This is the first time in the series that we see Inuyasha with black hair, and we also find out that he is more vulnerable and has to deal with human emotions.
It is interesting that though there was no moon, and it wasn't dawn yet, there was light that was piercing through the window during the romantic moment in the confined room.
Nazuna: Your countenance seems altered. Has you hair not changed? Inuyasha: Hmph, it isn't easy being human, believe me.
Kagome: (to Myoga) Seeing you here must mean we have a good chance of winning this battle. Otherwise, you'd be long gone. Myoga: I'm not certain I approve of the insinuation.
Shippo: (to himself) Now that Inuyasha has been rendered a mere mortal, I shall have to take over protecting the others. I'll have to summon all of my courage. (hears a noise in the bushes, freaks out and runs over to the others) Shippo: Someone save me!
Myoga: Why, Master? Why did you not inform us that your period of vulnerability was impending? Inuyasha: Because if I had, you would have taken off a long time ago. Myoga: (upset) Have you not a wit of trust in me? Inuyasha: Yeah, I trust you to run away when there's trouble!
Myoga: (after helping Inuyasha) Nice to meet ya, I'm Myoga. Always a beast, but never a burden.
Nazuna: You'll always be in my prayers, Inuyasha Inuyasha: (while waving) Whatever!
Kagome: Inuyasha, I hear what you're saying, but I just wish you would have opened up to me more, as a friend. (starts crying) Inuyasha: Hey, wait! I'm the one who's supposed to be down! Kagome: If it weren't for your foolish pride we wouldn't be in this situation. You're gonna pay for this big time, pal! Grab a brain would ya, you dough head! Inuyasha: You're the dough head!
Kagome: Inuyasha, what are the chances that we could be back by Saturday? Inuyasha: Uh, fair to moderate if we're lucky. Kagome: Oh, great! Inuyasha: What exactly was this Saturday of yours again? Kagome: (sighs) I should have known.
Kagome: Inuyasha? Is that you? Inuyasha: No, I'm a talking puppet! Shippo: (sits on Inuyasha's head) His dog ears are gone! Kagome: You're not half demon anymore, you're human! Inuyasha: (grabs Shippo and slams him to the ground) You're lucky my fangs and claws are gone too!
Kagome: I know what's going on here! Inuyasha: Huh? Kagome: You're afraid of spiders! Shippo: (transforms into a big spider) Who's afraid of the big bad spider! (Inuyasha shoves Shippo onto the floor) Kagome: I'll take that as a yes. Inuyasha: I'm not afraid of spiders.
Kagome: Look a fish! Inuyasha: Hey we're not here to look at the scenery. Kagome:Aye, aye, Mon Capitan!! On the lookout for shards of the Shikon jewel. Shippo: Uhhhhh. Inuyasha: Shippo, you're not supposed to get seasick. Shippo: I'm not trying. Inuyasha: We're never gonna find any jewel shards unless you two snap to it!
Mezunna: Forgive me Father. I should have never trusted this monster.
Inuyasha: Why are you staring at me? It's ticking me off. If you have something to say, say it! Kagome: (thinking) And some things are better left unsaid.
Inuyasha: (after awakening from the effects of the spider venom) Kagome, back in the other room, you were crying. Why? Kagome: I thought I was going to lose you. I thought you were going to die. Inuyasha: Kagome, if it's not too much trouble, may I lay on your lap? (on her lap) Kagome, you smell nice. Kagome: What?! A little while ago you made it a point to tell me you couldn't stand my scent. Inuyasha: (in a really sweet voice) I did, but I was lying.
Shippo: Can we please pull over and take a break? Inuyasha: Yeah, as soon as you get over your seasickness. Shippo: Uhh... Inuyasha? Inuyasha: What? (Shippo vomits) Inuyasha: UGH!!!
This episode takes place between chapters 39-44 in volume 5 of the manga.
Japanese episode title: 新月の謎黒髪の犬夜叉 Romaji episode title: Shingetsu no Nazo - Kurogami no Inu Yasha Translated episode title: The Secret of the First Night - Black-haired Inu Yasha
This episode first aired in Japan on January 29, 2001
S 8 : Ep 26
Aired 3/29/10
S 8 : Ep 25
Aired 3/22/10
S 8 : Ep 24
Aired 3/15/10
S 8 : Ep 23
Aired 3/8/10
User Score: 3744
User Score: 1607
User Score: 1169
User Score: 1587
User Score: 586
User Score: 540
User Score: 352
User Score: 168
User Score: 162
User Score: 112