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犬夜叉 [Inuyasha] #15
犬夜叉 15 [Inuyasha 15]
犬夜叉と仲直りしたかごめは、再び戦国時代へ。四魂のかけらは城の城主がたっぷり持っているという噂を聞いた妖狼族の者たちは、その城へと向かう。しかしそこで彼らは神楽という謎の女性の妖術により、皆殺しにされてしまった。知らせを聞き、仲間を救いに城へ向かう鋼牙。そこには、やはり四魂のかけらを追って犬夜叉たちも来ていた。仲間を殺したのは犬夜叉だと勘違いした鋼牙は、犬夜叉に戦いを挑む。しかしこれは二人を戦わせるための奈落の筋書きだった。そしてさらには、奈落が送ってきた神楽と神無という新たな敵との戦いが始まる。
192 pages, Paperback
First published April 18, 2000
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About the author
Rumiko Takahashi
1,581 books2,132 followersRumiko Takahashi (高橋留美子) was born in Niigata, Japan. She is not only one of the richest women in Japan but also one of the top paid manga artists. She is also the most successful female comic artist in history. She has been writing manga non-stop for 31 years.
Rumiko Takahashi is one of the wealthiest women in Japan. The manga she creates (and its anime adaptations) are very popular in the United States and Europe where they have been released as both manga and anime in English translation. Her works are relatively famous worldwide, and many of her series were some of the forerunners of early English language manga to be released in the nineties. Takahashi is also the best selling female comics artist in history; well over 100 million copies of her various works have been sold.
Though she was said to occasionally doodle in the margins of her papers while attending Niigata Chūō High School, Takahashi's interest in manga did not come until later. During her college years, she enrolled in Gekiga Sonjuku, a manga school founded by Kazuo Koike, mangaka of Crying Freeman and Lone Wolf and Cub. Under his guidance Rumiko Takahashi began to publish her first doujinshi creations in 1975, such as Bye-Bye Road and Star of Futile Dust. Kozue Koike often urged his students to create well-thought out, interesting characters, and this influence would greatly impact Rumiko Takahashi's works throughout her career.
Career and major works:
Takahashi's professional career began in 1978. Her first published story was Those Selfish Aliens, a comedic science fiction story. During the same year, she published Time Warp Trouble, Shake Your Buddha, and the Golden Gods of Poverty in Shōnen Sunday, which would remain the home to most of her major works for the next twenty years. Later that year, Rumiko attempted her first full-length series, Urusei Yatsura. Though it had a rocky start due to publishing difficulties, Urusei Yatsura would become one of the most beloved anime and manga comedies in Japan.
In 1980, Rumiko Takahashi found her niche and began to publish with regularity. At this time she started her second major series, Maison Ikkoku, in Big Comic Spirits. Written for an older audience, Maison Ikkoku is often considered to be one of the all-time best romance manga. Takahashi managed to work on Maison Ikkoku on and off simultaneously with Urusei Yatsura. She concluded both series in 1987, with Urusei Yatsura ending at 34 volumes, and Maison Ikkoku being 15.
During the 1980s, Takahashi became a prolific writer of short story manga, which is surprising considering the massive lengths of most of her works. Her stories The Laughing Target, Maris the Chojo, and Fire Tripper all were adapted into original video animations (OVAs). In 1984, after the end of Urusei Yatsura and Maison Ikkoku, Takahashi took a different approach to storytelling and began the dark, macabre Mermaid Saga. This series of short segments was published sporadically until 1994, with the final story being Mermaid's Mask. Many fans contend that this work remains unfinished by Takahashi, since the final story does not end on a conclusive note.
Another short work left untouched is One-Pound Gospel, which, like Mermaid Saga, was published erratically. The last story to be drawn was published in 2001, however just recently she wrote one final chapter concluding the series
Later in 1987, Takahashi began her third major series, Ranma ½. Following the late 80s and early 90s trend of shōnen martial arts manga, Ranma ½ features a gender-bending twist. The series continued for nearly a decade until 1996, when it ended at 38 volumes. Ranma ½ is one of Rumiko Takahashi's most popular series with the Western world.
During the later half of the 1990s, Rumiko Takahashi continued with short stories and her installments of Mermaid Saga and One-Pound Gospel until beginning her fourth major work, InuYasha. While Ran
Rumiko Takahashi is one of the wealthiest women in Japan. The manga she creates (and its anime adaptations) are very popular in the United States and Europe where they have been released as both manga and anime in English translation. Her works are relatively famous worldwide, and many of her series were some of the forerunners of early English language manga to be released in the nineties. Takahashi is also the best selling female comics artist in history; well over 100 million copies of her various works have been sold.
Though she was said to occasionally doodle in the margins of her papers while attending Niigata Chūō High School, Takahashi's interest in manga did not come until later. During her college years, she enrolled in Gekiga Sonjuku, a manga school founded by Kazuo Koike, mangaka of Crying Freeman and Lone Wolf and Cub. Under his guidance Rumiko Takahashi began to publish her first doujinshi creations in 1975, such as Bye-Bye Road and Star of Futile Dust. Kozue Koike often urged his students to create well-thought out, interesting characters, and this influence would greatly impact Rumiko Takahashi's works throughout her career.
Career and major works:
Takahashi's professional career began in 1978. Her first published story was Those Selfish Aliens, a comedic science fiction story. During the same year, she published Time Warp Trouble, Shake Your Buddha, and the Golden Gods of Poverty in Shōnen Sunday, which would remain the home to most of her major works for the next twenty years. Later that year, Rumiko attempted her first full-length series, Urusei Yatsura. Though it had a rocky start due to publishing difficulties, Urusei Yatsura would become one of the most beloved anime and manga comedies in Japan.
