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Inuyasha Filler List

Edited by Muhammad Shakeel · Sources updated Nov 3, 2026 · finished · 2000 to 2004, The Final Act 2009 to 2010

Of 193 episodes, 37 are filler (19.2%). Cut them and you get about 14 hours back. The rest is canon, apart from 7 mixed. Keep all of those.

Filler: 59, 63-65, 68, 72, 75-78, 89-101, 129-130, 133-140, 147-148, 162-163

Coverage: episodes 1-193. Last episode listed: 193 (Mar 29, 2010). The list covers the 2000 series (1 to 167) and The Final Act (168 to 193). The sequel Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon isn't covered. Checked Nov 3, 2026 (source).

Inuyasha's filler comes as short anime-only side stories, plus one long run of thirteen episodes (89 to 101) just before the Band of Seven. The Final Act, which finishes the story, has none. Reporting opens at launch

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Time remaining includes this episode. Mixed and unresolved episodes stay in the watch plan.
Why other lists show a different number

The Inuyasha Wiki files six more episodes under filler (79, 83, 84, 87, 127 and 128). Both the wiki's own chapter references and Japanese Wikipedia credit manga chapters to each of them, so we call them mixed and keep them in your watch order. That's why our filler count is lower.

Inuyasha filler arcs, and what to skip

One row per arc. Each square is an episode, in order. A crossed red square is filler; a solid one is manga. The stamp is our call: watch or skip.

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  1. EncounterEp 1-44 · 44 episodes

    Kagome falls into the past, frees Inuyasha, and the hunt for the Sacred Jewel shards begins. Episode 26 adds anime-only scenes to manga material; keep it.

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  2. GrowthEp 45-74 · 30 episodes · filler: 59, 63-65, 68, 72

    Sesshomaru takes up Tokijin, the dark priestess Tsubaki appears, and Kagura makes her decision about Naraku. Episodes 59, 63 to 65, 68 and 72 are anime-only.

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  3. The Panther TribeEp 75-78 · 4 episodes

    Anime-only: three episodes about the Panther Tribe going after Sesshomaru and Inuyasha, then a Sango story.

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  4. Growth: to the end of the partEp 79-87 · 9 episodes

    Back to the manga. Episodes 79, 83, 84 and 87 mix manga chapters with anime-only scenes, so keep them.

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  5. Band of Seven: openingEp 88 · 1 episode

    The third part opens with one manga episode before a long anime-only run.

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  6. Anime-only runEp 89-101 · 13 episodes

    Thirteen anime-only episodes, including a nursing rivalry and the two-part Sacred Jewel Maker story. Pick the story back up at 102.

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  7. Band of SevenEp 102-126 · 25 episodes

    The wolf-demon tribe is attacked and the Band of Seven come back to life.

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  8. Fierce Battles: the dried-up demonEp 127-128 · 2 episodes

    The fourth part opens with two mixed episodes, partly set at a school cultural festival. Keep them.

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  9. Chokyukai and ShippoEp 129-130 · 2 episodes

    Anime-only: a bride kidnapping and a new technique for Shippo.

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  10. Fierce BattlesEp 131-132 · 2 episodes

    Two manga episodes between filler runs.

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  11. Side storiesEp 133-140 · 8 episodes

    Eight anime-only episodes, including the two-part Sesshomaru special and the Kenkon naginata story.

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  12. Entei and Princess AbiEp 141-146 · 6 episodes

    Back to the manga: the demon horse Entei and the bird princess Abi.

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  13. The Tragic Love Song of DestinyEp 147-148 · 2 episodes

    An anime-only two-parter.

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  14. Fierce Battles (continued)Ep 149-161 · 13 episodes

    The manga story continues toward the end of the 2000 series.

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  15. Two side storiesEp 162-163 · 2 episodes

    Anime-only: a Sesshomaru story, then Kohaku, Sango and Kirara.

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  16. End of the 2000 seriesEp 164-167 · 4 episodes

    The 2000 series stops here, in September 2004, partway through the manga.

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  17. The Final ActEp 168-193 · 26 episodes

    Picks the story up in 2009 and adapts the rest of the manga, volumes 37 to 56, in 26 episodes.

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Inuyasha: watch without filler

For this watch plan, keep these episodes in order. That's 156 episodes, about 60 hours. Mixed and anime canon episodes stay in. We also keep unresolved episodes until we can verify them.

