Ep 60. The 50 Year-Old Curse Of The Dark Priestess

Inuyasha season 3 episode 60, titled "The 50 Year-Old Curse Of The Dark Priestess," follows the story of our heroes' encounter with a cursed village where every 50 years, a dark priestess descends upon and curses the village, causing its inhabitants to fall into a deep sleep they may never wake up from.

Kagome, Inuyasha, Shippo, Miroku, and Sango stumble upon the village while on their journey to collect the shards of the Shikon Jewel, and they come across a seemingly abandoned village. However, they soon discover that the village is inhabited by cursed people who have been put to sleep by the dark priestess, and that the next curse is soon approaching. The villagers inform our heroes that the only way to stop the curse is to defeat the dark priestess, but they have not been able to do so for the last 50 years.

As they explore the village, Inuyasha and Kagome discover a girl named Mayu who seems to be immune to the curse. Mayu reveals that her mother, who was also immune to the curse, had died a few years ago and that before her death, she had given her a necklace that would protect her from the curse. Kagome recognizes the necklace as a fragment of the Shikon Jewel and realizes that it is the source of Mayu's immunity to the curse.

Meanwhile, Sango and Miroku discover an old priestess named Tsukumo who may hold the key to defeating the dark priestess. Tsukumo reveals that the dark priestess was once a beautiful woman who fell in love with a man from the village but was rejected by him. Enraged and heartbroken, she turned to dark magic and cursed the village. Tsukumo also reveals that she had once been the lover of the man the dark priestess had loved, and that she had been trying to protect the village ever since.

With the help of Mayu and Tsukumo, our heroes hatch a plan to defeat the dark priestess and break the curse once and for all. It's up to Inuyasha and his gang, along with the villagers, to defeat the dark priestess, who has become incredibly powerful over the years. The fight is intense, with both sides giving it everything they have. Will Inuyasha and his gang be able to save the village and stop the dark priestess before the curse takes over once again?

Overall, "The 50 Year-Old Curse of the Dark Priestess" is an action-packed episode that shows Inuyasha and his friends facing yet another challenging situation. The episode highlights the importance of love, forgiveness, and sacrifice, and beautifully captures the emotions of the characters as they fight for what is right. The stunning animation, the epic battle scenes, and the touching moments make this episode an unforgettable one that fans of the show won't want to miss.