Ep 9. Shippo's Entrance! The Thunder Brothers Hiten and Manten

Shippo's Entrance! The Thunder Brothers Hiten and Manten is the ninth episode of the first season of the anime series Inuyasha. This episode continues to follow our heroes as they are on their journey to find the shards of the Shikon Jewel. The episode introduces a new character, Shippo, and a new villain, the Thunder Brothers Hiten and Manten.

The episode begins with Inuyasha, Kagome, and Shippo traveling through the forest. They stumble upon a village that has been attacked by demons. Inuyasha demands to know if anyone has seen any Shikon Jewel shards, but the villagers refuse to speak to him. Kagome deduces that they are afraid of demons.

Shippo, a young fox demon, appears and pretends to be a victim of the demon attack. However, he betrays Inuyasha and steals the Shikon Jewel shard that Inuyasha had obtained in the previous episode. Shippo runs off with the shard, but Inuyasha chases after him.

As Inuyasha is chasing Shippo, they are confronted by the Thunder Brothers Hiten and Manten. They are two powerful demon siblings who have been hired by the monk, Naraku, to obtain the Shikon Jewel shards.

The Thunder Brothers reveal that they have captured Shippo's father and are holding him hostage until Shippo brings them the Shikon Jewel shards. Shippo has no choice but to cooperate with the Thunder Brothers, but Inuyasha and Kagome are determined to save Shippo's father and stop the Thunder Brothers.

Inuyasha and Kagome discover that the Thunder Brothers have a weakness to thunder attacks. Kagome is able to use her modern technology to create a device that generates a powerful thunderbolt that knocks out the Thunder Brothers.

Shippo is grateful to Inuyasha and Kagome, and he decides to join them on their quest to find the Shikon Jewel shards. The episode ends with our heroes continuing on their journey, now with a new ally in Shippo.

Overall, Shippo's Entrance! The Thunder Brothers Hiten and Manten is an exciting episode that continues to develop the story of Inuyasha and his quest for the Shikon Jewel shards. The introduction of Shippo adds a new dynamic to the show, and the Thunder Brothers provide a formidable challenge for our heroes. The episode's emphasis on the power of teamwork and friendship also reinforces the themes of the show.