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Enter Bankotsu, The Leader of the Band of Seven

Season 5, Episode 11, Aired Jul 23, 2005

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Long ago the Lord of a nearby castle was responsible for executing the Band of Seven and now they seek their revenge by attacking the castle. Despite warnings, Inuyasha and his friends approach the castle.

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Tetsu Inada

Mukotsu (J)
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Trevor Devall

Mukotsu (E)
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Daisuke Gouri

Kyokotsu (J)

Houko Kuwashima

Sango (J)
Kirby Morrow

Miroku (E)
Kelly Sheridan

Sango (E)
Richard Ian Cox

Inuyasha (E)
Moneca Stori

Kagome (E)
Jillian Michaels (I)

Shippo (E)

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This is a very exciting episode, you can miss out on this its going to be a great battle.

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By dreamgoat, Mar 03, 2008

This is a very exciting episode, you can miss out on this its going to be a great battle. Bankotsu the leader of the band of seven, wanted to take his revenge on the castle that beheaded all of them years ago. They finally got reunited and decided to take their revenge on the castle. As they entered they started slaughter all the villeragers and soldiers. And Bankotsu arrived at the top and killed the lord and got his sword, when they were waiting for inuyasha to show up koga did. When koga arrived he started fighting the band of seven, than inuyasha showed up and started the fight with Bankotsu.moreless
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Bankotsu finally makes his appearence for the first time.Out of all the other members of the Band of Seven.Bankotsu is the hottest and youngest one.

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By daniellejstahl, Mar 29, 2007

Bankotsu makes his appearence for the first time>HE is the hottest and the youngest out of the Band of Seven.He goes into a castle to retrive his sword.Its odd that Bankotsu and the rest of the Band of Seven work for Naraku,but who cares.After Bankotsu gets his sword Koga appears and fights the Band of Seven including Bankotsu.But Koga's to slow for Bankotsu and almost gets hurt until Inuyasha appears and saves his sorry butt.Inuyasha and the rest of the gang meet Bankotsu for the firdt time and prepares to fight Bankotsu and the Band of Seven.moreless
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Bankotsu comes in and it is found out that this 17 year old leader isn't what you'd think him to be.

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By Chi-Chi, Aug 01, 2005

When I saw him it was like, omg, what a hottie and he is an absolute crazy leader. I mean what with the not so seriousness? He should be a bit more stern if he is the leader of a band of murderers. But no, and that is why I absolutely love his character and he is awesome though he is human. Very strong and great looking. Obviously on my bishounen list and I have to tell you, what kind of happy go lucky guy goes and assasinates people? I know, spelling...
In the episode, when it started out and he was writing the letter, wow, that made me really laugh because you'd think the leader would be so uptight and serious, writing down this awesome, "I'm coming to get you" note..
Then with Kohaku, why do they think he is a ninja? Oh well.
And Jakotsu really does make me laugh, what a cool guy.moreless
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The Leader of the Band of Seven, Bankotsu(A.K.A. "Big Brother"), is not at all what I would have expected.

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By Blue_Dragon07, Jul 29, 2005

In this episode, Bankotsu, the Leader of the Band of Seven, is introduced. But instead of being a hard-core killing machine, he's actually laid back, calm, and enjoys having fun. Even though that means killing a bunch of people. He's nothing like Renkotsu, who seems more serious all the time. He's a character with a personality all his own, which is probably what makes him the one member of the Band of Seven that stands out the most. That, and his cool personality. Even though he's a villian, you can't help but realize that he's just simply a cool character.
When he went to retrieve his "companion", you get to see how he acts around his sworn enemies. And even with the thought of revenge coursing through his mind and fueling his every will, he manages to give an unforgettable performace of an enemy acting and talking as if he were an ally, then turns around and slays them with the smuggest smile acros his face.
This episode also proves that Kohaku is aware that he is a Demon Slayer, and has not told any member of the Band of Seven, for fear of their reaction. I wonder why?
Definately a memorable episode, for a memorable character.
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Bankotsu's vengeance shall have no bounds.

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By AnimeNikkaJamal, Jul 26, 2005

Bankotsu rules. No, actually it's like total PWNAGE! Matt Hill is by far one of the best english seiyuu ever. I mean, there's nobody as cool as Bankotsu. He just portrayed the smooth criminal so well it was insane. This episode was easily one of the best so far, even without any action from the world's most famous Hanyoukai himself. My favorite scene was the one where Bankotsu rushed the castle and took back his "companion", the Halberd Banryu. During that scene he has two great lines. "No bonuds. Our revenge shall have no bounds" is the first, and right after he says, "One... Thousand"(referring to the fact that this was the one thousandth life he took). That, my friends, is the embodiment of awsomeness.moreless
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TRIVIA (3)
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- The episode preview was narrated by Inuyasha, Bankotsu, and Kagome.
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- Bankotsu's sword, called Banryu, is so heavy it required the strength of 10 normal men to carry it.
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- According to Bankotsu, killing the lord of the castle was his one thousandth victim.
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- Bankotsu: (preparing his letter) The time has come to settle our score, Our vengeance knows no bounds. So, prepare to die.
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- Inuyasha: (to Bankotsu) Well, well. Found you!
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- The Japanese title for this episode is Shichinintai no Shuryou Bankotsu Toujou, which means, The Leader of the Shichinintai, Bankotsu, Makes His Appearance.
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- This episode is based on the events from chapters 250 to the first half of chapter 251 in volume 26 of the manga.
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- This episode first aired in Japan on May 12th, 2003.
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- Aired in Canada on on YTV, October 14th, 2005.
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- First aired on YTV on October 14th 2005
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