Season
InuYasha: Season 1
Overview
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...
Details
- Series
- InuYasha
- Season
- Season 1
- Air date
- 2000-10-16
- Episodes
- 167 episodes
Episodes
Episode 1: The Girl Who Overcame Time... and the Boy Who Was Just Overcome
In feudal Japan, the half demon Inuyasha was sealed away by the priestess Kikyo. Many years later he is revived by Kagome, who has slipped through time from the present day. Kagome is surprised when the sacred Shikon Jewel, which makes demons stronger, emerges from a cut on her body.
Episode 2: Seekers of the Sacred Jewel
Kagome finds out that she may be the reincarnation of Kaede's late older sister, the priestess Kikyo, who sealed Inuyasha with her arrow. The Carrion Crow demon is after the Shikon Jewel and kidnaps Kagome, but Inuyasha shows up to save her. After Kagome defeats the Carrion Crow with an arrow, the Shikon Jewel shatters into pieces.
Episode 3: Down the Rabbit Hole and Back Again
Kagome has the ability to see pieces of the Shikon Jewel. Inuyasha has the power to defeat demons. Both of their powers are needed to gather the shards of the jewel that were scattered, but the two don't get along. The demon Yura, who is after the jewel, manipulates villagers to attack Inuyasha.
Episode 4: Yura of the Demon-Hair
Kagome has returned to the present day and is relaxing in her home when Inuyasha comes looking for her. Some of Yura's demonic hair is on his body. Kagome and Inuyasha return to feudal Japan to exterminate the Yura of the hair.
Episode 5: Aristocratic Assassin, Sesshomaru
Kagome learns that Inuyasha is a half demon, born of a human mother and a dog demon. Inuyasha's half brother Sesshomaru appears, looking for the tomb of their father. In order to manipulate Inuyasha, he brings Inuyasha's dead human mother with him. But the woman turns out to be a demon known as a muonna.
Episode 6: Tetsusaiga, the Phantom Sword
The muonna makes Inuyasha reveal the location of his father's grave. Sesshomaru removes Inuyasha's right eye (the black pearl) and opens the entrance to the grave. Kagome is angered by Sesshomaru's cruelty. She goes with Inuyasha after Sesshomaru. Inside their father's tomb is a memento of Inuyasha's father, the sword Tetsusaiga.
Episode 7: Showdown! Inuyasha vs. Sesshomaru
Kagome is able to pull out the Tetsusaiga. Sesshomaru tries to kill her, and Inuyasha is angered and fights to protect Kagome. His will to protect a human changes the Tetsusaiga into its true form, a fang sword.
Episode 8: The Toad Who Would Be Prince
In the Kai Province, there is a young samurai named Nobunaga. He is a clumsy but earnest young man. He has heard rumors about the man that the the princess, his childhood friend, has married. Nobunaga tries to save the lord of the castle who is possessed by a toad demon.
Episode 9: Shippo and the Thunder Brothers
Shippo is a demon fox whose father was killed by the the Thunder Brothers: Hiten and Manten. He steals the Shikon Jewel shards from Kagome so that he can avenge his father.
Episode 10: Phantom Showdown - The Thunder Brothers vs. Tetsusaiga
Inuyasha goes to save Kagome from Manten. Hiten devours the sacred jewel shard that Manten had and absorbs his demon powers. Hiten attacks Inuyasha with his Raigekijin. Inuyasha is in trouble and defends himself with the scabbard of the Tetsusaiga.
Episode 11: Terror of the Ancient Noh Mask
Kagome has returned to the present day to take a test. As she does, a noh mask, the Mask of Flesh, begins a violent search for the Shikon Jewel shards. Kagome's younger brother, Sota, tries hard to call Inuyasha to come to Kagome's rescue.
Episode 12: The Soul Piper and the Mischievous Little Soul
Kagome sees a Soul Piper, a demon that consoles the spirits of children. She helps Mayu, a girl who is about to become an evil spirit, to pass on.
Episode 13: The Mystery of the New Moon and the Black-haired Inuyasha
Half demon Inuyasha's secret is that he becomes human once a month. That day, Inuyasha and the gang meet Nazuna and stay at a mountain temple. They fall into Kumogashira's trap and the sacred jewel shards are taken away from them. Inuyasha is injected with poison!
