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犬夜叉 [Inuyasha] #18
犬夜叉 18 [Inuyasha 18]
For use in schools and libraries only. Follows the adventures of high school student Kagome and the feral half-demon dog-boy Inu-Yasha as they join forces to reclaim the "Jewel Of Four Souls" to prevent evil mortals and demons from using its terrifying powers.
188 pages, Paperback
First published October 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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August 20, 2018
Inu-yasha continues to be torn between Kikyo and Kagame.
In a shocking development, he actually verbalizes these feelings.
What's next, a conversation?!
In a shocking development, he actually verbalizes these feelings.
What's next, a conversation?!
September 10, 2015
The series overall I would say is a 4ish star, but this volume. THIS VOLUME.
I am not sure how much more my heart can take, this volume was so feelsy, I just can't stand it. Inuyasha is indecisive when it comes to love, and Kagome was not firm with her feelings in the beginning. It was so feelsy, I don't know how I'm going to live with it. XD
I'm going onto the next one.
MY HEART
I am not sure how much more my heart can take, this volume was so feelsy, I just can't stand it. Inuyasha is indecisive when it comes to love, and Kagome was not firm with her feelings in the beginning. It was so feelsy, I don't know how I'm going to live with it. XD
I'm going onto the next one.
MY HEART
December 13, 2020
I love those two so much. ❤️
July 23, 2016
A good turn in the plot, paid off boredom.
November 12, 2024
Now we’re getting somewhere! I like that InuYasha’s hypocrisy about Koga and Kagome got called out, and I love the maturity that Kagome is starting to show.
April 13, 2020
Me hirió mucho 😣😞
May 5, 2024
Look I’m liking it okay, I just don’t get how there’s 300 something more chapters of this
June 25, 2018
This volume was mostly drama..should have guessed as it is in the title. ^^" (which is love and lust lol) Not necessarily my favorite, but a solid volume
September 8, 2020
An incredibly emotional volume. This is definitely a moment that hits harder in the manga than it did in the anime, I could feel the heartbreak and even after they moved on it seemed to linger on the page.
Such a good series.
Such a good series.
February 21, 2018
*Updated: That chapter still gets to me.
*First Read*
So they finally talked about their feelings... but Inuyasha chose Kikyo. Honestly, is good that I know what happens in the future because this is very stressful.
*First Read*
So they finally talked about their feelings... but Inuyasha chose Kikyo. Honestly, is good that I know what happens in the future because this is very stressful.
July 21, 2023
Così questo è l'ultimo numero di Inuyasha della biblioteca, è stato un lungo viaggio e anche se ho criticato molto, alla fine non l'ho mai abbandonato perché ci sono molte valide idee sepolte sotto inutili pagine di combattimenti infantili. Certo, non è un addio perché continuerò a leggere Inuyasha (ho già i numeri 10 e 11 della Wide Edition), ma è un commiato da questa versione ridicolmente tascabile che ho letto con la mia fedele lente d'ingrandimento.
Ho fatto una foto di comparazione tra le due versioni. Oltre all'appellativo con il quale Koga chiama Inuyasha, la traduzione della Wide Edition è stata rifatta tutta da capo. Non ce n'era neanche bisogno perché la traduzione letteraria a volte non è necessaria per capire il senso, soprattutto con una lingua come il giapponese. Ho notato inoltre che sono state tolte le onomatopee Italiane che nella vecchia edizione avevano giustamente sostituito quelle giapponesi. In questa nuova edizione si è scelto di lasciare le onomatopee in lingua giapponese, ovvero in Hiragana o Katakana, e sopra in piccolo metterci una traduzione. È stata una gran cazzata, se noi leggiamo per esempio "Slurp" ci fa più effetto invece di leggere "ズーズー" (Zūzū) che tra l'altro è anche difficile da leggere in giapponese, soprattutto nei fumetti dato che le onomatopee sono tutte malformate. Basta con questo fingersi poliglotti.
Comunque c'è quello che c'è, fino ad un certo punto c'era la biblioteca, adesso c'è Amazon o la libreria. Quello della libreria, quando gli avevo detto che stavo leggendo Inuyasha dalla biblioteca, c'era rimasto male. E che cavolo, senza biblioteca non avrei letto quasi niente. Certo, leggere Inuyasha mi ha fatto leggere meno libri quest'anno, ma i manga sono importanti tanto quanto la letteratura “normale’ e hanno parecchio da insegnarci e servono anche a divertirci. C'è stata sempre la nostra convinzione qui in Italia che i manga rimanessero destinati ad un pubblico infantile e forse anche per questo non sono riusciti a svilupparsi se non da poco tempo. Ma anche se fossero infantili? Certo, leggere un manga non è uguale a leggere un grande classico, ma ogni storia ha la sua potenzialità e la capacità di farci sognare.
