List of InuYasha episodes

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This is the complete episode listing for all the animation produced for InuYasha (犬夜叉) based on the manga authored by Rumiko Takahashi. The series consists of 167 episodes and 4 movies.

This Japanese anime began on 16 October 2000 and ceased on 13 September 2004 in Japan. The anime stops in mid-story and offers no conclusion. On 31 August 2002, InuYasha premiered in the United States on Adult Swim, an adult-oriented television programming block on Cartoon Network. As of 27 October 2006, the anime has been completed on Adult Swim. Also, on YTV the show finally ended on December 1, 2006. The 167 episodes are split into 6 seasons with the first 3 seasons currently available on DVD with further releases pending.

Contents

[edit] Episode summaries

The following list is ordered by the original airdates of the episodes, which is the Japanese airdates. (Note: The anime episode lists still use Tetsusaiga instead of Tessaiga, this is only because the English anime uses Tetsusaiga in the titles. On the rest of wiki pages, instances of Tetsusaiga have been universally agreed to be replaced by Tessaiga. For more information, please see Tessaiga.)

Spoiler warning: Plot and/or ending details follow.

[edit] Season 1: episodes 1-27

Picture Ep # English Title Japanese Title Original airdate
Kanji Romaji
1 The Girl Who Overcame Time... and the Boy Who Was Just Overcome 時代を越えた少女と封印された少年 Jidai wo Koeta Shoujo to Fuuinsareta Shounen 2000-10-16
Fifteen year old Kagome Higurashi is dragged down the sealed well at her family shrine, only to find herself transported back to ancient Japan. There she meets Inuyasha, Kaede and the centipede youkai, Mistress Centipede.
2 Seekers of the Sacred Jewel 四魂の玉を狙う者たち Shikon no Tama o Nerau Monotachi 2000-10-23
InuYasha, released from the tree by Kagome, has only one desire; to get his claws on the Jewel of Four Souls and use its powers to become a full demon. Kagome, free but homesick, runs off into the forest to find the Bone Eaters Well, hoping that if the well was her entrance to the Feudal era, perhaps it can take her back to her time.
3 Down the Rabbit Hole and Back Again 骨喰いの井戸からただいまっ! Honekui no kara de Ido Tadaima! 2000-10-30
With the Shikon Jewel shattered, each shard has the ability to increase a separate demon's powers. InuYasha fumes at the thought of having to collect the scattered pieces of the jewel and Kagome, upset, falls into the Bone Eater's Well and finds herself at home.
4 Yura of the Demon-Hair 逆髪の妖魔 結羅 Sakasagami no Youma Yuura 2000-11-06
The youkai, Yura of the Demon-Hair is set upon killing Inuyasha and claiming his Shikon shard for herself.
5 Aristocratic Assassin, Sesshomaru 戦慄の貴公子 殺生丸 Senritsu no Kikoushi Sesshoumaru 2000-11-13
Kagome is adapting to life in the Feudal Era. With the arrival of Myouga, Inuyasha's youkai-flea servant, Kagome learns the truth of Inuyasha's mother and meets his youkai half-brother in the flesh.
6 Tetsusaiga, the Phantom Sword 不気味な妖刀 鉄砕牙 Bukimina Youtou Tessaiga 2000-11-20
Inuyasha must overcome an illusion of his mother and fight Sesshomaru for possession of the Tetsusaiga, their father's legendary sword.
7 Showdown! InuYasha vs. Sesshomaru 激対決! 殺生丸VS鉄砕牙 Gekitaiketsu! Sesshoumaru tai Tessaiga! 2000-11-27
Tessaiga is now in the hands of Inuyasha, whilst Sesshomaru's fearsome dog youkai transformation brings harm to Kagome.
8 The Toad Who Would Be Prince 殿様妖怪 九十九の蝦蟇 Tono Youkai Tsukumo no Gama 2000-12-04
With Sesshomaru temporarily out of the way, InuYasha and Kagome set off in search of the shards of the Jewel of Four Souls in an attempt to reunite its powers. A young samurai they meet along the way leads them to a castle where a vengeful toad demon has possessed the reigning prince.
9 Enter Shippo... Plus, The Amazing Thunder Brothers 七宝登場! 雷獣兄弟 飛天満天! Shippou Toujou! Raijuu Kyoudai Manten Hiten 2000-12-11
Night is setting on our heroes en route, when suddenly a blazing foxfire appears. The fire is a trick belonging to Shippo, a mischievous little fox demon, whose father has recently been killed by two Thunder Brother demons named Hiten and Manten. Shippo tries to steal Kagome's and InuYasha's jewel shards to use for revenge.
10 Phantom Showdown: The Thunder Brothers vs. Tessaiga 激対決! 雷撃刃VS鉄砕牙! Youtou Gekitotsu! Raigekijin tai tessaiga 2000-12-18
InuYasha seeks out the Thunder Brothers to rescue Kagome, and before long InuYasha is battling against Hiten. In the meantime, Kagome uses Shippo's shape-changing tricks to transform him into a bow and arrow to attack Manten.
11 Terror of the Ancient Noh Mask 現代によみがえる呪いの能面 Gendai ni Yomigaeru Noroi no Noumen 2001-01-15
When Kagome's grandfather is hurt by an ancient Noh mask come to life, nobody believes him until they see it in action. The mask, animated by a Shikon Jewel shard, will stop at nothing to gain a body of its own, so Kagome must protect her jewel shards while Sota tries to bring Inuyasha from the past to save her.
12 The Soul Piper and the Mischievous Little Soul タタリモッケと小さな悪霊 Tatari Mokke to Chiisaina Akuryou 2001-01-22
InuYasha spots a benevolent demon called the Soul Piper, leading the souls of dead children with its tune; it's a good sign when its eyes are closed, but should they open, the child is taken to hell. Meanwhile, Kagome has found the vengeful spirit of Mayu, the older sister of Sota's comatose friend, and she is a likely candidate to be taken to hell unless she lets go of her anger.
13 The Mystery of the New Moon and the Black-haired InuYasha 新月の謎 黒髪の犬夜叉 Shingetsu no Nazo! Kurogami no Inuyasha 2001-01-29
