The manga follows a different timeline at this numerical point, occurring much earlier in the overarching story.
: Inuyasha and Shippō discover that a monk they encountered is actually the leader of a group of spider demons.
: The spider demon grows to a massive size and attacks. Inuyasha is bitten and poisoned during the battle. Inuyasha: 1Г—41
In this episode, the main antagonist Naraku introduces a new incarnation to stop Inuyasha and his companions.
: This episode highlights Naraku's growing power as he begins creating "offspring" or incarnations to do his bidding, making him a more complex and dangerous threat. Manga Chapter 41: "The Spider's Web" The manga follows a different timeline at this
If you are starting the series or looking to navigate the franchise, here is a quick guide based on MyAnimeList and Reddit community guides :
: A sequel series focusing on the daughters of Inuyasha and Sesshomaru. Inuyasha is bitten and poisoned during the battle
: There are four movies. The first, Affections Touching Across Time , is generally recommended to be watched after Episode 54.