Inuyasha Episode Guide




1. The Girl Who Overcame Time… and the Boy Who Was Just Overcome
First aired: 8/31/2002
Writer: Masashi Ikeda, Katsuhiko Chiba, Takashi Yamada, Tetsuko Takahashi, Akinori Endo, Ai Ota, Katsuyuki Sumisawa
Director: Yoshihito Hishinuma, Masashi Ikeda, Masashi Ikeda, Takashi Ikehata, Tatsuya Ishihara, Megumi Yamamoto, Hitoyuki Matsui, Masakazu Hishida, Mori Kunihiro, Satoru Toba, Kaoru Suzuki, Akira Nishimori, Sakuma Shin'ichi, Shôko Ikeda, Atsuo Tobe, Teiichi Takiguchi, Rie Nakajima, Taka Sato, Hiroaki Noguchi, Shigeta Atsushi
Guest star: Hisako Kyouda (Kaede (J)), Pam Hyatt (Kaede (E)), Jillian Michaels (child Kaede (E)), Katsumi Suzuki (Grandpa (J)), Akiko Nakagawa (Sota (J)), Saffron Henderson (Sota (E)), French Tickner (Grandpa (E)) , Trevor Devall (Villager (E)), Mika Itou (child Kaede (J)), Pauline Newstone (Mistress Centipede (E)), Rei Igarashi (Mistress Centipede (J))
Global rating: 9.6

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 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.
2. Seekers of the Sacred Jewel
First aired: 9/7/2002
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Guest star: Mika Itou (Kaede (child)), Nami Okamoto (Kokichi (J)), Hisako Kyouda (Kaede (J)), Pam Hyatt (Kaede (E)), Jillian Michaels (Kaede (child))
Global rating: 9.5

Inuyasha attacks Kagome to get the Shikon Jewel of Four-Souls. Kaede puts a mystical rosary on Inuyasha which causes him to drop to the ground whenever Kagome yells the word "Sit". When trying to get the Sacred Jewel back from a demon that steals it, Kagome accidentally shatters it into hundreds of pieces that are scattered all over Japan!
3. Down the Rabbit Hole and Back Again
First aired: 9/14/2002
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Guest star: Akiko Nakagawa (Sota (J)), Matsuo Ginzou (Grandpa (J)), Pam Hyatt (Kaede (E)), Hisako Kyouda (Kaede (J)), Chiara Zanni (Yura of the Demon-Hair), Asako Dodo (Kagome's Mother (J)), Cathy Weseluck (Kagome's Mother (E)), French Tickner (Grandpa (E)), Saffron Henderson (Sota (E)) , Rei Igarashi (Mistress Centipede (J)), Akiko Yajima (Yura of the Demon-Hair), Pauline Newstone (Mistress Centipede (E))
Global rating: 9.5

After getting in a fight with Inuyasha, Kagome decides to return home, to her own time. At the well, she is attacked by Yura, a demon who is after the Sacred Jewel.
4. Yura of the Demon-Hair
First aired: 9/21/2002
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Guest star: Hisako Kyouda (Kaede (J)), Ginzo Matsuo (Grandpa (J)), Akiko Nakagawa (Sota (J)), Asako Dodo (Kagome's mother (J)), Cathy Weseluck (Kagome's mother (E)), French Tickner (Grandpa (E)), Saffron Henderson (Sota (E)) , Akiko Yajima (Yura of the Demon-Hair (J)), Chiara Zanni (Yura of the Demon Hair (E))
Global rating: 9.5

Inuyasha brings Kagome back to the past, and the two team up to take the Shikon shard back from Yura.
5. Aristocratic Assassin, Sesshomaru
First aired: 9/28/2002
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Guest star: Akiko Nakagawa (Sota (J)), Asako Dodo (Kagome's mom (J)), Donald Brown (Jaken (E)), Hisako Kyouda (Kaede(J)), Cathy Weseluck (Kagome's Mom (E)), Yuuichi Nagashima (Jaken (J)), Paul Dobson (Myoga (E)), Saffron Henderson (Sota (E)), Pam Hyatt (Kaede(E)) , Kikuko Inoue (Inuyasha's Mother), Alaina Burnett (Inuyasha's Mother)
Global rating: 9.5

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.
6. Tetsusaiga, The Phantom Sword
First aired: 10/5/2002
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Guest star: Yuuichi Nagashima (Jaken (J)), Donald Brown (Jaken (E)) , Alaina Burnett (Inuyasha's Mother (E)), Kikuko Inoue (Inuyasha's Mother (J))
Global rating: 9.7