Episode 14: Kikyo's Stolen Ashes
The ogress, Urasue, robs the grave of Kikyo, the priestess who sealed away Inuyasha fifty years ago. She revives Kikyo's body using the ashes of Kikyo's bones and soil from Kikyo's grave. But Kikyo's soul has already been reincarnated in a different body.
Episode 15: Return of the Tragic Priestess, Kikyo
Kikyo is revived when Kagome's soul flows into her. She tries to kill Inuyasha, but Kagome takes back her soul. Fifty years ago, Kikyo wanted Inuyasha to use the Shikon Jewel to become human. But on the day of their promise, someone who looked like Inuyasha fatally injured Kikyo. Inuyasha realizes that there is a mysterious person who made them fight.
Episode 16: Mystical Hand of the Amorous Monk, Miroku
Miroku, a womanizing delinquent priest, has been collecting Shikon Jewel shards and steals Kagome's shards. Inuyasha tracks him down and confronts Miroku to get the shards back. Miroku fights back with his priestly powers and the wind tunnel in his hand that he was cursed with.
Episode 17: The Cursed Ink of the Hell-Painter
Kotatsu, a painter, sees a dream in which he becomes successful by controlling an army of ogres drawn with ink that has a sacred jewel shard in it. Miroku, Inuyasha and the others become involved in protecting the princess that Kotatsu is in love with.
Episode 18: Naraku and Sesshomaru Join Forces
Naraku appears before Sesshomaru and lends him an arm with a sacred jewel shard embedded in it. Sesshomaru attaches the arm to himself and appears before Inuyasha and the gang to steal the Tetsusaiga.
Episode 19: Go Home to Your Own Time, Kagome!
Sesshomaru wields the Tetsusaiga with his borrowed arm against Inuyasha, who fights back with his scabbard. When the two strike each other at the same time, Inuyasha gets up close to Sesshomaru, rips off his arm, and gets back the Tetsusaiga. When Inuyasha learns Naraku's plan, he fears that Kagome might die.
Episode 20: Despicable Villain! The Mystery of Onigumo
Kagome has her sacred jewel shards taken away from her and is returned to the present day, unable to return to feudal Japan. Back to her normal life, she agrees to go on a date with Hojo. Meanwhile, Inuyasha and the gang try to find out more about the mysterious Naraku.
Episode 21: Naraku's True Identity Unveiled
Kagome returns to the shrine in the middle of her date with Hojo. She senses the presence of the Shikon Jewel shards and returns to feudal Japan. Naraku reveals that fifty years ago, Onigumo was in love with Kikyo. The demons that were drawn to Onigumo by his malice devoured Onigumo, and the demon Naraku was born.
Episode 22: A Wicked Smile; Kikyo's Wandering Soul
Kikyo, who was brought back to life, is living as a priestess. A monk, who realizes that Kikyo is dead, tries to make Kikyo pass on, but Kikyo ends up killing him. Inuyasha saves the monk's disciples and runs to Kikyo when he hears the priestess's name.
Episode 23: Kagome's Voice and Kikyo's Kiss
Kikyo paralyzes Kagome. Inuyasha appears before her. Kikyo has been gathering the souls of dead girls. She vents her grudge against Inuyasha. Inuyasha reveals that he has never forgotten her. When Inuyasha kisses Kikyo, Kikyo tries to drag him to hell. But Inuyasha hears Kagome's voice and regains consciousness.
Episode 24: Enter Sango, the Demon Slayer
Sango, a demon slayer, is invited to Hitomi Castle along with her father, the leader of the demon slayers, and her younger brother, Kohaku. But it is a trap. Meanwhile, the undefended village is attacked by a horde of demons and annihilated. Naraku takes the Shikon Jewel shards that they had been gathering and leaves.
Episode 25: Naraku's Insidious Plot
Sango fights Inuyasha, believing him to be her enemy. Naraku's plan is to have her fight to the death using the power of the Shikon Jewel shard. But Sango listens to Kagome and is no longer suspicious of Inuyasha.
