‘InuYasha’ Watch Order: Including ‘Yashahime’ & The Movies
Anime can sometimes be a maze with its episodes, specials, and movies, especially for classics like InuYasha. You’re in the right spot if you’ve ever wondered about the best way to experience Kagome and InuYasha’s adventures without missing a beat or jumping timelines. We have a straightforward ‘InuYasha’ watch order, including where the movies fit. Let’s get started!
Editor’s Note: This post is regularly updated to include the most recent episodes and reflect all changes made to the official watch order
How many InuYasha seasons and episodes are there?
As of the time of writing this article, the original InuYasha series is complete and consists of a total of five seasons (four regular ones and The Final Act), which have a total of 193 episodes. The original seasons had roughly 40 episodes per season, while The Final Act had only 26. Alongside that, there is the Yashahime sequel anime with two seasons and 48 episodes, as well as a series of four anime films.
So, in total, when you consider the whole franchise, there are 241 episodes in total and four movies that you can watch.
InuYasha watch order by release date
In this section, we are going to bring you an overview of the InuYasha works in the proper release order:
- InuYasha, Season 1 (anime, 2000-2001)
- InuYasha, Season 2 (anime, 2001-2002)
- Inuyasha the Movie: Affections Touching Across Time (movie, 2001)
- Inu Yasha, Season 3 (anime, 2002-2003)
- Inuyasha the Movie: The Castle Beyond the Looking Glass (movie, 2002)
- InuYasha, Season 4 (anime, 2003-2004)
- Inuyasha the Movie: Swords of an Honorable Ruler (movie, 2003)
- Inuyasha the Movie: Fire on the Mystic Island (movie, 2004)
- InuYasha: The Final Act (anime, 2009-2010)
- Yashahime, Season 1 (anime, 2020-2021)
- Yashahime, Season 2 (anime, 2021-2022)
In the next part of this article, we will tell you how you should watch the series chronologically.
In what order should you watch InuYasha?
The overall structure of the InuYasha anime series is fairly easy, as you can watch from the first episode and simply continue until the last one (Yashahime included), without any major issues. But, if you want the full experience that includes the movies (although they are not canon), it gets a bit tricky, so we advise you to follow our chronological guide to the series to know how to watch it properly.
InuYasha chronological watch order:
1. InuYasha, Season 1 (anime, 2000-2001)
Fans of the InuYasha series should simply start off with the first season, which consists of the following episodes:
| No. | Title | Original air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | “The Girl Who Overcame Time… and the Boy Who Was Just Overcome” | October 16, 2000 |
| 2 | “Seekers of the Sacred Jewel” | October 23, 2000 |
| 3 | “Down the Rabbit Hole and Back Again” | October 30, 2000 |
| 4 | “Yura of the Demon-Hair” | November 6, 2000 |
| 5 | “Aristocratic Assassin, Sesshomaru” | November 13, 2000 |
| 6 | “Tetsusaiga, the Phantom Sword” | November 20, 2000 |
| 7 | “Showdown! Inuyasha vs. Sesshomaru!” | November 27, 2000 |
| 8 | “The Toad Who Would Be Prince” | December 4, 2000 |
| 9 | “Enter Shippo… Plus, The Amazing Thunder Brothers!” | December 11, 2000 |
| 10 | “Phantom Showdown: The Thunder Brothers vs. Tetsusaiga” | December 18, 2000 |
| 11 | “Terror of the Ancient Noh Mask” | January 15, 2001 |
| 12 | “The Soul Piper and the Mischievous Little Soul” | January 22, 2001 |
| 13 | “The Mystery of the New Moon and the Black-haired Inuyasha” | January 29, 2001 |
| 14 | “Kikyo’s Stolen Ashes” | February 5, 2001 |
| 15 | “Return of the Tragic Priestess, Kikyo” | February 12, 2001 |
| 16 | “Mystical Hand of the Amorous Monk, Miroku” | February 19, 2001 |
| 17 | “Cursed Ink of the Hell-Painter” | February 26, 2001 |
| 18 | “Naraku and Sesshomaru Join Forces” | March 5, 2001 |
| 19 | “Go Home To Your Own Time, Kagome!” | March 12, 2001 |
| 20 | “Despicable Villain! The Mystery of Onigumo!” | March 19, 2001 |