Sesshomaru continues his scheme of getting Inuyasha to reveal the location of their father's grave.
7. Showdown! Inuyasha vs. Sesshomaru!
First aired: 10/12/2002
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Guest star: Pam Hyatt (Kaede (E)), Donald Brown (Jaken (E)), Hisako Kyouda (Kaede (J)), Yuuichi Nagashima (Jaken (J))
Global rating: 9.6

Sesshomaru and Inuyasha clash over possession of the Tetsusaiga. Who will be victorious in this epic fight between these two siblings?
8. The Toad Who Would Be Prince
First aired: 10/19/2002
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Guest star: Hisayoshi Suganuma (Tsuyu's Lord (J)), Ryouka Yuzuki (Princess Tsuyu (J)), Brad Swaile (Amari Nobunaga (E)), Paul Dobson (Toad Demon (E)), Andrew Francis (Tsuyu's Lord (E)), Jillian Michaels (Princess Tsuyu (E)), Akira Ishida (Amari Nobunaga (J))
Global rating: 8.7

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.
9. Enter Shippo...Plus, the Amazing Thunder Brothers!
First aired: 10/26/2002
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Guest star: Tetsu Inada (Manten (J)), Kaoru Morota (Hiten's Girlfriend (J)), Alvin Sanders (Manten (E)), Andrew Francis (Hiten (E)), Nobutoshi Canna (Hiten (J))
Global rating: 9.3

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.
10. Phantom Showdown: The Thunder Brothers vs. Tetsusaiga
First aired: 11/2/2002
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Guest star: Tetsu Inada (Manten (J)), Nobutoshi Canna (Hiten (J)), Alvin Sanders (Manten (E)), Andrew Francis (Hiten (E))
Global rating: 9.5

Inuyasha and Hiten engage in a fierce battle for the jewel shards, while Kagome and Shippo face off against Manten.
11. Terror of the Ancient Noh Mask
First aired: 11/9/2002
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Guest star: Ginzo Matsuo (Grandpa (J)), Hisako Kyouda (Kaede (J)), Pam Hyatt (Kaede (E)), Asako Dodo (Kagome's mom (J)), Akiko Nakagawa (Sota (J)), Matt Smith (III) (Hojo (E)), Yuji Ueda (Hojo (J)), Paul Dobson (Myoga (E)), Nami Okamoto (Ayumi (J)), Yuki Masuda (Eri (J)), Kaori Shimizu (Yuka (J)), Jillian Michaels (Yuka (E)), Cathy Weseluck (Ayumi/Kagome's mom (E)), Saffron Henderson (Sota/Eri (E)), French Tickner (Grandpa (E)) , Kazuko Yanaga (Flesh-Eating Noh Mask (J)), Cathy Weseluck (Flesh-Eating Noh Mask (E))
Global rating: 9.2

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.
12. The Soul Piper and the Mischievous Little Soul
First aired: 11/16/2002
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Guest star: Akiko Nakagawa (Sota (J)), Kaori Shimizu (Yuka (J)), Yuji Ueda (Hojo (J)), Ginzo Matsuo (Grandpa (J)), Jillian Michaels (Yuka (E)), Kaori Shimizu (Yuka (J)), French Tickner (Grandpa (E)), Saffron Henderson (Sota (E)), Matt Smith (III) (Hojo (E)) , Shinobu Satoru (Mayu's Mother(J)), Ayaka Saito (Mayu (J)), Yuki Masuda (Satoru (J)), Cathy Weseluck (Satoru (E)), Chantal Strand (Mayu (E)), Lisa Ann Beley (Mayu's Mother (E))
Global rating: 9.2

Kagome helps a troubled ghost move on.
13. The Mystery of the New Moon and the Black-haired Inuyasha
First aired: 11/23/2002
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Guest star: Yuji Ueda (Hojo (J)), Nami Okamoto (Ayumi (J)), Matt Smith (Hojo (E)), Saffron Henderson (Eri (E)), Paul Dobson (Myoga (E)), Cathy Weseluck (Ayumi (E)) , Richard Newman (Spider-Head (E)), Tabitha St. Germain (Nazuna (E)), Fumiko Orikasa (Nazuna (J)), Mugihito (Spider-Head (J))
Global rating: 9.8

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.
14. Kikyo's Stolen Ashes
First aired: 11/30/2002
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Guest star: Mika Itou (Kaede-child (J)), Jillian Michaels (Kaede--child (E)), Yoshiko Ohta (Urasue (J)), Cathy Weseluck (Urasue (E))
Global rating: 9.4

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!
15. Return of the Tragic Priestess, Kikyo
First aired: 12/7/2002
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Guest star: Pam Hyatt (Kaede (E)), Hisako Kyouda (Kaede (J)) , Cathy Weseluck (Urasue (E)), Yoshiko Ohta (Urasue (J))
Global rating: 9.3

