InuYasha

InuYasha (2000 – 2010)

2000 • 2 seasons • Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy • TV-14

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Episode 53 — Father's Old Enemy: Ryukotsusei

Season 1 • InuYasha

Released: 2001-12-03 • Animation/Sci-Fi & Fantasy/Action & Adventure/Comedy/Mystery

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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.

Episodes

Episode 1
The Girl Who Overcame Time... and the Boy Who Was Just Overcome
2000-10-16

Episode 2
Seekers of the Sacred Jewel
2000-10-23

Episode 3
Down the Rabbit Hole and Back Again
2000-10-30

Episode 4
Yura of the Demon-Hair
2000-11-06

Episode 5
Aristocratic Assassin, Sesshomaru
2000-11-13

Episode 6
Tetsusaiga, the Phantom Sword
2000-11-20

Episode 7
Showdown! Inuyasha vs. Sesshomaru
2000-11-27

Episode 8
The Toad Who Would Be Prince
2000-12-04

Episode 9
Shippo and the Thunder Brothers
2000-12-11

Episode 10
Phantom Showdown - The Thunder Brothers vs. Tetsusaiga
2000-12-18

Episode 11
Terror of the Ancient Noh Mask
2001-01-15

Episode 12
The Soul Piper and the Mischievous Little Soul
2001-01-22

Episode 13
The Mystery of the New Moon and the Black-haired Inuyasha
2001-01-29

Episode 14
Kikyo's Stolen Ashes
2001-02-05

Episode 15
Return of the Tragic Priestess, Kikyo
2001-02-12

Episode 16
Mystical Hand of the Amorous Monk, Miroku
2001-02-19

Episode 17
The Cursed Ink of the Hell-Painter
2001-02-26

Episode 18
Naraku and Sesshomaru Join Forces
2001-03-05

Episode 19
Go Home to Your Own Time, Kagome!
2001-03-12

Episode 20
Despicable Villain! The Mystery of Onigumo
2001-03-19

Episode 21
Naraku's True Identity Unveiled
2001-04-09

Episode 22
A Wicked Smile; Kikyo's Wandering Soul
2001-04-09

Episode 23
Kagome's Voice and Kikyo's Kiss
2001-04-16

Episode 24
Enter Sango, the Demon Slayer
2001-04-23

Episode 25
Naraku's Insidious Plot
2001-05-07

Episode 26
The Secret of the Sacred Jewel Revealed
2001-05-14

Episode 27
The Lake of the Evil Water God
2001-05-21

Episode 28
Miroku Falls Into A Dangerous Trap!
2001-05-28

Episode 29
Sango's Suffering and Kohaku's Life
2001-06-04

Episode 30
Tetsusaiga is Stolen! Showdown at Naraku's Castle
2001-06-11

Episode 31
Jinenji, Kind Yet Sad
2001-06-18

Episode 32
Kikyo & Inuyasha, Into the Miasma
2001-06-25

Episode 33
Kikyo, Captured by Naraku
2001-07-02

Episode 34
Tetsusaiga and Tenseiga
2001-07-09

Episode 35
The True Owner of the Great Sword
2001-07-16

Episode 36
Kagome Kidnapped by Koga, the Wolf-Demon
2001-07-23

Episode 37
The Man Who Fell In Love With Kagome
2001-07-30

Episode 38
Two Hearts, One Mind
2001-08-06

Episode 39
Trapped in a Duel to the Death!
2001-08-13

Episode 40
The Deadly Trap of the Wind Sorceress, Kagura
2001-08-20

Episode 41
Kagura's Dance and Kanna's Mirror
2001-08-27

Episode 42
The Wind Scar Fails
2001-09-03

Episode 43
Tetsusaiga Breaks
2001-09-10

Episode 44
Kaijinbo's Evil Sword
2001-09-17

Episode 45
Sesshomaru Wields Tokijin
2001-10-08

Episode 46