Episode 26: The Secret of the Sacred Jewel Revealed
Sango reveals the secret story of the Shikon Jewel's birth. Midoriko, a priestess with powerful spiritual powers, fused with many demons after a battle to the death. She absorbed the souls of the demons into her own, punched out her soul, and died. Her soul is the Shikon Jewel.
Episode 27: The Lake of the Evil Water God
Inuyasha and the gang meet Taromaru, the son of a village leader. They go to the Temple of the Water God, where children are being sacrificed. The Water God has a sacred treasure and toys around with the group.
Episode 28: 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.
Episode 29: 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.
Episode 30: 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.
Episode 31: 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.
Episode 32: 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.
Episode 33: Kikyo, Captured by Naraku
Acting under Naraku's request, Kikyo traps the Inuyasha gang with an illusory mist, causing them to have nightmarish visions.
Episode 34: Tetsusaiga and Tenseiga
Inuyasha and the others are introduced to Totosai, the swordsmith who forged Inuyasha's Tetsusaiga and Sesshomaru's healing sword, Tenseiga.
Episode 35: 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.
Episode 36: 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.
Episode 37: 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?
Episode 38: 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.
Episode 39: 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.
Episode 40: 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.
Episode 41: 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.
Episode 42: 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?
Episode 43: Tetsusaiga Breaks
Inuyasha, though still recovering from his serious wounds, fights Goshinki, a demon who is eating an entire village.
Episode 44: 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.
Episode 45: 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?
Episode 46: 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?
Episode 47: 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.
Episode 48: 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?
Episode 49: Kohaku's Lost Memory
While searching for Naraku's castle, Inuyasha and his group find Kohaku, who has lost his memory.
Episode 50: 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.
Episode 51: Inuyasha's Soul, Devoured
Episode 52: The Demon's True Nature
Episode 53: Father's Old Enemy: Ryukotsusei
Episode 54: The Backlash Wave: Tetsusaiga's Ultimate Technique
Episode 55: The Stone Flower and Shippo's First Love
Episode 56: Temptress in the Mist
Episode 57: Fateful Night in Togenkyo (1)
Episode 58: Fateful Night in Togenkyo (2)
Episode 59: The Beautiful Sister Apprentices
Episode 60: The 50 Year-Old Curse of the Dark Priestess
Episode 61: Kikyo and the Dark Priestess
Episode 62: Tsubaki's Unrelenting Evil Spell
Episode 63: The Red and White Priestesses
Episode 64: Giant Ogre of the Forbidden Tower
Episode 65: Farewell Days of My Youth
Episode 66: Naraku's Barrier - Kagura's Decision
Episode 67: The Howling Wind of Betrayal
Episode 68: Shippo Gets an Angry Challenge
Episode 69: Terror of the Faceless Man
Episode 70: Onigumo's Memory Restored
Episode 71: Three-Sided Battle to the Death
Episode 72: Totosai's Rigid Training
Episode 73: Shiori's Family and Inuyasha's Feelings
Episode 74: The Red Tetsusaiga Breaks the Barrier!
Episode 75: The Plot of the Panther Devas
Episode 76: Target: Sesshomaru and Inuyasha
Episode 77: The Panther Tribe and the Two Swords of the Fang
Episode 78: Only You, Sango
Episode 79: Jaken's Plan to Steal the Tetsusaiga
Episode 80: Sesshomaru and the Abducted Rin
Episode 81: Vanishing Point - Naraku Disappears
Episode 82: Gap Between the Ages
Episode 83: The Female Wolf-Demon and the Lunar Rainbow Promise
Episode 84: Koga's Bride-to-Be
Episode 85: The Evil Within Demon's Head Castle
Episode 86: Secret of the Possessed Princess
Episode 87: Kikyo's Lonely Journey
Episode 88: The Three Sprites of the Monkey God
Episode 89: Nursing Battle of the Rival Lovers
Episode 90: Sota's Brave Confession of Love
Episode 91: The Suspicious Faith Healer and the Black Kirara
Episode 92: Plot of the Walking Dead
Episode 93: The Mysterious, Lecherous Monk
Episode 94: The Sacred Jewel Maker (1)
Episode 95: The Sacred Jewel Maker (2)
Episode 96: Jaken Falls Ill
Episode 97: Kirara Come Home!