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!
16. Mystical Hand of the Amorous Monk, Miroku
First aired: 12/7/2002
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Guest star: Terry Klassen (Hachiemon (E)), Toshihiko Nakajima (Hachiemon (J)) , Asako Dodo (Geisha (J)), Asa Shirakura (Princess (J))
Global rating: 9.7

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 descendants with the Wind Tunnel. Inuyasha also learns something new about what happened to him and Kikyo, long ago.
17. Cursed Ink of the Hell-Painter
First aired: 12/14/2002
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Guest star: Bin Shimada (Kotatsu the Hell Painter (J)), Terry Klassen (Kotatsu the Hell Painter (E))
Global rating: 8.9

Inuyasha and the others become entangled with an odd painter who has been corrupted by the power of a Shikon shard.
18. Naraku and Sesshomaru Join Forces
First aired: 12/14/2002
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Guest star: Donald Brown (Jaken (E)), Yuuichi Nagashima (Jaken (J)) , Chiaki Takahashi (Villager (J))
Global rating: 9.4

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.
19. Go Home to Your Own Time, Kagome!
First aired: 12/21/2002
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Guest star: Donald Brown (Jaken (E)), Toshihiko Nakajima (Hachiemon (J)), Yuuichi Nagashima (Jaken (J)), Terry Klassen (Hachiemon (E))
Global rating: 9.7

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.
20. Despicable Villain! The Mystery of Onigumo!
First aired: 12/21/2002
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Guest star: Pam Hyatt (Kaede (E)), Yuki Masuda (Eri (J)), Nami Okamoto (Ayumi (J)), Kaori Shimuizu (Yuka (J)), Matt Smith (III) (Hojo (E)), Saffron Henderson (Eri (E)), Yuji Ueda (Hojo (J)) , Kiyoyuki Yanada (Royakan (J)), Mika Itou (Kaede (child) (J)), Colin Murdock (Royakan (E)), Jenn Forgie (Kaede (child) (E)), Hiroshi Yanaka (Onigumo (J)), Paul Dobson (Kagome's teacher (E)))
Global rating: 9.4

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!
21. Naraku's True Identity Unveiled
First aired: 12/28/2002
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Guest star: Pam Hyatt (Kaede (E)), Saffron Henderson (Eri (E)), Cathy Weseluck (Ayumi (E)), Yuki Masuda (Eri (J)), Nami Okamoto (Ayumi (J)), Kaori Shimizu (Yuka (J)), Matt Smith (III) (Hojo (E)), Hisako Kyouda (Kaede (J)), Ginzo Matsuo (Grandpa (J)), Hiroshi Yanaka (Onigumo (J)), Yuji Ueda (Hojo (J)), French Tickner (Grandpa (E)) , Kiyoyuki Yanada (Royakan (J)), Colin Murdock (Royakan (E))
Global rating: 9.4

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!
22. A Wicked Smile; Kikyo's Wandering Soul
First aired: 12/28/2002
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Guest star: Masashi Hirose (Seikai (J)), Chiaki Takahashi (Princess (J)), Masayo Kurata (Sayo (J)), Tabitha St. Germain (Sayo (E)), Ron Halder (Seikai (E))
Global rating: 9.3

Since Kagome reclaimed most of her soul, Kikyo now walks the land and steals the souls from young girls. This act inadvertently leads Kagome right to her!
23. Kagome's Voice and Kikyo's Kiss
First aired: 1/14/2003
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Guest star: Hisako Kyouda (Kaede (J)), Paul Dobson (Onigumo (E)), Pam Hyatt (Kaede (E)), Hiroshi Yanaka (Onigumo (J)), Hisako Kyouda (Kaede (J))
Global rating: 9.4

Inuyasha goes after Kikyo, trying to find her. Meanwhile, Kagome, is still with Kikyo, where she has been bound to a tree by Kikyo's soul collectors. Will Inuyasha's reunion with Kikyo be all that he expects?
24. Enter Sango, the Demon Slayer
First aired: 1/15/2003
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Guest star: Kenichi Ogata (Myoga (J)), Alex Doduk (Kohaku (E)), Akiko Yajima (Kohaku (J)), Alex Doduk (Kohaku (E)) , Masahiko Tanaka (Sango’s Father (J)), Colin Murdock (Sango’s Father (E)), Donald Brown (Hitomi's assistant (E)), Toshiyuki Morikawa (Lord Hitomi (J))
Global rating: 9.6