Inuyasha, Kagome, and Shippo save a girl named Nazuna, who despises demons, from being attacked by spider heads. An unusually anxious Inuyasha does not complain when Nazuna's master allows them to say, but Kagome and Shippo soon learn why when the spider heads attack.
14 Kikyo's Stolen Ashes 盗まれた桔梗の霊骨 Nusumareta Kikyou no Reikotsu 2001-02-05
Inuyasha dreams of Kikyou killing him again, then wakes up and sees a demon who carries the scent of graveyard soil and Kaede's blood. The group soon learns from Kaede in her village that Kikyou's ashes were stolen and now she intends to recover them.
15 Return of the Tragic Priestess, Kikyo 悲運の巫女 桔梗復活 Hiun no Miko Kikyou Fukkatsu 2001-02-12
The demon Urasue kidnaps Kagome in order to bring Kikyou back to life. The clay doll made from Kikyou's ashes fails to live until Inuyasha unwittingly says her name and causes Kagome's soul to leave her body and enter Kikyou's. A revived Kikyou is confused, but also enraged and now seeks to destroy Inuyasha for betraying her fifty years ago.
16 Mystical Hand of the Amorous Monk, Miroku 右手に風穴 不良法師 弥勒 Migi Te ni Kazaana Furyou Houshi 2001-02-19
Inuyasha, Kagome, and Shippo encounter Miroku, an unusual (and lecherous) young monk when he steals Kagome's Shikon Jewel shards. Cursed with a void in his right hand, Miroku reveals the source of his curse, the demon Naraku, who has been after the Shikon Jewel for fifty years.
17 Cursed Ink of the Hell-Painter 地獄絵師の汚れた墨 Jigoku Eshi no Kegareta Sumi 2001-02-26
Inuyasha, Kagome, and Shippo decide to team up with Miroku when they notice the demonic aura surrounding the castle of a nearby lord and his kind daughter. They must recover a Shikon Jewel shard bringing an artist's paintings of his hellish nightmares to life.
18 Naraku and Sesshomaru Join Forces 手を組んだ奈落と殺生丸 Te O Kunda Naraku to Sesshoumaru 2001-03-05
Sesshomaru receives a human arm with a Shikon Jewel shard embedded in it from Naraku as a means to wield the Tessaiga and destroy Inuyasha. Miroku discovers that his wind tunnel can be inhibited by the saimyoshou, the wasps from hell.
19 Go Home To Your Own Time, Kagome! 帰れ、かごめ! お前の時代に Kaere, Kagome! Omae no ni de Jidai 2001-03-12
After defeating Sesshomaru, Inuyasha fears for Kagome's safety and sends her back to her era. To ensure she does not return, he takes away her jewel shards and blocks the Bone Eater's Well.
20 Despicable Villain! The Mystery of Onigumo! あさましき野盗 鬼蜘蛛の謎 Asamashiki Yatou, Onigumo no Nazo 2001-03-19
Kaede reveals to Inuyasha and Miroku that in a nearby cave, she and Kikyo once cared for a badly burned thief, who ended up lusting for Kikyo and allowed his body to be consumed by demons from his desire for her and ended up creating Naraku. Naraku soon unleashes a corrupted Ryokan upon them since Inuyasha is too injured to fight back and Miroku cannot use his wind tunnel with Naraku's saimyoshou in the air.
21 Naraku's True Identity Unveiled 50年前の真実 奈落の正体 Naraku no Shinjitsu ni Semaru 2001-04-09
Consigning to the fact she cannot return to the past, Kagome goes on a date with Hojo. Miroku and Kaede attempt to protect an injured Inuyasha while Shippo tries to bring Kagome back to the past to save them. Naraku reveals he is responsible for pitting Kikyo and Inuyasha against each other in order to gain the Shikon Jewel.
22 A Wicked Smile; Kikyo's Wandering Soul 悪しき微笑さまよう桔梗の魂 Ashiki bishou samayou Kikyou no tamashii 2001-04-09
Kikyo, who survived her encounter with Inuyasha, lives peacefully in a village, but must steal the souls of the dying to maintain her presence in the world, which alarms one of the village girls when a monk named Seikai is killed by the priestess when he tries to save her soul. Meanwhile, Inuyasha, Kagome, and their friends investigate girls losing their souls, which inevitably leads them to Kikyo.
23 Kagome's Voice and Kikyo's Kiss かごめの声と桔梗の口づけ Kagome no Koe to Kikyou no Kuchizuke 2001-04-16
Inuyasha takes off to find Kikyo, but Kagome ends up finding the priestess first and tries to explain the true circumstances which led to her death. Kikyo, no longer caring about how she died, cannot overcome her hatred of Inuyasha and decides to drag him to hell to join her in death.
24 Enter Sango the Demon Slayer! 妖怪退治屋珊瑚登場! Youkaitaijiya, Sango Toujou! 2001-04-23
The demon slayer Sango is the sole survivor of an attack engineered by Naraku to destroy her village of demon slayers and acquire their Shikon Jewel shards. An enraged Sango seeks revenge against Inuyasha, whom she believes to be responsible for the attack.
25 Naraku's Insidious Plot 奈落の謀略をうち破れ Naraku no Bouryaku O Uchi Yabure! 2001-05-07
Kept alive by determination alone, Sango reluctantly accepts a Shikon Jewel shard from Naraku, whom she does not trust. The demon slayer and Inuyasha face off in battle, but the truth is soon revealed when Naraku leaves a puppet in his place to fight Miroku and Kirara.
26 The Secret of the Jewel of Four Souls Revealed ついに明かされた四魂の秘密 Ni de Tsui Akasareta Shikon no Himitsu 2001-05-14
In exchange for their kindness, Sango reveals the secret to passing through a barrier to a cave near her village where the priestess Midoriko created the Shikon Jewel. The truth behind the nature of the jewel is revealed.
27 The Lake of the Evil Water God 水神が支配する闇の湖 Suijin ga Shihaisuru Yami no Mizuumi 2001-05-21
Joined by Sango the demon slayer, Inuyasha and his companions find themselves in a village at the mercy of a malevolent Water God. After being hired by the village headman's son to save his friend, Inuyasha, Kagome, and Shippo work to destroy the false Water God while Miroku and Sango go to free the true Water God.