Ora veniamo alla trama.
Continua il combattimento tra Koga e Kageromaru parallelo a quello di Inuyasha e Juromaru, e dopo molto caos finalmente finisce. Nel frattempo, Koga e Inuyasha continuano a battibeccare finché Kagome non chiede a Koga di andarsene affinché Inuyasha possa riprendersi. Kagome decide di tornare a casa a prendere qualcosa per curare le ferite di Inuyasha e durante la sua assenza Inuyasha incontra Kikyo in pericolo.
Kikyo aveva rivelato a Naraku che lui non riusciva ad ucciderla nonostante fosse un pericolo perché dentro di sé conservava ancora il cuore di Onigumu, quel malfattore che Kikyo curò e da cui Naraku si formò. Alcuni numeri prima si era detto che Naraku aveva fatto in modo che Inuyasha e Kikyo si odiassero affinché ella con sentimenti cattivi inquinasse la sfera. Ora c'è un cambiamento, la scrittrice ha cambiato idea. Kikyo rivela ad Inuyasha che è intervenuto ad aiutarla dopo l'attacco di un demone che in realtà era proprio questo cuore di Onigumu che poi, divorato dai demoni, era diventato Naraku che aveva voluto che Inuyasha e Kikyo si odiassero per gelosia. Non c’entra proprio niente l’inquinamento. Come storia è migliore, ma già ne era stata impostata una e questo cambiamento di idee risulta un po' ridicolo.
Ad ogni modo, sembra essersi data da fare con la romance. Inuyasha, ingelosito dal fatto che Naraku possa ancora amare Kikyo, le confessa che farà di tutto per aiutarla a sconfiggerlo e durante queste confessioni si abbracciano. Kagome torna proprio in quel momento e li vede. Kikyo se ne va e Inuyasha si accorge che Kagome li ha visti. Quindi c'è un gioco di gelosia: Inuyasha è geloso di Naraku che con il cuore di Onigumo ancora ama Kikyo, mentre Kagome è gelosa di Inuyasha che aiuta Kikyo.
Kagome torna a casa e riflette sul suo amore per Inuyasha, ammettendolo soprattutto a se stessa, e decide di tornare da Inuyasha accettando la sua scelta di proteggere la sua amata Kikyo.
Nel frattempo, Kikyo affronta Naraku. Lui prova a colpirla senza riuscirci e lei gli rivela che si è creata una barriera protettiva con la terra della grotta all'interno della quale aveva curato Onigumo.
Si sparge la voce che il castello di Naraku sia andato distrutto e Inuyasha e gli altri decidono di andare a vedere con i propri occhi, recandosi sul luogo. Giunti lì trovano Kohaku, il fratello di Sango, che Naraku aveva prima ucciso poi riportato in vita con un frammento della sfera e di conseguenza usato a suo piacimento, manovrandolo come una marionetta. Kohaku dice di essersi dimenticato tutto quanto tranne Naraku che lo mandava via.
Sopraggiunge Kagura chiedendo agli altri solo il frammento della sfera all'interno del corpo del ragazzo, ma è impossibile accettare a cuore leggero: una volta tolto, lui morirebbe. Sango è pronta a battersi per il fratello, mentre un pensiero di Kagura ci rivela che lei e Naraku contano su Kohaku.
December 9, 2008
A great manga; one of my favorite series.
July 21, 2013
Really Inuyasha...REALLY?????
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 1, 2020
The moment where the main protagonists’ relationship is taken a step further in chapter 176, AHHH ! Still one of the best moments that define those two.
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September 24, 2017
Koga and Inuyasha are still fighting Naruka's next demons. But they are losing. With Sango's help byu poisoning the soil, Inuyasha is finally able to destory them both.
Kikyou and Naruka talk and she informs him that he cant kill her because of Onigumo's heart still beats within his body. As long as his heart is there, the heart that wanted her, he won't be able to.