After her family is murdered in front of her eyes, the demon slayer Sango learns from Naraku that her village was destroyed by Inuyasha.
25. Naraku's Insidious Plot
First aired: 1/16/2003
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Guest star: Akiko Yajima (Kohaku (J)), Alex Doduk (Kohaku (E)) , Wahei Lida (Hitomi's assistant (J)), Donald Brown (Hitomi's Assistant (E))
Global rating: 9.6

Believing that Inuyasha destroyed her village, Sango goes after Inuyasha.
26. Secret of the Jewel of Four Souls Revealed
First aired: 1/17/2003
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Guest star: Paul Dobson (Myoga (E))
Global rating: 9.4

Sango shows the group where the Shikon no Tama was created, thus revealing the story of its origin.
27. The Lake of the Evil Water God
First aired: 1/21/2003
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Guest star: Junko Noda (Suekichi (J)), Mokoto Kumai (Taromaru (J)), Reese Thompson (Taromaru (E)), Colin Murdock (Water God (E)), Danny McKinnon (Suekichi (E)), Sylvia Zaradic (Water Goddess (E)), Masako Katsuki (Water Goddess (J)), Ryunosuke Ohbayashi (Water God (J))
Global rating: 9.4

When a water god starts demanding child sacrifices, it's up to Inuyasha and the others to stop him.
28. Miroku Falls Into a Dangerous Trap
First aired: 1/22/2003
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Guest star: Toshihiko Nakajima (Hachiemon (J)), Terry Klassen (Hachiemon (E)) , Yuzuru Fujimoto (Mushin (J)), Izumi Ohgami (Mantis Princess (J)), Alec Willows (Mushin (E)), Ellen Kennedy (Mantis Princess (E)), Rieko Takahashi (Miroku--young (J))
Global rating: 9.7

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.
29. Sango's Suffering and Kohaku's Life
First aired: 1/23/2003
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Guest star: Akiko Yajima (Kohaku (J)), Cathy Weseluck (Kagome's mom/Ayumi (E)), Saffron Henderson (Sota/Eri (E)), Alex Doduk (Kohaku (E)), French Tickner (Grandpa (E)), Akiko Nakagawa (Sota (J)), Asako Dodo (Kagome's mom (J)), Ginzo Matsuo (Grandpa (J)), Kaori Shimizu (Yuka (J)), Yuki Masuda (Eri (J)), Nami Okamoto (Ayumi (J)) , Paul Dobson (Kagome's teacher (E)), Colin Murdock (Sango's father (E)), Masahiko Tanaka (Sango's father (J))
Global rating: 9.5

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.
30. Tetsusaiga Is Stolen! Showdown At Naraku's Castle!
First aired: 1/24/2003
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Guest star: Alex Doduk (Kohaku (E)), Akiko Yajima (Kohaku (J))
Global rating: 9.4

In the hopes of saving Kohaku, Sango steals Inuyasha's Tetsusaiga and hands it over to Naraku. However, a battle against Naraku soon ensues.
31. Jinenji, Kind Yet Sad
First aired: 1/28/2003
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Guest star: Paul Dobson (Myoga (E)), Kenichi Ogata (Myoga (J)) , Louise Vallance (Jinenji's Mom (E)), Michael Dobson (Jinenji (E)), Hisao Egawa (Jinenji (J)), Natsuko Fuji (Jinenji's mom (J))
Global rating: 9.6

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.
32. Kikyo and Inuyasha, Into the Miasma
First aired: 1/29/2003
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Guest star: Kei Kurita (Page #2 (J)), Wahei Lida (Kagewaki's servant (J)), Donald Brown (Kagewaki's Servant (E))
Global rating: 9.2

Inuyasha and the others stumble across a cave full of demons fighting to the death. They soon discover that Naraku is using them to find a new demon to integrate into his being. However, the large demonic aura brings Kikyo into the mess.
33. Kikyo, Captured by Naraku
First aired: 1/30/2003
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Global rating: 9.4

Acting under Naraku's request, Kikyo traps the Inuyasha gang with an illusory mist, causing them to have nightmarish visions.
34. Tetsusaiga and Tenseiga
First aired: 1/31/2003
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Guest star: Donald Brown (Jaken (E)), Yuuichi Nagashima (Jaken (J)) , Jouji Yanami (Totosai (J)), Richard Newman (Totosai (E))
Global rating: 9.5

Inuyasha and the others are introduced to Totosai, the swordsmith who forged Inuyasha's Tetsusaiga and Sesshomaru's healing sword, Tenseiga.
35. The True Owner of the Great Sword!
First aired: 2/3/2003
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Guest star: Donald Brown (Jaken (E)), Mamiko Noto (Rin (J)), Yuuichi Nagashima (Jaken (J)), Jouji Yanami (Totosai (J)), Brenna O'Brien (Rin (E)), Richard Newman (Totosai (E))
Global rating: 9.7

