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InuYasha Episode Guide

Season 1: (Episodes 1-27)

Below are the episode summaries for the InuYasha anime. SPOILERS can be found in these detailed posts, so if you're a newcomer to the series, you'd best avoid this thread or view at your own discretion.  InuYasha: The Final Act will not be included as of yet, as it has not come to Adult Swim.

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The Girl Who Overcame Time... and the Boy Who Was Just Overcome [adult swim] Premiere Date: August 31, 2002 Opening Theme: "Change the World" by V6 Ending Theme: "My Will" by Dream Season: 1 Episode number: 1

Synopsis: Present day Tokyo, Japan.  15-year-old schoolgirl Kagome Higurashi lives at her family's shrine.  After being pulled into the hidden well and ending up in Feudal Japan, she meets half-demon Inuyasha, and her entire life as she knows it is turned upside down...  When Kagome stumbles 500 years into the past and the fabled Shikon no Tama that both demons and evil humans seek is ripped from inside her body, her life is in jeopardy!

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Seekers of the Sacred Jewel [adult swim] Premiere Date: September 7, 2002 Opening Theme: "Change the World" by V6 Ending Theme: "My Will" by Dream Season: 1 Episode number: 2

Synopsis: Inuyasha has been freed from his 50-year imprisonment on the Sacred Tree and continues where he left off-- attempting to steal the Sacred Jewel. Kagome flees with the jewel and when Inuyasha pursues, Kaede attaches the Beads of Subjugation to him, much to his surprise and anger. Kagome leaves the village with the jewel and is kidnapped by thieves, and when Inuyasha comes to her rescue, a demon steals the jewel!

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Down the Rabbit Hole and Back Again [adult swim] Premiere Date: September 14, 2002 Opening Theme: "Change the World" by V6 Ending Theme: "My Will" by Dream Season: 1 Episode number: 3
Synopsis: The Sacred Jewel has been shattered by Kagome's arrow and scattered across the land, angering Inuyasha. Leaving him to stew, she heads back to the Bone-Eater's Well hoping to go home but is attacked by Yura! Meanwhile, Inuyasha deals with an unknown enemy and the villagers that are being controlled by it.

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Yura of the Demon-Hair [adult swim] Premiere Date: September 21, 2002 Opening Theme: "Change the World" by V6 Ending Theme: "My Will" by Dream Season: 1 Episode number: 4
Synopsis: Kagome, back in the present, takes a much needed rest from her ordeal in the past. Inuyasha searches for her and goes after her through the well. But as he's about to take her back, Yura's hair attacks from beyond the well! Yura lies in wait as they return to the Feudal Era to get back the Sacred Jewel shard that she had stolen from Kagome…

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Aristocratic Assassin, Sesshomaru [adult swim] Premiere Date: September 28, 2002 Opening Theme: "Change the World" by V6 Ending Theme: "My Will" by Dream Season: 1 Episode number: 5

Synopsis: When a mysterious person goes searching for the tomb of Inuyasha's father, Myoga the flea rushes to inform Inuyasha! Inuyasha finds out that it's Sesshomaru, but when he threatens to take his mother's life if he doesn't give the location of their father's tomb, what will he do? Inuyasha gets her away from Sesshomaru and she in return saves herself along with Inuyasha and Kagome. But unbeknownst to him, it isn't his mother and Kagome is trapped!

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Tetsusaiga, the Phantom Sword [adult swim] Premiere Date: October 5, 2002 Opening Theme: "Change the World" by V6 Ending Theme: "My Will" by Dream Season: 1 Episode number: 6
Synopsis: Inuyasha is clueless about the identity of his "mother" and how Kagome is trapped. The search for the tomb continues as the Un-Mother delves deeper into Inuyasha's heart. Myoga frees Kagome, and she erases the illusion, freeing Inuyasha! The pathway has been discovered and Sesshomaru travels to their father's tomb to claim his prize: Tetsusaiga!

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Showdown! Inuyasha vs. Sesshomaru [adult swim] Premiere Date: October 12, 2002 Opening Theme: "Change the World" by V6 Ending Theme: "My Will" by Dream Season: 1 Episode number: 7
Synopsis: Inuyasha now has Tetsusaiga in his possession! The fight for it continues as they leave their father to fight outside. Tetsusaiga shows no signs of power, but when Inuyasha demands that Kagome should let him protect her, a transformation occurs! The battle between Inuyasha and Sesshomaru draws to a close!