[edit] Season 2: episodes 28-54

Picture Ep # English Title Japanese Title Original airdate
Kanji Romaji
28 Miroku Falls Into a Dangerous Trap 過酷な罠にかかった弥勒 Kakokuna Wana ni Kakatta Miroku 2001-05-28
Tricked by a praying mantis demon disguised as a beautiful princess, Miroku ends up damaging the edge of his wind tunnel while fighting her and returns to his master to have it healed. Trouble arises when his master ends up possessed by a demon and tries to kill a weakened Miroku.
29 Sango's Suffering and Kohaku's Life 珊瑚の苦悩と琥珀の命 Sango no Kunou a Kohaku no Inochi 2001-06-04
Naraku resurrects Kohaku with a Shikon Jewel, but erases his memory since the pain is too much for the boy to bear and orders the boy to attack Inuyasha. Using Kohaku as leverage, he offers to let Kohaku live forever if Sango brings him the Tetsusaiga.
30 Tetsusaiga Is Stolen! Showdown At Naraku's Castle! 盗まれた鉄砕牙 対決 奈落の城! Nusumareta Tetsusaiga Taiketsu Naraku no Shiro! 2001-06-11
After stealing the Tetsusaiga, Sango discovers that Naraku has stolen the form of Kagewaki Hitomi, the lord whose father hired them the fateful night her kin were killed. She proves to be no match for the demon until her friends arrive to rescue her.
31 Jinenji, Kind Yet Sad 心優しき哀愁の地念児 Kokoroyasashiki Aishuu no Jinenji 2001-06-18
Inuyasha and Kagome go to a village in search of a herb to help Sango and Kirara and end up meeting the half-demon, the gentle Jinenji, who is being accused of killing villagers. Inuyasha sets off to kill the real demon while Kagome tries to improve Jinenji's self-esteem. Touched by her kindness, he ends up protecting her from the real demons and gains the villagers' acceptance.
32 Kikyo and InuYasha, Into the Miasma 心優しき哀愁の地念児 Ni de Jaki Ochita Kikyou to Inuyasha 2001-06-25
Naraku is shocked to learn that Kikyo is still alive. Meanwhile, InuYasha and company are investigating a demon problem in the mountains when Kikyo suddenly arrives. They battle the demons, and once defeated, their souls merge with Naraku's. Having gained a new body, Naraku kidnaps Kikyo and disappears.
33 Kikyo, Captured by Naraku 囚われた桔梗と奈落 Torawareta Kikyou to Naraku 2001-07-02
As they search for Kikyo, Inuyasha and his friends fall into a deadly trap set up by Naraku so they will all be destroyed by illusions of their deepest fears. Kagome, immune to the spell because of her jewel shards, finds Kikyo no less than hostile towards her and takes away her jewel shards to give to Naraku.
34 Tetsusaiga and Tenseiga 鉄砕牙と天生牙 Tetsusaiga to Tenseiga 2001-07-09
Sesshomaru, dissatisfied with his sword Tenseiga, wishes to have the old, absent-minded swordsmith Totosai make him one. The unwilling Totosai has Inuyasha defend him, causing the brothers to fight. Totosai reveals the heritage of Sesshomaru's sword before creating a diversion to allow Inuyasha and the rest of his companions to depart. Soon after leaving Inuyasha and his companions, Totosai is attacked by Sesshomaru. Once again, Inuyasha battles his brother as Totosai's protection, but must now face Sesshomaru's new defense of a dragon's arm.
35 The True Owner of the Great Sword 名刀が選ぶ真の使い手 Meitou ga Erabu Shin no Tsukai Te 2001-07-16
As Inuyasha and Sesshomaru continue to duel for possession of Tetsusaiga, both brothers discover the unexpected power of their respective inheritances.
36 Kagome Kidnapped by Koga, the Wolf-Demon かごめ略奪! 超速の妖狼 鋼牙 Kagome Ryakudatsu! Chousoku no Yourou Kouga! 2001-07-23
Kagome detects the presence of two fast moving jewel shards and the group meets Koga, the leader of the wolf demon tribe who takes an instant dislike for Inuyasha, a dog demon. Koga decides to kidnap Kagome and use her ability to see Shikon Jewel shards to destroy the demonic Birds of Paradise attacking his clan.
37 The Man Who Fell In Love With Kagome かごめに惚れたあいつ Kagome ni Horeta Aitsu 2001-07-30
As Inuyasha and company rush to save Kagome and Shippo, Kagome agrees to help Koga on the condition that he will not let the wolves hurt Shippo. When Inuyasha finally arrives to help, Koga audaciously declares his love for Kagome and incites Inuyasha's jealousy.
38 Two Hearts, One Mind はなれて通うふたりの気持ち Hanarete Tousu Futari no Kimochi 2001-08-06
After another heated argument, Kagome decides to return home and restock her medical supplies to discover her friends are worried that she may lose Hojo to another girl. Meanwhile, Shippo attempts to explain why Kagome and Inuyasha are arguing again to Kaede, who offers some sound advice that Inuyasha decides to take.
39 Trapped In A Duel To The Death 仕組まれた死闘 Shikumareta Shitou 2001-08-13
During a raid on a castle, Koga's wolves are killed by a mysterious woman, who lures Koga to the castle with a poisoned jewel shard. When Koga finds Inuyasha amongst the fallen wolves, they begin a duel to the death while Miroku and Sango enter the castle to fight another demon puppet of Naraku.
40 The Deadly Trap of Kagura the Wind Sorceress 風使い神楽の妖艶なる罠 Kazetsukai Kagura no Youennaru Wana 2001-08-20
Inuyasha finds himself at the losing end of his battle against Koga until Kagura the Wind Sorceress shows her face and defeats Koga with ease. Inuyasha's Wind Scar is useless against Kagura, who controls the winds, until Kagome steps in to purify the air with her arrows. As a defeated Kagura escapes, Inuyasha notices a familiar spider shaped scar on her back.
41 Kagura's Dance and Kanna's Mirror 神楽の舞と神無の鏡 Kagura no Mai to Kanna no Kagami 2001-08-27