1-58, 60-62, 66-67, 69-71, 73-74, 79-88, 102-128, 131-132, 141-146, 149-161, 164-193

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Inuyasha filler questions

How many filler episodes are in Inuyasha?
37 of its 193 episodes are filler, which is 19.2%. Skip only the episodes labelled filler and you get about 14 hours back. Another 7 episodes are mixed, meaning part manga and part anime-only. Keep mixed episodes for their manga scenes.
Which Inuyasha episodes are filler?
Episodes 59, 63-65, 68, 72, 75-78, 89-101, 129-130, 133-140, 147-148, 162-163. The arc sheet on this page shows where each block sits in the story.
How long does it take to watch Inuyasha without filler?
Roughly 60 hours. Watching all 193 episodes takes about 74. We count 23 minutes per episode, so trimming openings and previews saves even more.
Does Inuyasha: The Final Act have filler?
No. All 26 episodes of The Final Act (our 168 to 193) adapt the last part of the manga, volumes 37 to 56.
Do I need the 2000 series before The Final Act?
Yes. The Final Act starts where episode 167 stops, with no recap of the earlier story. Use this list to skip the 2000 series' filler on the way.
Which Inuyasha filler run is the longest?
Episodes 89 to 101: thirteen anime-only episodes in a row, just before the Band of Seven returns at 102.

Inuyasha episode list: all 193

New to these labels? What filler, mixed and anime canon mean.

