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Inuyasha VizBig Edition #7
Inuyasha, Volume 07
Kagome’s friends each face difficult challenges as Naraku intensifies his efforts to gain complete control of the shards of the Shikon Jewel. Kohaku struggles to free himself from Naraku’s grip, but doing so means facing up to the terrible deeds of his past. Then, while Inuyasha battles one enemy after another in his search to gain mastery over the heirloom blade Tetsusaiga, Kagome confronts Tsubaki, yet another pawn of Naraku’s and one that may poison her soul. And even Naraku’s servants scheme against him when Kagura tries to bring Koga into an attempt to free herself from Naraku’s control. The coming of the new moon risks exposing Inuyasha’s secret—how much has Kagura seen?
568 pages, Paperback
First published May 10, 2011
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About the author
Rumiko Takahashi
1,581 books2,135 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 4, 2024
I'm typically not a huge shounen manga reader, with Rumiko Takahashi the primary exception. I tallied things up not too long ago, and I've read over 100 individual volumes of hers. In second place is Hiro Mashima's single series Fairy Tail, which I got 23 volumes into before dropping it. One Piece may catch up, as well, but at only 16 volumes in, things really could go one way or the other.
In any case, most shounen series get into a kind of groove of setbacks and leveling up, and I get bored after a while. What distinguishes Takahashi's series, for me, are her inventiveness and the occasional quiet moments that show the characters' more vulnerable, or even loving, sides. We see a couple of those moments with Inuyasha and Kagome in this three-volume compilation, and even Sango and Miroku get a little quiet time to reveal their bond goes a bit further than simple adventuring companions.
Kagura, birthed out of Naraku's demon body, isn't as blindly loyal as he thinks, and steals the shikon shards from Koga's legs in an initial attempt to start fighting for her freedom. Naraku, of course, becomes aware of this, and she is trapped at his side... for now?
Inuyasha's sword gains its "ultimate power" in a battle against a foe his father previously bound in a mountain. Ho-hum. I guarantee you that isn't true, and part of his leveling-up process will entail Tetsusaiga gaining powers that it never had in dad's hands.
At times I get rather frustrated that Shippo, Sango, and Miroku are constantly left as inactive cheerleaders while our hero and heroine save the day. In this volume, they get central roles in shorter stories, while Inuyasha is sidelined for one reason or another.
The volume ends as another of Naraku's demon sidekicks is born. He has a pretty face , but other than that, we've barely been introduced to him and we don't know what his powers are yet. Next time!
In any case, most shounen series get into a kind of groove of setbacks and leveling up, and I get bored after a while. What distinguishes Takahashi's series, for me, are her inventiveness and the occasional quiet moments that show the characters' more vulnerable, or even loving, sides. We see a couple of those moments with Inuyasha and Kagome in this three-volume compilation, and even Sango and Miroku get a little quiet time to reveal their bond goes a bit further than simple adventuring companions.
Kagura, birthed out of Naraku's demon body, isn't as blindly loyal as he thinks, and steals the shikon shards from Koga's legs in an initial attempt to start fighting for her freedom. Naraku, of course, becomes aware of this, and she is trapped at his side... for now?
Inuyasha's sword gains its "ultimate power" in a battle against a foe his father previously bound in a mountain. Ho-hum. I guarantee you that isn't true, and part of his leveling-up process will entail Tetsusaiga gaining powers that it never had in dad's hands.
At times I get rather frustrated that Shippo, Sango, and Miroku are constantly left as inactive cheerleaders while our hero and heroine save the day. In this volume, they get central roles in shorter stories, while Inuyasha is sidelined for one reason or another.
The volume ends as another of Naraku's demon sidekicks is born. He has a pretty face , but other than that, we've barely been introduced to him and we don't know what his powers are yet. Next time!
December 24, 2021
I loved this volume of Inuyasha! It had action, emotion, comedy and a great story. I just love the characters. They’re all flawed but that makes them more realistic, which is nice to see in a fantasy book. I love the art style of Inuyasha.
I read Inuyasha, Volume 7 for a few of Readathons. They were:
Reading Rivalry - Animation - manga is the art form that anime comes from so it fits perfectly!
Disney Hopalong - My Epcot park entrance ticket - Read a Book that’s been translated - Inuyasha is a manga series so was originally Japanese!