Miroku is unexpected reunited with Koharu, a young girl who fell in love with him and has run away from her village when her master's son came to her with unwanted advances. Meanwhile, Kagura, an incarnated detachment of Naraku, and her older sister, Kanna wreck havoc upon the same village by stealing the villagers' souls and controlling their bodies. When Kanna finds that Kagome's soul is too big to hold within her mirror and decides to leave her weakened instead.
42 The Wind Scar Fails 破られた風の傷 Yaburareta Kaze no Kizu 2001-09-03
Inuyasha continues to fight Kagura, who is using her wind to reanimate the soulless villagers; when he decides to use the Wind Scar against her, he gets a nasty surprise and finds Kanna using her mirror to reflect his attack. Naraku arrives to present startling news to Inuyasha - Kikyo willingly gave him the shards of the jewel she took from Kagome.
43 Tetsusaiga Breaks ついに折れた鉄砕牙! Tsuini Oreta Tetsusaiga! 2001-09-10
Inuyasha confronts Kikyo as to her motivations for giving Naraku Kagome's jewel shards and she explains it is part of her plan to destroy Naraku. Meanwhile, Naraku has unleashed his third incarnation, the telepathic monster Goshinki, who manages to break the Tetsusaiga but unexpectedly cause Inuyasha to transform into full-blooded demon.
44 Kaijinbo's Evil Sword 灰刃坊の邪悪な剣 Kaijinbou no Jaakuna Tsurugi 2001-09-17
Finding the corpse of the fallen Goshinki and detecting Inuyasha's scent on it, Sesshomaru takes the demon's head to Kaijinbo, the rogue swordsmith and former disciple of Totosai, in order to commission a sword made from Goshinki's head. Totosai reforges the Tetsusaiga, but it is too heavy for Inuyasha to lift, which becomes a problem when Kaijinbo arrives, possessed and wielding his newest creation: Tokijin.
45 Sesshomaru Wields Tokijin 殺生丸、闘鬼神を振るう Sesshoumaru, Toukijin o Furuu 2001-10-08
Kaijinbo is destroyed by his own creation - the sword Tokijin - because it is too evil for its maker to wield. Kagura directs Sesshomaru to Tokijin and watches as the demon claims his sword and wields it against his brother. While Inuyasha and his friends escape before feel the full brunt of Sesshomaru's new weapon, Kagura decides that Sesshomaru may be strong enough to destroy her master.
46 Juromaru and Kageromaru 獣郎丸と影郎丸 Juuroumaru to Kageroumaru 2001-10-15
Inuyasha and Koga reluctantly team up to fight against the devastatingly fast duo of Juromaru and Kageromaru, Naraku's newest incarnations.
47 Onigumo's Heart Still Beats Within Naraku 奈落に残る鬼蜘蛛の心 Naraku ni Nokoru Onigumo no kokoro 2001-10-22
Kagome returns home, upset with Inuyasha and Koga's pettiness. Naraku finds Kikyo, but realizes that he is unable to kill her because he still carries Onigumo's heart within him. In order to destroy her, he takes away the souls that she needs to remain animated and a weakened Kikyo flees only to end up back the Sacred Tree where she imprisoned Inuyasha.
48 Return to the Place Where We First Met 出会った場所に帰りたい! Deatta Basho ni Kaeritai! 2001-10-29
Witnessing Inuyasha and Kikyo embracing after he saved her from Naraku, Kagome becomes upset and quickly returns home again after leaving medical supplies with Miroku and Sango. She contemplates returning her jewel shards and never returning to the past, but with some advice from her mother, she confronts Inuyasha and confesses she is happy to be by his side and knows she cannot compete with his feelings for Kikyo.
49 Kohaku's Lost Memory 失われた琥珀の記憶 Ushinawareta Kohaku no Kioku 2001-11-05
Sango finds her brother alive when he is attacked by demons after his Shikon shard, but discovers he has no memories of who he is. Inuyasha is reluctant to let him join them, a wise decision when Kagura attacks with a horde of demons. While Inuyasha and Miroku distract her, Sango, Kagome, and Kohaku escape into the forest.
50 That Unforgettable Face あの顔が心から消えない Ano Kao ga Kokoro kara Kienai 2001-11-12
Kagome finds herself the target of Kohaku's attacks when he suddenly recalls an order from Naraku. Inuyasha soon realizes this and goes to save her, but finds that Kohaku was unable to kill her and now Sango intends to atone for her brother's actions by killing him and then herself.
51 InuYasha's Soul, Devoured 心を喰われた犬夜叉 Kokoro wo kuwa re ta Inuyasha 2001-11-19
A moth demon named Gatenmaru traps Inuyasha and Miroku in a venomous cocoon with the intention of taking the Tetsusaiga away. Unfortunately, once separated from the sword that seals his demonic blood, Inuyasha begins to transform.
52 The Demon's True Nature: The Unstoppable Demon Within 止められない! 妖怪の本性 Tomerareni! Youkai no Hounsho 2001-11-26
Inuyasha's demonic transformation gives him great power, but no sense of control over himself as he kills indiscriminantly, which Sesshomaru discovers when he arrives to gauge his younger brother's power.
53 Father's Old Enemy: Ryukotsusei 父の宿敵 竜骨精 Chichi no Shukuteki, Ryuukossei 2001-12-03
Hoping to find a way to wield Tetsusaiga, Inuyasha goes to Totosai, who instructs him to defeat Ryuukossei, an enemy who his father could not defeat, in order to gain the strength required to lift his reforged sword. With Ryuukossei asleep, the task is simple - until Naraku decides to wake the dragon up.
54 The Backlash Wave: Tetsusaiga's Ultimate Technique 鉄砕牙の奥義爆流破 Tetsusaiga no Ougi Bakuryuu 2001-12-10
Inuyasha fights both his demon transformations and Ryukossei and regains his ability to wield the Tetsusaiga, as well as a new technique: the Backlash Wave.