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Titles and Japanese air dates from TVmaze. Labels checked against two independent sources, with hand checks where they disagree.
#TitleTypeArcAired
1The Girl Who Overcame Time… and the Boy Who Was Just OvercomeCanonEncounter2000-10-16
2Seekers of the Sacred JewelCanonEncounter2000-10-23
3Down the Rabbit Hole and Back AgainCanonEncounter2000-10-30
4Yura of the Demon-HairCanonEncounter2000-11-06
5Aristocratic Assassin, SesshomaruCanonEncounter2000-11-13
6Tetsusaiga, The Phantom SwordCanonEncounter2000-11-20
7Showdown! Inuyasha vs. Sesshomaru!CanonEncounter2000-11-27
8The Toad Who Would Be PrinceCanonEncounter2000-12-04
9Enter Shippo...Plus, the Amazing Thunder Brothers!CanonEncounter2000-12-11
10Phantom Showdown: The Thunder Brothers vs. TetsusaigaCanonEncounter2000-12-18
11Terror of the Ancient Noh MaskCanonEncounter2001-01-15
12The Soul Piper and the Mischievous Little SoulCanonEncounter2001-01-22
13The Mystery of the New Moon and the Black-Haired InuyashaCanonEncounter2001-01-29
14Kikyo's Stolen AshesCanonEncounter2001-02-05
15Return of the Tragic Priestess, KikyoCanonEncounter2001-02-12
16Mystical Hand of the Amorous Monk, MirokuCanonEncounter2001-02-19
17Cursed Ink of the Hell-PainterCanonEncounter2001-02-26
18Naraku and Sesshomaru Join ForcesCanonEncounter2001-03-05
19Go Home to Your Own Time, Kagome!CanonEncounter2001-03-12
20Despicable Villain! The Mystery of Onigumo!CanonEncounter2001-03-19
21Naraku's True Identity UnveiledCanonEncounter2001-04-09
22A Wicked Smile; Kikyo's Wandering SoulCanonEncounter2001-04-09
23Kagome's Voice and Kikyo's KissCanonEncounter2001-04-16
24Enter Sango, the Demon SlayerCanonEncounter2001-04-23
25Naraku's Insidious PlotCanonEncounter2001-05-07
26Secret of the Jewel of Four Souls RevealedMixedEncounter2001-05-14
27The Lake of the Evil Water GodCanonEncounter2001-05-21
28Miroku Falls Into a Dangerous TrapCanonEncounter2001-05-28
29Sango's Suffering and Kohaku's LifeCanonEncounter2001-06-04
30Tetsusaiga is Stolen! Showdown at Naraku's Castle!CanonEncounter2001-06-11
31Jinenji, Kind Yet SadCanonEncounter2001-06-18
32Kikyo and Inuyasha, Into the MiasmaCanonEncounter2001-06-25
33Kikyo, Captured by NarakuCanonEncounter2001-07-02
34Tetsusaiga and TenseigaCanonEncounter2001-07-09
35The True Owner of the Great Sword!CanonEncounter2001-07-16
36Kagome Kidnapped by Koga, the Wolf Demon!CanonEncounter2001-07-23
37The Man Who Fell in Love with Kagome!CanonEncounter2001-07-30
38Two Hearts, One MindCanonEncounter2001-08-06
39Trapped in a Duel to the Death!CanonEncounter2001-08-13
40The Deadly Trap of Kagura, The Wind Sorceress!CanonEncounter2001-08-20
41Kagura's Dance and Kanna's MirrorCanonEncounter2001-08-27
42The Wind Scar FailsCanonEncounter2001-09-03
43Tetsusaiga BreaksCanonEncounter2001-09-10
44Kaijinbo's Evil SwordCanonEncounter2001-09-17
45Sesshomaru Wields TokijinCanonGrowth2001-10-08
46Juromaru and KageromaruCanonGrowth2001-10-15
47Onigumo's Heart Still Beats Within NarakuCanonGrowth2001-10-22
48Return to the Place Where We First MetCanonGrowth2001-10-29
49Kohaku's Lost MemoryCanonGrowth2001-11-05
50That Unforgettable Face!CanonGrowth2001-11-12
51Inuyasha's Soul, DevouredCanonGrowth2001-11-19
52The Demon's True NatureCanonGrowth2001-11-26
53Father's Old Enemy: RyukotsuseiCanonGrowth2001-12-03
54The Backlash Wave: Tetsusaiga's Ultimate TechniqueCanonGrowth2001-12-10
55The Stone Flower and Shippo's First LoveCanonGrowth2001-12-17
56Temptress in the MistCanonGrowth2002-01-14
57Fateful Night in Togenkyo, Part ICanonGrowth2002-01-21
58Fateful Night in Togenkyo, Part IICanonGrowth2002-01-28
59The Beautiful Sister ApprenticesFillerGrowth2002-02-04
60The 50 Year-Old Curse of the Dark PriestessCanonGrowth2002-02-11
61Kikyo and the Dark PriestessCanonGrowth2002-02-18
62Tsubaki's Unrelenting Evil SpellCanonGrowth2002-03-04
63The Red and White PriestessesFillerGrowth2002-03-11
64Giant Ogre of the Forbidden TowerFillerGrowth2002-03-18
65Farewell Days of My YouthFillerGrowth2002-04-08
66Naraku's Barrier -- Kagura's DecisionCanonGrowth2002-04-15
67The Howling Wind of BetrayalCanonGrowth2002-04-22
68Shippo Gets an Angry ChallengeFillerGrowth2002-05-06
69Terror of the Faceless ManCanonGrowth2002-05-13
70Onigumo's Memory RestoredCanonGrowth2002-05-20
71Three-Sided Battle to the DeathCanonGrowth2002-05-27
72Totosai's Rigid TrainingFillerGrowth2002-06-03
73Shiori's Family and Inuyasha's FeelingsCanonGrowth2002-06-10
