InuYasha

Season 1

167 episodes 3 seasons

Kagome Higurashi, an average ninth grader, gets pulled into an ancient well by a demon, bringing her 500 years in the past to a feudal era. There she meets Inuyasha, a half-demon who seeks the Shikon Jewel to make himself a full-fledged demon. With Inuyasha and new friends, Kagome's search for the Jewel of Four Souls begins...

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InuYasha Season 1 released on October 16, 2000.

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S01E01 Aired October 16, 2000

The Girl Who Overcame Time… and the Boy Who Was Just Overcome

Kagome Higurashi has been told many stories by her grandfather, such as the one about the Shikon no Tama (The Jewel of Four Souls) and never believed them until her fifteenth birthday, when she is pulled down a dry well at her shrine by a centipede demon. She emerges from the well to discover she's not in Tokyo any more, but instead, she's in in Feudal Japan.Kagome discovers a weird boy with dog ears pinned to a tree in a forest and is captured by strange villagers. The high priestess of the village, Kaede, realizes that Kagome looks just like her sister who died 50 years ago.

S01E02 Aired October 23, 2000

Seekers of the Sacred Jewel

Inuyasha attacks Kagome to get the Shikon no Tama. Kaede puts a rosary on Inuyasha which causes him to drop to the ground that whenever Kagome utters the word "sit". When trying to get the Shikon no Tama back from a demon that steals it, Kagome accidentally shatters it into hundreds of pieces that are scattered all over Japan!

S01E03 Aired October 30, 2000

Down the Rabbit Hole and Back Again

After Inuyasha angers her, Kagome decides to return home to the present. At the well, she is attacked by Yura, a demon who is after the Shikon no Tama.

S01E04 Aired November 06, 2000

Yura of the Demon-Hair

Inuyasha brings Kagome back to the past, and the two team up to take the Shikon shard back from Yura.

S01E05 Aired November 13, 2000

Aristocratic Assassin, Sesshomaru

Inuyasha's older brother, Sesshomaru, who is a full demon, crosses paths with Inuyasha in his search for the powerful sword that was left behind by their father.

S01E06 Aired November 20, 2000

Tetsusaiga, The Phantom Sword

Sesshomaru continues his scheme of getting Inuyasha to reveal the location of their father's grave.

S01E07 Aired November 27, 2000

Showdown! Inuyasha vs. Sesshomaru!

Sesshomaru and Inuyasha clash over possession of the Tetsusaiga. Who will be victorious in this epic fight between these two siblings?

S01E08 Aired December 04, 2000

The Toad Who Would Be Prince

On their search for Shikon jewel shards, Inuyasha and Kagome come across Amari Nobunaga, who is on a search and rescue mission for his beloved Princess Tsuyu.

S01E09 Aired December 11, 2000

Enter Shippo...Plus, the Amazing Thunder Brothers!

Inuyasha and Kagome meet a fox demon named Shippo. The young fox explains that he is looking for jewel shards so he can become strong enough to fight the Thunder Brothers, Hiten and Manten. Inuyasha soon goes to face off against the brothers for the jewel shards that they possess.

S01E10 Aired December 18, 2000

Phantom Showdown: The Thunder Brothers vs. Tetsusaiga

Inuyasha and Hiten engage in a fierce battle for the jewel shards, while Kagome and Shippo face off against Manten.

S01E11 Aired January 15, 2001

Terror of the Ancient Noh Mask

Kagome returns home to study for a test. Meanwhile, inside the storehouse on the Higurashi shrine grounds, an evil Noh mask that was sealed away a long time ago awakens.

S01E12 Aired January 22, 2001

The Soul Piper and the Mischievous Little Soul

Kagome helps a troubled ghost move on.

S01E13 Aired January 29, 2001

The Mystery of the New Moon and the Black-haired Inuyasha

Inuyasha, Kagome and Shippo are looking for more jewel shards, when they help out a girl running from a demon. Kagome wants to stay the night at the temple she lives in, but Inuyasha wants to keep moving. In the end, they agree to stay. Later that night, demons surround the temple, and Inuyasha prepares to fight them.

S01E14 Aired February 05, 2001

Kikyo's Stolen Ashes

Kikyo's ashes are stolen from her grave by the demon Urasue. As Kaede, Inuyasha, Kagome and Shippo go to retrieve them, Kagome realizes that Inuyasha and Kikyo were once in love! Meanwhile, with Kikyo's ashes, Urasue manages to resurrect Kikyo. However, she finds that Kikyo cannot move without her soul: the very soul that is inside of Kagome!

S01E15 Aired February 12, 2001

Return of the Tragic Priestess, Kikyo

Now that Urasue has kidnapped Kagome, she prepares for the soul transfer, which Inuyasha unknowingly activates. Once the soul is transferred, Kikyo attacks Inuyasha. Inuyasha learns of his supposed betrayal of Kikyo, 50 years ago. Kagome soon reclaims her soul and Kikyo runs off to retain at least part of it Inuyasha chases after and thinks back to when Kikyo convinced him to use the Shikon no Tama, to become Human!

S01E16 Aired February 19, 2001

Mystical Hand of the Amorous Monk, Miroku

Inuyasha, Kagome and Shippo cross paths with Miroku, a lecherous monk with a "black hole" in his right hand. Miroku explains that his black hole (Wind Tunnel) came from the evil Naraku, an extremely evil shapeshifter who cursed his grandfather and his descendents with the Wind Tunnel. Inuyasha also learns something new about what happened to him and Kikyo, long ago.