| 21 | “Naraku’s True Identity Unveiled” | April 9, 2001 |
| 22 | “A Wicked Smile; Kikyo’s Wandering Soul” | April 9, 2001 |
| 23 | “Kagome’s Voice and Kikyo’s Kiss” | April 16, 2001 |
| 24 | “Enter Sango the Demon Slayer” | April 23, 2001 |
| 25 | “Naraku’s Insidious Plot” | May 7, 2001 |
| 26 | “Secret of the Jewel of Four Souls Revealed” | May 14, 2001 |
| 27 | “The Lake of the Evil Water God” | May 21, 2001 |
| 28 | “Miroku Falls Into a Dangerous Trap” | May 28, 2001 |
| 29 | “Sango’s Suffering and Kohaku’s Life” | June 4, 2001 |
| 30 | “Tetsusaiga Is Stolen! Showdown At Naraku’s Castle!” | June 11, 2001 |
| 31 | “Jinenji, Kind Yet Sad” | June 18, 2001 |
| 32 | “Kikyo and Inuyasha, Into the Miasma” | June 25, 2001 |
| 33 | “Kikyo, Captured by Naraku” | July 2, 2001 |
| 34 | “Tetsusaiga and Tenseiga” | July 9, 2001 |
| 35 | “The True Owner of the Great Sword!” | July 16, 2001 |
| 36 | “Kagome Kidnapped by Koga, the Wolf Demon!” | July 23, 2001 |
| 37 | “The Man Who Fell In Love With Kagome!” | July 30, 2001 |
| 38 | “Two Hearts, One Mind” | August 6, 2001 |
| 39 | “Trapped In A Duel To The Death!” | August 13, 2001 |
| 40 | “The Deadly Trap of Kagura the Wind Sorceress!” | August 20, 2001 |
| 41 | “Kagura’s Dance and Kanna’s Mirror” | August 27, 2001 |
| 42 | “The Wind Scar Fails” | September 3, 2001 |
| 43 | “Tetsusaiga Breaks” | September 10, 2001 |
| 44 | “Kaijinbo’s Evil Sword” | September 17, 2001 |
2. InuYasha, Season 2 (anime, 2001-2002)
The second season should be watched up until episode 54, after which you should watch the first movie and then continue with the rest of the season, as follows:
| No. | Title | Original air date |
|---|---|---|
| 45 | “Sesshomaru Wields Tokijin” | October 8, 2001 |
| 46 | “Juromaru and Kageromaru” | October 15, 2001 |
| 47 | “Onigumo’s Heart Still Beats Within Naraku” | October 22, 2001 |
| 48 | “Return to the Place Where We First Met” | October 29, 2001 |
| 49 | “Kohaku’s Lost Memory” | November 5, 2001 |
| 50 | “That Unforgettable Face!” | November 12, 2001 |
| 51 | “Inuyasha’s Soul, Devoured” | November 19, 2001 |
| 52 | “The Demon’s True Nature” | November 26, 2001 |
| 53 | “Father’s Old Enemy: Ryukotsusei” | December 3, 2001 |
| 54 | “The Backlash Wave: Tetsusaiga’s Ultimate Technique” | December 10, 2001 |
| Movie break (InuYasha the Movie: Affections Touching Across Time) | ||
| 55 | “The Stone Flower and Shippo’s First Love” | December 17, 2001 |
| 56 | “Temptress in the Mist” | January 14, 2002 |
| 57 | “Fateful Night in Togenkyo, Part I” | January 21, 2002 |
| 58 | “Fateful Night in Togenkyo, Part II” | January 28, 2002 |
| 59 | “The Beautiful Sister Apprentices” | February 4, 2002 |
| 60 | “The 50 Year-Old Curse of the Dark Priestess” | February 11, 2002 |
| 61 | “Kikyo and the Dark Priestess” | February 18, 2002 |
| 62 | “Tsubaki’s Unrelenting Evil Spell” | March 4, 2002 |
| 63 | “The Red and White Priestesses” | March 11, 2002 |
| 64 | “Giant Ogre of the Forbidden Tower” | March 18, 2002 |
| 65 | “Farewell Days of My Youth” | April 8, 2002 |
| 66 | “Naraku’s Barrier – Kagura’s Decision” | April 15, 2002 |
| 67 | “The Howling Wind of Betrayal” | April 22, 2002 |
| 68 | “Shippo Gets an Angry Challenge” | May 6, 2002 |
| 69 | “Terror of the Faceless Man” | May 13, 2002 |
| 70 | “Onigumo’s Memory Restored” | May 20, 2002 |
| 71 | “Three-Sided Battle to the Death” | May 27, 2002 |
| 72 | “Totosai’s Rigid Training” | June 3, 2002 |
| 73 | “Shiori’s Family and Inuyasha’s Feelings” | June 10, 2002 |
| 74 | “The Red Tetsusaiga Breaks the Barrier!” | June 17, 2002 |
| 75 | “The Plot of the Panther Devas” | June 24, 2002 |
| 76 | “Target: Sesshomaru and Inuyasha” | July 1, 2002 |
| 77 | “The Panther Tribe and the Two Swords of the Fang” | July 8, 2002 |
| 78 | “Only You, Sango” | July 15, 2002 |
| 79 | “Jaken’s Plan to Steal Tetsusaiga” | July 22, 2002 |
| 80 | “Sesshomaru and the Abducted Rin” | July 29, 2002 |
| 81 | “Vanishing Point; Naraku Disappears” | August 5, 2002 |