He tries to kill her by taking her souls that keep her alive. Inuyasha finds her and saves him. When she tells him, about Naruka he becomes jealous and tells that her life is his and he won't let anything happen to her. He'll protect her. Kagome who went home to grab some medicine sees them together.
She gives Miroku and Sango the medicine and then goes back to her world. Inuyasha comes to the conclusion that he will protect Kikyou and that he can't see Kagome anymore.
While Kagome knows where Inuyasha heart lies, she wishes that never met if it was going to hurt so bad. But still wants to see him so she goes back. And the two talk. Kagome decides that she wants to stay by his side and the two walk off holding hands.
While walking, the group hears about Naruka's castle disappearing and happens upon a demon who is attack someone and the person is Kohaku, Sango's little brother.
Inuyasha is distrustful of him, believing him to still be under Naraku's spell. But Sango wants to believe that he is back to normal.
Kagura comes to get the jewel shard out of Kohaku's back.
I loved this volume just like I loved the episodes of the anime that coincide with these chapters.
I felt the same heartache for both Inuyasha and Kagome especially when she realizes how deeply she loves him but still wants to be by his side even if he still love Kikyo. Though I do like Kikyo and Inuyasha's relationship because she is no longer with the living, the two can't be together.
Kikyou and Naruka talk and she informs him that he cant kill her because of Onigumo's heart still beats within his body. As long as his heart is there, the heart that wanted her, he won't be able to.
He tries to kill her by taking her souls that keep her alive. Inuyasha finds her and saves him. When she tells him, about Naruka he becomes jealous and tells that her life is his and he won't let anything happen to her. He'll protect her. Kagome who went home to grab some medicine sees them together.
She gives Miroku and Sango the medicine and then goes back to her world. Inuyasha comes to the conclusion that he will protect Kikyou and that he can't see Kagome anymore.
While Kagome knows where Inuyasha heart lies, she wishes that never met if it was going to hurt so bad. But still wants to see him so she goes back. And the two talk. Kagome decides that she wants to stay by his side and the two walk off holding hands.
While walking, the group hears about Naruka's castle disappearing and happens upon a demon who is attack someone and the person is Kohaku, Sango's little brother.
Inuyasha is distrustful of him, believing him to still be under Naraku's spell. But Sango wants to believe that he is back to normal.
Kagura comes to get the jewel shard out of Kohaku's back.
I loved this volume just like I loved the episodes of the anime that coincide with these chapters.
I felt the same heartache for both Inuyasha and Kagome especially when she realizes how deeply she loves him but still wants to be by his side even if he still love Kikyo. Though I do like Kikyo and Inuyasha's relationship because she is no longer with the living, the two can't be together.
July 15, 2019
Breves Ideas rápidas:
Ahome date cuenta!!! , él no es bueno para ti, solo te hace sufrir y si su "relación" Chernobil a funcionado, es gracias a que lo das todo, pero eso no debería de ser así bébé.
Lo cual me lleva a cuestionarme que tan enferma o suprême será Ahome, porque ama desinteresada como debe de ser, o es queo ha desarrollado una dependencia cabróna. Perdonó a Inuyasha y está dispuesta a superar cualquier adversidad tan sólo porque le permita quedarse a su lado, si eso no es amor amigos, no se que clase de enfermedad sea.
Inuyasha, ya parale cabrón, como te dijo Miroku, (quien es el más maduro ahí, después de Shippo) , pon tus ideas claras y deja de herir a las personas con tu indesición, caes gordo.
Además, ¿Amas realmente a Ahome? O solo amas el recuerdo de Kikyo?. Esa duda me carcome tanto como la de ¿Cómo hace miroku para saber tanto? Tiene un tercer ojo?.
Pars finalizar solo informo que MirSan compartiendo chismes es lo más más, juntos son un par de cotillas hermosos y son mi ship al igual que Inuyasha y Kikyo, porque Ahome merece algo mejor.
Ahome date cuenta!!! , él no es bueno para ti, solo te hace sufrir y si su "relación" Chernobil a funcionado, es gracias a que lo das todo, pero eso no debería de ser así bébé.
Lo cual me lleva a cuestionarme que tan enferma o suprême será Ahome, porque ama desinteresada como debe de ser, o es queo ha desarrollado una dependencia cabróna. Perdonó a Inuyasha y está dispuesta a superar cualquier adversidad tan sólo porque le permita quedarse a su lado, si eso no es amor amigos, no se que clase de enfermedad sea.