74The Red Tetsusaiga Breaks the Barrier!CanonGrowth2002-06-17
75The Plot of the Panther DevasFillerThe Panther Tribe2002-06-24
76Target: Sesshomaru and InuyashaFillerThe Panther Tribe2002-07-01
77The Panther Tribe and the Two Swords of the FangFillerThe Panther Tribe2002-07-08
78Only You, SangoFillerThe Panther Tribe2002-07-15
79Jaken's Plan to Steal the TetsusaigaMixedGrowth: to the end of the part2002-07-22
80Sesshomaru and the Abducted RinCanonGrowth: to the end of the part2002-07-29
81Vanishing Point; Naraku DisappearsCanonGrowth: to the end of the part2002-08-05
82Gap Between the AgesCanonGrowth: to the end of the part2002-08-12
83The Female Wolf-Demon and the Lunar Rainbow PromiseMixedGrowth: to the end of the part2002-08-19
84Koga's Bride-to-BeMixedGrowth: to the end of the part2002-08-26
85The Evil Within Demon's Head CastleCanonGrowth: to the end of the part2002-09-02
86Secret of the Possessed PrincessCanonGrowth: to the end of the part2002-09-09
87Kikyo's Lonely JourneyMixedGrowth: to the end of the part2002-09-16
88The Three Sprites of the Monkey GodCanonBand of Seven: opening2002-10-14
89Nursing Battle of the Rival LoversFillerAnime-only run2002-10-21
90Sota's Brave Confession of LoveFillerAnime-only run2002-10-28
91The Suspicious Faith Healer and the Black KiraraFillerAnime-only run2002-11-04
92Plot of the Walking DeadFillerAnime-only run2002-11-18
93The Mysterious, Lecherous MonkFillerAnime-only run2002-11-25
94The Sacred Jewel Maker, Part IFillerAnime-only run2002-12-02
95The Sacred Jewel Maker, Part IIFillerAnime-only run2002-12-09
96Jaken Falls IllFillerAnime-only run2003-01-13
97Kirara Come Home!FillerAnime-only run2003-01-20
98Kikyo and Kagome: Alone in the CaveFillerAnime-only run2003-01-27
99Koga and Sesshomaru: A Dangerous EncounterFillerAnime-only run2003-02-03
100The Truth Behind the Nightmare: Battle in the Forest of SorrowFillerAnime-only run2003-02-10
101The Snow from Seven Years PastFillerAnime-only run2003-02-17
102Assault on the Wolf-Demon Tribe!CanonBand of Seven2003-02-24
103The Band of Seven, Resurrected!CanonBand of Seven2003-03-03
104The Stealthy Poison Master, MukotsuCanonBand of Seven2003-03-10
105The Ghastly Steel MachineCanonBand of Seven2003-03-17
106Kagome, Miroku, and Sango: Desperate SituationCanonBand of Seven2003-04-14
107Inuyasha Shows His Tears for the First TimeCanonBand of Seven2003-04-21
108The Secret of the Pure LightCanonBand of Seven2003-04-28
109Hidden in the Mist: Onward to Mt. HakureiCanonBand of Seven2003-05-05
110Enter Bankotsu, The Leader of the Band of SevenCanonBand of Seven2003-05-12
111The Big Clash: Banryu Versus the Wind ScarCanonBand of Seven2003-05-19
112Afloat on the Lake Surface: The Barrier of Hijiri IslandCanonBand of Seven2003-05-26
113The Sacred Vajra and the Mystery of the Living BuddhaCanonBand of Seven2003-06-02
114Koga's Solitary BattleCanonBand of Seven2003-06-09
115Lured by the Black LightCanonBand of Seven2003-06-16
116The Exposed Face of TruthCanonBand of Seven2003-06-23
117Vanished in a River of FlamesCanonBand of Seven2003-06-30
118Into the Depths of Mt. HakureiCanonBand of Seven2003-07-07
119Divine Malice of the SaintCanonBand of Seven2003-07-14
120Fare Thee Well: Jakotsu's RequiemCanonBand of Seven2003-07-28
121Final Battle: The Last and Strongest of the Band of SevenCanonBand of Seven2003-08-04
122The Power of Banryu: Duel to the Death on Mt. HakureiCanonBand of Seven2003-08-11
123Beyond the Darkness - Naraku Reborn!CanonBand of Seven2003-08-18
124Farewell Kikyo, My BelovedCanonBand of Seven2003-08-25
125The Darkness in Kagome's HeartCanonBand of Seven2003-09-01
126Transform Heartache Into Courage!CanonBand of Seven2003-09-08
127Don't Boil It! The Terrifying Dried-Up DemonMixedFierce Battles: the dried-up demon2003-09-15
128Battle Against the Dried-Up Demons at the Cultural FestivalMixedFierce Battles: the dried-up demon2003-10-13
129Chokyukai and the Abducted BrideFillerChokyukai and Shippo2003-10-20
130Shippo's New Technique, The Heart ScarFillerChokyukai and Shippo2003-10-27
131Trap of the Cursed Wall HangingCanonFierce Battles2003-11-03
132Miroku's Most Dangerous ConfessionCanonFierce Battles2003-11-10
133The Woman Who Loved Sesshomaru, Part IFillerSide stories2003-11-24
134The Woman Who Loved Sesshomaru, Part IIFillerSide stories2003-11-24
135The Last Banquet of Miroku's MasterFillerSide stories2003-12-01
136A Strange Invisible Demon Appears!FillerSide stories2003-12-08
137An Ancestor Named KagomeFillerSide stories2004-01-12