Juromaru and Kageromaru
2001-10-15

Episode 47
Onigumo's Heart Still Beats Within Naraku
2001-10-22

Episode 48
Return to the Place Where We First Met
2001-10-29

Episode 49
Kohaku's Lost Memory
2001-11-05

Episode 50
That Unforgettable Face!
2001-11-12

Episode 51
Inuyasha's Soul, Devoured
2001-11-19

Episode 52
The Demon's True Nature
2001-11-26

Episode 53
Father's Old Enemy: Ryukotsusei
2001-12-03

Episode 54
The Backlash Wave: Tetsusaiga's Ultimate Technique
2001-12-10

Episode 55
The Stone Flower and Shippo's First Love
2001-12-17

Episode 56
Temptress in the Mist
2002-01-14

Episode 57
Fateful Night in Togenkyo (1)
2002-01-21

Episode 58
Fateful Night in Togenkyo (2)
2002-01-28

Episode 59
The Beautiful Sister Apprentices
2002-02-04

Episode 60
The 50 Year-Old Curse of the Dark Priestess
2002-02-11

Episode 61
Kikyo and the Dark Priestess
2002-02-18

Episode 62
Tsubaki's Unrelenting Evil Spell
2002-03-04

Episode 63
The Red and White Priestesses
2002-03-11

Episode 64
Giant Ogre of the Forbidden Tower
2002-03-18

Episode 65
Farewell Days of My Youth
2002-04-08

Episode 66
Naraku's Barrier - Kagura's Decision
2002-04-15

Episode 67
The Howling Wind of Betrayal
2002-04-22

Episode 68
Shippo Gets an Angry Challenge
2002-05-06

Episode 69
Terror of the Faceless Man
2002-05-13

Episode 70
Onigumo's Memory Restored
2002-05-20

Episode 71
Three-Sided Battle to the Death
2002-05-27

Episode 72
Totosai's Rigid Training
2002-06-03

Episode 73
Shiori's Family and Inuyasha's Feelings
2002-06-10

Episode 74
The Red Tetsusaiga Breaks the Barrier!
2002-06-17

Episode 75
The Plot of the Panther Devas
2002-06-24

Episode 76
Target: Sesshomaru and Inuyasha
2002-07-01

Episode 77
The Panther Tribe and the Two Swords of the Fang
2002-07-08

Episode 78
Only You, Sango
2002-07-15

Episode 79
Jaken's Plan to Steal the Tetsusaiga
2002-07-22

Episode 80
Sesshomaru and the Abducted Rin
2002-07-29

Episode 81
Vanishing Point; Naraku Disappears
2002-08-05

Episode 82
Gap Between the Ages
2002-08-12

Episode 83
The Female Wolf-Demon and the Lunar Rainbow Promise
2002-08-19

Episode 84
Koga's Bride-To-Be
2002-08-26

Episode 85
The Evil Within Demon's Head Castle
2002-09-02

Episode 86
Secret of the Possessed Princess
2002-09-09

Episode 87
Kikyo's Lonely Journey
2002-09-16

Episode 88
The Three Sprites of the Monkey God
2002-10-14

Episode 89
Nursing Battle of the Rival Lovers
2002-10-21

Episode 90
Sota's Brave Confession of Love
2002-10-28

Episode 91
The Suspicious Faith Healer and the Black Kirara
2002-11-04

Episode 92
Plot of the Walking Dead
2002-11-18

Episode 93
The Mysterious, Lecherous Monk
2002-11-25

Episode 94
The Sacred Jewel Maker (1)
2002-12-02

Episode 95
The Sacred Jewel Maker (2)
2002-12-09

Episode 96
Jaken Falls Ill
2003-01-13

Episode 97
Kirara Come Home!
2003-01-20

Episode 98
Kikyo and Kagome, Alone in the Cave
2003-01-27

Episode 99
Koga and Sesshomaru: A Dangerous Encounter
2003-02-03

Episode 100
The Truth Behind the Nightmare: Battle in the Forest of Sorrow
2003-02-10