In 1980, Rumiko Takahashi found her niche and began to publish with regularity. At this time she started her second major series, Maison Ikkoku, in Big Comic Spirits. Written for an older audience, Maison Ikkoku is often considered to be one of the all-time best romance manga. Takahashi managed to work on Maison Ikkoku on and off simultaneously with Urusei Yatsura. She concluded both series in 1987, with Urusei Yatsura ending at 34 volumes, and Maison Ikkoku being 15.
During the 1980s, Takahashi became a prolific writer of short story manga, which is surprising considering the massive lengths of most of her works. Her stories The Laughing Target, Maris the Chojo, and Fire Tripper all were adapted into original video animations (OVAs). In 1984, after the end of Urusei Yatsura and Maison Ikkoku, Takahashi took a different approach to storytelling and began the dark, macabre Mermaid Saga. This series of short segments was published sporadically until 1994, with the final story being Mermaid's Mask. Many fans contend that this work remains unfinished by Takahashi, since the final story does not end on a conclusive note.
Another short work left untouched is One-Pound Gospel, which, like Mermaid Saga, was published erratically. The last story to be drawn was published in 2001, however just recently she wrote one final chapter concluding the series
Later in 1987, Takahashi began her third major series, Ranma ½. Following the late 80s and early 90s trend of shōnen martial arts manga, Ranma ½ features a gender-bending twist. The series continued for nearly a decade until 1996, when it ended at 38 volumes. Ranma ½ is one of Rumiko Takahashi's most popular series with the Western world.
During the later half of the 1990s, Rumiko Takahashi continued with short stories and her installments of Mermaid Saga and One-Pound Gospel until beginning her fourth major work, InuYasha. While Ran
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Este podría haber sido mejor, pero dejó buen camino para el 16.
January 25, 2017
*This review is for the series as a whole with 4.5 out of 5 stars*
This series is absolutely the longest series I’ve ever read so far, with a total of 56 volumes containing 559 chapters. Yeah right? I grew up watching anime and when I stumbled to this one, I instantly got hook. I’m so in love with this anime that I have the complete anime series in my possession. Yep! It occupy mostly the memory of my external drive haha sucker I know. And it’s just now that I finally had the courage to read its manga. I started reading this last December but had a 1 week off because of the Holiday until finally I finished it!
This story is about this modern Japanese girl, Kagome, that was pulled from her own time and went to feudal Japan. It is where she met the half yokai (supernatural monster in Japanese folklore) or also called Hanyou, Inuyasha. Two opposite personalities that were forced to travel together because of the Shikon Jewel or the Jewel of Four Souls.
Kagome (female lead) is so much fun and a wonderful heroine. If she’s a real person, she could be my hero. And Inuyasha on the other hand is such an awesome badass that thinking about him hurts. And as a couple, they sure are mind blowing. After writing this review, I’ll definitely re-watch the anime hehe.
Speaking of which, Inuyasha is a bad boy. But he’s the awesome kind of bad boy with humor and with a touch of dumbness at the same time. When he first met Kagome, I swear he could really be a great pain in the ass and is a straight-up a-hole. And as the story progresses, he became this kind of awesome person without losing his bad boy image ofcourse. And when it comes to Kagome, he sure is kind of protective and I love their usual bantering. It could get annoying sometimes but mostly entertaining lol, especially when Kagome really gets angry at him.
His character is so realistic too. Behind the bad boy image is the guy who lost his first love and when she returned, he’s torn between her and Kagome. Which to be honest, made me kind of mad at him. Well, I’m 100% with Kagome and I totally hate Kikyou. But after reading the manga, I still don’t like her, but she is kind of likeable now especially when she saved Kohaku. And also Inuyasha’s inner battle with his demon blood and his human heart, and you know what’s awesome about it? It’s because it’s only Kagome who can make him back to his senses, isn’t that just sweet?
(I was a bit teary-eyed when the Spider youkai were after them and he got bitten while he’s in his human form. And speaking of human form, he sure still rock it even with black hair minus the cute doggy ears. Then he lay on Kagome’s lap and told her that he love her scent even if he told her otherwise before. They’re in the middle of a dangerous situation but because of that, it became kind of romantic and unforgettable scene for me.)
Kagome on the other hand is a typical female lead. She started as a helpless girl until they found out about her being the reincarnation of Kikyou which was Inuyasha’s first love and the strongest Miko in the feudal Japan. I love how she became badass as the story progresses. Kikyou may be the first woman Inuyasha loved, but it is Kagome who really changed Inuyasha as a person. Plus, did I tell you how many times she saved Kikyou? Also, even how many times she got hurt because she’s Inuyasha’s first love, her heart remains pure.
I have to be honest, there’s some point in this series that totally got my nerve and made me flipped. That’s mostly about Inuyasha being torn between Kikyou and Kagome and how many times he chose Kikyou over Kagome. I mean, that’ quite of cruel really. But even that’s the case, I learn to outgrow it simply because he still travels with her, plus, once in a while they have their own moments. And speaking of moment, I need to step ahead and point out the lack of kissing scenes between them. In anime there’s quite a lot, but in manga, almost none. Yeah right?
As they travel, their group of two grows into a group of 6 where they met the kitsune Shippou, the monk Miroku, cool Sango and her cute Kirara.
Shippou is a cute Kitsune (fox) yokai that specializes in making pranks which he mostly use to Inuyasha lol. At first, they both hate each other and argues which is kind of funny lol. But as they both travels together, their relationship improved. He is really adorable and so attached to Kagome.
Miroku – A playboy and pervert who loves caressing women’s butt. But his proposal to Sango was pretty sweet.
Sango – a really tough cookie. I love her character and the fact that she can man handle guys. And her relationship with Miroku was so kawaii.