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.
36. Kagome Kidnapped by Koga, the Wolf Demon!
First aired: 2/4/2003
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Guest star: Scott McNeil (Koga (E)), Hiroyuki Yoshino (Ginta (J)), Daisuke Kishio (Hakkaku (J)), Taiki Matsuno (Koga (J)), Paul Dobson (Ginta (E)), Alistair Abell (Hakkaku (E))
Global rating: 9.5

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.
37. The Man Who Fell In Love With Kagome!
First aired: 8/25/2003
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Guest star: Scott McNeil (Koga (E)), Paul Dobson (Ginta (E)), Taiki Matsuno (Koga (J)), Daisuke Kishio (Hakkaku (J)), Hiroyuki Yoshino (Ginta (J)), Alistair Abell (Hakkaku (E)) , Tomoyuki Shimura (Bird of Paradise--older (J)), Tadahisa Saizen (Bird of Paradise--younger (J)), Paul Dobson (Bird of Paradise--younger (E))
Global rating: 9.7

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?
38. Two Hearts, One Mind
First aired: 8/26/2003
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Guest star: Pam Hyatt (Kaede (E)), Cathy Weseluck (Kagome's Mom/Ayumi (E)), Matt Smith (III) (Hojo (E)), Hisako Kyouda (Kaede (J)), Ginzo Matsuo (Grandpa (J)), Asako Dodo (Kagome's mom (J)), Kaori Shimizu (Yuka (J)), Nami Okamoto (Ayumi (J)), Yuki Masuda (Eri (J)), Yuji Ueda (Hojo (J)), Saffron Henderson (Sota/Eri (E)), French Tickner (Grandpa (E)), Akiko Nakagawa (Sota (J))
Global rating: 9.7

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.
39. Trapped In A Duel To The Death!
First aired: 8/27/2003
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Guest star: Scott McNeil (Koga (E)), Hiroyuki Yoshino (Ginta (J)), Daisuke Kishio (Hakkaku (J)), Yuki Masuda (Eri (J)), Kaori Shimizu (Yuka (J)), Nami Okamoto (Ayumi (J)), Janyse Jaud (Kagura (E)), Cathy Weseluck (Ayumi (E)), Saffron Henderson (Eri (E)), Izumi Ohgami (Kagura (J)), Paul Dobson (Ginta (E)), Alistair Abell (Hakkaku (E)), Taiki Matsuno (Koga (J)) , Eisuke Asakura (Northern Tribe leader (J)), Hiroshi Naka (Wolf Demon Tribe Elder (J)), Scott McNeil (Wolf Demon Tribe Elder (E))
Global rating: 9.5

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.
40. The Deadly Trap of Kagura, The Wind Sorceress!
First aired: 8/28/2003
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Guest star: Scott McNeil (Koga (E)), Janyse Jaud (Kagura (E)), Izumi Ohgami (Kagura (J)), Taiki Matsuno (Koga (J))
Global rating: 9.4

While Miroku and Sango fight Naraku's demon puppet, Inuyasha and Koga continue their deadly battle, with Kagura planning to kill the winner.
41. Kagura's Dance and Kanna's Mirror
First aired: 9/1/2003
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Guest star: Janyse Jaud (Kagura/Kanna (E)), Izumi Ohgami (Kagura (J)), Yukana Nogami (Kanna (J)) , Britt Irvin (Koharu (E)), Rie Iwatsubo (Koharu (J))
Global rating: 9.6

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.
42. The Wind Scar Fails
First aired: 9/2/2003
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Guest star: Janyse Jaud (Kagura/Kanna (E)), Izumi Ohgami (Kagura (J)), Yukana Nogami (Kanna (J)) , Britt Irvin (Koharu (E)), Rie Iwatsubo (Koharu (J))
Global rating: 9.4

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?
43. Tetsusaiga Breaks
First aired: 9/3/2003
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Guest star: Izumi Ohgami (Kagura (J)), Janyse Jaud (Kagura (E)) , Masaharu Satou (Goshinki (J)), Sayaka Aida (Yuki (J)), Michael Kopsa (Goshinki (E))
Global rating: 9.5

Inuyasha, though still recovering from his serious wounds, fights Goshinki, a demon who is eating an entire village.
44. Kaijinbo's Evil Sword
First aired: 9/4/2003
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Guest star: Donald Brown (Jaken (E)), Jouji Yanami (Totosai (J)), Yuuichi Nagashima (Jaken (J)), Mamiko Noto (Rin (J)), Brenna O'Brien (Rin (E)), Richard Newman (Totosai (E)) , Takeshi Kusao (Kaijinbo (J)), Robert O. Smith (Kaijinbo (E))
Global rating: 9.6