Episode 98: Kikyo and Kagome, Alone in the Cave
Episode 99: Koga and Sesshomaru: A Dangerous Encounter
Episode 100: The Truth Behind the Nightmare: Battle in the Forest of Sorrow
Episode 101: The Snow from Seven Years Past
Episode 102: Assault on the Wolf-Demon Tribe!
Episode 103: The Band of Seven, Resurrected!
Episode 104: The Stealthy Poison Master, Mukotsu
Episode 105: The Ghastly Steel Machine
Episode 106: Kagome, Miroku, and Sango: Desperate Situation
Episode 107: Inuyasha Shows His Tears for the First Time
Episode 108: The Secret of the Pure Light
Episode 109: Hidden in the Mist: Onward to Mt. Hakurei
Episode 110: Enter Bankotsu, the Leader of the Band of Seven
Episode 111: The Big Clash: Banryu vs. the Wind Scar
Episode 112: Afloat on the Lake Surface: The Barrier of Hijiri Island
Episode 113: The Sacred Vajra and the Mystery of the Living Buddha
Episode 114: Koga's Solitary Battle
Episode 115: Lured by the Black Light
Episode 116: The Exposed Face of Truth
Episode 117: Vanished in a River of Flames
Episode 118: Into the Depths of Mt. Hakurei
Episode 119: Divine Malice of the Saint
Episode 120: Fare Thee Well: Jakotsu's Requiem
Episode 121: Final Battle: The Last and Strongest of the Band of Seven
Episode 122: The Power of Banryu: Duel to the Death on Mt. Hakurei
Episode 123: Beyond the Darkness - Naraku Reborn!
Episode 124: Farewell Kikyo, My Beloved
Episode 125: The Darkness in Kagome's Heart
Episode 126: Transform Heartache into Courage!
Episode 127: Don't Boil It! The Terrifying Dried-Up Demon
Episode 128: Battle Against the Dried-Up Demons at the Cultural Festival
Episode 129: Chokyukai and the Abducted Bride
Episode 130: Shippo's New Technique, the Heart Scar
Episode 131: Trap of the Cursed Wall Hanging
Episode 132: Miroku's Most Dangerous Confession
Episode 133: The Woman Who Loved Sesshomaru (1)
Episode 134: The Woman Who Loved Sesshomaru (2)
Episode 135: The Last Banquet of Miroku's Master
Episode 136: A Strange Invisible Demon Appears!
Episode 137: An Ancestor Named Kagome
Episode 138: Mountain of Demons: Survival of the Duo
Episode 139: The Great Duel at Shoun Falls
Episode 140: Eternal Love, the Naginata of Kenkon
Episode 141: Entei, the Demon Horse Unleashed!
Episode 142: Untamed Entei and Horrible Hakudoshi
Episode 143: 3,000 Leagues in Search of Father
Episode 144: Hosenki and the Last Shard
Episode 145: Bizarre Guards at the Border of the Afterlife
Episode 146: The Fiery Bird Master, Princess Abi
Episode 147: The Tragic Love Song of Destiny (1)
Episode 148: The Tragic Love Song of Destiny (2)
Episode 149: The Single Arrow of Chaos
Episode 150: The Mysterious Light that Guides the Saint
Episode 151: Kagome's Instinctive Choice
Episode 152: Protect and Plunder!
Episode 153: The Cruel Reunion of Fate
Episode 154: The Demon Linked with the Netherworld
Episode 155: The Demon Protector of the Sacred Jewel Shard!
Episode 156: Final Battle at the Graveside! Sesshomaru Versus Inuyasha
Episode 157: Destroy Naraku with the Adamant Barrage!
Episode 158: Stampede of the Countless Demon Rats!
Episode 159: Kohaku's Decision and Sango's Heart
Episode 160: The Lucky but Two-Timing Scoundrel!
Episode 161: Miroku's Past Mistake
Episode 162: Forever with Lord Sesshomaru
Episode 163: Kohaku, Sango and Kirara: The Secret Flower Garden
Episode 164: Possessed by a Parasite: Shippo, Our Worst Enemy
Episode 165: The Ultimate Key to Defeating Naraku
Episode 166: The Bond Between Them, Use the Sacred Jewel Shard! (1)
Episode 167: The Bond Between Them, Use the Sacred Jewel Shard! (2)