(Quite cliche eh? Inuyasha and Kagome fell in love with each other and Miroku, Sango with each other too. Well, IDC haha. I just love their group.)
Kirara – is a cute yokai that transforms into a ferocious beast during battles. Plus, he flies!
With a very long series, a long list of character isn’t a surprise at all. But what’s really hard with manga or anime is to get familiarize with the character’s names. But as for my favorites or the ones that totally got my attention here’s my list. (I’m being mean today, so I’m not going to add Kikyou in my list, blee)
1. Number one in my list is Sesshoumaru. I never thought I’d say this, but I’m one of those really annoying fangirls who love him. Deym! When I first saw him in the anime, I’ve got to say that there’s something dangerous about him. Inuyasha has this bad boy image, but Sesshoumaru is on the highest level. I really hate him at first. Unlike Inuyasha, he really is living the bad boy life. He’s rude, full of pride and all things bad. I specifically hated how he keeps on stealing their Father’s memento, Tessaiga, that is originally given to I But everything changed when he met Rin, and then we got to find out about Tenseiga and everything about it. Then, it just happens, I love Sesshoumaru. And then I came to the part about Meidou Zangetsuha, I feel so sorry for him. Huhu, and then after that my admiration for him intensified. He made me feel so many emotions, I almost cried because of him. It will take too much writing if I’ll enumerate the things that made me love Sesshoumaru so I’ll just let these images speaks for itself.
2. Well, obviously, it’s Rin. I love her character simply because she’s the reason why Sesshoumaru became compassionate, which is also the reason how he was now able to use his healing sword T And I love her teasing with Jaken. I love how the boring team of two grows and became lively because of her.Honestly, at first, I’m one of those fans that ships Rin to Sesshoumaru. But after I read the manga, I realized how absurd that is. I don’t know, but I think Jaken is right. Sesshoumaru is like a father to Rin in a strange way, and he sure is a great one.
3. Kagome’s family, her mother, younger brother Shouta, grandpa including their cat Buyo. I thought it’s going to be a big shocker when they met Inuyasha, but end up petting him like a pet dog lol. They’re all touching Inuyasha’s ears haha. Well, that couldn’t be help lol especially if he has that adorable doggy ears.
4. Kouga – The moment he was introduced in this series, I can’t stop laughing. He’s the third party between Inuyasha and Kagome and I can’t really stop laughing whenever I remember the scene where he boldly said that he loves Kagome and he’s determine to make her his woman. Well, after what Kagome went through because of Kikyou, I can’t help but send Inuyasha a dirty sign. Blee!
5. Miyouga – The coward flea. He’s some sort of the guy who knows it all, well, not totally all but mostly about Inuyasha and his father. I wish this series was able to show something about the past especially about Inuyasha’s father and mother. Well, it did actually in the anime.
6. Totosai – The swordsmith who forged Tessaiga and Tenseiga due to Inuyasha and Sesshoumaru’s father’s request. I would have love it more if they included a back story of him too.
7. Kaede – Kikyou’s younger sister. A strong lady who would probably live another 50 years the way she’s going.
8. Kohaku – The younger brother of Sango. For a young age, he’s been through a lot. But I’m happy how he was able to regain or fight for his humanity after what Naraku did to him.
9. Jaken – Originally, I didn’t have the intention of adding him in this list but looking back, I have to say that he made my whole reading experience so enjoyable too. He’s Sesshoumaru’s companion. He’s arrogant and even pitiful sometimes especially when he receives death glare or punches from Sesshoumaru when he’s pissed but he is mostly funny especially when Rin joined the group.
10. Naraku – For the ultimate cunning supervilain, I guess he quite deserve to be in this list lol. He’s a hanyou like Inuyasha. He’s the reason why Kikyou died 50 years ago and is the reason why Kikyou and Inuyasha had a rough past.
When I think about it, this is obviously a typical adventure anime/manga. For an adventure stories, the idea of different set of individuals forming a group while traveling is quite cliche too, let alone falling in love with each other! But what sets this story different from others is on the adventures each characters went through. When I though it’s the end and the ideas are already sucked out dry from the author, we then introduced to a new unexpected scene. I’ve been watching anime and they all gave me the same reaction. And what is that? It’s astonishment. We might already encountered the story’s plot before, but the twists and turns, the scenes, the lines are so unique. I can’t count how many times I said out loud “I didn’t expected that!” while reading this series.
All we’re covered too. I love that each characters has their own background covered, so we all got the chance to really know more about them and where they come from. I love that each characters have the chance to stand out and we’ve got to see how they matured with each chapters. As the title goes, without watching the anime, I really thought this series would only revolves around Inuyasha, well, it kind of does since each characters have a connection with Inuyasha. But what I like to say is that the author didn’t made a selfish decision to just make Inuyasha the hero all the time. We’ve got the chance to see the weaker side of him, the annoying one, the part where others from the group became the hero and saved him, and ofcourse the funny and dense Inuyasha which is my favorite.
