ally, offering a trident to aid her quest. Although reluctant, she accepts the weapon. Naraku easily defeats goblin demons seeking revenge for their father before continuing his path. Abi subsequently encounters Inuyasha while her demons attack a village. She realizes Naraku intended for her to fight him and evades the confrontation. The narrative focuses on Abi's desperate measures to heal her mother and her interactions with Naraku and Inuyasha amidst the chaos caused by her blood-draining raids.
- 147EP 147filler
The Tragic Love Song of Destiny Part One Flashback Narrative
Apr 19, 2004This segment initiates a flashback sequence where Kaede observes Kikyo and Tsubaki battling a demon swarm. Within a limestone cave, Midoriko’s grave reacts to the Shikon Jewel located inside a slain yet resurrected Mistress Centipede. Subsequently, Tsubaki places a curse on Kikyo to activate whenever she falls deeply in love. Kikyo assumes the duty to guard and purify the Shikon Jewel at the village shrine. Upon meeting Inuyasha, she discovers his desire to use the jewel to transform from a hanyō into a full-blooded yōkai. They gradually develop mutual affection, grateful for their unconditional support. Inuyasha gifts Kikyo a pearl oyster containing cosmetics that once belonged to his human mother.
- 148EP 148filler
The Tragic Love Song of Destiny Part Two Flashback Continues
Apr 19, 2004This segment continues a memory flashback where the bandit Onigumo hides in a cave, seeking the Shikon Jewel. Tsubaki attacks Kikyo with a curse, which she successfully reflects. Subsequently, Onigumo is consumed by demons and transforms into Naraku. Naraku then assaults Kikyo, prompting Inuyasha to intervene and save her. Inuyasha expresses his desire to become human to stay with Kikyo forever. Naraku deceives them by impersonating both Inuyasha and Kikyo, causing discord and tainting the Shikon Jewel. He mortally wounds Kikyo, who, before dying, seals Inuyasha to the Sacred Tree of Ages.
- 149EP 149
Chaos Arrow Strikes While Inuyasha Battles Entei in Cave
Apr 26, 2004Princess Abi demolishes a village while Kagura seeks Sesshomaru. Kanna places half of The Infant with a noblewoman for unknown reasons. Inuyasha and companions pursue Saint Hijiri, known as the Holy One, alongside villagers. Hakudoshi and Kagura attack with phoenix demons to distract forces, allowing Abi to ravage Saint Hijiri’s village. A Sacred Arrow forces Hakudoshi and Kagura to retreat. Inuyasha engages Entei in combat, luring the beast into a cave. Inside, Inuyasha defeats Entei using his Backlash Wave attack, ending the immediate threat posed by the creature during the chaotic events unfolding across the region.
- 150EP 150
Inuyasha and companions seek Saint Hijiri while Kikyo's survival is questioned
May 3, 2004After witnessing a sacred arrow, doubts arise about Kikyo's death. She rescues villagers from Princess Abi and phoenix demons. Inuyasha and his group follow Saint Hijiri to verify her identity. Kaede discovers Kochou and Asuka, soul collectors, at Kikyo's grave. The group travels to the Forbidden Mountain but faces Naraku's demons. Inuyasha sees a vision of Kikyo before she vanishes. Kagome crosses a barrier and finds Kikyo unconscious and fatally wounded in a waterfall.
- 151EP 151
Kagome Purifies Kikyo's Spirit at the Waterfall Before Dusk
May 10, 2004Kochou and Asuka lead Kagome to a waterfall where Kikyo’s body hangs suspended. As the sole person capable of saving Kikyo before dusk, Kagome chooses to purify her spirit, removing the miasma. During this process, Kagome witnesses a vision of Kikyo’s past, seeing how Naraku tricked her into sealing Inuyasha to the Sacred Tree. Although Kikyo has been revived, she offers no gratitude for Kagome’s decision. Once the barrier dissipates, Inuyasha’s group locates an irritated Kagome. She informs Inuyasha that Kikyo has been purified and urges him to pursue her. Inuyasha refuses, stating that Kikyo is likely fine on her own.
- 152EP 152
Queen Tekkei warns Princess Abi about Saint Hijiri while Kohaku protects the Infant
May 17, 2004Queen Tekkei informs Princess Abi that Saint Hijiri hinders Naraku, who is avoiding a neighboring castle. The noblewoman grows suspicious of Kohaku, who has been ordered by Naraku to live peacefully there. Meanwhile, Kagura is instructed by Hakudoshi to follow Princess Abi to the castle. Phoenix demons attack the warlords stationed there. Naraku commands Kohaku to protect The Infant. Inuyasha confronts Princess Abi again, revealing her plan to betray Naraku. Kohaku ensures the noblewoman's safety by rescuing her from the phoenix demons.
- 153EP 153
Kohaku Kills Everyone and Recovers Memories After Naraku's Order
May 24, 2004Naraku commands Kohaku to seize The Infant and eliminate all others, which he executes. Kanna arrives to collect the noblewoman's soul and takes The Infant. Princess Abi escapes to gather more human blood. Kohaku regains his memories upon seeing Sango, aided in his flight by Kagura, who remains unaware of his awakening. He tries to commit suicide but decides to kill Naraku for redemption when Kagura intervenes. Sango identifies The Infant as the link between Naraku and the castle, while Kagura realizes it is the heart of Hakudoshi. Miroku embraces Sango as she worries about Kohaku's control by Naraku.