S01E17 Aired February 26, 2001

Cursed Ink of the Hell-Painter

Inuyasha and the others become entangled with an odd painter who has been corrupted by the power of a Shikon shard.

S01E18 Aired March 05, 2001

Naraku and Sesshomaru Join Forces

The one-armed Sesshomaru receives a Shikon-enhanced arm with which to wield Tetsusaiga from a mysterious man, wearing a baboon cloak, named Naraku. This leads Sesshomaru to go after Inuyasha, once more.

S01E19 Aired March 12, 2001

Go Home to Your Own Time, Kagome!

After a badly beaten Inuyasha gets ahold of Tetsusaiga once more, Sesshomaru backs off. Convinced that Kagome doesn't belong in the past, Inuyasha takes her to the well, hugs her close, takes her shards, and pushes her back through, to the present time.

S01E20 Aired March 19, 2001

Despicable Villain! The Mystery of Onigumo!

Kaede informs the group of Onigumo, a paralyzed bandit who had an unhealthy obsession with Kikyo, and tells them of his sudden disappearance. The group then has to deal with an attack by the Shikon-induced Royakan!

S01E21 Aired April 09, 2001

Naraku's True Identity Unveiled

As Kagome goes on a date with Hojo, all hell breaks loose in the past as Inuyasha battles with Royakan. When Naraku reveals himself to the group his true identity is soon discovered!

S01E22 Aired April 09, 2001

A Wicked Smile; Kikyo's Wandering Soul

Since Kagome reclaimed most of her soul, Kikyo now walks the land and steals the souls from young girls. This act inadvertently leads Kagome and Inuyasha right to her!

S01E23 Aired April 16, 2001

Kagome's Voice and Kikyo's Kiss

Inuyasha goes to meet with Kikyo. Kagome, Miroku and Shippo are waiting for him to return, when they see some soul collectors. They decide to chase after them.

S01E24 Aired April 23, 2001

Enter Sango, the Demon Slayer

After her family is murdered in front of her eyes, the demon slayer Sango learns from Naraku that her village was destroyed by Inuyasha.

S01E25 Aired May 07, 2001

Naraku's Insidious Plot

Believing that Inuyasha destroyed her village, Sango goes after Inuyasha.

S01E26 Aired May 14, 2001

Secret of the Jewel of Four Souls Revealed

Sango shows the group where the Shikon no Tama was created, thus revealing the story of its origin.

S01E27 Aired May 21, 2001

The Lake of the Evil Water God

When a water god starts demanding child sacrifices, it's up to Inuyasha and the others to stop him.

S01E28 Aired May 28, 2001

Miroku Falls Into A Dangerous Trap!

After Miroku sucks a mantis demon into his Wind Tunnel, the demon manages to rip the tunnel. Panicked, Miroku returns to the home of his mentor, Mushin, to repair it. Haunted with memories of his father's death, Miroku must come to terms with his Wind Tunnel as demons attack Mushin's temple.

S01E29 Aired June 04, 2001

Sango's Suffering and Kohaku's Life

Naraku uses one of Sango's fellow demon slayers as a bargaining chip to try to persuade Sango into giving him Inuyasha's sword, Tetsusaiga.

S01E30 Aired June 11, 2001

Tetsusaiga is Stolen! Showdown at Naraku's Castle

In the hopes of saving Kohaku, Sango steals Inuyasha's Tetsusaiga and hands it over to Naraku. However, a battle against Naraku soon ensues.

S01E31 Aired June 18, 2001

Jinenji, Kind Yet Sad

While looking for an antidote to cure the ailing Kilala, Inuyasha and Kagome come across the herb garden of the half-demon, Jinenji, who is constantly bullied by the prejudiced locals.

S01E32 Aired June 25, 2001

Kikyo & Inuyasha, Into the Miasma

Inuyasha and the others stumble across a cave full of demons fighting to the death. They soon discover that Naraku is using to find a new demon to integrate into his being. However, the large demonic aura brings Kikyo into the mess.

S01E33 Aired July 02, 2001

Kikyo, Captured by Naraku

Acting under Naraku's request, Kikyo traps the Inuyasha gang with an illusory mist, causing them to have nightmarish visions.

S01E34 Aired July 09, 2001

Tetsusaiga and Tenseiga

Inuyasha and the others are introduced to Totosai, the swordsmith who forged Inuyasha's Tetsusaiga and Sesshomaru's healing sword, Tenseiga.

S01E35 Aired July 16, 2001

The True Owner of the Great Sword

Inuyasha and Sesshomaru continue fighting for the Tetsusaiga. After the fight, while Sesshomaru is recovering, a little orphan girl, Rin, tries to bring him food. When her village is attacked by wolf demons, Sesshomaru returns the favor and helps Rin. Meanwhile, Kagome senses a jewel shard. Inuyasha and gang follow her lead to the massacred village, where they are quickly surrounded by wolves and Koga.

S01E36 Aired July 23, 2001

Kagome Kidnapped by Koga, the Wolf-Demon

When Koga, a wolf demon, kidnaps Kagome and Shippo, Inuyasha, Miroku and Sango go on a rescue mission. But there's another foe they must defeat first, before they can reach their kidnapped companions.

