Suekichi

is the best friend of Tarōmaru. He takes his place as the child sacrifice for the false water god. He is later saved by Inuyasha's crew.

Manga vs. Anime

 * In the manga, the village headman apologizes to Suekichi after the fake water god was destroyed for having him pose as Tarōmaru. This is not seen in the anime.

Media appearances
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Manga

 * Chapter 95
 * Chapter 96
 * Chapter 97
 * Chapter 98
 * Chapter 99
 * Chapter 100

Anime
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 * Episode 27

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