Inuyasha, ya parale cabrón, como te dijo Miroku, (quien es el más maduro ahí, después de Shippo) , pon tus ideas claras y deja de herir a las personas con tu indesición, caes gordo.
Además, ¿Amas realmente a Ahome? O solo amas el recuerdo de Kikyo?. Esa duda me carcome tanto como la de ¿Cómo hace miroku para saber tanto? Tiene un tercer ojo?.
Pars finalizar solo informo que MirSan compartiendo chismes es lo más más, juntos son un par de cotillas hermosos y son mi ship al igual que Inuyasha y Kikyo, porque Ahome merece algo mejor.
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June 14, 2021
This is the volume in which Kagome should have said, "Okay, peace," to Inuyasha and his flip-flopping, and gone off to fall in love with Sesshoumaru.
Yeah, I said it.
For real, though, there's no way I'd ever have the fortitude she does to stick by the one she loves when he's so indecisive. If the person I loved had a choice between me and someone else, I'd never be 100% sure of their feelings for me even if they chose me. The fact that they had to choose in the first place would be a huge deterrent.
Yeah, I said it.
For real, though, there's no way I'd ever have the fortitude she does to stick by the one she loves when he's so indecisive. If the person I loved had a choice between me and someone else, I'd never be 100% sure of their feelings for me even if they chose me. The fact that they had to choose in the first place would be a huge deterrent.
February 16, 2018
I have a love/hate relationship with this volume because Inuyasha want leave Kagome for Kykyou and I kinda hate her, besides she's not alive, and want him dead, Kagome want him alive, there's a huge difference between them, and Inuyasha at this point he already choose Kykyou. But tht way that Kagome confess her feelings about him was the best part of everything, I really ship them, even at this point of the story they aren't together.
January 11, 2021
This volume is iconic! It's one of those that you really don't want to skip if you are into the romance aspects of this series. Inuyasha continues to be torn between his past and his future, between Kikyo and Kagome. This section of the story has always been one of my favorites. I think a lot of young people can relate to that larger than life kind of love that the story of Inuyasha brings to life.
February 12, 2025
Just when I felt the relationships were unclouding, this volume hits and resets the love triangle back to square 1! Great writing and art by Rumiko Takahashi and this volume truly had less action but it held me captivated as InuYasha does a better job than he has ever in verbalizing feelings. Kagome, Kikyo and InuYasha have a lot of bumpy roads to get to the conclusion of their adventure, that much is certain.
August 26, 2023
This volume was so emotional! Inuyasha saves Kikyo when she’s in danger, so Kagome removes herself after witnessing a sentimental moment between them. Kagome is coming to terms with her feelings and jealousy, and Inuyasha is torn between her and Kikyo. Naraku wants the Shikon jewel to become a full demon and overcome his human heart (and Onigumo’s feelings). Kohaku and Kagura reappear.
July 12, 2025
"Non potrò mai spezzare il legame che unisce Inuyasha e Kikyo... Lo so bene. Tuttavia, sento che il nostro non è stato un incontro casuale. Io desidero che tu viva! Anche tu hai diritto di essere felice. Voglio vederti sorridere. Non so cosa sarò in grado di fare... ma rimarrò per sempre accanto a te" ❤️🩹 il cuore di Kagome è così puro e prezioso ❤️🩹
December 6, 2020
I hope we're not getting into a period where every arc is broken up by Kagome going back to modern-day Japan because of a fight between her and Inuyasha. We're so obviously past the "will they or won't they" bit, just do it!
May 1, 2023
En este tomo pasa uno de los momentos más épicos del anime y que no tiene nada que ver con batallas sino con la evolución de los personajes en especial kagome quien decide algo que sin duda la convierte en mi personaje favorito de todo el anime .
December 2, 2023
Wow. Choosing Kikyo when the first thing the shell she is now did was vow to kill him before she was destroyed. And he seems to know that and is fine dying with her. Why fight then? If both of them are ready to die, why continue fighting?
Poor Kagome.
Poor Kagome.
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May 25, 2018
This series is getting better and better.
July 8, 2018
If you're a Inuyasha/Kagome shipper you'll enjoy this one a lot. They make good progress on their respective feelings for each other.
September 7, 2018
The dirt-hag-hag is back and messing up my OTP. Uugh, I hate that Kagome is so accepting of this >x<
Also, Naraku's child is still ew.
Also, Naraku's child is still ew.
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