S01E37 Aired July 30, 2001

The Man Who Fell In Love With Kagome

Inuyasha and the group must battle the Birds of Paradise, before they can reach the wolf den. Meanwhile, back at the den, Koga expresses his true feelings for Kagome. When the final battle with the Birds ensues, will Inuyasha's jealousy cost Koga his life?

S01E38 Aired August 06, 2001

Two Hearts, One Mind

Kagome has returned home from the Feudal Era after an argument with Inuyasha. While waiting for Inuyasha to apologize, she spends time with her friends and Hojo approaches her, once again. Meanwhile, Inuyasha gets some advice from Kaede on the situation.

S01E39 Aired August 13, 2001

Trapped in a Duel to the Death!

While Inuyasha's gang follows a demon bear with a jewel shard, Koga meets with some demons from the northern pack who tell him about their plan to storm a castle where a man has many jewel shards. When the chase leads Inuyasha and his comrades to the castle, they meet up with Koga, who is furious at the slaughter of the wolf demons.

S01E40 Aired August 20, 2001

The Deadly Trap of the Wind Sorceress, Kagura

While Miroku and Sango fight Naraku's demon puppet, Inuyasha and Koga continue their deadly battle, with Kagura planning to kill the winner.

S01E41 Aired August 27, 2001

Kagura's Dance and Kanna's Mirror

Inuyasha and his companions come upon an orphan named Koharu, a young woman who believes she is in love with Miroku, after he helped her three years ago. When Koharu needs help again, they assist her and find her a home in a new village. When Naraku sends Kagura and Kanna to destroy Inuyasha and his companions, Koharu and the villagers become the new pawns in Naraku's devious plan.

S01E42 Aired September 03, 2001

The Wind Scar Fails

Inuyasha and his group must defend themselves against an attack on multiple fronts. Kanna attacks Kagome, attempting to suck her soul into her mirror while Sango remains unconscious in the same room. Koharu tries to stab Miroku, while Inuyasha battles Kagura. Can Inuyasha use his Wind Scar to defeat her?

S01E43 Aired September 10, 2001

Tetsusaiga Breaks

Inuyasha, though still recovering from his serious wounds, fights Goshinki, a demon who is eating an entire village.

S01E44 Aired September 17, 2001

Kaijinbo's Evil Sword

Sesshomaru goes to a swordsmith, Kaijinbo, to get a new sword made from the fangs of the demon that broke Tetsusaiga, Goshinki. But something unexpected happens, and Kaijinbo attacks Inuyasha on the night of the new moon, when Inuyasha reverts to his human form.

S01E45 Aired October 08, 2001

Sesshomaru Wields Tokijin

Inuyasha, wielding a too heavy Tetsusaiga, tries to defend himself against Kaijinbo who has been possessed by Tokijin. Unbeknownst to Inuyasha, Sesshomaru is looking for Kaijinbo and the sword he had commissioned. Will Inuyasha be able to withstand his brother, when Sesshomaru reclaims Tokijin?

S01E46 Aired October 15, 2001

Juromaru and Kageromaru

Naraku sends his two new incarnations, Juromaru & Kageromaru, to attack Koga, and also, Inuyasha and his companions. Can Inuyasha and Koga work together as a team to defeat these new foes?

S01E47 Aired October 22, 2001

Onigumo's Heart Still Beats Within Naraku

As Inuyasha and the others recover from their battle with Juromaru and Kageromaru, Kagome goes home. Meanwhile, Naraku comes after Kikyo, and she must flee for her life.

S01E48 Aired October 29, 2001

Return to the Place Where We First Met

Inuyasha and Kagome must sort out their feeings for each other, after Kagome has spied him with Kikyou, again. Who will Inuyasha choose?

S01E49 Aired November 05, 2001

Kohaku's Lost Memory

While searching for Naraku's castle, Inuyasha and his group find Kohaku, who has lost his memory.

S01E50 Aired November 12, 2001

That Unforgettable Face!

Sango and Kilala fight off demons in the woods, while Inuyasha and Miroku face off against Kagura, a horde of demons and Naraku's wasps. Meanwhile, Kagome faces Kohaku, who is being ordered to kill her by Naraku.

S01E51 Aired November 19, 2001

Inuyasha's Soul, Devoured

Sesshomaru learns from the wise tree-demon, Boku'seno that when Inuyasha transforms into a demon, his demon blood takes full control turning him into a mindless killing machine. Elsewhere, Inuyasha and the others arrive at a village that is ruthlessly being held under the control of the Moth Demon, Gatenmaru and his band of thieves.

S01E52 Aired November 26, 2001

The Demon's True Nature

Inuyasha, once again, transforms into a demon when faced with Gatenmaru's murderous attack against himself, Miroku, and the helpless women of a village. Sesshomaru then appears to see if what Boku'seno told him about demon Inuyasha was true.

S01E53 Aired December 03, 2001

Father's Old Enemy: Ryukotsusei

Totosai tells Inuyasha that piercing the heart of Ryukotsusei, the demon that gave his father his mortal wound, will make his Tetsusaiga lighter. Inuyasha then decides to kill Ryukotsusei.

S01E54 Aired December 10, 2001

The Backlash Wave: Tetsusaiga's Ultimate Technique

Inuyasha fights Ryukotsusei with Tetsusaiga's ultimate attack: The Backlash Wave!