| 82 | “Gap Between the Ages” | August 12, 2002 |
| 83 | “The Female Wolf-Demon and the Lunar Rainbow Promise” | August 19, 2002 |
| 84 | “Koga’s Bride-To-Be” | August 26, 2002 |
| 85 | “The Evil Within Demon’s Head Castle” | September 2, 2002 |
| 86 | “Secret of the Possessed Princess” | September 9, 2002 |
| 87 | “Kikyo’s Lonely Journey” | September 16, 2002 |
3. Inuyasha the Movie: Affections Touching Across Time (movie, 2001)
As we have explained, the first movie should be watched between episodes 54 and 55 of the second season. The movie follows InuYasha and his friends as they fight an evil demon named Menomaru, who was resurrected thanks to one of the shards of the Shikon Jewel.
4. Inu Yasha, Season 3 (anime, 2002-2003)
After finishing Season 2, fans should simply continue with Season 3 until Episode 95; they should then watch the second movie and continue with the season from Episode 96 to the end, as follows:
| No. | Title | Original air date |
|---|---|---|
| 88 | “The Three Sprites of the Monkey God” | October 14, 2002 |
| 89 | “Nursing Battle of the Rival Lovers” | October 21, 2002 |
| 90 | “Sota’s Brave Confession of Love” | October 28, 2002 |
| 91 | “The Suspicious Faith Healer and the Black Kirara” | November 4, 2002 |
| 92 | “Plot of the Walking Dead” | November 18, 2002 |
| 93 | “The Mysterious, Lecherous Monk” | November 25, 2002 |
| 94 | “The Sacred Jewel Maker Part I” | December 2, 2002 |
| 95 | “The Sacred Jewel Maker Part II” | December 9, 2002 |
| Movie break (Inuyasha the Movie: The Castle Beyond the Looking Glass) | ||
| 96 | “Jaken Falls Ill” | January 13, 2003 |
| 97 | “Kirara Come Home!” | January 20, 2003 |
| 98 | “Kikyo and Kagome: Alone in the Cave” | January 27, 2003 |
| 99 | “Koga and Sesshomaru, A Dangerous Encounter” | February 3, 2003 |
| 100 | “The Truth Behind the Nightmare: Battle in the Forest of Sorrow” | February 10, 2003 |
| 101 | “The Snow from Seven Years Past” | February 17, 2003 |
| 102 | “Assault on the Wolf-Demon Tribe!” | February 24, 2003 |
| 103 | “The Band of Seven, Resurrected!” | March 3, 2003 |
| 104 | “The Stealthy Poison Master: Mukotsu!” | March 10, 2003 |
| 105 | “The Ghastly Steel Machine!” | March 17, 2003 |
| 106 | “Kagome, Miroku, and Sango: Desperate Situation!” | April 14, 2003 |
| 107 | “Inuyasha Shows His Tears For The First Time” | April 21, 2003 |
| 108 | “The Secret of the Pure Light” | April 28, 2003 |
| 109 | “Hidden in the Mist: Onward to Mt. Hakurei!” | May 5, 2003 |
| 110 | “Enter Bankotsu, The Leader of the Band of Seven” | May 12, 2003 |
| 111 | “The Big Clash: Banryu versus the Wind Scar” | May 19, 2003 |
| 112 | “Afloat on the Lake Surface: The Barrier of Hijiri Island” | May 26, 2003 |
| 113 | “The Sacred Vajra and the Mystery of the Living Buddha” | June 2, 2003 |
| 114 | “Koga’s Solitary Battle” | June 9, 2003 |
| 115 | “Lured by the Black Light” | June 16, 2003 |
| 116 | “The Exposed Face of Truth” | June 23, 2003 |
| 117 | “Vanished in a River of Flames” | June 30, 2003 |
| 118 | “Into the Depths of Mt. Hakurei” | July 7, 2003 |
| 119 | “Divine Malice of the Saint” | July 14, 2003 |
| 120 | “Fare Thee Well: Jakotsu’s Requiem” | July 28, 2003 |
| 121 | “Final Battle: The Last and Strongest of the Band of Seven” | August 4, 2003 |
| 122 | “The Power of Banryu: Duel to the Death on Mt. Hakurei” | August 11, 2003 |
| 123 | “Beyond the Darkness – Naraku Reborn!” | August 18, 2003 |
| 124 | “Farewell Kikyo, My Beloved” | August 25, 2003 |
| 125 | “The Darkness in Kagome’s Heart” | September 1, 2003 |
| 126 | “Transform Heartache into Courage!” | September 8, 2003 |
| 127 | “Don’t Boil It! The Terrifying Dried-Up Demon!” | September 15, 2003 |
5. Inuyasha the Movie: The Castle Beyond the Looking Glass (movie, 2002)
As we’ve said, the second movie should be watched between Episodes 95 and 96 of the third season of the original anime. After seemingly killing Naraku, InuYasha and his friends encounter a new enemy named Kaguya, whom they must also defeat.