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.
45. Sesshomaru Wields Tokijin
First aired: 9/8/2003
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Guest star: Janyse Jaud (Kagura (E)), Donald Brown (Jaken (E)), Brenna O'Brien (Rin (E)), Richard Newman (Totosai (E)), Yuuichi Nagashima (Jaken (J)), Izumi Ohgami (Kagura (J)), Jouji Yanami (Totosai (J)), Mamiko Noto (Rin (J)) , Robert O. Smith (Kaijinbo (E)), Takeshi Aono (Kaijinbo (J))
Global rating: 9.7

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?
46. Juromaru and Kageromaru
First aired: 9/9/2003
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Guest star: Scott McNeil (Koga (E)), Alistair Abell (Hakkaku (E)), Taiki Matsuno (Koga (J)), Daisuke Kishio (Hakkaku (J)), Hiroyuki Yoshino (Ginta (J)) , Brian Drummond (Kageromaru/Juromaru(E)), Takumi Yamazaki (Kageromaru/Juromaru (J))
Global rating: 9.5

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?
47. Onigumo's Heart Still Beats Within Naraku
First aired: 9/10/2003
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Guest star: Pam Hyatt (Kaede (E)), Taiki Matsuno (Koga (J)), Akiko Nakagawa (Sota (J)), Asako Dodo (Kagome's mom (J)), Cathy Weseluck (Kagome's mom (E)), Saffron Henderson (Sota (E)), French Tickner (Grandpa (E)), Scott McNeil (Koga (E)), Ginzo Matsuo (Grandpa (J)), Hisako Kyouda (Kaede (J))
Global rating: 9.4

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.
48. Return to the Place Where We First Met
First aired: 9/11/2003
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Guest star: Yuki Masuda (Eri (J)), Nami Okamoto (Ayumi (J)), Kaori Shimizu (Yuka (J)), Asako Dodo (Kagome's mom (J)), Ginzo Matsuo (Grandpa (J)), Akiko Nakagawa (Sota (J)), Cathy Weseluck (Kagome's mom/Ayumi (E)), Saffron Henderson (Sota/Eri (E)), French Tickner (Grandpa (E))
Global rating: 9.7

Inuyasha and Kagome must sort out their feelings for each other, after Kagome has spied him with Kikyou, again. Who will Inuyasha choose?
49. Kohaku's Lost Memory
First aired: 9/15/2003
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Guest star: Janyse Jaud (Kagura (E)), Alex Doduk (Kohaku (E)), Izumi Ohgami (Kagura (J)), Akiko Yajima (Kohaku (J)) , Masahiko Tanaka (Sango/Kohaku's father (J)), Eiji Maruyama (Old man (J)), Colin Murdock (Sango/Kohaku's father (E))
Global rating: 9.4

While searching for Naraku's castle, Inuyasha and his group find Kohaku, who has lost his memory.
50. That Unforgettable Face!
First aired: 9/16/2003
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Guest star: Janyse Jaud (Kagura (E)), Alex Doduk (Kohaku (E)), Akiko Yajima (Kohaku (J)), Izumi Ohgami (Kagura (J))
Global rating: 9.5

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.
51. Inuyasha's Soul, Devoured
First aired: 9/17/2003
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Guest star: Donald Brown (Jaken (E)), Brenna O'Brien (Rin (E)), Mamiko Noto (Rin (J)), Yuuichi Nagashima (Jaken (J)) , Taimei Suzuki (Bokuseno (J)), Takehito Koyasu (Gatenmaru (J)), John Murphy (Bokuseno (E)), Adam Henderson (Gatenmaru (E))
Global rating: 9.5

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.
52. The Demon's True Nature
First aired: 9/18/2003
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Guest star: Donald Brown (Jaken (E)), Brenna O'Brien (Rin (E)), Mamiko Noto (Rin (J)), Yuuichi Nagashima (Jaken (J)) , Taimei Suzuki (Bokuseno (J)), John Murphy (Bokuseno (E)), Miki Tsuchiya (Village Woman (J)), Takehito Koyasu (Gatenmaru (J)), Adam Henderson (Gatenmaru (E))
Global rating: 9.6

Will Inuyasha, once again, transform into a demon when faced with Gatenmaru's murderous attack against himself, Miroku, and the helpless women of a village?