S01E55 Aired December 17, 2001

The Stone Flower and Shippo's First Love

Shippo develops a crush on Satsuki, a girl who hopes to wish her dead brother back to life with a fake Shikon shard.

S01E56 Aired January 14, 2002

Temptress in the Mist

Sango and Miroku investigate a demon princess who is stealing the men from a village.

S01E57 Aired January 21, 2002

Fateful Night in Togenkyo (1)

After Sango leaves to repair her damaged Hiraikotsu, Inuyasha and the others come across a demon tree and a sage known as Tokajin, who uses humans to feed the tree so it can grow a fruit of immortality. Not only do the four manage to be caught by Tokajin in some way, but it's also the night of the new moon, when Inuyasha becomes human.

S01E58 Aired January 28, 2002

Fateful Night in Togenkyo (2)

After Sango leaves to repair her damaged Hiraikotsu, Inuyasha and the others come across a Demon tree and the Peach Man who uses humans to feed it so it can grow a fruit of immortality. Not only do the four manage to caught by the Peach Man in some way, but it's also the night of the New Moon when Inuyasha becomes human!

S01E59 Aired February 04, 2002

The Beautiful Sister Apprentices

As Sango is repairing her damaged Hiraikotsu at her home village, she encounters two sisters who ask her to teach all she knows about demon slaying.

S01E60 Aired February 11, 2002

The 50 Year-Old Curse of the Dark Priestess

Naraku enlists the help of Tsubaki, a dark priestess with a fifty year grudge against Kikyo, to possess Kagome and use her to kill Inuyasha!

S01E61 Aired February 18, 2002

Kikyo and the Dark Priestess

After a confrontation with Kikyo, Tsubaki goes off to face Inuyasha and the others.

S01E62 Aired March 04, 2002

Tsubaki's Unrelenting Evil Spell

Kagome fights Tsubaki's curse from within herself as Inuyasha and the others continue to struggle against Tsubaki and her gaggle of demons.

S01E63 Aired March 11, 2002

The Red and White Priestesses

In order to keep Inuyasha and the others at bay while she invokes the power of a sealed-up ogre, Tsubaki enlists the help of two rookie priestesses.

S01E64 Aired March 18, 2002

Giant Ogre of the Forbidden Tower

Tsubaki uses the once sealed ogre in a final attempt to kill off Inuyasha once and for all...

S01E65 Aired April 08, 2002

Farewell Days of My Youth

Inuyasha and the gang enjoy the hospitality of a village they saved from a centipede demon. However, their stay is interrupted by a string of strange possessions taking hold of the group.

S01E66 Aired April 15, 2002

Naraku's Barrier - Kagura's Decision

As Naraku's protective barrier around his castle inexplicably weakens, Kagura comtemplates making her move for freedom.

S01E67 Aired April 22, 2002

The Howling Wind of Betrayal

Koga furiously attacks Kagura in hopes of retrieving his stolen Shikon shards.

S01E68 Aired May 06, 2002

Shippo Gets an Angry Challenge

Shippo receives a duel invitation from the last remaining Thunder Brother, Souten.

S01E69 Aired May 13, 2002

Terror of the Faceless Man

A chunk of flesh rejected by Naraku, takes form and terrorizes the countryside.

S01E70 Aired May 20, 2002

Onigumo's Memory Restored

Muso tries to capture Kagome and Inuyasha must protect her. But there is a new snag when Muso regains Onigumo's memories.

S01E71 Aired May 27, 2002

Three-Sided Battle to the Death

Naraku tries to absorb Muso back into his body.

S01E72 Aired June 03, 2002

Totosai's Rigid Training

Inuyasha visits Totosai for some help on making Tesusaiga strong enough to destroy Naraku's barrier.

S01E73 Aired June 10, 2002

Shiori's Family and Inuyasha's Feelings

To break Naraku's barrier, Inuyasha must strengthen the Tetsusaiga by making it absorb the blood of a bat-demon protecting its nest with a strong barrier.

S01E74 Aired June 17, 2002

The Red Tetsusaiga Breaks the Barrier!

Inuyasha must decide between making Tetsusaiga stronger and keeping Shiori alive.

S01E75 Aired June 24, 2002

The Plot of the Panther Devas

Inuyasha and Company are targeted by a group of cat demons who are after the Shikon shards...

S01E76 Aired July 01, 2002

Target: Sesshomaru and Inuyasha

Inuyasha and Koga fight the panther demons and Sesshomaru joins in the fight.

S01E77 Aired July 08, 2002

The Panther Tribe and the Two Swords of the Fang

Inuyasha and Koga separately try to rescue Kagome. Meanwhile, Sesshomaru continues his battle against the panther demons.

S01E78 Aired July 15, 2002

Only You, Sango

When Inuyasha and his group are approached by a man, it turns out that the stranger has been searching for Sango, to ask her to slay a demon that is plaguing his village. When the group arrives in the village, Sango is surprised to meet an old acquaintance.

S01E79 Aired July 22, 2002

Jaken's Plan to Steal the Tetsusaiga

A question from Rin prompts Jaken to question his worth to Sesshomaru. He decides to prove himself by stealing Tetsusaiga from Inuyasha.

S01E80 Aired July 29, 2002

Sesshomaru and the Abducted Rin

Sesshomaru confronts Naraku after he has ordered Kagura to kidnap Rin.