As I said, this series has a total of 559 chapters so it will absolutely take us a lot of time if I talk about the adventures the group encountered one by one. So to make it short, I’ll just “kind of share” my favorite chapters from this series. Before I decided to read this manga, I have a lot of favorite scenes from the anime, mostly? Well, all of them we’re from Kagome and Inuyasha. But after reading the manga, I have to say that my favorite scenes were from Sesshoumaru (Inuyasha’s youkai brother). The first one was when he met Rin (human girl) and resurrected her. I really love how little by little he changed from this full mean badboy image to a compassionate one. He’s still a badboy but when he’s with Rin, dayum, I just can’t help but squeal in delight. And another favorite scene was when he went inside the meidou (a place where the living are not suppose to go) to save Rin. It’s also the most touching scene ever because of how he discarded his sword tenseiga (his father’s memento) because it can’t save Rin. Like dang! (just zoom the image to read the lines)
For my rating, I’m detracting a half star. It really is painful but I guess I really need to. It’s because even with the 559 chapters, it failed to tell us an introduction of what really is a yokai or hanyou or everything about those so-called monster. I mean, it’s been 50 years after that the story resumed but Sesshoumaru look as fabulous as ever and so is Inuyasha. I mean, if Inuyasha and Kagome will live together as man and wife, Kagome will age and Inuyasha would still be looking the same? The slowness of the villains too is quite so-so but I understand that to make this series long. Also, about crossing time through the well, in its first few chapters, we’ve got to find out that it’s the Shikon Jewel that connects the two worlds, but I remembered after Naraku seized all the shards of the Jewel, Kagome was still able to go back to her world. That really is kinda confusing though. And lastly, the epilogue. Dang! Sango and Miroku had their three little angels, how come Inuyasha and Kagome didn’t have atleast 1 son or daughter?! Oh well, I guess you can’t really have all.
You might be wondering which one of the two I love, manga or anime, I have to say that I love both. All the scenes from manga can be seen in anime, but what’s great with anime is that there’s some new scenes added to it. So if you’re planning to read the manga, I would highly recommend watching the anime too.
I would highly recommend this series, if you’re down for a good solid adventure and a kickass heroine with a sexy demon badboy. It’s often hilariously funny and the drawing is so lovely. It’s just simply awesome.
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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This series is absolutely the longest series I’ve ever read so far, with a total of 56 volumes containing 559 chapters. Yeah right? I grew up watching anime and when I stumbled to this one, I instantly got hook. I’m so in love with this anime that I have the complete anime series in my possession. Yep! It occupy mostly the memory of my external drive haha sucker I know. And it’s just now that I finally had the courage to read its manga. I started reading this last December but had a 1 week off because of the Holiday until finally I finished it!
This story is about this modern Japanese girl, Kagome, that was pulled from her own time and went to feudal Japan. It is where she met the half yokai (supernatural monster in Japanese folklore) or also called Hanyou, Inuyasha. Two opposite personalities that were forced to travel together because of the Shikon Jewel or the Jewel of Four Souls.
Kagome (female lead) is so much fun and a wonderful heroine. If she’s a real person, she could be my hero. And Inuyasha on the other hand is such an awesome badass that thinking about him hurts. And as a couple, they sure are mind blowing. After writing this review, I’ll definitely re-watch the anime hehe.
Speaking of which, Inuyasha is a bad boy. But he’s the awesome kind of bad boy with humor and with a touch of dumbness at the same time. When he first met Kagome, I swear he could really be a great pain in the ass and is a straight-up a-hole. And as the story progresses, he became this kind of awesome person without losing his bad boy image ofcourse. And when it comes to Kagome, he sure is kind of protective and I love their usual bantering. It could get annoying sometimes but mostly entertaining lol, especially when Kagome really gets angry at him.
His character is so realistic too. Behind the bad boy image is the guy who lost his first love and when she returned, he’s torn between her and Kagome. Which to be honest, made me kind of mad at him. Well, I’m 100% with Kagome and I totally hate Kikyou. But after reading the manga, I still don’t like her, but she is kind of likeable now especially when she saved Kohaku. And also Inuyasha’s inner battle with his demon blood and his human heart, and you know what’s awesome about it? It’s because it’s only Kagome who can make him back to his senses, isn’t that just sweet?
(I was a bit teary-eyed when the Spider youkai were after them and he got bitten while he’s in his human form. And speaking of human form, he sure still rock it even with black hair minus the cute doggy ears. Then he lay on Kagome’s lap and told her that he love her scent even if he told her otherwise before. They’re in the middle of a dangerous situation but because of that, it became kind of romantic and unforgettable scene for me.)
Kagome on the other hand is a typical female lead. She started as a helpless girl until they found out about her being the reincarnation of Kikyou which was Inuyasha’s first love and the strongest Miko in the feudal Japan. I love how she became badass as the story progresses. Kikyou may be the first woman Inuyasha loved, but it is Kagome who really changed Inuyasha as a person. Plus, did I tell you how many times she saved Kikyou? Also, even how many times she got hurt because she’s Inuyasha’s first love, her heart remains pure.
I have to be honest, there’s some point in this series that totally got my nerve and made me flipped. That’s mostly about Inuyasha being torn between Kikyou and Kagome and how many times he chose Kikyou over Kagome. I mean, that’ quite of cruel really. But even that’s the case, I learn to outgrow it simply because he still travels with her, plus, once in a while they have their own moments. And speaking of moment, I need to step ahead and point out the lack of kissing scenes between them. In anime there’s quite a lot, but in manga, almost none. Yeah right?
As they travel, their group of two grows into a group of 6 where they met the kitsune Shippou, the monk Miroku, cool Sango and her cute Kirara.
Shippou is a cute Kitsune (fox) yokai that specializes in making pranks which he mostly use to Inuyasha lol. At first, they both hate each other and argues which is kind of funny lol. But as they both travels together, their relationship improved. He is really adorable and so attached to Kagome.
Miroku – A playboy and pervert who loves caressing women’s butt. But his proposal to Sango was pretty sweet.
Sango – a really tough cookie. I love her character and the fact that she can man handle guys. And her relationship with Miroku was so kawaii.
(Quite cliche eh? Inuyasha and Kagome fell in love with each other and Miroku, Sango with each other too. Well, IDC haha. I just love their group.)
Kirara – is a cute yokai that transforms into a ferocious beast during battles. Plus, he flies!
