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Inuyasha VizBig Edition #16
Inuyasha (VIZBIG Edition), Vol. 16: Lost Love
The forces of good and evil battle it out inside the very bodies of Kikyo and Naraku…and ultimately the Shikon Jewel itself. Then Inuyasha’s half brother Sesshomaru is trapped in the world of the dead. Will he find the key that opens the door to the world of the living? Meanwhile, Inuyasha and the others stumble upon a strange village ruled by a demon with peculiar feeding habits...
568 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 13, 2013
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About the author
Rumiko Takahashi
1,586 books2,142 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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June 10, 2020
The Sesshomaru side story was great, I really enjoy his character growth in this volume. And Kanna’s true purpose was finally revealed, what a cool villain.
October 21, 2023
Though they may leave this realm, remember their time here and hope they are at peace in the beyond.
February 4, 2021
not me crying over this :c
December 29, 2024
This volume was consistently great
Sesshomaru ❤️❤️❤️
Sesshomaru ❤️❤️❤️
November 17, 2025
LOVE Sesshomaru’s story with Rin in this volume! They’re my favourite couple and characters!!!
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May 15, 2022
4 stars.
Kikyo's death was truly upsetting. Seeing all of the group mourn her in their own ways was just sad, especially Inuyasha. I was frustrated at Kagome for once again feeling threatened by Kikyo and Inuyasha's relationship in the beginning but I liked that she had that moment where she said what she wanted to say to Kikyo (even though it was an illusion). I'm happy that despite all of their conflicts, Kagome really tried to save Kikyo in the end. I also liked that Kikyo trusted Kagome to finish things in the end and protect Kohaku.
Seeing Sesshomaru hone Tenseiga while still protecting Rin and Kohaku was great. It's amazing to see him development and how he has grown throughout the series. I also wasn't expecting to see his mother. She is both different and exactly how I imagined her to be. I'm glad that she gave Rin the necklace so that she can live.
I feel bad that Koga lost his shards to Naraku but I'm happy he survived. This means that Kohaku has the final shard of the jewel. I honestly have no clue how things will go with him. I am hoping that Miroku doesn't die by the end of the series. I keep getting frustrated whenever he uses his wind tunnel, especially because he was barely healed.
There are only two volumes left of this series. I started volume 1 almost a year ago and I didn't think I would be so close to the end so soon.
Kikyo's death was truly upsetting. Seeing all of the group mourn her in their own ways was just sad, especially Inuyasha. I was frustrated at Kagome for once again feeling threatened by Kikyo and Inuyasha's relationship in the beginning but I liked that she had that moment where she said what she wanted to say to Kikyo (even though it was an illusion). I'm happy that despite all of their conflicts, Kagome really tried to save Kikyo in the end. I also liked that Kikyo trusted Kagome to finish things in the end and protect Kohaku.
Seeing Sesshomaru hone Tenseiga while still protecting Rin and Kohaku was great. It's amazing to see him development and how he has grown throughout the series. I also wasn't expecting to see his mother. She is both different and exactly how I imagined her to be. I'm glad that she gave Rin the necklace so that she can live.
I feel bad that Koga lost his shards to Naraku but I'm happy he survived. This means that Kohaku has the final shard of the jewel. I honestly have no clue how things will go with him. I am hoping that Miroku doesn't die by the end of the series. I keep getting frustrated whenever he uses his wind tunnel, especially because he was barely healed.
There are only two volumes left of this series. I started volume 1 almost a year ago and I didn't think I would be so close to the end so soon.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 22, 2022
*spoilers*
So Kikyo is finally gone. Thank. God. Compared to Kagome she is a wet blanket. I get how she was all “nice to Inuyasha” so they fell in love but man she has no personality. People don’t usually fall for the first person who is nice to them. Also we all remember that this Kikyo is literal dirt right? That dirt sure did gain a lot of powers. The whole scenario made me cringe. I think it SHOULD have ended with Kikyo approving of Kagome’s relationship and Inuyasha accepting that. He tells her “you were the first woman I loved” which I feel means something then we have this flower demon moment where we find out he would still die with her. Ultimately makes me think he doesn’t deserve Kagome.
As far as Sessh and Rin, I am now more accepting of their relationship in the spin off. He clearly loves her. However I would ship him and Kagura as well. Sessh’s character development has been AMAZING.
Naraku, sit down.
Koga you will always be bae.
I know it sounds like I complained a lot but honestly I’m happy and adore this series
So Kikyo is finally gone. Thank. God. Compared to Kagome she is a wet blanket. I get how she was all “nice to Inuyasha” so they fell in love but man she has no personality. People don’t usually fall for the first person who is nice to them. Also we all remember that this Kikyo is literal dirt right? That dirt sure did gain a lot of powers. The whole scenario made me cringe. I think it SHOULD have ended with Kikyo approving of Kagome’s relationship and Inuyasha accepting that. He tells her “you were the first woman I loved” which I feel means something then we have this flower demon moment where we find out he would still die with her. Ultimately makes me think he doesn’t deserve Kagome.