[edit] Season 3: episodes 55-82

Picture Ep # English Title Japanese Title Original airdate
Kanji Romaji
55 The Stone Flower and Shippo's First Love 石の花と 七宝の初恋 Ishi no Hana to Shippou no Hatsukoi 2001-12-17
Shippo falls in love with a young girl who believes her deceased older brother will return to her someday.
56 Temptress in the Mist 霧の奥に美女の誘惑 Kiri no Oku ni Bijo no Yuuwaku 2002-01-14
Miroku and Sango go off to defeat a beautiful demon luring away men from a village and stealing their youth.
57 Fateful Night in Togenkyo (Part One) すべては桃源郷の夜に 前編 Subete wa Tougenkyou no Yoru ni (Zenben) 2002-01-21
While Sango leaves to repair her Hiraikotsu, everyone else has an unfortunate encounter with Tokajin, a man who feeds a demonic peach tree human bodies after having fed it a Shikon Jewel shard.
58 Fateful Night in Togenkyo (Part Two) すべては桃源郷の夜に 前編 Subete wa Tougenkyou no Yoru ni (kouhen) 2002-01-28
While Kagome, Miroku and Shippo are shrunken and trapped by Tokajin, the Peach Man, Inuyasha is unable to fight back because it is the night of the new moon. Kagome is restored to normal size and teams up with the human Inuyasha to save them all from Tokajin.
59 Beautiful Sister Apprentices 美少女姉妹の弟子入り志願 Bishoujo shimai no deshiiri shigan 2002-02-04
Inuyasha and his friends wait for Sango, who has not returned. While her weapon is now fixed, she finds herself delayed by two sisters seeking to become her apprentices.
60 The 50 Year-Old Curse of the Dark Priestess 黒巫女 五十年の呪い Kuro Miko Gojuunnen no Noroi 2002-02-11
Naraku offers his Shikon Jewel fragment to Tsubaki, a dark priestess and rival of Kikyo, in exchange for cursing Kagome and using the girl to kill Inuyasha.
61 Kikyo and the Dark Priestess 現れた桔梗と式神使い Arawareta Kikyou Shikigami Tsukai 2002-02-18
Having successfully cursed Kagome, Tsubaki uses her to kill Inuyasha, but is interrupted by Kikyo, who warns her former nemesis not to underestimate her reincarnation and that she will kill Tsubaki if she dares to harm Inuyasha.
62 Tsubaki's Unrelenting Evil Spell 底知れぬ 椿の呪縛 Sokoshirene Tsubaki no Jubaku 2002-03-04
Kagome struggles to break Tsubaki's curse, while dreaming of her life if she had never fallen into the Bone Eater's Well and met Inuyasha. Tsubaki is defeated as Kagome reflects Tsubaki's attack back at her exactly as Kikyo did fifty years ago.
63 The Red and White Priestesses 行く手を阻む紅白巫女 Ikute mo Habama Kohauku Miko 2002-03-11
As Tsubaki flees with her fragment of the Shikon Jewel, she returns to the shrine where she once trained and tricks Momiji and Botan, two young priestesses, into believing Inuyasha and his friends are their enemies.
64 Giant Ogre of the Forbidden Tower 多宝塔の巨大な鬼 Tahoutou no Kyodaina Oni 2002-03-18
While Miroku and Shippo convince priestesses Botan and Momiji that they are not enemies, Tsubaki frees an oni from a tower and absorbs it to gain the power to defeat Kagome and Inuyasha. The defeated priestess loses her eternal beauty and youth when Naraku decides he wants his fragment of the Shikon Jewel back.
65 Farewell, Days of My Youth さらば青春の日々 Saraba Seishun no Hibi 2002-04-08
Odd things happen when Myoga the flea returns; Sango, Miroku, and Inuyasha are all possessed one after another and act strangely. Little do they know, another flea is responsible - Shuuga, who intends to marry Myoga.
66 Naraku's Barrier - Kagura's Decision 奈落の結界 神楽の決心 Naraku no Kekkai Kagura no Kesshin 2002-04-15
Naraku's barrier is mysteriously weakened, which allows Koga and Inuyasha finally to detect the demon by scent. Meanwhile, Kagura must decide whether or not she should betray her master after she acquires Koga's shards.
67 The Howling Wind of Betrayal 吹き荒れる裏切りの風 Fukiareru Uragiri no Kaze 2002-04-22
Kagura discovers that Inuyasha will change into a human during the new moon, but decides to keep it to herself when Naraku, who is undergoing a horrifying transformation of his own, threatens her life again.
68 Shippo Gets an Angry Challenge 七宝へ怒りの挑戦状 Shippou e Ikari no Chosenjou 2002-05-06
The younger sister of the Thunder Brothers, Soten, decides she wants to fight Shippo, whom she blames for the deaths of her brothers.
69 Terror of the Faceless Man 顔のない男の恐怖 Kao no Nai Otoko no Kyufu 2002-05-13
Naraku decides to expel Onigumo from within him for good, but it unexpectedly takes on a life of its own as another incarnation. The incarnation steals the face and name of a monk named Musou and wrecks havoc across the countryside, uncertain of his true desires until he sees Kagome's face.
70 Onigumo's Memories Restored よみがえった鬼蜘蛛の記憶 Yomigaetta Onigumo no Kioku 2002-05-20
Inuyasha slices Muso to pieces, but worries about Kagome's safety as she and Kaede investigate Onigumo's cave again while Muso slowly reconsituates himself. Meanwhile, Naraku decides to pay Kikyo a visit.
71 Three-Sided Battle to the Death 三つ巴の死闘の果て Mitsudomoe no Shitou no Hate 2002-05-27
Muso continues to regenerate himself each time Inuyasha destroys him. Naraku discovers that while he can bring himself to kill Kikyo, he is weak without Onigumo's presence within him and sets off to reabsorb Muso. When Inuyasha finally finds them both, Naraku reveals a startling secret about himself.
72 Totosai's Rigid Training 刀々斎の珍妙な試練 Toutousai no Kimyouna Shiren 2002-06-03
Inuyasha decides to visit Totosai in hopes of finding a method to break Naraku's barriers. He and a young lynx demon, Bunza, end up teaming up to beat a mantis demon destroying Bunza's village as a method of training.
73 Shiori's Family and InuYasha's Feelings 紫織母子とアイツの気持ち Shiori Ayako to Aitsu no Kimochi 2002-06-10
Myoga offers Inuyasha a method gain the power to break barriers, which involves defeating and absorbing the blood of a bat demon known for creating impenatrable barriers. Unfortunately, the task requires killing Shiori, an innocent child and half-demon like Inuyasha.
74 The Red Tetsusaiga Breaks the Barrier 結界破る赤い鉄砕牙 Kekkai Yaburu Akai Tessaiga 2002-06-17
Taigokumaru, Shiori's grandfather and the leader of the bat demons, continues to use Shiori's powers to protect himself while destroying Shiori's village. When Shiori discovers Taigokumaru is responsible for her father's death, she provides Inuyasha the means to destroy her grandfather and the ability to break barriers.
75 The Plot of the Panther Devas 豹猫四天王の陰謀 Hyouneko Shitennou no Inobu 2002-06-24
A group of panther demons come after Kagome for her Shikon Jewel shards, but seem more interested in attacking Inuyasha and Sesshomaru. Seeking revenge for the defeat of their master at the hands of Inuyasha and Sessohmaru's father, they kidnap Kagome.
76 Target: Sesshomaru and InuYasha 標的(ターゲット)は殺生丸と犬夜叉! Hyouteki wa Sesshoumaru to InuYasha 2002-07-01
Inuyasha breaks into the Panther demon's barrier using Tessaiga's new ability. After Myoga reveals why the demons are seeking revenge, everyone splits up to confront the devas separately.
77 The Panther Tribe and the Two Swords of the Fang 豹猫族とふたつの牙の剣 Hyounekogoku to Futatsu on Kiba no Ken 2002-07-08
To resurrect their master, the Panther demons have captured entire villages to sacrifice. However, when the master is revived, he unexpectedly kills three of them to return to life and Inuyasha and Sesshomaru end up working together to defeat the Panther demon leader.
78 Only You, Sango 豹猫族とふたつの牙の剣 Sango Mokushi Shite, Onrii Yuu 2002-07-15
Sango meets an acquiantance from the past, who asks that she defeat a bear demon haunting his castle and proposes to marry her.
79 Jaken's Plan to Steal Tetsusaiga 邪見の鉄砕牙ブン取り作戦 Onrii Jaken no Tessaigabun Toriatsukai 2002-07-22
To prove his worth to Sesshomaru, Jaken decides to steal the Tessaiga from Inuyasha. After many failed attempts, he and Rin manage to acquire the sword, but are forced to abandon Jaken's attempt entirely when Rin is kidnapped by Kagura.
80 Sesshomaru and the Abducted Rin 殺生丸とさらわれたりん Sesshoumaru to Sarawareta Rin 2002-07-29
Naraku threatens Sesshomaru with Rin's safety unless Sesshomaru kills Inuyasha, an ultimatum Sesshomaru ignores. Inuyasha ends up fighting Kagura, who is only putting on a show for Naraku, whom she wants Inuyasha to kill. Kagome and the others pursue another Shikon shard, likely the one embedded in Kohaku, who is guarding Rin.
81 Vanishing Point: Naraku Disappears 断ち切れる奈落の行方 Tachikireru Naraku no Yukue 2002-08-05
Naraku is forced to fight both Sesshomaru and Inuyasha, who work together to seriously wound Naraku until their sibling rivalry gets the better of them. The fight is halted when Naraku remotely orders Kohaku to kill Rin before vanishing, which forces Sesshomaru to leave and save the girl's life.
82 Gap Between the Ages 現代と戦国のはざま Gendai to Sengoku no Hazama 2002-08-12
While Inuyasha, Miroku, and Sango investigate Naraku's abandoned castle with disappointment, Kagome must study for an upcoming test in her own time. Chaos ensues as she struggles to catch up in her studies and Inuyasha drops by and refuses to leave until she returns to the past with him.