With a very long series, a long list of character isn’t a surprise at all. But what’s really hard with manga or anime is to get familiarize with the character’s names. But as for my favorites or the ones that totally got my attention here’s my list. (I’m being mean today, so I’m not going to add Kikyou in my list, blee)
1. Number one in my list is Sesshoumaru. I never thought I’d say this, but I’m one of those really annoying fangirls who love him. Deym! When I first saw him in the anime, I’ve got to say that there’s something dangerous about him. Inuyasha has this bad boy image, but Sesshoumaru is on the highest level. I really hate him at first. Unlike Inuyasha, he really is living the bad boy life. He’s rude, full of pride and all things bad. I specifically hated how he keeps on stealing their Father’s memento, Tessaiga, that is originally given to I But everything changed when he met Rin, and then we got to find out about Tenseiga and everything about it. Then, it just happens, I love Sesshoumaru. And then I came to the part about Meidou Zangetsuha, I feel so sorry for him. Huhu, and then after that my admiration for him intensified. He made me feel so many emotions, I almost cried because of him. It will take too much writing if I’ll enumerate the things that made me love Sesshoumaru so I’ll just let these images speaks for itself.
2. Well, obviously, it’s Rin. I love her character simply because she’s the reason why Sesshoumaru became compassionate, which is also the reason how he was now able to use his healing sword T And I love her teasing with Jaken. I love how the boring team of two grows and became lively because of her.Honestly, at first, I’m one of those fans that ships Rin to Sesshoumaru. But after I read the manga, I realized how absurd that is. I don’t know, but I think Jaken is right. Sesshoumaru is like a father to Rin in a strange way, and he sure is a great one.
3. Kagome’s family, her mother, younger brother Shouta, grandpa including their cat Buyo. I thought it’s going to be a big shocker when they met Inuyasha, but end up petting him like a pet dog lol. They’re all touching Inuyasha’s ears haha. Well, that couldn’t be help lol especially if he has that adorable doggy ears.
4. Kouga – The moment he was introduced in this series, I can’t stop laughing. He’s the third party between Inuyasha and Kagome and I can’t really stop laughing whenever I remember the scene where he boldly said that he loves Kagome and he’s determine to make her his woman. Well, after what Kagome went through because of Kikyou, I can’t help but send Inuyasha a dirty sign. Blee!
5. Miyouga – The coward flea. He’s some sort of the guy who knows it all, well, not totally all but mostly about Inuyasha and his father. I wish this series was able to show something about the past especially about Inuyasha’s father and mother. Well, it did actually in the anime.
6. Totosai – The swordsmith who forged Tessaiga and Tenseiga due to Inuyasha and Sesshoumaru’s father’s request. I would have love it more if they included a back story of him too.
7. Kaede – Kikyou’s younger sister. A strong lady who would probably live another 50 years the way she’s going.
8. Kohaku – The younger brother of Sango. For a young age, he’s been through a lot. But I’m happy how he was able to regain or fight for his humanity after what Naraku did to him.
9. Jaken – Originally, I didn’t have the intention of adding him in this list but looking back, I have to say that he made my whole reading experience so enjoyable too. He’s Sesshoumaru’s companion. He’s arrogant and even pitiful sometimes especially when he receives death glare or punches from Sesshoumaru when he’s pissed but he is mostly funny especially when Rin joined the group.
10. Naraku – For the ultimate cunning supervilain, I guess he quite deserve to be in this list lol. He’s a hanyou like Inuyasha. He’s the reason why Kikyou died 50 years ago and is the reason why Kikyou and Inuyasha had a rough past.
When I think about it, this is obviously a typical adventure anime/manga. For an adventure stories, the idea of different set of individuals forming a group while traveling is quite cliche too, let alone falling in love with each other! But what sets this story different from others is on the adventures each characters went through. When I though it’s the end and the ideas are already sucked out dry from the author, we then introduced to a new unexpected scene. I’ve been watching anime and they all gave me the same reaction. And what is that? It’s astonishment. We might already encountered the story’s plot before, but the twists and turns, the scenes, the lines are so unique. I can’t count how many times I said out loud “I didn’t expected that!” while reading this series.
All we’re covered too. I love that each characters has their own background covered, so we all got the chance to really know more about them and where they come from. I love that each characters have the chance to stand out and we’ve got to see how they matured with each chapters. As the title goes, without watching the anime, I really thought this series would only revolves around Inuyasha, well, it kind of does since each characters have a connection with Inuyasha. But what I like to say is that the author didn’t made a selfish decision to just make Inuyasha the hero all the time. We’ve got the chance to see the weaker side of him, the annoying one, the part where others from the group became the hero and saved him, and ofcourse the funny and dense Inuyasha which is my favorite.
As I said, this series has a total of 559 chapters so it will absolutely take us a lot of time if I talk about the adventures the group encountered one by one. So to make it short, I’ll just “kind of share” my favorite chapters from this series. Before I decided to read this manga, I have a lot of favorite scenes from the anime, mostly? Well, all of them we’re from Kagome and Inuyasha. But after reading the manga, I have to say that my favorite scenes were from Sesshoumaru (Inuyasha’s youkai brother). The first one was when he met Rin (human girl) and resurrected her. I really love how little by little he changed from this full mean badboy image to a compassionate one. He’s still a badboy but when he’s with Rin, dayum, I just can’t help but squeal in delight. And another favorite scene was when he went inside the meidou (a place where the living are not suppose to go) to save Rin. It’s also the most touching scene ever because of how he discarded his sword tenseiga (his father’s memento) because it can’t save Rin. Like dang! (just zoom the image to read the lines)
For my rating, I’m detracting a half star. It really is painful but I guess I really need to. It’s because even with the 559 chapters, it failed to tell us an introduction of what really is a yokai or hanyou or everything about those so-called monster. I mean, it’s been 50 years after that the story resumed but Sesshoumaru look as fabulous as ever and so is Inuyasha. I mean, if Inuyasha and Kagome will live together as man and wife, Kagome will age and Inuyasha would still be looking the same? The slowness of the villains too is quite so-so but I understand that to make this series long. Also, about crossing time through the well, in its first few chapters, we’ve got to find out that it’s the Shikon Jewel that connects the two worlds, but I remembered after Naraku seized all the shards of the Jewel, Kagome was still able to go back to her world. That really is kinda confusing though. And lastly, the epilogue. Dang! Sango and Miroku had their three little angels, how come Inuyasha and Kagome didn’t have atleast 1 son or daughter?! Oh well, I guess you can’t really have all.