As far as Sessh and Rin, I am now more accepting of their relationship in the spin off. He clearly loves her. However I would ship him and Kagura as well. Sessh’s character development has been AMAZING.
Naraku, sit down.
Koga you will always be bae.
I know it sounds like I complained a lot but honestly I’m happy and adore this series
July 30, 2017
Wow. So many things happen in this installment. The battle with Naraku comes to a halt and will continue later. The inevitable happens: Koga loses his shards and Kikyo loses much more. Sesshomaru travels to the Meido and revelations are made of Tensaiga. An amazing volume .
February 27, 2023
Alexa, play "ding dong the wicked witch is dead"
December 23, 2019
This one broke my heart
December 28, 2019
The best one yet.
October 1, 2020
This vizbig volume was much better than the last.
Be warned, this is an emotional chunk of the story.
We are getting close to the end of such a long journey though!
Be warned, this is an emotional chunk of the story.
We are getting close to the end of such a long journey though!
November 30, 2024
THIS WAS TOO GOOD AND TOO INTENSE. (I know I've been saying that for the past few volumes now, but I swear it really is)
Koga joining the Inugang is definitely an interesting dynamic. It makes absolute sense for him to travel with them. I would have really liked if his journey with them was longer 🥹
Kikyo is finally dead. Like, for real this time. Officially 😂 Now I'm not her biggest fan, but that was sad alright. I kind of wanted her to be the one to kill Naraku? Considering their involvement kind of started this whole thing, it would have been poetic in a way I think. I still think her and Inuyasha don't have feelings for each other anymore. But nostalgia and moral responsibility always brings them back together, especially Inuyasha.
Kagome is definitely the strongest soldier here 😂 Dealing with her feelings for Inuyasha, respecting him, respecting Kikyo (even though Kikyo doesn't even have a lot of faith in her most of the time, which is just weird), and all her complicated and honest feelings about this situation. It's wild to me how she's only 15/16(?) yet has emotional intelligence like no other. I would have went home several volumes ago and had a breakdown like pls 😭
ALSO Why do they keep using girls' death to further Sesshomaru's arc 😭😂 Like first it was Kagura, and now Rin (again). And I get it, I really do, there's a lot Sesshomaru needs to learn but DAAAAMNNNN does it always have to be girls/women 😭😂 Also this just makes me really salty about the Inuyasha anime sequel spinoff Yashahime (which I'll probably never watch) making Sesshomaru end up with Rin LMAAAAOOO WTF that is his pseudo-daughter 😭
Anyway yes. This would have been 5 stars if it weren't for Sesshomaru's arc near at the end lol
Exact rating: 4.75
Koga joining the Inugang is definitely an interesting dynamic. It makes absolute sense for him to travel with them. I would have really liked if his journey with them was longer 🥹
Kikyo is finally dead. Like, for real this time. Officially 😂 Now I'm not her biggest fan, but that was sad alright. I kind of wanted her to be the one to kill Naraku? Considering their involvement kind of started this whole thing, it would have been poetic in a way I think. I still think her and Inuyasha don't have feelings for each other anymore. But nostalgia and moral responsibility always brings them back together, especially Inuyasha.
Kagome is definitely the strongest soldier here 😂 Dealing with her feelings for Inuyasha, respecting him, respecting Kikyo (even though Kikyo doesn't even have a lot of faith in her most of the time, which is just weird), and all her complicated and honest feelings about this situation. It's wild to me how she's only 15/16(?) yet has emotional intelligence like no other. I would have went home several volumes ago and had a breakdown like pls 😭
ALSO Why do they keep using girls' death to further Sesshomaru's arc 😭😂 Like first it was Kagura, and now Rin (again). And I get it, I really do, there's a lot Sesshomaru needs to learn but DAAAAMNNNN does it always have to be girls/women 😭😂 Also this just makes me really salty about the Inuyasha anime sequel spinoff Yashahime (which I'll probably never watch) making Sesshomaru end up with Rin LMAAAAOOO WTF that is his pseudo-daughter 😭
Anyway yes. This would have been 5 stars if it weren't for Sesshomaru's arc near at the end lol
Exact rating: 4.75
July 5, 2020
Oh my god. This volume. This volume held so much emotions, and feelings, that I was just screaming in my seat. So much happened in just these three novels as the climax draws closer and closer. We have the Kikyo-Inuyasha-Kagome that is wrapped up and, I won't lie (had me glassy eyed). I still hate Kikyo. Like really hate her. But at the same time I admire her character, if she wasn't such a horrible person at the beginning I could have liked her more. And thank god that Kagome called out on the bullshit of how Kikyo was the one who was constantly treating her bad and talking shit about her. And then there was the break up of the Inuyasha-Kagome-Kouga triangle, which sadly wasn't as great. We see Sesshomaru's mother who is an instant fav of mine, because she reminds me of early day Sesshomaru. And just the pain that both Inuyasha and Sesshomaru carries. Add in adorable but subtle Inuyasha and Kagome moments and my heart is swooning.