6. InuYasha, Season 4 (anime, 2003-2004)
Similarly to Season 3, fans should start with the fourth season regularly but should stop soon, after Episode 136, watch the third movie, and then continue normally from Episode 137 onwards, as follows:
| No. | Title | Original air date |
|---|---|---|
| 128 | “Battle Against the Dried-Up Demons at the Cultural Festival!” | October 13, 2003 |
| 129 | “Chokyukai and the Abducted Bride” | October 20, 2003 |
| 130 | “Shippo’s New Technique, The Heart Scar!” | October 27, 2003 |
| 131 | “Trap of the Cursed Wall Hanging” | November 3, 2003 |
| 132 | “Miroku’s Most Dangerous Confession” | November 10, 2003 |
| 133 | “The Woman Who Loved Sesshomaru, Part 1” | November 24, 2003 |
| 134 | “The Woman Who Loved Sesshomaru, Part 2” | November 24, 2003 |
| 135 | “The Last Banquet of Miroku’s Master” | December 1, 2003 |
| 136 | “A Strange Invisible Demon Appears!” | December 8, 2003 |
| Movie break (Inuyasha the Movie: Swords of an Honorable Ruler) | ||
| 137 | “An Ancestor Named Kagome” | January 12, 2004 |
| 138 | “Mountain of Demons: Survival of the Duo” | January 19, 2004 |
| 139 | “The Great Duel at Shoun Falls!” | January 26, 2004 |
| 140 | “Eternal Love: The Naginata of Kenkon” | February 2, 2004 |
| 141 | “Entei, The Demon Horse Unleashed!” | February 9, 2004 |
| 142 | “Untamed Entei and Horrible Hakudoshi” | February 16, 2004 |
| 143 | “3000 Leagues in Search of Father” | February 23, 2004 |
| 144 | “Hosenki and the Last Shard” | March 1, 2004 |
| 145 | “Bizarre Guards at the Border of the Afterlife” | March 8, 2004 |
| 146 | “The Fiery Bird Master, Princess Abi” | March 15, 2004 |
| 147 | “The Tragic Love Song of Destiny, Part 1” | April 19, 2004 |
| 148 | “The Tragic Love Song of Destiny, Part 2” | April 19, 2004 |
| 149 | “The Single Arrow of Chaos” | April 26, 2004 |
| 150 | “The Mysterious Light that Guides the Saint” | May 3, 2004 |
| 151 | “Kagome’s Instinctive Choice” | May 10, 2004 |
| 152 | “Protect and Plunder!” | May 17, 2004 |
| 153 | “The Cruel Reunion of Fate” | May 24, 2004 |
| 154 | “The Demon Linked with the Netherworld” | May 31, 2004 |
| 155 | “The Demon Protector of the Sacred Jewel Shard!” | June 7, 2004 |
| 156 | “Final Battle at the Graveside: Sesshomaru Versus Inuyasha!” | June 14, 2004 |
| 157 | “Destroy Naraku with the Adamant Barrage!” | June 21, 2004 |
| 158 | “Stampede of the Countless Demon Rats!” | July 5, 2004 |
| 159 | “Kohaku’s Decision and Sango’s Heart” | July 12, 2004 |
| 160 | “The Lucky but Two-Timing Scoundrel!” | July 26, 2004 |
| 161 | “Miroku’s Past Mistake” | August 2, 2004 |
| 162 | “Forever with Lord Sesshomaru” | August 9, 2004 |
| 163 | “Kohaku, Sango and Kirara: The Secret Flower Garden” | August 23, 2004 |
| 164 | “Possessed by a Parasite: Shippo, Our Worst Enemy” | August 30, 2004 |
| 165 | “The Ultimate Key to Defeating Naraku” | September 6, 2004 |
| 166 | “The Bond Between Them, Use the Sacred Jewel Shard! Part 1” | September 13, 2004 |
| 167 | “The Bond Between Them, Use the Sacred Jewel Shard! Part 2” | September 13, 2004 |
6. Inuyasha the Movie: Swords of an Honorable Ruler (movie, 2003)
The third and penultimate movie between Episodes 136 and 137 of the original anime’s fourth season should be watched. In it, InuYasha is forced to work with Sesshomaru to seal away the unsealed So’unga.
