Hitōkon (飛頭根, ひとうこん, "Flying Head Root") was a minor root-like flying yōkai parasite that had the ability to possess other yōkai and humans. Under the influence of Naraku's tainted Shikon shard, Kohaku followed his instruction to chase and kill it.
Manga vs. anime[]
- In the manga Hitōkon was killed by Kohaku, while in the anime it was sliced by Kagura's Fūjin no Mai.
Media appearances[]
Manga
- Chapter 359 (First appearance)
- Chapter 360
- Chapter 361
Anime
- Episode 168 (First appearance)
- Episode 3 (Hanyō no Yashahime)
- Episode 4 (Hanyō no Yashahime) (corpse)
- Episode 5 (Hanyō no Yashahime) (corpse)
- Episode 27 (Hanyō no Yashahime) (Appears in a flashback)
- Episode 36 (Hanyō no Yashahime) (Appears in a flashback)