My favourite part was when Inuyasha rushed to Kagome’s side to save her from Tsubaki, an evil witch. I love this part in the anime too. Kagura still really annoys me, but she’s meant to. Koga and Inuyasha, while still not liking each other, learn to tolerate each other too.
We also see more relationship development between Sango and Miroku, side characters to Kagome and Inuyasha. Sesshomaru, Rin and Jaken make a small appearance too.
I read Inuyasha, Volume 7 for a few of Readathons. They were:
Reading Rivalry - Animation - manga is the art form that anime comes from so it fits perfectly!
Disney Hopalong - My Epcot park entrance ticket - Read a Book that’s been translated - Inuyasha is a manga series so was originally Japanese!
My favourite part was when Inuyasha rushed to Kagome’s side to save her from Tsubaki, an evil witch. I love this part in the anime too. Kagura still really annoys me, but she’s meant to. Koga and Inuyasha, while still not liking each other, learn to tolerate each other too.
We also see more relationship development between Sango and Miroku, side characters to Kagome and Inuyasha. Sesshomaru, Rin and Jaken make a small appearance too.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 25, 2020
Great progression of the story and character arcs. I saw Megan thee Stallion on twitter saying that as iconic as Sailor Moon is, the plot is not very good. A lot of people took umbrage to that, but honestly she was right. I love Sailor Moon, but compared to something like InuYasha the plot is just not there. Both are good, but InuYasha is the stronger story and really character growth series.
September 28, 2016
A must read manga series for any and all manga lovers everywhere. Inu yasha is a character that shows you a lot and acts like he his.
August 20, 2022
This volume is pure gold!
September 14, 2022
STILL LOVE THIS!!!
July 12, 2025
These volumes were good! I like how the characters progress in a really natural way to keep up with the higher stakes. Sango, Miroku, and Shippo got the chance to be in the spotlight a little bit more. I’m glad they weren’t completely left behind when Inuyasha unlocked new abilities. Kagome got to be cool and badass in this one, and we love to see it.
October 21, 2023
I love the tsubaki arc so much 🤩
September 3, 2023
The past will continue to affect your present unless you truly lay the past to rest. Focus on the present. Lean onto the past for knowledge and guidance-the lessons.
August 18, 2019
I still very much love this series. The art continues to be gorgeous. Miroku and Sango have some time together in this volume. My first and still number one anime boy crush is still as perfectly preserved as ever. Naraku's half-demon form was shown, which I totally forgot happened, so that was a nice surprise to finally see. And towards the very end we get to see a new character. So overall, it was a great book. Highly recommend the series to any fan of Takahashi's previous works.
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February 23, 2021I love the Tsubaki arc and how it shows the strength of not just Kagome's powers but also her character independent of being a reincarnation. The panel of her angrily asserting who she is has stayed with me and it was so cool to read again. Also, Naraku's flair for melodrama is ridiculous but also kind of funny. He's like, "instead of simply killing Kagome, let's recreate this scene from the past, even though I know and tell Tsubaki that Kagome's powers shouldn't be underestimated."
August 8, 2021
4 stars.
Ooooh, we are now past what I remember from the anime. I really love the characters in the manga. The farther I get into the manga, the more I realize that the dub doesn't do them justice. Kagome was really great in this volume. She was so strong and badass against Tsubaki when she was being controlled. I like the idea that Kikyo knows that Kagome is super strong willed and isn't going to be taken down easily.
Also Koga and his subordinates now know that Inuyasha loses his demon power during the full moon! It says a lot about Inuyasha that he would rather Kagura find out about his weakness than kill Koga. Also, I'm curious to know when or if Kagure will ever tell Naraku. And Kagura asking Sessomaru to kill Naraku to free her? Interesting...
And the volume leaves off with the gang finding Naraku's newest "child" who steals faces of people. I'm curious to know how many children Naraku has had and if there is a limit for him. I also want to know what his plan with the face stealer is.
Ooooh, we are now past what I remember from the anime. I really love the characters in the manga. The farther I get into the manga, the more I realize that the dub doesn't do them justice. Kagome was really great in this volume. She was so strong and badass against Tsubaki when she was being controlled. I like the idea that Kikyo knows that Kagome is super strong willed and isn't going to be taken down easily.
Also Koga and his subordinates now know that Inuyasha loses his demon power during the full moon! It says a lot about Inuyasha that he would rather Kagura find out about his weakness than kill Koga. Also, I'm curious to know when or if Kagure will ever tell Naraku. And Kagura asking Sessomaru to kill Naraku to free her? Interesting...