[edit] Season 4: episodes 83-110

Picture Ep # English Title Japanese Title Original airdate
Kanji Romaji
83 The Female Wolf Demon and the Lunar Rainbow Promise 女妖狼族と月虹の約束 On'na Yōrōzoku to Gekkō no Yakusoku 2002-08-19
Ayame, the granddaughter of Wolf Demon tribe leader in the north, searches for Koga, who is needed to unite the Wolf Demons and once proposed to marry her. Meanwhile a demonic hairball from Naraku's abandoned castle is attacking everything in sight and Koga decides to take off with Kagome to protect her, only to run into an angry and jealous Ayame.
84 Koga's Bride-to-Be 超速の花嫁候補 Chōsoku no Hanayome Kho 2002-08-26
Ayame and Kagome manage to get along when Ayame tells how Koga once saved her and promised to marry her. When the giant hairball arrives along with Inuyasha and the others, Koga must save Ayame from danger.
85 The Evil Within Demon's Head Castle 邪気が満ちる鬼の首城 Jaki ga Michiru Oni no Kubi Jō 2002-09-02
Inuyasha and his friends run into an old woman, Haori, fighting a demon and save her. After she introduces herself as a demon exorcist, they decide to join her to fight a demon haunting a nearby village.
86 Secret of the Possessed Princess 依り代の姫の秘密 Yorishiro no Hime no Himitsu 2002-09-09
While Inuyasha continues to fight the demon headman of the village, Sango and the exorcist go off to save Miroku, who has been paralyzed by the real demon: the headman's beautiful daughter.
87 Kikyo's Lonely Journey めぐる桔梗の孤独な旅路 Meguru Kikyou no Kodokuna Tabiji 2002-09-16
Kikyo meets an old man who tries to rob her, but suddenly collaspes from chest pain. He tells her his tragic story, that he was an evil man in his youth and responsible for Onigumo's injuries, and now seeks redemption, though he believes he will never find it.
88 Three Sprites of the Monkey God 猿神さまの三精霊 Sarugamisama no San Seirei 2002-10-14
Three mischievous monkey sprites are looking for their god's idol and won't release a very inconvenient stone effige sealed to Inuyasha until their god is freed from the missing idol.
89 Nursing Battle of the Rival Lovers アイツと彼のお見舞い対決 Aitsu to Kare Omimai Taiketsu 2002-10-21
Kagome becomes sick and needs to return to her time to recover, which results in her friends dropping by for a visit. Inuyasha, concerned for her health, concocts a very odd medicinal cure for her.
90 Sota's Brave Confession of Love 思いきった草太の告白 Omoikitta Souta no Kokohaku 2002-10-28
Sota wants to impress Hitomi, a girl he likes, and turns to Inuyasha for advice. With some help from Kagome and Inuyasha, Sota manages to confess his love for Hitomi, who accepts him.
91 The Suspicious Faith Healer and the Black Kirara 怪しい祈祷師と黒い雲母 Ayashii Kitoushi to Kuroi Kirara 2002-11-04
Shippo witnesses a girl, Koume, take away Kirara, who has mistaken Kirara for her own two tailed cat Kuroro, who has been thrown out of Koume's village because a faith healer has declared Kuroro the reason behind the bad luck befalling the village.
92 Plot of the Walking Dead 復活した者たちの野望 Fukkatsu Shita Monotachi no Yabou 2002-11-18
Inuyasha and his friends must defeat Kawamaru, a general resurrected by Urasue, who uses Enju, a potter resurrected by Urasue as well, to create a demonic clay armies.
93 The Mysterious, Lecherous Monk 出没する謎の助平法師 Shutsubotsu suru Nazo no Sukebei Houshi 2002-11-25
Miroku finds himself in trouble when a mysterious lecherous monk matching his description exactly is wandering the countryside doing the very things Miroku himself would do.
94 The Sacred Jewel Maker (Part 1) 四魂の玉を造る者 前編 Shikon no Tama o Tsukuru Mono (Zenben) 2002-12-02
Accompanied by Izumo, a young scholar, the group must defeat a group of demons implanted with false Shikon Jewels.
95 The Sacred Jewel Maker (Part 2) 四魂の玉を造る者 後編 Shikon no Tama o Tsukuru Mono (Kouhen) 2002-12-09
Kagome discovers a startling secret concerning Izumo, who intends to use Kagome's spiritual abilities and the souls of her friends to create a true Shikon Jewel.
96 Jaken Falls Ill 病気になったあの邪見 Byoki ni natta ano Jaken 2003-01-13
While Kagome and her friends visit Jinenji again, Rin goes off on her own to find a medicinal cure for Jaken, who has fallen ill from insect poison.
97 Kirara, Come Home! 帰ってこない雲母 Kaette konai Kirara 2003-01-20
When Kirara mysteriously disappears one night, it is up to Shippo to discover why, no matter how unpleasant it may be for his friends to hear.
98 Kikyo and Kagome: Alone in a Cave 洞窟には桔梗とかごめの二人だけ Dokutsu ni wa Kikyo to Kagome no Futari Dake 2003-01-27
Kikyo and Kagome wind up trapped in a cave that devours the spiritual energy of priestesses. Only by working together by using Kikyo's knowledge and experience with Kagome's latent potential will the two women be able to escape.
99 Koga and Sesshomaru, A Dangerous Encounter 鋼牙と殺生丸 危険な遭遇 Sesshoumaru to Kouga Kiken Souguu 2003-02-03
Ginta and Hakkaku encounter Jaken and, after hearing about Jaken's powerful master, attempt with little success to prevent Koga and Sesshomaru from meeting.
100 Truth Behind the Nightmare: Battle in the Forest of Sorrow 悪夢の真実 嘆きの森の戦い Akumu no Shinjitsu Nageki no Muri no Tatakai 2003-02-10
Garamaru, the brother of the moth demon Gatenmaru, appears to seek revenge on Inuyasha by trapping his friends in cocoons that will transform them into moth demons as they are plagued by their worst fears.
101 The Snow from Seven Years Past あれから七年目のなごり雪 Are Kara Shichinen me no Nagori Yuki 2003-02-17
Miroku recalls being saved in his youth by a beautiful woman named Koyuki during a blizzard. History repeats itself when Koyuki returns and takes Miroku away, leaving Sango and the rest to his friends to come to his rescue.
102 Assault on the Wolf-Demon Tribe あれか亡霊に襲われた妖狼族 Bourei ni Osuwareta Yorouzoku 2003-02-24
Kohaku uses one of seven Shikon shards to resurrect the monstrous Kyokotsu, the first of the Shichinintai, who attacks the demon Wolf Tribe. Kohaku assigns him to find more Shikon shards and Kyokotsu finds the perfect opportunity when he runs into Koga, who has returned to save his tribe.
103 The Band of Seven, Resurrected あれかよみがえった七人隊 Yomigaetta Shichinintai 2003-03-03
Sango takes off on her own when Kirara suddenly picks up Kohaku's scent; the two siblings end up fighting while Mukotsu, another member of the Shichinintai, watches. Meanwhile, Inuyasha and the others end up fighting another newly resurrected member of the Shichinintai, the unpredictable and deadly Jakotsu.
104 The Stealthy Poison User, Mukotsu あれかしのびよる毒使い 霧骨 Shinobiyoru Doku Tsukai Mukotsu 2003-03-10
Jakotsu gets away when Mukotsu releases a poison that burns Inuyasha. He continues to cause trouble for both Inuyasha and his friends and Sesshomaru and his companions with his poisonous attacks.
105 The Ghastly Steel Machine 不気味な鋼の重装備 Bukimina Hagane no Juusoubi 2003-03-17
Ginkotsu, the machine man and member of the Shichinintai, arrives just as Inuyasha, Shippo, and Kirara rescue their poisoned friends. Inuyasha orders Shippo to take their friends to safety and the kitsune takes them to a nearby temple. When Kagome awakes, she discovers Renkotsu, the priest caring for them, has a Shikon shard in his throat.
106 Kagome, Miroku, and Sango: A Desperate Situation かごめ、弥勒、珊瑚、絶体絶命 Kagome, Miroku, Sango Zettai Zetsumei 2003-04-14
Inuyasha arrives at the temple where Kagome and the others are under Renkotsu's spell, but is distracted by the return of the supposedly destroyed Ginkotsu. Renkotsu sets the temple afire before revealing that he is also a member of the Shichinintai. By the time Inuyasha finds his friends, Shippo sadly informs him that they have all stopped breathing.
107 The First Time We Saw InuYasha's Tears 初めてみせる犬夜叉の涙 Hajimete Miseru InuYasha no Namida 2003-04-21
Inuyasha is devastated that his friends almost died because of his weakness, though Myoga has saved them by sucking the poison from their blood. Meanwhile, Kikyo has found a kind doctor caring for local children named Suikotsu, who possesses an unusually pure Shikon shard and a strange anxiety around blood.
108 The Secret of the Pure Aura けがれなき光の秘密 Kegarenaki Hikari no Himitsu 2003-04-28
Kikyo attempts to solve the mystery surrounding Suikotsu's nature and discovers the doctor possesses not only a frightening alter ego, but is another member of the resurrected Shichinintai.
109 Hidden in the Mist: Onward to Mt. Hakurei 霧に隠れた白霊山へ向かえ Kiri ni Kakureta Hakureizan e Mukae 2003-05-05
Suikotsu fights Inuyasha with ease - until his doctor persona struggles to emerge again. While Inuyasha and his friends tend to Kikyo, the remaining Shichinintai are finally reunited with their leader.
110 Enter Bankotsu, The Leader of the Band of Seven 七人隊の首領 蛮骨登場 Shichinintai no Shuryou Bankotsu Toujou 2003-05-12
Bankotsu, the leader of the Shichinintai, sets off to recover his halberd, Banryu, while Inuyasha and his friends attempt to pass through the barrier surrounding Mt. Hakurei.