138Mountain of Demons: Survival of the DuoFillerSide stories2004-01-19
139The Great Duel at Shoun FallsFillerSide stories2004-01-26
140Eternal Love, The Naginata of KenkonFillerSide stories2004-02-02
141Entei, The Demon Horse Unleashed!CanonEntei and Princess Abi2004-02-09
142Untamed Entei and Horrible HakudoshiCanonEntei and Princess Abi2004-02-16
1433,000 Leagues in Search of FatherCanonEntei and Princess Abi2004-02-23
144Hosenki and the Last ShardCanonEntei and Princess Abi2004-03-01
145Bizarre Guards at the Border of the AfterlifeCanonEntei and Princess Abi2004-03-08
146The Fiery Bird Master, Princess AbiCanonEntei and Princess Abi2004-03-15
147The Tragic Love Song of Destiny, Part IFillerThe Tragic Love Song of Destiny2004-04-19
148The Tragic Love Song of Destiny, Part IIFillerThe Tragic Love Song of Destiny2004-04-19
149The Single Arrow of ChaosCanonFierce Battles (continued)2004-04-26
150The Mysterious Light That Guides the SaintCanonFierce Battles (continued)2004-05-03
151Kagome's Instinctive ChoiceCanonFierce Battles (continued)2004-05-10
152Protect and Plunder!CanonFierce Battles (continued)2004-05-17
153The Cruel Reunion of FateCanonFierce Battles (continued)2004-05-24
154The Demon Linked with the NetherworldCanonFierce Battles (continued)2004-05-31
155The Demon Protector of the Sacred Jewel Shard!CanonFierce Battles (continued)2004-06-07
156Final Battle at the Graveside! Sesshomaru Versus InuyashaCanonFierce Battles (continued)2004-06-14
157Destroy Naraku with the Adamant Barrage!CanonFierce Battles (continued)2004-06-21
158Stampede of the Countless Demon Rats!CanonFierce Battles (continued)2004-07-05
159Kohaku's Decision and Sango's HeartCanonFierce Battles (continued)2004-07-12
160The Lucky But Two-Timing Scoundrel!CanonFierce Battles (continued)2004-07-26
161Miroku's Past MistakeCanonFierce Battles (continued)2004-08-02
162Forever with Lord SesshomaruFillerTwo side stories2004-08-09
163Kohaku, Sango and Kirara: The Secret Flower GardenFillerTwo side stories2004-08-23
164Possessed by a Parasite: Shippo, Our Worst EnemyCanonEnd of the 2000 series2004-08-30
165The Ultimate Key to Defeating NarakuCanonEnd of the 2000 series2004-09-06
166The Bond Between Them, Use the Sacred Jewel Shard! (Part I)CanonEnd of the 2000 series2004-09-13
167The Bond Between Them, Use the Sacred Jewel Shard! (Part II)CanonEnd of the 2000 series2004-09-13
168Naraku's HeartCanonThe Final Act2009-10-03
169Kagura's WindCanonThe Final Act2009-10-10
170Meido ZangetsuhaCanonThe Final Act2009-10-17
171Dragon-Scaled TetsusaigaCanonThe Final Act2009-10-24
172The Great Holy Demon Spirit's TestCanonThe Final Act2009-10-31
173The End of MoryomaruCanonThe Final Act2009-11-07
174The Mausoleum of Mount AzusaCanonThe Final Act2009-11-14
175Among the Twinkling StarsCanonThe Final Act2009-11-21
176Sesshomaru in the UnderworldCanonThe Final Act2009-11-28
177Flowers Drenched in SadnessCanonThe Final Act2009-12-05
178Kanna's GravestoneCanonThe Final Act2009-12-12
179Sango's Feelings, Miroku's ResolveCanonThe Final Act2009-12-19
180A Complete MeidoCanonThe Final Act2009-12-26
181In Pursuit of NarakuCanonThe Final Act2010-01-04
182True HeirCanonThe Final Act2010-01-11
183Hitomiko's BarrierCanonThe Final Act2010-01-18
184Magatsuhi's Evil WillCanonThe Final Act2010-01-25
185The Day of DaysCanonThe Final Act2010-02-01
186Kohaku's ShardCanonThe Final Act2010-02-08
187When the Jewel is WholeCanonThe Final Act2010-02-15
188Inside NarakuCanonThe Final Act2010-02-22
189Naraku: Trap of DarknessCanonThe Final Act2010-03-01
190Naraku: Trap of LightCanonThe Final Act2010-03-08
191Naraku's Uncertain WishCanonThe Final Act2010-03-15
192Thoughts Fall ShortCanonThe Final Act2010-03-22
193Toward TomorrowCanonThe Final Act2010-03-29

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Where the labels come from

Every Inuyasha label is checked against two independent sources: the show's fan wiki, which lists the manga chapters each episode adapts, and Wikipedia's episode lists, which mark anime-only episodes. When they disagree, Muhammad Shakeel checks the episode against the manga by hand. How we label episodes.

We combine these episode facts, renumber them into one continuous list and add our own labels. The episode data and tables on this page are shared under CC BY-SA 4.0; see credits and changes.

Episodes we checked by hand (7)

Reporting opens at launch. Sources updated Nov 3, 2026.

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