Sesshomaru arrives after the fight, to see if what Bokuseno told him about demon Inuyasha was true.
53. Father's Old Enemy: Ryukotsusei
First aired: 4/24/2004
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Guest star: Jouji Yanami (Totosai (J)), Richard Newman (Totosai (E)) , Kazuhiko Inoue (Ryukossei (J)), Trevor Devall (Ryukotsusei (E))
Global rating: 9.4

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.
54. The Backlash Wave: Tetsusaiga's Ultimate Technique
First aired: 5/1/2004
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Guest star: Paul Dobson (Myoga (E)), Jouji Yanami (Totosai (J)), Richard Newman (Totosai (E)), Kenichi Ogata (Myoga (J)) , Kazuhiko Inoue (Ryukotsusei (J)), Trevor Devall (Ryukotsusei (E))
Global rating: 9.5

Inuyasha fights Ryukotsusei with Tetsusaiga's ultimate attack: The Backlash Wave!
55. The Stone Flower and Shippo's First Love
First aired: 5/8/2004
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Guest star: Andrew Toth (Lizard demon (E)), Tomohisa Asou (Headman (J)), Sayaka Aida (Boy (J)), Trevor Devall (Satsuki's brother (E)), Caroline Chan (Satsuki (E)), Fumioki (Lizard demon (J)), Yumi Kuroda (Satsuki (J)), Shinichirou Ohta (Satsuki's brother (J))
Global rating: 9.4

Shippo develops a crush on Satsuki, a girl who hopes to wish her dead brother back to life with a fake Shikon shard.
56. Temptress in the Mist
First aired: 5/15/2004
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Guest star: Eisuke Asakura (Villager (J)), Takumi Kurebayashi (Coyote Demon (J)), Ward Perry (Coyote Demon (E)), Ellen Kennedy (Princess (E)), Tomoko Ishimura (Princess (J))
Global rating: 9.4

Sango and Miroku investigate a demon princess who is stealing the men from a village.
57. Fateful Night in Togenkyo, Part I
First aired: 5/22/2004
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Guest star: Andrew Kavadas (Ninmenka tree (E)), Hideyuki Hori (Tokajin (J)), Yokitoshi Hori (Ninmenka (J)), Sam Vincent (Tokajin (E))
Global rating: 8.9

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.
58. Fateful Night in Togenkyo, Part II
First aired: 5/29/2004
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Guest star: Andrew Kavadas (Ninmenka (E)), Yokitoshi Hori (Ninmenka (J)), Hideyuki Hori (Tokajin (J)), Tamio Ohki (Old sage (J)), Paul Kloegman (Old sage (E)), Sam Vincent (Tokajin (E))
Global rating: 9.4

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!
59. The Beautiful Sister Apprentices
First aired: 6/5/2004
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Guest star: Hiroko Taguchi (Serina (J)), Masahiko Tanaka (Sango/Kohaku's father (J)), Wakana Yamazaki (Suzuna (J)), Colin Murdock (Sango/Kohaku's father (E)), Brittney Wilson (Suzuna (E)), Anna Cummer (Serina (E))
Global rating: 8.7

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.
60. The 50 Year-Old Curse of the Dark Priestess
First aired: 6/12/2004
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Guest star: Pam Hyatt (Kaede (E)), Janyse Jaud (Kagura (E)), Kaori Shimizu (Yuka (J)), Nami Okamoto (Ayumi (J)), Ginzo Matsuo (Grandpa (J)), Asako Dodo (Kagome's mom (J)), Yuki Masuda (Eri (J)), Akiko Nakagawa (Sota (J)), Izumi Ohgami (Kagura (J)), Cathy Weseluck (Kagome's mom/Ayumi (E)), Saffron Henderson (Sota/Eri (E)), French Tickner (Grandpa (E)) , Paul Dobson (Kagome's teacher (E)), Miho Yamada (Young Tsubaki (J)), Mizuka Arima (Older Tsubaki (J)), Kathy Morse (Older Tsubaki (E)), Sharon Alexander (Young Tsubaki (E))
Global rating: 9.2

Naraku enlists the help of Tsubaki, a dark priestess with a fifty-year-old grudge against Kikyo, to possess Kagome and use her against Inuyasha.
61. Kikyo and the Dark Priestess
First aired: 6/19/2004
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Guest star: Pam Hyatt (Kaede (E)), Izumi Ohgami (Kagura (J)), Hisako Kyouda (Kaede (J)), Janyse Jaud (Kagura (E)) , Miho Yamada (Tsubaki-- young (J)), Mizuka Arima (Older Tsubaki (J)), Sharon Alexander (Young Tsubaki (E))
Global rating: 9.3

