Ep. 17: The group gathers to restore Ushio to human form using his mother's comb.
Aired on October 23, 2015
As Ushio transforms into a monster, the people he has saved unite to rescue him. Jie Mei assembles five girls with strong bonds to Ushio: Asako, Mayuko, Reiko, Saya, and Yū. Their mission is to comb Ushio's hair using the specific comb that his mother gave him. This ritual is intended to reverse the transformation and return Ushio to his human self. The collective effort of these individuals highlights the connections Ushio has formed throughout his journey, emphasizing the importance of his relationships in overcoming the monstrous state he currently inhabits.
Episodes
- Ep. 13 · Ushio Rests at Bakery Before Reuniting with Kamaitachi Siblings and Facing Mountain Youkai Leader
- Ep. 14 · Hakumen no Mono sends familiars to destroy the Beast Spear and its wielder.
- Ep. 15 · Ushio Faces Hiyō Assassins on a Bus with Akiba Nagare and Tora
- Ep. 16 · Ushio Faces Possessed Successor Satoru Moritsuna and the Hiyō Spirit
- Ep. 17 · The group gathers to restore Ushio to human form using his mother's comb.
- Ep. 18 · Ushio and Tora Enter the Cave to Rescue the Captured Individual
- Ep. 19 · Ushio and Tora encounter a time-manipulating yokai in a cave
- Ep. 20 · Ushio witnesses the Beast Spear's creation and learns about Hakumen no Mono's barrier
- Ep. 21 · Kirio visits Ushio for the scythe but they are interrupted by an attack from Kuragi.