S01E81 Aired August 05, 2002

Vanishing Point; Naraku Disappears

Sesshomaru and Inuyasha double-team Naraku as he tries to absorb them to become stronger.

S01E82 Aired August 12, 2002

Gap Between the Ages

The group returns to Kaede's village, at which point Kagome returns to modern-day Tokyo.

S01E83 Aired August 19, 2002

The Female Wolf-Demon and the Lunar Rainbow Promise

A female wolf demon asks Koga to keep the promise he made to her, when she was a child.

S01E84 Aired August 26, 2002

Koga's Bride-To-Be

Koga must resolve his issues with Ayame, while fighting off the hair demon that is after the jewel shards in his legs.

S01E85 Aired September 02, 2002

The Evil Within Demon's Head Castle

Inuyasha and company, including a old demon exorcist, travel to Demon's Head Castle, in search of a powerful demon plaguing the people.

S01E86 Aired September 09, 2002

Secret of the Possessed Princess

Inuyasha battles a demon that has appeared in the castle. Shortly after they take their battle outside, Sango and the old exorcist decide to go find Miroku. Meanwhile Kagome and Shippo discover a secret about the princess in the lord's chamber of the castle.

S01E87 Aired September 16, 2002

Kikyo's Lonely Journey

Kikyo comes across an old man, who turns out to have a past connection with Onigumo when he was young.

S01E88 Aired October 14, 2002

The Three Sprites of the Monkey God

Inuyasha and the rest of the group are passing by a village, and soon learn of three monkeys that are searching for their master.

S01E89 Aired October 21, 2002

Nursing Battle of the Rival Lovers

Kagome is forced to return home when her cold worsens. While there, she is visited by her school friends, and Inuyasha winds up competing with Hojo to determine who cares more for Kagome's health.

S01E90 Aired October 28, 2002

Sota's Brave Confession of Love

As Inuyasha's stay with Kagome in the Modern era continues, Inuyasha takes his first trip with Kagome to a grocery store. Along the way back, they spot Sota and discover he has his first crush on a girl in his class.

S01E91 Aired November 04, 2002

The Suspicious Faith Healer and the Black Kirara

Kuroro, who is part of Kirara's species except with more black markings, once belonged to a village. She is considered a highly intelligent youkai who helps the village by exterminating all the rats and mice there. She was chased out, though, when a spiritualist person came and said that two-tailed cats were bad fortune.

S01E92 Aired November 18, 2002

Plot of the Walking Dead

Kikyo encounters a girl who's also a walking dead. The Inuyasha gang finds out, through the girl, about another walking dead's plan to conquer the land.

S01E93 Aired November 25, 2002

The Mysterious, Lecherous Monk

The Inuyasha group tracks down someone who's been using Miroku's identity.

S01E94 Aired December 02, 2002

The Sacred Jewel Maker (1)

Inuaysha and the others find a demon using a fake Sacred Jewel and, with the help of a scholar, search to find out how, and why.

S01E95 Aired December 09, 2002

The Sacred Jewel Maker (2)

With his friends imprisoned, body and soul, inside the toad demon's slime to be sacrificed for the making of a second Sacred Jewel, Inuyasha must face off against a half-demon powered up by a dozen fake jewels alone.

S01E96 Aired January 13, 2003

Jaken Falls Ill

Jaken is poisoned and it's up to Rin to find a cure for him before it's too late.

S01E97 Aired January 20, 2003

Kirara Come Home!

When Sango notices that Kilala seems to have disappeared, she starts to worry, and soon everyone starts looking for her.

S01E98 Aired January 27, 2003

Kikyo and Kagome, Alone in the Cave

Kagome and Inuyasha are fighting again and Kagome becomes so enraged she storms off. When she investigates a noise coming from a cave, she becomes trapped together with Kikyo.

S01E99 Aired February 03, 2003

Koga and Sesshomaru: A Dangerous Encounter

While travelling, Inuyasha smells a familiar scent; it's the moth demon leader. As they battle the leader, everyone except Inuyasha gets trapped in a cocoon, where they have nightmares about their worst fears.

S01E100 Aired February 10, 2003

The Truth Behind the Nightmare: Battle in the Forest of Sorrow

While travelling, Inuyasha smells a familiar scent; it's the moth demon leader. As they battle the leader, everyone except Inuyasha gets trapped in a cocoon, where they have nightmares about their worst fears.

S01E101 Aired February 17, 2003

The Snow from Seven Years Past

Miroku hears that a snow maiden possessing the form of a woman from his youth is terrorizing the village men and goes out alone to investigate.

S01E102 Aired February 24, 2003

Assault on the Wolf-Demon Tribe!

A deadly spectre arises in the northeast, driving Ayame and her wolf-youkai tribe from their territories, Koga must step in to avenge his fallen brethren.

S01E103 Aired March 03, 2003

The Band of Seven, Resurrected!

Inuyasha and the group learn about the deadly Band of Seven. This group was constructed of seven mercenaries who were executed for their inhumane acts. When Kagome senses a sacred jewel shard, Sango goes off on her own and finds her lost brother Kohaku. Meanwhile, Inuyasha encounters one of the Band of Seven, Jakotsu. Jakotsu has strange behavior and wields a strange sword that bends, posing a dangerous problem for Inuyasha.