7. Inuyasha the Movie: Fire on the Mystic Island (movie, 2004)
Since the fourth movie was released after the original anime series ended, it should be watched after Season 4 of the anime. In it, InuYasha and his allies must protect a group of children from evil demons on an island.
8. InuYasha: The Final Act (anime, 2009-2010)
The Final Act finally adapted the rest of the manga and brought the story to a close. It should be watched after the fourth movie and before Yashashime, as follows:
| No. | Title | Original air date |
|---|---|---|
| 168 | “Naraku’s Heart” | October 4, 2009 |
| 169 | “Kagura’s Wind” | October 11, 2009 |
| 170 | “Meido Zangetsuha” | October 18, 2009 |
| 171 | “The Dragon-Scaled Tetsusaiga” | October 25, 2009 |
| 172 | “The Great Holy Demon Spirit’s Test” | November 1, 2009 |
| 173 | “The End of Moryomaru” | November 8, 2009 |
| 174 | “The Mausoleum of Mount Azusa” | November 15, 2009 |
| 175 | “Among the Twinkling Stars” | November 22, 2009 |
| 176 | “Sesshomaru in the Underworld” | November 29, 2009 |
| 177 | “Flowers Drenched in Sadness” | December 6, 2009 |
| 178 | “Kanna’s Gravestone” | December 13, 2009 |
| 179 | “Sango’s Feelings, Miroku’s Resolve” | December 20, 2009 |
| 180 | “A Complete Meido” | December 27, 2009 |
| 181 | “In Pursuit of Naraku” | January 5, 2010 |
| 182 | “True Heir” | January 12, 2010 |
| 183 | “Hitomiko’s Barrier” | January 19, 2010 |
| 184 | “Magatsuhi’s Evil Will” | January 26, 2010 |
| 185 | “The Day of Days” | February 2, 2010 |
| 186 | “Kohaku’s Shard” | February 9, 2010 |
| 187 | “When the Jewel Is Whole” | February 16, 2010 |
| 188 | “Inside Naraku” | February 23, 2010 |
| 189 | “Naraku: The Trap of Darkness” | March 2, 2010 |
| 190 | “Naraku: The Trap of Light” | March 9, 2010 |
| 191 | “Naraku’s Uncertain Wish” | March 16, 2010 |
| 192 | “Thoughts Fall Short” | March 23, 2010 |
| 193 | “Toward Tomorrow” | March 30, 2010 |
9. Yashahime
Since Yashahime is a separate series, we won’t be presenting a detailed episode guide for that series, but we can confirm that you can watch it normally from Episode 1 after you’re down with The Final Act.
Where to watch the InuYasha episodes?
If you want to watch the whole InuYasha series, you will have some trouble, as the series is not available in just one place. Netflix has the original series, but none of the movies or Yashahime are available on the platform. The movies cannot be streamed anywhere, while Yashahime was acquired by Funimation, which Crunchyroll now owns. Of course, some other platforms have some seasons but not the whole show (like Hulu). You can buy the whole series, including the movies, on Amazon or Google, but they cannot be streamed and must be bought separately.
Will there be more InuYasha episodes?
The original InuYasha series is over, so there won’t be any additional content as far as that is concerned; a reboot is possible, but since InuYasha was completely adapted with The Final Act, this also seems unlikely in the near future. As for Yashahime, the manga is still ongoing, so there is a possibility that we will get another season in the future, but we have no information about this at the moment.
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