Episode 101
The Snow from Seven Years Past
2003-02-17

Episode 102
Assault on the Wolf-Demon Tribe!
2003-02-24

Episode 103
The Band of Seven, Resurrected!
2003-03-03

Episode 104
The Stealthy Poison Master, Mukotsu
2003-03-10

Episode 105
The Ghastly Steel Machine
2003-03-17

Episode 106
Kagome, Miroku, and Sango: Desperate Situation
2003-04-14

Episode 107
Inuyasha Shows His Tears for the First Time
2003-04-21

Episode 108
The Secret of the Pure Light
2003-04-28

Episode 109
Hidden in the Mist: Onward to Mt. Hakurei
2003-05-05

Episode 110
Enter Bankotsu, the Leader of the Band of Seven
2003-05-12

Episode 111
The Big Clash: Banryu versus the Wind Scar
2003-05-19

Episode 112
Afloat on the Lake Surface: The Barrier of Hijiri Island
2003-05-26

Episode 113
The Sacred Vajra and the Mystery of the Living Buddha
2003-06-02

Episode 114
Koga's Solitary Battle
2003-06-09

Episode 115
Lured by the Black Light
2003-06-16

Episode 116
The Exposed Face of Truth
2003-06-23

Episode 117
Vanished in a River of Flames
2003-06-30

Episode 118
Into the Depths of Mt. Hakurei
2003-07-07

Episode 119
Divine Malice of the Saint
2003-07-14

Episode 120
Fare Thee Well: Jakotsu's Requiem
2003-07-28

Episode 121
Final Battle: The Last and Strongest of the Band of Seven
2003-08-04

Episode 122
The Power of Banryu: Duel to the Death on Mt. Hakurei
2003-08-11

Episode 123
Beyond the Darkness - Naraku Reborn!
2003-08-18

Episode 124
Farewell Kikyo, My Beloved
2003-08-25

Episode 125
The Darkness in Kagome's Heart
2003-09-01

Episode 126
Transform Heartache into Courage!
2003-09-08

Episode 127
Don't Boil It! The Terrifying Dried-Up Demon
2003-09-15

Episode 128
Battle Against the Dried-Up Demons at the Cultural Festival
2003-10-13

Episode 129
Chokyukai and the Abducted Bride
2003-10-20

Episode 130
Shippo's New Technique, the Heart Scar
2003-10-27

Episode 131
Trap of the Cursed Wall Hanging
2003-11-03

Episode 132
Miroku's Most Dangerous Confession
2003-11-10

Episode 133
The Woman Who Loved Sesshomaru (1)
2003-11-24

Episode 134
The Woman Who Loved Sesshomaru (2)
2003-11-24

Episode 135
The Last Banquet of Miroku's Master
2003-12-01

Episode 136
A Strange Invisible Demon Appears!
2003-12-08

Episode 137
An Ancestor Named Kagome
2004-01-12

Episode 138
Mountain of Demons: Survival of the Duo
2004-01-19

Episode 139
The Great Duel at Shoun Falls
2004-01-26

Episode 140
Eternal Love, the Naginata of Kenkon
2004-02-02

Episode 141
Entei, the Demon Horse Unleashed!
2004-02-09

Episode 142
Untamed Entei and Horrible Hakudoshi
2004-02-16

Episode 143
3,000 Leagues in Search of Father
2004-02-23

Episode 144
Hosenki and the Last Shard
2004-03-01

Episode 145
Bizarre Guards at the Border of the Afterlife
2004-03-08

Episode 146
The Fiery Bird Master, Princess Abi
2004-03-15

Episode 147
The Tragic Love Song of Destiny (1)
2004-04-19

Episode 148
The Tragic Love Song of Destiny (2)
2004-04-19

Episode 149
The Single Arrow of Chaos
2004-04-26

Episode 150
The Mysterious Light that Guides the Saint
2004-05-03

Episode 151
Kagome's Instinctive Choice
2004-05-10

Episode 152
Protect and Plunder!
2004-05-17

Episode 153
The Cruel Reunion of Fate
2004-05-24

Episode 154
The Demon Linked With the Netherworld
2004-05-31

Episode 155
The Demon Protector of the Sacred Jewel Shard!
2004-06-07

Episode 156
Final Battle at the Graveside! Sesshomaru Versus Inuyasha
2004-06-14

Episode 157
Destroy Naraku with the Adamant Barrage!
2004-06-21

Episode 158
Stampede of the Countless Demon Rats!
2004-07-05

Episode 159
Kohaku's Decision and Sango's Heart
2004-07-12

Episode 160
The Lucky but Two-Timing Scoundrel!
2004-07-26

Episode 161
Miroku's Past Mistake
2004-08-02

Episode 162
Forever with Lord Sesshomaru
2004-08-09

Episode 163
Kohaku, Sango and Kirara: The Secret Flower Garden
2004-08-23

Episode 164
Possessed by a Parasite: Shippo, Our Worst Enemy
2004-08-30

Episode 165
The Ultimate Key to Defeating Naraku
2004-09-06

Episode 166
The Bond Between Them, Use the Sacred Jewel Shard! (1)
2004-09-13

Episode 167
The Bond Between Them, Use the Sacred Jewel Shard! (2)
2004-09-13

Information

Episode air date	03.12.2001
Episode runtime	24 min
Episode rating	8.00
Genres	Animation / Sci-Fi & Fantasy / Action & Adventure / Comedy / Mystery
TMDB series rating	8.6
IMDb series rating	7.9
Series status	Ended
Age rating	14+
Country	JP

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Cast

Kappei Yamaguchi

Kappei Yamaguchi
InuYasha (voice)

Satsuki Yukino
Kagome Higurashi (voice)

Izumi Ōgami
Kagura

Houko Kuwashima

Houko Kuwashima
Sango

Noriko Hidaka
Kikyo

Takeshi Kusao
曲灵

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