The BEST episodes of InuYasha season 5
Every episode of InuYasha season 5, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of InuYasha season 5!
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 possesses 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.
#1 - The Band of Seven, Resurrected!
Season 5 - Episode 4 - 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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#4 - Beyond the Darkness - Naraku Reborn!
Season 5 - Episode 24 - 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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#6 - Transform Heartache into Courage!
Season 5 - Episode 27 - 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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#9 - Divine Malice of the Saint
Season 5 - Episode 20 - Aired 7/14/2003
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?
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#10 - Into the Depths of Mt. Hakurei
Season 5 - Episode 19 - Aired 7/7/2003
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.
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#11 - The Darkness in Kagome's Heart
Season 5 - Episode 26 - Aired 9/1/2003
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.
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#12 - Final Battle: The Last and Strongest of the Band of Seven
Season 5 - Episode 22 - Aired 8/4/2003
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.?
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#13 - Fare Thee Well: Jakotsu’s Requiem
Season 5 - Episode 21 - Aired 7/28/2003
Inuyasha fights for his life against Jakotsu. Kikyo meets Hakushin. What will happen to the sacred barrier after Kikyo intervenes?
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#14 - Inuyasha Shows His Tears For The First Time
Season 5 - Episode 8 - Aired 4/21/2003
Inuyasha discovers that Miroku, Sango and Kagome have been poisoned.
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#15 - Lured by the Black Light
Season 5 - Episode 16 - Aired 6/16/2003
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.
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#16 - Koga's Solitary Battle
Season 5 - Episode 15 - Aired 6/9/2003
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.
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#17 - Afloat on the Lake Surface: The Barrier of Hijiri Island
Season 5 - Episode 13 - Aired 5/26/2003
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.
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#18 - The Big Clash: Banryu versus the Wind Scar
Season 5 - Episode 12 - Aired 5/19/2003
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?
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#19 - Enter Bankotsu, The Leader of the Band of Seven
Season 5 - Episode 11 - Aired 5/12/2003
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.
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#20 - The Secret of the Pure Light
Season 5 - Episode 9 - Aired 4/28/2003
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?
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#21 - Kagome, Miroku, and Sango: Desperate Situation
Season 5 - Episode 7 - Aired 4/14/2003
Shippo tries to save Kagome, Miroku and Sango from a burning temple.
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#22 - The Ghastly Steel Machine
Season 5 - Episode 6 - Aired 3/17/2003
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.
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#23 - The Stealthy Poison Master, Mukotsu
Season 5 - Episode 5 - Aired 3/10/2003
Inuyasha goes after Jakotsu, and the others are attacked by another member of the Band of Seven; Mukotsu.
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#24 - Assault on the Wolf-Demon Tribe!
Season 5 - Episode 3 - Aired 2/24/2003
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.
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#25 - The Truth Behind the Nightmare: Battle in the Forest of Sorrow
Season 5 - Episode 1 - Aired 2/10/2003
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.
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