June 5, 2022
Nice to see Sess’s mom. I see where he gets his attitude from. HATED her line about how Sess was more like his dad than she thought when it came to having a soft spot for humans. (Romantic implication) GAG. His sword is also way overpowered now.
UPSET WE GET ANOTHER KIKYO KISS AND THERE’S NO KAGOME KISSES IN THE WHOLE SERIES.
Also don’t know how to feel about Inuyasha not refuting that he loved Kikyo the most and that he wanted to follow her into death. :/ you don’t have to settle for someone who chooses you as second best Kagome!!!! (Especially since you will have to permanently live in the past to be with him……)
Kagome’s ordeal was interesting but again didn’t appreciate how Inuyasha only decided to go after her instead of staying with Kikyo was because he felt he had to. :/
UPSET WE GET ANOTHER KIKYO KISS AND THERE’S NO KAGOME KISSES IN THE WHOLE SERIES.
Also don’t know how to feel about Inuyasha not refuting that he loved Kikyo the most and that he wanted to follow her into death. :/ you don’t have to settle for someone who chooses you as second best Kagome!!!! (Especially since you will have to permanently live in the past to be with him……)
Kagome’s ordeal was interesting but again didn’t appreciate how Inuyasha only decided to go after her instead of staying with Kikyo was because he felt he had to. :/
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 8, 2025
The bits that I like are so few and far between. If I’d known it was going to be like this, I would’ve quit 12 3-in-1 volumes ago.
I thought that the plot initially was heading towards Inuyasha and Kagome ending up together, but we’ve since had the entire story where he chooses Kikyo, who is, let’s remember, reanimated dirt, over Kagome at virtually every turn. They had chemistry at the very beginning, but that was before his dead girlfriend came back. It’s fine if he chooses Kikyo. I guess. But I’m getting the sense that Inuyasha and Kagome are still going to end up together, and it will feel forced and unearned. I don’t know at this point. I’m just making a prediction.
I thought that the plot initially was heading towards Inuyasha and Kagome ending up together, but we’ve since had the entire story where he chooses Kikyo, who is, let’s remember, reanimated dirt, over Kagome at virtually every turn. They had chemistry at the very beginning, but that was before his dead girlfriend came back. It’s fine if he chooses Kikyo. I guess. But I’m getting the sense that Inuyasha and Kagome are still going to end up together, and it will feel forced and unearned. I don’t know at this point. I’m just making a prediction.
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February 23, 2021I wish Takahashi had done a better job of demonstrating the changes in Kikyo as she pursued Naraku. Maybe I'm just too much on Kagome's side, but I feel very with her that there hadn't been much demonstrable change in how Kikyo interacted with her (though maybe that's fair, considering romantic rivalries? But it also felt like Kikyo stoked that a little bit too). I like Kikyo's character much better now that I'm reading as an adult, but I still wish there had been a more positive or at least a reluctant comradery between her and Kagome.
July 7, 2021
Kikyo’s end, Kanna’s true reason for existing, and Sesshomaru’s growth makes this vizbig volume one of my favorites. More pieces slide into place for the final battle between Naraku and team Inuyasha. Very excited to see how the last two volumes unfold~!
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April 9, 2023
This one covers some of my favorite storylines...but also it reminds me that I wish Koga spent way more time as part of the Inuyasha gang. They're a lot of fun when they're together for extended periods.
June 12, 2020
I cried. Fuck.
September 7, 2022
There’s nothing I don’t love of this one. Might be my favourite yet. The fight, the Kikyo stuff, the Rin & Sesshomaru. Everything. So good!
April 27, 2023
Really big plot points in this one
October 28, 2023
The Inuyasha, Kikyo, Kagome love triangle pisses me off so much
October 16, 2024
My favorite volume so far!
4.5 Stars
4.5 Stars
May 6, 2025
I don’t want the series to end yet 😭
November 15, 2025
3.75 ⭐️
January 4, 2026
kagura & kikyo's death hit harder when you read the manga 3. but both of them were beautifully written by rumiko.
February 13, 2017
Now that my baby is a couple months old I'm back to feudal Japan and I don't want this series to end!!!
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