S01E104 Aired March 10, 2003

The Stealthy Poison Master, Mukotsu

Inuyasha goes after Jakotsu, and the others are attacked by another member of the Band of Seven; Mukotsu.

S01E105 Aired March 17, 2003

The Ghastly Steel Machine

Inuyasha is forced to clash with Ginkotsu as he orders Kilala and Shippo to get the poisoned Miroku, Kagome, and Sango to safety. They make it to a monk's temple, unaware that Renkotsu has taken over the place.

S01E106 Aired April 14, 2003

Kagome, Miroku, and Sango: Desperate Situation

Shippo tries to save Kagome, Miroku and Sango from a burning temple.

S01E107 Aired April 21, 2003

Inuyasha Shows His Tears for the First Time

Inuyasha discovers that Miroku, Sango and Kagome have been poisoned.

S01E108 Aired April 28, 2003

The Secret of the Pure Light

Inuyasha and crew enter a village where a man named Suikotsu, the name of one member of the Band of Seven, is living. They discover that he appears to be a good person. Could he truly belong to the Band of Seven?

S01E109 Aired May 05, 2003

Hidden in the Mist: Onward to Mt. Hakurei

Dr. Suikotsu continues to fight Inuyasha.

S01E110 Aired May 12, 2003

Enter Bankotsu, the Leader of the Band of Seven

Long ago the Lord of a nearby castle was responsible for executing the Band of Seven and now they seek their revenge by attacking the castle. Despite warnings, Inuyasha and his friends approach the castle.

S01E111 Aired May 19, 2003

The Big Clash: Banryu versus the Wind Scar

Inuyasha has finally met Bankotsu, the Leader of the Band of Seven, and is determined to use the Tetsuiga to bring him down. But Bankotsu is confident that his Banryu will win without fail. And now, Renkotsu has discovered Kagome's ability to see Shikon Jewel shards. Can the Wind Scar defeat Bankotsu and his Banryu?

S01E112 Aired May 26, 2003

Afloat on the Lake Surface: The Barrier of Hijiri Island

Inuyasha battles with Bankotsu on the island of Hijiri without being able to use the Wind Scar. Miroku learns that Naraku is using the great priest's power to create a barrier around the island of Hijiri weakening Kirara and Shippo, and making Inuyasha unable to use the Wind Scar. Miroku manages to destroy the barrier to allow Inuyasha to regain the power to use the Wind Scar. However, Bankotsu is still confident in defeating Inuyasha.

S01E113 Aired June 02, 2003

The Sacred Vajra and the Mystery of the Living Buddha

Bankotsu continues to fight Inuyasha on Hijiri island, but the island holds one more secret.

S01E114 Aired June 09, 2003

Koga's Solitary Battle

Koga, Ginta and Hakkaku go to Mt. Hakurei and meet up with some of the seven warriors. Koga fights in a rough battle with them and gets injured. Meanwhile, Jakotsu meets up with Sesshomaru and they fight. Inuyasha, Kagome, Shippo and Kirara are near Mt. Hakurei also, but then, Inuyasha suddenly smells the blood and scent of the wolves and rushes over.

S01E115 Aired June 16, 2003

Lured by the Black Light

Jakotsu attacks Sesshomaru while Suikotsu kidnaps Rin. However, Suikotsu's good alter ego takes over temporarily as he takes Rin to the village where he tended to children. When villagers ask for Suikotsu to leave, his evil alter ego takes over and kills one of the villagers. Jakotsu then shows up from hiding. Meanwhile, Kikyo and Sesshomaru head off to go after the three despite the barrier on the town.

S01E116 Aired June 23, 2003

The Exposed Face of Truth

Sesshomaru battles with Jakotsu on Mount Hakurei while Suikotsu holds Rin captive. As Suikotsu is about to kill Rin, Kikyo fires an arrow at Suikotsu's neck making him change to his good alter ego. The counterpart wishes for Kikyo to remove the Shikon shard from his neck so he won't have to suffer the thought of killing anymore because of his evil alter ego. Jakotsu removes the Shikon shard and Suikotsu is reduced to a skeleton.

S01E117 Aired June 30, 2003

Vanished in a River of Flames

Renkotsu traps Kagome, Kouga, Shippo, Kirara, Hakkaku and Ginta in a cave that is surrounded by a river of fire. Inuyasha must fight Renkotsu to protect his friends.

S01E118 Aired July 07, 2003

Into the Depths of Mt. Hakurei

Sango and Miroku explore a cave in Mt. Hakurei, where they expect to find Naraku, but fall into Kagura's trap. Sango's weapon is useless against Kagura, the Wind Sorceress. Can Miroku defend them with his Wind Tunnel? Worried that Sango and Miroku have not returned, Inuyasha goes after them, determined to cross the sacred barrier of Mt. Hakurei.

S01E119 Aired July 14, 2003

Divine Malice of the Saint

Inuyasha, in his human form, struggles to stay alive during a deadly fight with Jakotsu. When Miroku and Sango find Hakushin in the depths of the mountain, will they be able to destroy the barrier that has suppressed Inuyasha's half-demon powers?

S01E120 Aired July 28, 2003

Fare Thee Well: Jakotsu's Requiem

Inuyasha fights for his life against Jakotsu. Kikyo meets Hakushin. What will happen to the sacred barrier after Kikyo intervenes?