You might be wondering which one of the two I love, manga or anime, I have to say that I love both. All the scenes from manga can be seen in anime, but what’s great with anime is that there’s some new scenes added to it. So if you’re planning to read the manga, I would highly recommend watching the anime too.
I would highly recommend this series, if you’re down for a good solid adventure and a kickass heroine with a sexy demon badboy. It’s often hilariously funny and the drawing is so lovely. It’s just simply awesome.
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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May 5, 2024
Kagura is a really cool character honestly
September 21, 2024
Miroku continues to be ridiculous. I like Koga despite myself, and Naraku’s “children” are an interesting development.
December 30, 2020
KAGURA POR FIN <33333
January 22, 2019
Picking up the pace again. Good.
August 11, 2025
4.4⭐️
Below is the short version/summary of my longer chapter by chapter review. The review in its entirety can be found here: Inuyasha Volume 15 In-Depth Review
Chapter 139: Dueling Emotions
I’d say a 5/5 for this chapter as it is satisfyingly silly while also paying a lot of good attention to character. Kagome and Inuyasha really feel like a codependent pair in some ways, completely out of sorts without the other.
Chapter 140: The Other Side of the Well
Very similar to the previous chapter while containing what is started. Another 5/5.
Chapter 141: The Chase
Maybe a 4/5. Some intrigue is introduced, especially with the mysterious entrance of Kagura, and while the action picks up, previous happenings are not dropped but continue to impact the narrative.
Chapter 142: Corpse Dance
This chapter is more action and set-up, but that is all done well. Maybe 3.75/5?
Chapter 143: Kagura
This chapter is more Naraku explaining his plan than anything, but it doesn’t drag or anything. Maybe another 3.75/5?
Chapter 144: Wind Witch
We’re really still in fight time here, so not my favorite way to spend a chapter, but there was a little more depth/character focus here in addition to the fighting. 4/5.
Chapter 145: The Spider on Her Back
Love to see Inuyasha and Kagome working together to take down a foe and also Inuyasha doing some thinking and using his smarts in a fight. Kagura promises to bring the exploration of Naraku and more interesting ideas/themes! As well as a new development in the plot. 4.5/5 chapter.
Chapter 146: The Mystery of Kagura
A little bit of humor, a good display of Kagome and Inuyasha’s characters, and a very interesting exploration and continuation of thematic elements. Koga really does function as a nice mirror and foil to Inuyasha. This chapter really dives deep into identity and what defines an individual and it’s fascinating! Naraku and Kagura’s conversation at the end is especially revealing and returns us to the importance of “soul” and “heart.” It seems as Inuyasha has grown/leveled up, so has Naraku. 5/5!
Chapter 147: Koharu
What to rate this chapter? Oh man, I don’t know. It tackles themes of the story, focuses on character, and continues plot threads. But it has those, extremely, pervy monk shenanigans (if you can call them that). Honestly, 4/5 for me as the problems with Miroku do not reflect poorly on the quality of the writing but are rather indicative of broader attitudes and societal issues. I also do think they genuinely make for an interesting conversation!
Chapter 148: Kanna
I love me some Sango-focus. Here it is primarily about her feelings for Miroku, but I like that too. The chapter ends with Inuyasha worried about Kagome, having been told she has “most likely lost her soul as well.” Dun dun dun. It appears that the villagers are being controlled, a bit like how Naraku used Kagura’s heart, by having their souls in Kanna’s possession. The soul is again important!
Another 5/5 for some character focus, more continued threads, and just a generally engaging chapter.
Below is the short version/summary of my longer chapter by chapter review. The review in its entirety can be found here: Inuyasha Volume 15 In-Depth Review
Chapter 139: Dueling Emotions
I’d say a 5/5 for this chapter as it is satisfyingly silly while also paying a lot of good attention to character. Kagome and Inuyasha really feel like a codependent pair in some ways, completely out of sorts without the other.
Chapter 140: The Other Side of the Well
Very similar to the previous chapter while containing what is started. Another 5/5.
Chapter 141: The Chase
Maybe a 4/5. Some intrigue is introduced, especially with the mysterious entrance of Kagura, and while the action picks up, previous happenings are not dropped but continue to impact the narrative.
Chapter 142: Corpse Dance
This chapter is more action and set-up, but that is all done well. Maybe 3.75/5?
Chapter 143: Kagura
This chapter is more Naraku explaining his plan than anything, but it doesn’t drag or anything. Maybe another 3.75/5?
Chapter 144: Wind Witch
We’re really still in fight time here, so not my favorite way to spend a chapter, but there was a little more depth/character focus here in addition to the fighting. 4/5.
Chapter 145: The Spider on Her Back
Love to see Inuyasha and Kagome working together to take down a foe and also Inuyasha doing some thinking and using his smarts in a fight. Kagura promises to bring the exploration of Naraku and more interesting ideas/themes! As well as a new development in the plot. 4.5/5 chapter.
Chapter 146: The Mystery of Kagura
A little bit of humor, a good display of Kagome and Inuyasha’s characters, and a very interesting exploration and continuation of thematic elements. Koga really does function as a nice mirror and foil to Inuyasha. This chapter really dives deep into identity and what defines an individual and it’s fascinating! Naraku and Kagura’s conversation at the end is especially revealing and returns us to the importance of “soul” and “heart.” It seems as Inuyasha has grown/leveled up, so has Naraku. 5/5!