[edit] Season 5: episodes 111-138

Picture Ep # English Title Japanese Title Original airdate
Kanji Romaji
111 The Big Clash: Banryuu vs Wind Scar! 激突!蛮竜 VS 風の傷! Geikitotsu! Banryuu vs Kaze no Kizu 2003-05-19
Inuyasha and Bankotsu, the leader of the Shichinintai, face off for the first time. When the five are forced to retreat, Kagome notices that Naraku's demon puppet decoy is unusual.
112 Afloat on the Lake Surface: The Barrier of Hijiri Island 湖面に浮かぶ聖島の結界 Komen ni Ukabu Hijiri Shima Kekkai 2003-05-26
A young boy and his family turn to Inuyasha and his friends for help when boy's father fails to return from a shrine on Hijiri Island in the middle of a misty lake. The barrier surrounding Mt. Hakurei is explained.
113 The Sacred Vajra and the Mystery of the Living Buddha 聖なる独鈷と即身仏の謎 Hijiri naru Dokko to Sokushinbutsu no Nazo 2003-06-02
The power of the barrier erected by the spirit of Saint Hakushin cannot be broken nor crossed by any non-human being, including Koga, Sesshomaru, Inuyasha, and Kikyo. As such, Miroku and Sango enter the barrier to find Naraku.
114 Koga's Solitary Battle 鋼牙の孤高なる戦い Kouga no Kokou naru Tatakai 2003-06-09
While Sango and Miroku scout Mt. Hakurei from within its barrier, everyone waits outside. Koga sets out to destroy the Shichinintai alone.
115 Lured by the Black Light 吸い込まれる黒い光 Suikomareru Kuroi Hikari 2003-06-16
Suikotsu struggles with his two personae while attempting to kill Rin while Jakotsu fights Sesshomaru.
116 The Exposed Face of Truth さらけだされた真実の顔 Sarakedasareta Shinjitsu no Kao 2003-06-23
While Jakotsu and Suikotsu fight Sesshomaru, Kikyo arrives and interrupts the battle by purifying Suikotsu's jewel shard. Suikotsu, finally free of his killing persona, reveals the origins of his conflicting personalities.
117 Vanished in a River of Flames 炎の川に消えたアイツ Honoo no Kawa ni Kieta Aitsu 2003-06-30
Recovered from his battle with Koga, Renkotsu vows to avenge Ginkotsu’s destruction and prepares his artillery for an assault on the wolf demon and his companions.
118 Into the Depths of Mt. Hakurei 白霊山の奥の奥 Hakureizan no Oku no Oku 2003-07-07
Inuyasha decides to enter the barrier to find his friends, but finds himself in trouble when confronted by Renkotsu and Jakotsu. Meanwhile, Miroku and Sango have reached the summit of Mt. Hakurei only to end up in a losing battle against Kagura and hordes of demons.
119 Divine Malice of the Saint 神々しい悪意の聖者 Kougoushii Akui no Seijya 2003-07-14
Miroku and Sango’s discovery of a hidden temple, shrouded in the mists of Mt. Hakurei lead them directly to the Living Buddha himself - Hakushin, who continues to uphold the barrier despite his knowledge of Naraku's true nature. The pair must destroy Hakushin and his formidable barrier, especially as Inuyasha continues to fight against Jakotsu.
120 Fare Thee Well: Jakotsu's Requiem さよなら蛇骨の鎮魂歌 Sayonara Jakotsu no Chinkonka 2003-07-28
With his demonic energy restored, Inuyasha is finally able to fight Jakotsu on an even playing field. Kikyo brings solace to the spirit of Hakushin.
121 Final Battle: The Last and Strongest of the Band of Seven 決戦!最強最後の七人隊 Kessen! Saikyou Saigo no Shichinintai 2003-08-04
After destroying Renkotsu for betraying the Shichinintai, Bankotsu turns his attention to Inuyasha. Miroku and Sango discover the horrifying connection between Naraku, Hakushin, and Mt. Hakurei.
122 The Power of Banryu! Duel to the Death on Mt. Hakurei 強烈蛮竜 白霊山の死闘 Kyouretsu Banryu Hakurei-zan no Shitou 2003-08-11
Inuyasha and Bankotsu's fight finally reaches its conclusion, but Mt. Hakurei itself suddenly comes to life. Kagome and Shippo struggle to reunite with their friends.
123 Behind the Darkness - Naraku Reborn 暗闇の先に新生奈落 Kurayami no Saki ni Sinsei Naraku 2003-08-18
Naraku is reborn from Mt. Hakurei itself and then proceeds to destroy the mountain to crush all his enemies at once. Kikyo and Sesshomaru witness Kagura and Kanna escape from the mountain with an unusual bundle.
124 Farewell Kikyo, My Beloved さらば愛しき桔梗よ Saraba Itoshiki Kikyou yo 2003-08-25
While Inuyasha, Koga, and their friends struggle to escape the collasping Mt. Hakurei, Naraku is finally able to defeat Kikyo now that he is no longer held back by Onigumo's human heart.
125 The Darkness in Kagome's Heart かごめの心の闇 Kagome no Kokoro no Yami 2003-09-01
Inuyasha desperately searches for Kikyo's remains, but finds nothing. Kagome ends up ensnared by the darkness in her heart as Akago, the infant whom Kagura and Kanna took from Mt. Hakurei, takes control of her.
126 Transform Heartache into Courage 心の痛みを 勇気にかえろ Kokoro no Itami wo Yuuki ni Kaero 2003-09-08
Kagome, still being manipulated by the Infant, must overcome her hatred and resentment towards Kikyo. Inuyasha discovers how dangerous his devotion to Kikyo is for Kagome.
127 Don't Boil It! The Terrifying Dried-Up Demon 煮ちゃダメ!恐怖の干物妖怪 Nichadame! Kyouhu no Himono Youkai 2003-09-15
Naraku has nearly all the shards of the Shikon Jewel, eluded by only a single shard that cannot be found any where in the world. Kagome returns home to relax, but ends up busy helping her school prepare for a Cultural Festival.
128 Battle Against the Dried-Up Demons at the Cultural Festival 干物妖怪と激闘文化祭 Himono Youkai to Gekitou Bunkasai 2003-10-13
It is the day of the Cultural Festival, but things become chaotic when Inuyasha arrives and reveals the dried up food Kagome brought back and cooked are actually dehydrated food demons.
129 Chokyukai and the Abducted Bride 猪九戒と略奪された花嫁 Chokyukai to Ryakudatsusareta Hanayome 2003-10-20
A young man named Kisuke turns to Inuyasha and his friends for help when maidens are being kidnapped by a demon using a golden diadem to control them.
130 Shippo's New Technique, The Heart Scar! 吠えろ七宝奥義 心の傷! Hoeru Shippou Ougi Kokoro no Kizu 2003-10-27
Several younger fox demons (searching for their parents) mistake Shippo for a hero when Inuyasha destroys a demon and turn to Shippo for help against a salamander demon. They manipulate Shippo into betraying his latest crush, a girl named Mezuki.
131 Trap of The Cursed Wall Hanging 観音掛け軸 呪いの罠 Kannon Kakejiku Noroi no Wana 2003-11-03
Inuyasha and his friends investigate a village with only women and find themselves helping Shinosuke, a young man, search for his lost lady love, Wakana. While Miroku flirts, Sango ends up captured by demonic possessed village women.
132 Miroku's Most Dangerous Confession 弥勒法師の最も危険な告白 Miroku Houshi no Motomo Kikenna Kokuhaku 2003-11-10
Miroku must save Sango, who is now possessed by the same demonic salamander eggs that were ingested by the rest of the village women. However, she proves to be much more formidable enemy than he expects and during their fight, Miroku comes to realize how much she means to him.
133 The Woman Who Loved Sesshomaru (Part 1) 殺生丸を愛した女 前編 Sesshou-maru wo Aishita Onna (Zenpen) 2003-11-24
Sara, a woman who fell in love with Sesshomaru, hopes to garner his interest by stealing the Tessaiga from Inuyasha. Meanwhile, Inuyasha and his friends find a woman about to be sacrificed to a demon...
134 The Woman Who Loved Sesshomaru (Part 2) 殺生丸を愛した女 後編 Sesshou-maru wo Aishita Onna (Kouhen) 2003-11-24
Sesshomaru and Inuyasha confront Sara, whose terrible secret is revealed: in her devotion to Sesshomaru, she allowed herself to be consumed by demons when she died. Rejected again and again, Sara's demonic half is finally released.
135 The Last Banquet of Miroku's Master 弥勒の師匠最後の宴 Miroku no Shishou Saigo no Utage 2003-12-01
After various holy men have been murdered, Miroku begins worry about his master, Mushin, who has been hurt in a suspicious way. When Mushin says that he is dying, Miroku and his friends do whatever he asks, no matter how troublesome... until they discover the how the old monk got injured.
136 A Strange Invisible Demon Appears! 怪奇透明妖怪現る現る! Kaikitoumei Youkai Arawaru Arawaru! 2003-12-08
Haori, the odd old exorcist woman, returns and convinces Inuyasha and his friends to help her in another demon exterminating project. Together, they attempt to get rid of an invisible demon.
137 An Ancestor Named Kagome ご先祖の名はかごめ Go-senzo-sama no Namae wa Kagome 2004-01-12
Hojo shows Kagome an interesting feature on his family tree: one of his ancestors from the Warring States era has the same name as her. While Kagome tries to deal with her unsettling feelings, Hojo's ancestor Akitoki approaches Inuyasha for help in sealing family heirloom: a powerfully demonic halberd.
138 Mountain of Demons: Survival of the Duo 妖怪山河ふたりのサバイバル Youkai Sanga Futari no Sabaibaru 2004-01-19
Kagome and Akitoki are separated from Inuyasha and everyone else, who are preoccupied with fighting four demonic ninjas, who intended to steal Akitoki's halberd for their master, Hoshiyomi.