S01E121 Aired August 04, 2003

Final Battle: The Last and Strongest of the Band of Seven

Now that the sacred barrier is down, Kagome and the rest of the gang head up Mt. Hakurei. Inuyasha runs into Bankotsu, deep inside the mountain and is forced to fight him. Can Inuyasha win, now that Bankotsu has seven Shikon shards.?

S01E122 Aired August 11, 2003

The Power of Banryu: Duel to the Death on Mt. Hakurei

Inuyasha battles with Bankotsu, who is using Banryu, a weapon infused with a demonic aura. Kagome senses that the Shikon shards inside Mt. Hakurei are becoming tainted.

S01E123 Aired August 18, 2003

Beyond the Darkness - Naraku Reborn!

Inuyasha is lying trapped and unconscious inside Mt. Hakurei, where Naraku's new body is being created. Also, trapped inside are Inuyasha's companions and Koga. Will Inuyasha awaken, before Naraku tries to destroy him?

S01E124 Aired August 25, 2003

Farewell Kikyo, My Beloved

Inuyasha helps Koga to safety and everyone gets out of the mountain safely. Meanwhile, Naraku confronts Kikyo with his new body.

S01E125 Aired September 01, 2003

The Darkness in Kagome's Heart

In the beginning, Inuyasha goes to look for Kikyo. Kagome, Sango, and Miroku get caught by people, and get taken to a village. Kagome gets taken into one of the huts there, leaving Sango and Miroku to fight the people.

S01E126 Aired September 08, 2003

Transform Heartache into Courage!

Failing to find Kikyo after sent on a wild goose chase by a priest, Inuyasha is unaware that Kagome and the others are in danger. Miroku and Sango have to defend themselves against murderous guards, while Kagome is in danger from Kagura and a strange baby who is trying to control Kagome's heart.

S01E127 Aired September 15, 2003

Don't Boil It! The Terrifying Dried-Up Demon

When Kagome brings back some rare dried food from the feudal era, Inuyasha is forced to travel to modern Japan to protect her, as the food is actually made from dried demons.

S01E128 Aired October 13, 2003

Battle Against the Dried-Up Demons at the Cultural Festival

While Kagome has her hands full preparing for the Cultural Festival, another dried-food demon appears. After Inuyasha saves the day, Kagome admits that there may be three more demons on the loose. Later, when Inuyasha sees Kagome in a love scene with Hojo in the school play, his temper flares. Will Inuyasha and Hojo be forced to fight over Kagome?

S01E129 Aired October 20, 2003

Chokyukai and the Abducted Bride

This pig demon called Chokyukai has been wandering around the countryside forcing young women to marry him. But when he puts the magical tiara that makes the women fall in love with him on Kagome, InuYasha is the one who's lovestricken!

S01E130 Aired October 27, 2003

Shippo's New Technique, the Heart Scar

Shippo meets a group of fox demons who heard a legend about the mighty and powerful Shippo and they ask him to protect them from a lizard demon. Shippo uses his ultimate attack, the Heart Scar.

S01E131 Aired November 03, 2003

Trap of the Cursed Wall Hanging

The Inuyasha gang hears about a village of demon women and they decide to find it.

S01E132 Aired November 10, 2003

Miroku's Most Dangerous Confession

Inuyasha must save Sango and Miroku from the village women and the demon that is controlling them..

S01E133 Aired November 24, 2003

The Woman Who Loved Sesshomaru (1)

Inuyasha and his group travel to a coastal town where they meet a beautiful woman, who attempts to steal the Tetsusaiga.

S01E134 Aired November 24, 2003

The Woman Who Loved Sesshomaru (2)

Inuyasha and Sesshomaru confront Sara, but Sara has a terrible secret.

S01E135 Aired December 01, 2003

The Last Banquet of Miroku's Master

Miroku finds out that Mushin, the monk who raised him, is dying, and he goes to see him.

S01E136 Aired December 08, 2003

A Strange Invisible Demon Appears!

Inuyasha and his group meet someone they know when they travel to a small town and Miroku plans to make use of his exorcist skills to earn some money.

S01E137 Aired January 12, 2004

An Ancestor Named Kagome

Inuyasha and his gang take on the task of purifying a cursed sword brought to them by Akitoki Hojo, ancestor to the Hojo in Kagome's time. Back in present day Japan, Kagome finds out that Hojo has ancestor named Kagome, who married Akitoki! What does this mean for Kagome? Does she stay in the feudal era and marry Akitoki, or is it mere coincidence?

S01E138 Aired January 19, 2004

Mountain of Demons: Survival of the Duo

While on a mission to purify the Ken blade, Kagome and Akitoki become separated from Inuyasha and the others. Then Kagome and Akitoki get attacked by the ninja demons. What will be their fate?

S01E139 Aired January 26, 2004

The Great Duel at Shoun Falls

Inuyasha and the others go to meet the ninja demon, who has taken Kagome hostage, at Shoun Falls.

S01E140 Aired February 02, 2004

Eternal Love, the Naginata of Kenkon

Hoshiyomi plans to destroy humanity using the Naginata of Kenkon.

S01E141 Aired February 09, 2004

Entei, the Demon Horse Unleashed!

Inuyasha and his group decide to investigate a series of murders which they hear were committed by a woman with a baby.