Chapter 147: Koharu
What to rate this chapter? Oh man, I don’t know. It tackles themes of the story, focuses on character, and continues plot threads. But it has those, extremely, pervy monk shenanigans (if you can call them that). Honestly, 4/5 for me as the problems with Miroku do not reflect poorly on the quality of the writing but are rather indicative of broader attitudes and societal issues. I also do think they genuinely make for an interesting conversation!
Chapter 148: Kanna
I love me some Sango-focus. Here it is primarily about her feelings for Miroku, but I like that too. The chapter ends with Inuyasha worried about Kagome, having been told she has “most likely lost her soul as well.” Dun dun dun. It appears that the villagers are being controlled, a bit like how Naraku used Kagura’s heart, by having their souls in Kanna’s possession. The soul is again important!
Another 5/5 for some character focus, more continued threads, and just a generally engaging chapter.
July 12, 2023
Solo l’inizio di questo numero è stato carino ma deludente. Il numero precedente era finito con Inuyasha, ingelosito, che aveva mandato via Kagome dicendole di non tornare mai più e di non azzardarsi ad attraversare il pozzo. Kagome, tornata alla normalità, pensa sempre a lui ma alla fine decide di scusarsi e tornare indietro e tutto si risolve. Certo, non poteva che finire così con una soluzione, ma queste parti di puro romanticismo sono le migliori e non sono state ben valorizzate. Il passaggio da un mondo all’altro e il rapporto tra Inuyasha e Kagome sono la parte che preferisco di questo manga e che non è stata potenziata abbastanza. Infatti, dopo poche pagine in cui si risolve il problema in quattro e quattr’otto, si ricomincia con la solita tiritera.
Inuyasha e Koga, richiamati con un inganno, si battono davanti a Naraku che si avvale dell’aiuto di Kagura per manovrare i cadaveri della tribù di Koga. Ben presto, però, la verità si scopre ma entrambi sembrano non riuscire a far fronte a Kagura, perché Koga è stato anche avvelenato e Inuyasha, con un braccio rotto, non riesce a trovare il punto debole di Kagura.
Lo scontro tra Inuyasha e Kagura finisce in parità e lei se ne va. Inuyasha si accorge che ha lo stesso odore di Naraku e anche lo stesso ragno sulla schiena, ma non si capisce chi possa essere.
Nel covo di Naraku capiamo che Kagura è un’emanazione del suo corpo, un nuovo potere di lui. Naraku sembra tenerla sotto controllo o ricatto avendo un certo potere su Kanna, la sorella di Kagura. Kanna incontra Inuyasha e gli altri e da prova di avere un potere anche lei: grazie ad uno specchio cattura le anime di chi ci si riflette. Il gruppo si era fermato in un villaggio dopo che Miroku aveva incontrato una giovane amica, Koharu.
Il numero finisce così. Ho trovato questa parte non solo noiosa per quanto riguarda i combattimenti, ma anche caotica nella presentazione di nuovi personaggi che si ritrovano tutti sul palco senza che nessuno riesca a capire chi è, cosa deve fare, dove deve andare, chi sarebbe… Troppa gente. Quando la scrittrice non sa come far andare avanti la storia, comincia a buttare dentro altri personaggi, ma in questo caso l’ha fatto in un modo tanto caotico che c’era così tanta gente che non è successo niente. Ovviamente, i combattimenti sono stati una parte molto ampia del numero e anche se erano collegati al cattivo principale alla fine sono stati inconcludenti e di fatto la storia non è andata avanti per niente. Non si è capito come, né perché ha complicato la trama così tanto. Caos totale. Per una volta, i combattimenti non sono stati la parte peggiore del numero.
February 12, 2025
The introduction to two new characters Kagura and Kanna, which I don't know how much of an impact in the future they will have, but they seem interesting. The relationship between InuYasha and Kogome continues to deepen in the masterful way that Rumiko Takahashi writes love comedies and while I am sure it's me just noticing this her backgrounds can be very simple and limited but the way paneling is done...they never feel like more is needed. This volume also reads at a pace which is very enjoyable and there is some story progression worth noting.
September 6, 2018
Modern romance with misunderstandings. I love that Kagome is finally accepting her feelings for InuYasha!! And poor Hojo, he is so optimistic!
Kagura is one of my favorite of Naraku's offspring-villains. Thanks to Hag-Dirt-Hag, Naraku is stronger than ever. And then the introduction of Kanna, the other offspring with her soul sucking mirror.
Kagura is one of my favorite of Naraku's offspring-villains. Thanks to Hag-Dirt-Hag, Naraku is stronger than ever. And then the introduction of Kanna, the other offspring with her soul sucking mirror.
December 8, 2018
kagura is one of those women that you want to smack so hard stars form around their head and they die she totally claims to hate Naraku she would help out Inuyasha and Kagome as often as possible and leave bread crumbs to kill him it is kind of aggravating drives me nuts.
July 18, 2020
I am really enjoying the manga. It's definitely more condensed than the show, but I don't mind at all. The storyline and art work is excellent and I swear I could sit and binge all 56 volumes in one go!
January 5, 2021
Kagura is such an interesting, complicated character. Just when you think you have her figured out, guess again. I really like the introduction of her in this volume, and I think fans of this series will like her a lot too, even if she is a villain.
June 10, 2021
Kagura!
She's such a monster here when she's introduced, but she ends up being one of my favorites.
I feel like Shippou had like no role for so long, and now he's finally getting more than a line or two from someone's shoulder every few panels. He seems much more present in the anime.
She's such a monster here when she's introduced, but she ends up being one of my favorites.
