The BEST episodes of InuYasha

Every episode of InuYasha ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of InuYasha!

Kagome Higurashi is a modern day young girl who lives with her family by the old Higure shrine. Unbeknownst to Kagome, she is the reincarnation of priestess Kikyo and posseses the "Jewel of Four Souls" The Shikon Jewel. One ill-fated day, Kagome locates an ancient well near her home and is abruptly transported through the well and into a feudal Japan, inhabited by demons. There, she encounters Inuyasha, son of a powerful demon father and a human mother, who is pinned to a tree by an enchanted arrow.

Last Updated: 2/8/2024Network: Nippon TVStatus: Ended
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The Tragic Love Song of Destiny (1)
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14.00
2 votes

#1 - The Tragic Love Song of Destiny (1)

Season 6 - Episode 9 - Aired 4/19/2004

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.

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Tsubaki's Unrelenting Evil Spell
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11.00
2 votes

#2 - Tsubaki's Unrelenting Evil Spell

Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 3/4/2002

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

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Among the Twinkling Stars
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11.00
2 votes

#3 - Among the Twinkling Stars

Season 7 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/21/2009

Kikyo attempts to purify Naraku and his Shikon shards along with Midoriko's will that controls the shards in Koga's legs.

Directors: Satoshi Toba
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The Tragic Love Song of Destiny (2)
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11.00
2 votes

#4 - The Tragic Love Song of Destiny (2)

Season 6 - Episode 10 - Aired 4/19/2004

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.

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Toward Tomorrow
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10.33
30 votes

#5 - Toward Tomorrow

Season 7 - Episode 26 - Aired 3/29/2010

When the last person to obtain the Shikon Jewel makes the one correct wish, the jewel will be purified and disappear entirely from this world. The long journey of Inuyasha and his companions comes to end and thus concludes this Feudal Fairy Tale.

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The Snow from Seven Years Past
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10.00
1 votes

#6 - The Snow from Seven Years Past

Season 4 - Episode 19 - Aired 2/17/2003

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.

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The Mausoleum of Mount Azusa
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10.00
1 votes

#7 - The Mausoleum of Mount Azusa

Season 7 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/14/2009

Kikyo has been contaminated by Naraku's spider web. In order to save her, Inuyasha and Kagome need the bowstring kept in Mount Azusa's mausoleum.

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Final Battle at the Graveside! Sesshomaru Versus Inuyasha
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10.00
1 votes

#8 - Final Battle at the Graveside! Sesshomaru Versus Inuyasha

Season 6 - Episode 18 - Aired 6/14/2004

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

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The Demon Protector of the Sacred Jewel Shard!
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10.00
1 votes

#9 - The Demon Protector of the Sacred Jewel Shard!

Season 6 - Episode 17 - Aired 6/7/2004

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

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The Demon Linked With the Netherworld
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10.00
1 votes

#10 - The Demon Linked With the Netherworld

Season 6 - Episode 16 - Aired 5/31/2004

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

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Transform Heartache into Courage!
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10.00
1 votes

#11 - Transform Heartache into Courage!

Season 5 - Episode 16 - Aired 9/8/2003

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.

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Farewell Kikyo, My Beloved
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10.00
1 votes

#12 - Farewell Kikyo, My Beloved

Season 5 - Episode 14 - Aired 8/25/2003

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

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Beyond the Darkness - Naraku Reborn!
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10.00
1 votes

#13 - Beyond the Darkness - Naraku Reborn!

Season 5 - Episode 13 - Aired 8/18/2003

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?

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The Power of Banryu: Duel to the Death on Mt. Hakurei
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10.00
1 votes

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

Season 5 - Episode 12 - Aired 8/11/2003

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.

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Vanished in a River of Flames
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10.00
1 votes

#15 - Vanished in a River of Flames

Season 5 - Episode 7 - Aired 6/30/2003

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.

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The Band of Seven, Resurrected!
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10.00
1 votes

#16 - The Band of Seven, Resurrected!

Season 4 - Episode 21 - Aired 3/3/2003

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.

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Onigumo's Memory Restored
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10.00
1 votes

#17 - Onigumo's Memory Restored

Season 3 - Episode 16 - Aired 5/20/2002

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

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Magatsuhi's Evil Will
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9.07
29 votes

#18 - Magatsuhi's Evil Will

Season 7 - Episode 17 - Aired 1/25/2010

When Inuyasha and his companions return to Kaede's village to tell her of Kikyo's death, he and Kaede try to find out what is sealing off Kagome's powers.

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Forever with Lord Sesshomaru
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9.00
2 votes

#19 - Forever with Lord Sesshomaru

Season 6 - Episode 24 - Aired 8/9/2004

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.

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Father's Old  Enemy:  Ryukotsusei
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8.76
37 votes

#20 - Father's Old Enemy: Ryukotsusei

Season 2 - Episode 26 - Aired 12/3/2001

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.

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Naraku's Uncertain Wish
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8.75
28 votes

#21 - Naraku's Uncertain Wish

Season 7 - Episode 24 - Aired 3/15/2010

Naraku has been living as a demon despite having a human heart. While fighting him, Kagome asks about his true wish.

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Two Hearts, One Mind
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8.56
32 votes

#22 - Two Hearts, One Mind

Season 2 - Episode 11 - Aired 8/6/2001

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.

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Kaijinbo's Evil Sword
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8.52
29 votes

#23 - Kaijinbo's Evil Sword

Season 2 - Episode 17 - Aired 9/17/2001

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.

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Kagome Kidnapped by Koga, the Wolf Demon!
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8.44
36 votes

#24 - Kagome Kidnapped by Koga, the Wolf Demon!

Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 7/23/2001

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.

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That Unforgettable Face!
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8.40
30 votes

#25 - That Unforgettable Face!

Season 2 - Episode 23 - Aired 11/12/2001

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.

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