S01E142 Aired February 16, 2004

Untamed Entei and Horrible Hakudoshi

Naraku's child Hakudoshi kills Rygokoki, takes his weapon and earns the right to ride on the legendry horse demon Entei.

S01E143 Aired February 23, 2004

3,000 Leagues in Search of Father

When Inuyasha and his friends visit a a new town, they find out that a headless demon has been frightening the townspeople.

S01E144 Aired March 01, 2004

Hosenki and the Last Shard

Inuyasha searches for Myoga to figure out how to get to the border between this world and the next, and his father's grave, where the last shard of the sacred jewel may be hidden.

S01E145 Aired March 08, 2004

Bizarre Guards at the Border of the Afterlife

Inuyasha and his friends attempt to reach the graveyard located beyond the border of this world.

S01E146 Aired March 15, 2004

The Fiery Bird Master, Princess Abi

After Inuyasha and his friends return from the Land of Fire, they come across several villages where everyone has had all their blood sucked out of them.

S01E147 Aired April 19, 2004

The Tragic Love Song of Destiny (1)

Kaede narrates a special episode that explains Kikyo's life as a priestess (a miko), how she met Inuyasha, how she ended up receiving the Shikon no Tama and more.

S01E148 Aired April 19, 2004

The Tragic Love Song of Destiny (2)

Kaede narrates a special episode that explains Kikyo's life as a miko, her recieving the Shikon no Tama and Naraku's trap for her and Inuyasha.

S01E149 Aired April 26, 2004

The Single Arrow of Chaos

Inuyasha and the others are on a mission to find Princess Abi and her nest of birds. However, they must get past Hakudoshi, first.

S01E150 Aired May 03, 2004

The Mysterious Light that Guides the Saint

Princess Abi goes after a group of villagers who are hiding in a cave.

S01E151 Aired May 10, 2004

Kagome's Instinctive Choice

Kagome must decide if she wants to save Kikyo, or not.

S01E152 Aired May 17, 2004

Protect and Plunder!

Princess Abi no longer wants to be in league with Naraku.

S01E153 Aired May 24, 2004

The Cruel Reunion of Fate

Kohaku must kill the castle guards to retrieve the infant, Naraku's incarnation.

S01E154 Aired May 31, 2004

The Demon Linked With the Netherworld

After meeting Kikyo, Inuyasha and the gang rush to stop Naraku, who confronts Abi and her mother.

S01E155 Aired June 07, 2004

The Demon Protector of the Sacred Jewel Shard!

Inuyasha and the gang follow Naraku. Before the group can confront their nemesis, Inuyasha must battle Hosenki, an old friend of Inuyasha's father.

S01E156 Aired June 14, 2004

Final Battle at the Graveside! Sesshomaru Versus Inuyasha

Naraku appears to steal Hosenki's shard, but Sesshomaru arrives on the scene, to everyone's surprise.

S01E157 Aired June 21, 2004

Destroy Naraku with the Adamant Barrage!

Sesshomaru faces off with Naraku, while Inuyasha tries to cut Hosenki's diamond body to gain a new power.

S01E158 Aired July 05, 2004

Stampede of the Countless Demon Rats!

Naraku lets Hakudoshi employ a new method to bring Kikyo out of hiding--a tidal wave of endless demon rodents. Also, Kohaku finds himself in a dilemma.

S01E159 Aired July 12, 2004

Kohaku's Decision and Sango's Heart

Sango attempts to stop Kohaku and the demon rats, while Hakudoshi tries to subdue Kikyo's Mayose spell, intended to destroy the stampede of rodents.

S01E160 Aired July 26, 2004

The Lucky but Two-Timing Scoundrel!

Kagome returns home to get some rest without telling Inuyasha. Angrily he follows her and breaks her bike. Despite spending the day trying to fix it, Kagome is still furious and tells her friends he is cheating on her. Her friends then ask to meet him. How will this end for Kagome and Inuyasha?

S01E161 Aired August 02, 2004

Miroku's Past Mistake

Miroku is confronted by an old flame from his past, to Sango's chagrin.

S01E162 Aired August 09, 2004

Forever with Lord Sesshomaru

Rin has her doubts about whether or not she will be with Sesshomaru forever, after Jaken tells her that he and Sesshomaru will probably live longer than her, because she's mortal and they're demons.

S01E163 Aired August 23, 2004

Kohaku, Sango and Kirara: The Secret Flower Garden

Kirara recalls Sango and Kohaku's past, when they were children.

S01E164 Aired August 30, 2004

Possessed by a Parasite: Shippo, Our Worst Enemy

A parasite demon infects Shippo, causing him to attack his friends, but Inuyasha seems to be the Shippo's real target.

S01E165 Aired September 06, 2004

The Ultimate Key to Defeating Naraku

Naraku confronts Kikyo, while Hakudoshi creates a new monstrosity for Inuyasha and friends to deal with.

S01E166 Aired September 13, 2004

The Bond Between Them, Use the Sacred Jewel Shard! (1)

Inuyasha and the others find a strange man with demonic powers. Could this be the reincarnation of Naraku?

S01E167 Aired September 13, 2004

The Bond Between Them, Use the Sacred Jewel Shard! (2)

As Inuyasha and his team go after Kagura, they find a weakness which they plan to use to defeat their opponent, Naraku. Yet, Naraku has already taken steps to lead Inuyasha and his team into a terrible trap.