I feel like Shippou had like no role for so long, and now he's finally getting more than a line or two from someone's shoulder every few panels. He seems much more present in the anime.
July 30, 2017
Koga, Kagura and Kanna?! Too many favorites! >w<
December 11, 2017
The nostalgia goggles are well and truly on because my love for this series can't even be destroyed by Miroku the creepy creeper. Sango, you can do so much better.
February 24, 2022
Really love the anime and the manga is really good so far! Really love the characters and story😻👌❤️
March 29, 2022
The story was more and more focused on Naraku, The secrets was revealed more and more.
December 11, 2022
More forms of Naraku 🙌
January 18, 2023
Okay BUT what did Kikyo think was going to happen if she gave an all-powerful item to an evil dude to use as he pleased?
August 13, 2023
Kagura (the wind witch and her Corpse Dance) and Kanna are introduced as part of Naraku’s allies. We also meet Koharu (from Miroku’s past).
November 1, 2023
Oh no! Is Kagome going to get away from Kanna?!?!
February 16, 2025
Kagura es una muy buena villana objetivamente pero a mi nunca me llamó tanto la atención, no me acordaba de la existencia de kanna wtf
December 22, 2025
3/5⭐️
Más y más preguntas sobre el alcance que tiene el poder de Naraku, vamos ver como sigue la historia en el siguiente tomo.
Más y más preguntas sobre el alcance que tiene el poder de Naraku, vamos ver como sigue la historia en el siguiente tomo.
December 30, 2020
(trying to finish the series)
May 24, 2020
Reread
Possible spoilers??
Kagome comes back! I love InuxKag floof. In this volume, we find out that Naraku has the ability to make incarnations of himself. One of them, Kagura!, sets up a trap for Inuyasha making it look like he killed Koga's brethren. She does this so they can fight to the death. Doesn't work ,of course, but Kagura! She's so cool, she has the power to control the wind. Then we meet Kanna, she has this creepy mirror that can steal souls and it shows her what the saimyosho see. The volume ends with her meeting Kagome face to face and apparently, her goal is to take her soul. Besides, the introduction of Kagura and Kanna this volume is a little lackluster but I still love it.
Possible spoilers??
Kagome comes back! I love InuxKag floof. In this volume, we find out that Naraku has the ability to make incarnations of himself. One of them, Kagura!, sets up a trap for Inuyasha making it look like he killed Koga's brethren. She does this so they can fight to the death. Doesn't work ,of course, but Kagura! She's so cool, she has the power to control the wind. Then we meet Kanna, she has this creepy mirror that can steal souls and it shows her what the saimyosho see. The volume ends with her meeting Kagome face to face and apparently, her goal is to take her soul. Besides, the introduction of Kagura and Kanna this volume is a little lackluster but I still love it.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 7, 2019
MirSan! 💜
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 20, 2024
Modern Tokyo Misunderstandings
In Tokyo, Kagome's friends urge her to date Hojo, but her reluctance leads them to speculate about another boyfriend. When Kagome reluctantly describes Inuyasha, he comes across as a violent, selfish individual, causing her friends to think she loves him. Inuyasha visits her secretly but returns to the past after Sota warns him, leaving Kagome to study for her exams. She later returns to the past and is about to give an insincere apology to Inuyasha when he unexpectedly apologizes for breaking her alarm clock.
Battles and Betrayals
Inuyasha's group fights a bear demon with a jewel shard, but Saimyosho wasps steal it. They encounter Kagura, who has killed Koga's followers, leading to Koga mistakenly blaming Inuyasha. Koga is poisoned by a fake shard, but Kagome's arrow helps remove it. Kagura flees after an arrow reveals a spider mark on her back, indicating she is a detachment of Naraku. Kagura confronts Naraku for not warning her about Tetsusaiga's powers, and Naraku threatens her life.
New Allies and Old Flames
Miroku's former acquaintance, Koharu, is overjoyed to see him after three years, leading to jealousy from Sango. Miroku denies any improper relationship with Koharu and warns her of the dangers of joining their group. They take Koharu to a safer village, but Kanna, another of Naraku's detachments, uses her mirror to steal villagers' souls, including Koharu's. Koharu, under Kanna's control, captures Kagome and steals her soul, while the controlled villagers battle Inuyasha. Kagura arrives, further complicating the situation.
In Tokyo, Kagome's friends urge her to date Hojo, but her reluctance leads them to speculate about another boyfriend. When Kagome reluctantly describes Inuyasha, he comes across as a violent, selfish individual, causing her friends to think she loves him. Inuyasha visits her secretly but returns to the past after Sota warns him, leaving Kagome to study for her exams. She later returns to the past and is about to give an insincere apology to Inuyasha when he unexpectedly apologizes for breaking her alarm clock.
Battles and Betrayals
Inuyasha's group fights a bear demon with a jewel shard, but Saimyosho wasps steal it. They encounter Kagura, who has killed Koga's followers, leading to Koga mistakenly blaming Inuyasha. Koga is poisoned by a fake shard, but Kagome's arrow helps remove it. Kagura flees after an arrow reveals a spider mark on her back, indicating she is a detachment of Naraku. Kagura confronts Naraku for not warning her about Tetsusaiga's powers, and Naraku threatens her life.
New Allies and Old Flames
Miroku's former acquaintance, Koharu, is overjoyed to see him after three years, leading to jealousy from Sango. Miroku denies any improper relationship with Koharu and warns her of the dangers of joining their group. They take Koharu to a safer village, but Kanna, another of Naraku's detachments, uses her mirror to steal villagers' souls, including Koharu's. Koharu, under Kanna's control, captures Kagome and steals her soul, while the controlled villagers battle Inuyasha. Kagura arrives, further complicating the situation.
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