InuYasha

10 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 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 - Don't Boil It! The Terrifying Dried-Up Demon (Season 5 - Episode 17)

When Kagome brings back some rare dried food from the feudal era, Inuyasha is forced to travel to modern Japan to protect her, as the food is actually made from dried demons.

The episode was rated 8.00 from 27 votes.

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#14 - Afloat on the Lake Surface: The Barrier of Hijiri Island (Season 5 - Episode 2)

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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.

The episode was rated 8.03 from 34 votes.

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#13 - The Woman Who Loved Sesshomaru, Part I (Season 5 - Episode 23)

Inuyasha and his group travel to a coastal town where they meet a beautiful woman, who attempts to steal the Tetsusaiga.

The episode was rated 8.04 from 27 votes.

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#12 - The Last Banquet of Miroku's Master (Season 5 - Episode 25)

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Miroku finds out that Mushin, the monk who raised him, is dying, and he goes to see him.

The episode was rated 8.07 from 28 votes.

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#11 - An Ancestor Named Kagome (Season 5 - Episode 27)

Inuyasha and his gang take on the task of purifying a cursed sword brought to them by Akitoki Hojo, ancestor to the Hojo in Kagome's time. Back in present day Japan, Kagome finds out that Hojo has ancestor named Kagome, who married Akitoki! What does this mean for Kagome? Does she stay in the feudal era and marry Akitoki, or is it mere coincidence?

The episode was rated 8.08 from 26 votes.

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#10 - Divine Malice of the Saint (Season 5 - Episode 9)

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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?

The episode was rated 8.13 from 30 votes.

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#9 - The Big Clash: Banryu versus the Wind Scar (Season 5 - Episode 1)

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?

The episode was rated 8.15 from 40 votes.

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#8 - Lured by the Black Light (Season 5 - Episode 5)

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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.

The episode was rated 8.17 from 29 votes.

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#7 - The Woman Who Loved Sesshomaru, Part II (Season 5 - Episode 24)

Inuyasha and Sesshomaru confront Sara, but Sara has a terrible secret.

The episode was rated 8.19 from 27 votes.

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#6 - Final Battle: The Last and Strongest of the Band of Seven (Season 5 - Episode 11)

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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.?

The episode was rated 8.25 from 28 votes.

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#5 - Fare Thee Well: Jakotsu’s Requiem (Season 5 - Episode 10)

Inuyasha fights for his life against Jakotsu. Kikyo meets Hakushin. What will happen to the sacred barrier after Kikyo intervenes?

The episode was rated 8.27 from 30 votes.

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#4 - Koga's Solitary Battle (Season 5 - Episode 4)

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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.

The episode was rated 8.30 from 33 votes.

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#3 - Farewell Kikyo, My Beloved (Season 5 - Episode 14)

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

The episode was rated 8.34 from 32 votes.

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#2 - Into the Depths of Mt. Hakurei (Season 5 - Episode 8)

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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.

The episode was rated 8.36 from 33 votes.

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#1 - The Power of Banryu: Duel to the Death on Mt. Hakurei (Season 5 - Episode 12)

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.

The episode was rated 8.41 from 34 votes.

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