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The Toad Who Would Be Prince [adult swim] Premiere Date: October 19, 2002 Opening Theme: "Change the World" by V6 Ending Theme: "My Will" by Dream Season: 1 Episode number: 8
Synopsis: After their battle, Inuyasha and Kagome take a much-needed rest. But before long, talks of women being brought to a castle have them suspicious of the lord. After investigation, the lord reveals himself to be a demon toad with a jewel shard. But when he takes the princess hostage, they chase him down and find the missing women!

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Enter Shippo... Plus, the Amazing Thunder Brothers! [adult swim] Premiere Date: October 26, 2002 Opening Theme: "Change the World" by V6 Ending Theme: "My Will" by Dream Season: 1 Episode number: 9

Synopsis: Demons come in all sizes, and even the smallest can be a handful. Meet Shippo, the fox demon! Seeking vengeance for his father's death, he steals the jewel shards from Inuyasha and Kagome. But when he runs off with the shards he runs into Manten, one of the Thunder Brothers, and faces certain doom! Kagome means to save Shippo but is attacked and kidnapped by Manten! With Shippo in hiding and Inuyasha stuck, how will Kagome get out of this predicament?

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Phantom Showdown: The Thunder Brothers vs. Tetsusaiga [adult swim] Premiere Date: November 2, 2002 Opening Theme: "Change the World" by V6 Ending Theme: "My Will" by Dream Season: 1 Episode number: 10
Synopsis: Five jewel shards are at stake and Inuyasha is forced into fighting Hiten while Kagome and Shippo are on the run from Manten. Shippo uses his fox magic, but it's no use and Manten has them pinned down! Inuyasha goes on the offensive once more! Just when Manten is about to kill Kagome and Shippo, a brief opening allows Inuyasha to attack!

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Terror of the Ancient Noh Mask [adult swim] Premiere Date: November 9, 2002 Opening Theme: "Change the World" by V6 Ending Theme: "My Will" by Dream Season: 1 Episode number: 11
Synopsis: Returning to the present, Kagome finally has a chance to catch up with school and her friends. But when a cursed Noh Mask frees itself from its seal, it begins wreaking havoc all over! Now it's up to Kagome to protect the shards and herself from the Noh Mask! Sota calls Inuyasha from beyond the well and it's a race against time to save Kagome!

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The Soul Piper and the Mischievous Little Soul [adult swim] Premiere Date: November 16, 2002 Opening Theme: "Change the World" by V6 Ending Theme: "My Will" by Dream Season: 1 Episode number: 12
Synopsis: Kagome stays in the present for awhile longer while Inuyasha is stuck waiting on repairs to Tetsusaiga's sheath. As she's returning home from school, Kagome spots a young child playing a prank on children at the playground! And later, when she brings Sota to visit his comatose friend, she strikes again! Why? And who is this girl?

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The Mystery of the New Moon and the Black-haired Inuyasha [adult swim] Premiere Date: November 23, 2002 Opening Theme: "Change the World" by V6 Ending Theme: "My Will" by Dream Season: 1 Episode number: 13

Synopsis: All half-demons are subject to times when they change forms, and Inuyasha is no exception. The search for the Sacred Jewel shards come to a halt once more when Inuyasha rescues a human, but showing no gratitude, she slaps him and both fall into the river. With no way back, Inuyasha carries her to the temple, where they stay the night. But when they have to run away, Inuyasha's greatest secret is about to be revealed!

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Kikyo's Stolen Ashes [adult swim] Premiere Date: November 30, 2002 Opening Theme: "Change the World" by V6 Ending Theme: "My Will" by Dream Season: 1 Episode number: 14

Synopsis: In the dead of night, a demon invades Kaede's village in search of Kikyo's remains and the soil surrounding it. All counterattacks are futile and it escapes. While they camp out, Inuyasha catches the scent and heads back to Kaede's Village in the morning to find Kaede injured, and Kikyo's grave desecrated. Angry as he is about the memories of Kikyo betraying him, he agrees to taking back her remains and putting her to rest again. But when they arrive at Urasue's lair and she attacks, her plan becomes clear; Kikyo is to be revived!

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Return of the Tragic Priestess, Kikyo [adult swim] Premiere Date: December 7, 2002 Opening Theme: "Change the World" by V6 Ending Theme: "My Will" by Dream Season: 1 Episode number: 15
Synopsis: Inuyasha rushes to Kagome's aid, but when he lays eyes on Kikyo and speaks her name, she revives! However, when Kikyo attacks and Inuyasha nears death, Kagome awakens and Kikyo begins to lose power! Kikyo flees and Inuyasha rushes to save her, but she resists and slips away. Inuyasha laments being unable to save her, and reminisces about their past...

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