And the volume leaves off with the gang finding Naraku's newest "child" who steals faces of people. I'm curious to know how many children Naraku has had and if there is a limit for him. I also want to know what his plan with the face stealer is.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 28, 2024
Another introspective installment! In this one, two arcs stand out to me: Them learning more about the connection between Inuyasha's demon blood and Tetsusaiga, and Kagome being her own self.
Love Inuyasha's arc here. His demon self saves him in times of need, but he also realizes he loses himself (and his soul) every time he transforms. And then he realizes he doesn't want that, especially if he can't protect Kagome 😭 I think he's come a long way, and we see just how much Kagome has changed him and how he realizes what he wants because of her.
One of my favorite arcs in the anime is Kagome being controlled by the Dark Priestess. Making Kagome kill Inuyasha, nostalgic of how Kikyo was made to kill him? Priceless 😭 but also it shows how strong and how different Kagome is, and how she's her own person. Not a reincarnation, not a twin, or whatever.
Also I'd like to add! Found family is kind of a big theme in this installment as well! Like the characters are realizing how much they've changed and how they're not alone anymore because they have friends now. I love that.
Love Inuyasha's arc here. His demon self saves him in times of need, but he also realizes he loses himself (and his soul) every time he transforms. And then he realizes he doesn't want that, especially if he can't protect Kagome 😭 I think he's come a long way, and we see just how much Kagome has changed him and how he realizes what he wants because of her.
One of my favorite arcs in the anime is Kagome being controlled by the Dark Priestess. Making Kagome kill Inuyasha, nostalgic of how Kikyo was made to kill him? Priceless 😭 but also it shows how strong and how different Kagome is, and how she's her own person. Not a reincarnation, not a twin, or whatever.
Also I'd like to add! Found family is kind of a big theme in this installment as well! Like the characters are realizing how much they've changed and how they're not alone anymore because they have friends now. I love that.
August 17, 2021
This was three volumes in one. This was one of the first anime series that I bonded with other people over. I really enjoy this series and would recommend it to others. The one thing though is that I would not recommend this specific volume. For some reason with how this book was produced it is really heavy and my wrist actually started hurting while I was trying to read it. I think they used thicker paper on it, but it was much heavier than other 3 manga in one that I have read. If you want to cover this part of the series I would recommend just getting the individual manga instead of the 3 in one.
May 24, 2021
The latter 2 portions of this large edition were some of the first manga volumes I owned growing up. So happy to reread this journey, definitely some of the more distinct plot points of the Inuyasha series for me~
August 21, 2022
I loved the entire part of him working to gain control over his blade, but all the stuff toward the end is a bit more boring. Still, not sure if I can rate any installment of this series less than 5 stars!
February 3, 2024
4.5! This was a banger the whole way through, with lots of development for Inuyasha and the fighting techniques. Oddly enough, this was the first volume without nudity 😂 I didn't bring it to work because I was worried about that, but it turns out it would have been fine
July 22, 2017
Inuyasha faces off against a dragon to increase his hold of the Tetsusaiga. Also, we get a look at Miroku and Sango's relationship. All in all it was a fun installment.
March 8, 2018
More like 3.5 stars
March 26, 2019
Creo que va mejorando la historia. Están pasando cosas nuevas. Vamos por el número que sigue.
April 23, 2020
Another favorite of mine is right here in these pages over the Black Priestess. They were my favorite as a kid and I love the story lines presented in this volume too!
December 14, 2020
I can see the start of the 'you think you have me now??' plot, lol. Overall, I am really enjoying this series and looking forward to FINALLY finish it after spending many years on my shelf.
February 7, 2022
We saw some of Miroku and Sango’s relationship develop. Some nice scenes with Kagome and Inuyasha. Things are really developing with his sword and with Naraku!
July 4, 2023
Enter Muso the face stealer!
Another excellent omnibus!
Another excellent omnibus!
September 23, 2024
my princess kagome facing the most horrible and gruesome demons, yet still studies and stays on top of school… she’s everything actually
October 11, 2024
Not my fav so far but fun!
November 24, 2024
Oh yay character development and the wider good guy cast actually doing things. The wider bad guy cast too, come to think of it.
May 17, 2025
Sango falling for Miroku makes me a little sick, ngl.
I hate it but it’s inevitable.
I hate it but it’s inevitable.
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