[edit] Season 6: episodes 139-167

Picture Ep # English Title Japanese Title Original airdate
Kanji Romaji
139 The Great Duel at Shoun Falls 昇雲の滝の大決闘 Syouun no Taki no Dai-Kettou 2004-01-26
Hoshiyomi uses Kagome as a hostage to acquire the Ken blade, the halberd belonging to Akitoki, in order to unite it with its partner, the Kon blade. As Inuyasha and his friends come to Kagome's rescue, the bitter Hoshiyomi reveals his own tragic relations with a human priestess named Tsukiyomi.
140 Eternal Love, The Naginata of Kenkon 永遠の思い 乾坤の薙刀 Syouun no Taki no Dai-Kettou 2004-02-02
With the complete Naginata of Kenkon in his possession, Hoshiyomi is virtually unstoppable. Tsukiyomi returns and possesses Kagome to reason with her lover and give Inuyasha and Kagome a chance to destroy the demonic halberd once and for all.
141 Entei, The Demon Horse Unleashed 解き放たれた 妖馬炎蹄 Tokihanatareta Youba 2004-02-09
Kagura and the Infant cause chaos for a priest and his village when the successfully release the demon horse, Entei, who moves so swiftly that InuYasha cannot harm him.
142 Untamed Entei and Horrible Hakudoshi 暴走炎蹄と戦慄の白童子 Bosou Entei to Senritsu no Hakudoshi 2004-02-16
The Infant has been cut in half... yet it has survived and Kagura's half has aged to a young boy to become Hakudoshi. Entei's wild rampage ends when Hakudoshi is chosen as its new master, but Hakudoshi has no intention of sparing his enemies from Entei's power.
143 3000 Leagues in Search of Father 父を訪ねて三千里 Chichi o tazune te san senri 2004-02-23
Shippo meets Kanta, a child demon otter who seeks to restore his father's head that was cut off by Hakudoshi.
144 Hosenki and the Last Shard 宝仙鬼と 最後のかけら Housenki to Saigo no Kakerai 2004-03-01
Inuyasha and his friends want to visit the Netherworld (after-life) in hopes of discovering why Hakudoshi is so obsessed with it and decide they must visit Hosenki, the creator of the black pearl in Inuyasha's eye.
145 Bizarre Guards at the Border of the Afterlife あの世との境に 異様な門番 Anoyo to no Sakai ni Iyouna Momban 2004-03-08
Acting on a tip from Kagura, the group heads toward the Realm of Fire just behind Naraku's saimyosho and find Gozu and Mezu—the guards of the Gate to the Afterlife.
146 The Fiery Bird Master, Princess Abi 気性荒い鳥使い 阿毘姫 Kishouarai Toritsukai Abi-Hime 2004-03-15
Naraku presents himself to Princess Abi, the mistress of demonic birds from hell, as an ally for her quest to heal her poisoned mother. Abi reluctantly accepts his help in the form of a halberd and continues wrecking havoc in order to collect the blood of humans to dilute the poison.
147 The Tragic Love Song of Destiny (Part 1) 犬夜叉スペシャル めぐり逢う前の運命恋歌 Meguriau Mae no Unmei Renka (Zenben) 2004-04-19
Flash-back to how the Sacred Jewel was discovered and came into Kikyo's possession. How she met InuYasha and fell in love with him, despite a curse by Tsubaki.
148 The Tragic Love Song of Destiny (Part 2) 犬夜叉スペシャル めぐり逢う前の運命恋歌 Meguriau Mae no Unmei Renka (Kouhen) 2004-04-19
Flash-back continues with Onigumo's transformation into Naraku. Naraku disguises himself as InuYasha and then as Kikyo to turn them against each other. He kills Kikyo who seals InuYasha to the tree of ages before dying. Kikyo is re-incarnated in modern times as Kagome.
149 The Single Arrow of Chaos 波乱を呼ぶ 一本の矢 Haran wo Yobu Ippon no Ya 2004-04-26
Kanna, with her half of the Infant, plants the child with a noblewoman for reasons unknown. Following Abi's trail of destruction, Inuyasha and his friends find themselves pursuing a mysterious person referred to as the Saint.
150 The Mysterious Light that Guides the Saint 聖者を導く 不思議な光 Seija wo Michibiku Hushigina Hikari 2004-05-03
Thanks to an arrow fired by the Saint, Inuyasha was able to destroy Entei. However, the unsettingly possibility that Kikyo may be alive arises an the group continue to follow her.
151 Kagome's Instinctive Choice かごめ 本能の選択 Kagome Honnou no Sentaku 2004-05-10
Kochou and Asuka, the Saint's two assistants, bring Kagome to a pool where Kikyo's body is suspended, dying from Naraku's miasma. Kagome is the only person who can save Kikyo, but it is a decision that is her choice alone.
152 Protect and Plunder! 守れそして奪い取れ! Mamore Sosite Ubaitore! 2004-05-17
Abi is more suspicious than ever of Naraku, but her mother Tekkei advises they wait and discover Naraku's weakness before striking. Kohaku, now at the castle protecting the noblewoman and the Infant, saves them from Abi's demon birds.
153 The Cruel Reunion of Fate 運命は残酷な再会 Ummei wa Zankoku na Saikai 2004-05-24
Kohaku's peaceful life at the castle comes to an end when Naraku orders him to take the Infant and kill everyone else. He recovers his memory when faced with fighting Sango again. After Kagura aids in the boy's escape, unaware that Kohaku is finally conscious of his past, he attempts suicide but he resolves to kill Naraku to make amends when Kagura saves him.
154 The Demon Linked with the Netherworld あの世とつながる妖怪 Anoyo to Tsunagaru Youkai 2004-05-31
Kikyo presents Inuyasha with an arrow for Kagome, which she will know when to use. Naraku betrays both Abi and Tekkei and kills them to open river of blood that will lead him to the Netherworld.
155 The Demon Protector of the Sacred Jewel Shard 四魂のかけらを守る鬼 Shikon no Kakera wo Mamoru Oni 2004-06-07
Inuyasha and his friends pursue Naraku into the Netherworld, where they find themselves at the grave of Inuyasha's father. There they find the deceased Hosenki, who refuses to give up the last shard of the Shikon Jewel without a fight.
156 Final Battle at the Graveside! Sesshomaru vs. Inuyasha 墓前決戦! 殺生丸vs犬夜叉 Bozen Kessen! Sesshoumaru vs InuYasha 2004-06-14
Sesshomaru, having arrived too late to travel using Tekkei's river of blood, is provided an alternate method of entering the Netherworld by Kagura. Hosenki is corrupted by his shard of the jewel which draws evil from the Naraku's shards nearby. Hosenki is finally weak enough from fighting Inuyasha that his shard is taken by Naraku.
157 Destroy Naraku with the Adamant Barrage 奈落を貫け金剛槍破 Naraku wo Tsuranuke Kongousouha 2004-06-21
While Sesshomaru and Naraku fight, Hosenki (now pure again) challenges Inuyasha to defeat him in order to strengthen the Tessaiga and acquire the power to fight back against Naraku. Meanwhile Naraku poisons everyone with his miasma.
158 Stampede of the Countless Demon Rats 大暴走無数の妖怪ネズミ Daibousou Musuu no Youkai Nezumi 2004-07-05
With everyone back in the living world, Naraku decides to send Hakudoshi and Kohaku to bring Kikyo out of hiding. Hakudoshi decides to use countless demon rats as a way to draw her out, but fails.
159 Kohaku's Decision and Sango's Heart 琥珀の決意と珊瑚の心 Kohaku no Ketsui to Sango no Kokoro 2004-07-12
As the battle continues to destroy the rats Sango and Miroku come face to face with Kohaku. As Sango attempts to destroy the shrine box, she and Kohaku are nearly killed in the process.
160 The Lucky, Yet Two-Timing Scoundrel 幸せを呼ぶフタマタ暴力男 Shiawase wo Yobu Hutamata Bouryoku Otoko 2004-07-26
Kagome returns to the present and InuYasha follows her, much to her displeasure. He wrecks her bicycle. To make matters worse, her three friends are intent on meeting Inuyasha... something which Kagome anticipates will be a disaster.
161 Miroku's Past Mistake 弥勒法師昔のあやま昔ち Miroku-houshi Mukashi no Ayamachi 2004-08-02
Miroku's womanizing past has finally caught up with him. A young girl named Shima is to marry a catfish demon, but refuses him because she claims to be Miroku's wife. Sango begins to doubt Miroku's feelings for her and finds she cannot openly forgive him; is this the end of their relationship?
162 Forever with Lord Sesshomaru 殺生丸様と永遠に一緒 Sesshomaru-sama to Eien ni Issho 2004-08-09
A group of monks attempts to locate children kidnapped by a demon, Rin included. Rin is faced with the choice of living in a village, or staying with Sesshomaru.
163 Kohaku, Sango and Kirara: The Secret Flower Garden 琥珀珊瑚雲母 秘密の花園 Kohaku Sango Kirara: Himitsu no Hanazono 2004-08-23
Kagura takes Kohaku to his home village to pay his respects to his dead relatives; he ends up saving Kirara, who has also dropped by to visit, from demons. Kohaku shares a secret flower garden with Kirara, who tries to bring the siblings back together.
164 Possessed by a Parasite: Shippo, Our Worst Enemy! 最強の敵 宿り蛹七宝 Saikyou no Teki, Yadori Sanagi Shippou 2004-08-30
Naraku steals the Fuyouseki, an orb which conceals demonic auras, from a mountain demon named Gakusaijin. The demon awakes, shedding parasite chrysalis demons. One of them possesses Shippo causing him to attack his friends.
165 The Ultimate Key to Defeating Naraku 奈落を倒す最大の手がかり Naraku wo Taosu Saidai no Tegakari 2004-09-06
Gakusaijin gives crystals with his aura to Miroku to use to find his stolen Fuyouseki orb and thus Naraku. Hakudoshi creates an experimental series of demons for no apparent reason except to fight Inuyasha and his friends, until the surviving demons steal Miroku's crystals.
166 The Bond Between Them, Use the Sacred Jewel Shard! (Part 1) 二人の絆 四魂のかけらをつかえ! Futari no Kizuna - Shikon no Kakera wo Tsukae! 2004-09-13
A mysterious man (with a demonic arm) named Goryomaru has his child warriors fight demons and recover their corpses, which leads Inuyasha and his friends to investigate in hopes of finding the Fuyouseki. Kagura continues her dangerous investigation of the true nature of the Infant, but ends up badly injured and goes to Sesshomaru, expecting to die near him. Rin tries to pull her out of the water, but Sesshomaru must then pull them both out. (Later Kagura revives because her heart is in Naraku's possession.)
167 The Bond Between Them, Use the Sacred Jewel Shard! (Part 2) 二人の絆 四魂のかけらをつかえ! Futari no Kizuna - Shikon no Kakera wo Tsukae! 2004-09-13
Naraku lures Inuyasha and the others into the stomach of a large stone demon. He traps them there with the intent of collecting the Jewel Shard after they are dissolved by digestion. InuYasha attaches the Jewel Shard to his sword. Kagome helps him keep control of himself long enough to blast free of the demon. The series concludes with everyone promising to pursue Naraku until he is destroyed and knowing that the way to accomplish this is to destroy the child that represents his heart.

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Episodes 147 and 148 (The Tragic Love Song of Destiny) were combined into a one hour special in Japan.

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