- 154EP 154
The Demon Linked with the Netherworld
May 31, 2004Inuyasha meets Kochou and Asuka to see Kikyo, who warns of Naraku’s plan to enter the Netherworld. She gives Inuyasha a special arrow for Kagome, to be used when the time is right. The group senses Naraku approaching the phoenix demon nest. Queen Tekkei reveals herself to Naraku and devours him. Princess Abi sends her phoenix demons against Inuyasha and his companions. Naraku betrays them by decapitating Queen Tekkei from the inside and stabbing Princess Abi from the outside. This act opens a river of blood, creating a path for Naraku to reach the Netherworld.
- 155EP 155
Inuyasha and companions face Hosenki at Inu no Taisho's grave over the Shikon Jewel's final shard.
Jun 7, 2004Inuyasha and his companions chase Naraku into the Netherworld, arriving at the grave of Inu no Taisho. Inuyasha experiences hallucinations of a childhood demon attack. The deceased Hosenki launches adamant spears at the group from the grave, where the last shard of the Shikon Jewel is located. Hosenki warns that many shards have become tainted and insists no one must obtain the final shard, fearing it is also corrupted. Driven by the presence of tainted shards nearby, Hosenki becomes corrupted by the last shard. He brutally attacks Inuyasha, causing the protagonist to plummet into the abyss.
- 156EP 156
Sesshomaru and Inuyasha confront their respective foes at the Netherworld entrance.
Jun 14, 2004Kagura offers Sesshomaru an alternative route to the Netherworld to confront Gozu and Mezu. Hosenki has been weakened from fighting Inuyasha, allowing Naraku to arrive and attempt to seize the final Shikon Jewel shard. Inuyasha, having survived a fall, returns to battle Naraku but fails to break his barrier with Tetsusaiga. Meanwhile, Sesshomaru utilizes Tenseiga to pass through the gate into the Netherworld. Naraku warns Inuyasha and his companions that their entry into the Netherworld will not serve as their exit, creating a tense standoff between the brothers and the antagonist.
- 157EP 157
Sesshomaru battles Naraku while Inuyasha faces a moral dilemma involving Hosenki and the miasma.
Jun 21, 2004Sesshomaru travels to the Netherworld to fight Naraku, but his attacks release poisonous miasma that endangers everyone present. Hosenki challenges Inuyasha to kill him, aiming to strengthen the Tetsusaiga so Inuyasha can defeat Naraku. Inuyasha must decide whether to eliminate the toxic cloud or defeat Hosenki. Recognizing Inuyasha’s selflessness, Hosenki grants him the Adamant Barrage power, which shatters Naraku’s barrier. Meanwhile, Kagome employs a special arrow belonging to Kikyo to force Naraku to manifest through Hakudoshi. This action results in Kagome being injured and causes Naraku to surrender the final shard of the Shikon Jewel, marking a critical turning point in the conflict.
- 158EP 158
Kohaku faces moral dilemma as Hakudoshi unleashes rat demons to lure Kikyo from hiding.
Jul 5, 2004Kohaku and Kagura conclude that eliminating The Infant is necessary to destroy Naraku. In response, Naraku dispatches Hakudoshi and Kohaku to force Kikyo out of concealment. Hakudoshi commands Kohaku to release a plague of rat demons from a shrine box across various villages, aiming to attract Kikyo. Inuyasha and his group recognize that Naraku is targeting Kikyo. Meanwhile, Kikyo conducts a myosei ritual to cultivate a special branch into a magical tree that pierces the clouds, drawing the rat demons to climb it. Kohaku struggles with the decision to close the shrine box to save lives, fearing that doing so would reveal to Naraku that he is recovering his memories. Sango confronts him regarding this conflict.
- 159EP 159
Kohaku's Decision and Sango's Heart
Jul 12, 2004Inuyasha, Kagome, and Shippo confront Hakudoshi at the myosei tree, where he places slug demons to weaken it and stop the rat demons from being purified. After Hakudoshi warns that Kikyo must reveal herself or face worse consequences, he escapes. Meanwhile, Miroku and Sango encounter Kohaku at the shrine box. Rat demons surround the pair, but Kikyo fires a Sacred Arrow into the box, enabling Inuyasha to destroy it and eliminate the demons. Hakudoshi then abducts Kohaku. Sango experiences conflicting emotions about protecting Kohaku, who was responsible for massacring the castle inhabitants, despite his actions being influenced by Naraku.
- 160EP 160
Kagome's bicycle is destroyed by Inuyasha, causing conflict before her classmates meet him.
Jul 26, 2004Kagome returns to the present, still pondering Inuyasha and Kikyo's relationship. She receives a used bicycle as a gift from a neighbor. Inuyasha lands and wrecks it, angering her greatly. Her three classmates are informed that Inuyasha must choose between her and Kikyo. They are intent on meeting her mysterious boyfriend, something which Kagome anticipates will be a disaster. Inuyasha mangles the bicycle further whilst repairing it. He later tries to atone by assisting Kagome's grandfather in the shed, but soon gets in trouble when Kagome sees her bicycle in shambles. The classmates finally meet Inuyasha and it goes more smoothly than Kagome expected. Greatly relieved, she forgives him.
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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.