Ep. 4: Shadow of the Moon, the Sea of Shadow - The Fourth Chapter
Aired on April 30, 2002

After a discussion with Aozaru, the group rests at an inn where Taiki leaves Asano behind to avoid recognition. An old man overhears Asano and understands his language. In the next town, Yoko realizes Taiki intended to sell them into servitude, as Aozaru predicted. They escape a brothel and defeat a large youma. Yoko and Sugimoto are rescued by Asano and the old man, who appears friendly but plans betrayal. The trio flees to the woods. Later, Aozaru visits Yoko, warning her not to trust anyone, even friends. Asano returns, sees Yoko with a sword, and knocks it away fearing suicide. Sugimoto enters the woods and encounters Kourin.
Episodes
- Ep. 1 · Yoko navigates school life and bullying while facing a mysterious stranger and demonic threats.
- Ep. 2 · Keiki transports the group to a new world where separation and capture occur during a youma assault.
- Ep. 3 · Shadow of the Moon, the Sea of Shadow - The Third Chapter
- Ep. 4 · Shadow of the Moon, the Sea of Shadow - The Fourth Chapter
- Ep. 5 · Shadow of the Moon, the Sea of Shadow - The Fifth Chapter
- Ep. 6 · Yoko Awakens in the Shadow of the Moon Amidst New Realities
- Ep. 7 · Yoko defeats a youma and a monkey spirit, then flees from authorities seeking her at the port.
- Ep. 8 · Sugimoto Confronts Yoko Amidst King Kou's Deadly Youma Attack in En