After a confrontation with Kikyo, Tsubaki goes off to face Inuyasha and the others.
62. Tsubaki's Unrelenting Evil Spell
First aired: 6/26/2004
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Guest star: Pam Hyatt (Kaede (E)), Janyse Jaud (Kagura (E)), Cathy Weseluck (Ayumi/Kagome's mother (E)), Matt Smith (III) (Hojo (E)), Yuji Ueda (Hojo (J)), Ginzo Matsuo (Grandpa (J)), Kaori Shimizu (Yuka (J)), Yuki Masuda (Eri (J)), Nami Okamoto (Ayumi (J)), Akiko Nakagawa (Sota (J)), Asako Dodo (Kagome's mother (J)), Izumi Ohgami (Kagura (J)), Saffron Henderson (Sota/Eri (E)), French Tickner (Grandpa (E)) , Paul Dobson (Kagome's teacher (E)), Miho Yamada (Young Tsubaki (J)), Sharon Alexander (Young Tsubaki (E))
Global rating: 9.4

Kagome fights Tsubaki's curse from within herself as Inuyasha and the others continue to struggle against Tsubaki and her gaggle of demons.
63. The Red and White Priestesses
First aired: 7/3/2004
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Guest star: Pam Hyatt (Kaede (E)), Janyse Jaud (Kagura (E)), Izumi Ohgami (Kagura (J)), Hisako Kyouda (Kaede (J)) , Sharon Alexander (Young Tsubaki (E)), Shiho Kikuchi (Momiji (J)), Chinami Nishimura (Botan (J)), Miho Yamada (Young Tsubaki (J)), Naomi Kuahumi (Tsubaki's Master (J)), Scott McNeil (Tsubaki's Master (E)), Nicole Bouma (Botan (E)), Alexandra Carter (Momiji (E))
Global rating: 9.2

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.
64. Giant Ogre of the Forbidden Tower
First aired: 7/10/2004
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Guest star: Hisako Kyouda (Kaede (J)), Izumi Ohgami (Kagura (J)), Pam Hyatt (Kaede (E)), Janyse Jaud (Kagura (E)) , Mizuka Arima (Tsubaki (J)), Shiho Kikuchi (Momiji (J)), Chinami Nishimura (Botan (J)), Mika Itou (Young-Kaede (J)), Miho Yamada (Young-Tsubaki (J)), Naomi Kushumi (Tsubaki's Master (J)), Yasuhiko Kawazu (Tsubaki's Ogre (J)), Scott McNeil (Tsubaki's Master (E)), Ward Perry (Tsubaki's Ogre (E)), Sharon Alexander (Young-Tsubaki (E)), Alexandra Carter (Momiji (J)), Kathy Morse (Tsubaki (E)), Jillian Michaels (Young-Kaede (E)), Nicole Bouma (Botan (E))
Global rating: 9.0

Tsubaki uses a once-sealed ogre in a final attempt to kill off Inuyasha once and for all.
65. Farewell Days of My Youth
First aired: 7/17/2004
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Guest star: Miyoko Asou (Shoga (J)), Brian Dobson (Shoga (E))
Global rating: 9.4

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.
66. Naraku's Barrier -- Kagura's Decision
First aired: 7/24/2004
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Guest star: Yukana Nogami (Kanna (J)), Izumi Ohgami (Kagura (J)), Daisuke Kishio (Hakkaku (J)), Hiroyuki Yoshino (Ginta (J)), Alistair Abell (Hakkaku (E)), Paul Dobson (Ginta), Taiki Matsuno (Koga (J)), Yuuichi Nagashima (Jaken (J)), Janyse Jaud (Kagura/Kanna (E)), Mamiko Noto (Rin (J)), Donald Brown (Jaken (E)), Brenna O'Brien (Rin (E))
Global rating: 9.2

As Naraku's protective barrier around his castle inexplicably weakens, Kagura comtemplates making her move for freedom.
67. The Howling Wind of Betrayal
First aired: 7/31/2004
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Guest star: Mamiko Noto (Rin (J)), Scott McNeil (Koga (E)), Janyse Jaud (Kagura (E)), Donald Brown (Jaken (E)), Izumi Ohgami (Kagura (J)), Yuuichi Nagashima (Jaken (J)), Brenna O'Brien (Rin (E))
Global rating: 9.2

Koga furiously attacks Kagura in hopes of retrieving his stolen Shikon shards.
68. Shippo Gets an Angry Challenge
First aired: 8/7/2004
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Guest star: Tabitha St. Germain (Koryu (E)), Yuko Mizutani (Soten (J)), Ikue Ohtani (Koryu (J)), Rebecca Shoichet (Soten (E))
Global rating: 9.3

Shippo receives an invitation to a duel from the last remaining Thunder Brother, Soten.