InuYasha

10 Best Episodes of InuYasha - Season 1

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.

Written by Sophie and last updated on jan 22, 2023.

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#15 - Aristocratic Assassin, Sesshomaru (Season 1 - Episode 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.

The episode was rated 8.26 from 101 votes.

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#14 - Mystical Hand of the Amorous Monk, Miroku (Season 1 - Episode 16)

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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 descendents with the Wind Tunnel. Inuyasha also learns something new about what happened to him and Kikyo, long ago.

The episode was rated 8.26 from 72 votes.

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#13 - Phantom Showdown: The Thunder Brothers vs. Tetsusaiga (Season 1 - Episode 10)

Inuyasha and Hiten engage in a fierce battle for the jewel shards, while Kagome and Shippo face off against Manten.

The episode was rated 8.27 from 84 votes.

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#12 - Go Home to Your Own Time, Kagome! (Season 1 - Episode 19)

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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.

The episode was rated 8.29 from 69 votes.

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#11 - Tetsusaiga, The Phantom Sword (Season 1 - Episode 6)

Sesshomaru continues his scheme of getting Inuyasha to reveal the location of their father's grave.

The episode was rated 8.31 from 95 votes.

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#10 - Kagome's Voice and Kikyo's Kiss (Season 1 - Episode 23)

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Inuyasha goes to meet with Kikyo. Kagome, Miroku and Shippo are waiting for him to return, when they see some soul collectors. They decide to chase after them.

The episode was rated 8.33 from 63 votes.

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#9 - The Mystery of the New Moon and the Black-haired Inuyasha (Season 1 - Episode 13)

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.

The episode was rated 8.34 from 77 votes.

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#8 - Naraku and Sesshomaru Join Forces (Season 1 - Episode 18)

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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.

The episode was rated 8.34 from 67 votes.

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#7 - The Lake of the Evil Water God (Season 1 - Episode 27)

When a water god starts demanding child sacrifices, it's up to Inuyasha and the others to stop him.

The episode was rated 8.34 from 58 votes.

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#6 - Naraku's True Identity Unveiled (Season 1 - Episode 21)

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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!

The episode was rated 8.35 from 63 votes.

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#5 - Showdown! Inuyasha vs. Sesshomaru! (Season 1 - Episode 7)

Sesshomaru and Inuyasha clash over possession of the Tetsusaiga. Who will be victorious in this epic fight between these two siblings?

The episode was rated 8.38 from 99 votes.

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#4 - Return of the Tragic Priestess, Kikyo (Season 1 - Episode 15)

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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!

The episode was rated 8.40 from 70 votes.

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#3 - Enter Sango, the Demon Slayer (Season 1 - Episode 24)

After her family is murdered in front of her eyes, the demon slayer Sango learns from Naraku that her village was destroyed by Inuyasha.

The episode was rated 8.41 from 64 votes.

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#2 - Naraku's Insidious Plot (Season 1 - Episode 25)

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Believing that Inuyasha destroyed her village, Sango goes after Inuyasha.

The episode was rated 8.41 from 59 votes.

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#1 - Secret of the Jewel of Four Souls Revealed (Season 1 - Episode 26)

Sango shows the group where the Shikon no Tama was created, thus revealing the story of its origin.

The episode was rated 8.47 from 62 votes.

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