InuYasha

My exposure to Inu Yasha has really opened my eyes to how a fantasy/modern anime should be done. Inu Yasha involves alot of very unique characters (demons, humans alike) each with interesting upbringings and reasons for their inclusion. Admist all of the fighting, trickery, and bloodshed throughout the series, love and romance seem to play the largest part in this franchise as the underlying theme plays on and on throughout each season: "love conquers all". Whether you're a child, teenager, adult, boy, girl, whatever... you'll connect to either or any of the wide array of chracters introduced throughout this series. Many people are initially turned off to the show because of its less-than-mature animation, but don't let that deter you from this above-average series. The sound is fairly good too because of the sounds made to make you feel you're in the world of feudal Japan. It seems that both main characters Kagome and Inuyasha were destined to cross paths as Kagome's family's shrine has a direct portal to Inuyasha's time and since their union both frequent each other's timelines. Kagome's family also have hightened spiritual awareness and oddly don't mind Inuyasha's appearance. The main villain, however, seems like an itch that can't be scratched as Inuyasha and his companions aren't able to defeat him thoughout each encounter. Because of the series length, over time you can see the overall difficulty to bring the saga to a close as this sacred Shikon Jewel (protected by The Priestess of the jewel, entrusted to Kikyo, lover of Inuyasha) that gets shattered throughout Feudal Japan. After a few episodes of Inuyasha, Miroku, Sango, and Shippo (a young fox demon with shapeshifting powers) join Inuyasha's plight to reunite with his long-lost lover Kikyo and become a full human being to live the rest of his natural life with her. Kagome is believed to be the reincarnation of Kikyo. Miroku, Sango, and Shippo all have their reasons to join Inuyasha and Kagome as the antagonist, Naraku, seems to have spun his webs of darkness upon all of them. The only true connection is the Jewel. If you've already finished watching this 167-ep long series, you'll be left wanting more. Watch Inuyahsa: Kenketsu-hen (the final act) if you want to continue with the story the first series left off. Minus the bits of filler throughout this series, you'll find enjoyment. I hope all who watch this series enjoy it!

NOTICE: This review covers both seasons. FIRST IMPRESSIONS A few years before the Big Three became a thing, Inu Yasha was the show everybody was raving about. Even I was in love with it, during the initial episodes. The sheer amount of things that were happening at the same time, along with fast pace and lovable characters, made it an instant hook for everybody who loves action adventures. We were all hyped for what was going to happen next, since everybody could find something to like in it. It was a series for all ages and demographics, with character emersion, a multi-layered story, mystery, epic battles, romance, slapstick comedy, all wrapped up in a setting which was blending feudal and modern Japan in all its mythological glory. It was a phenomenon, a thing we all talked about and waited with anticipation, discussed and speculated. But over the years, this image changed completely, and by now it became the reason I consider perpetual ongoing shonen to suck, romance anime not being about romance, and having high expectations for anything can only lead to disappointment. ART Visually, the show remains consistently very good throughout its duration, something very rare if you have watched enough long series. The constant switch from the daily life of modern times to the epic quest during the feudal era was very catchy, and there is variety in moods, as some episodes are comical, others are serious, and some are borderline occult horror. The character designs retain their level of detail, and overall fidelity improves in later seasons. Small issues include how obvious it is to tell who is important by the way he is drawn. If a new villain looks lame, you know he will die right away because not much thought was put behind his conception. Also, although there are tons of visual effects that make it seem very epic, it can’t be denied how much more interesting the battles were at first, since there were far fewer energy attacks, and far more battle choreography. You know, stuff where the characters are moving and use martial arts, instead of throwing fireballs, or just dodging the other guy’s fireballs. A simple Youkai-of-the-week needed at least one episode and lots of planning in order to be defeated. Yet, this wonderful feature went away in just 8 episodes, when Inu Yasha got himself a super sword that could kill any normal monster with a swing. A few dozen episodes later, he could kill a thousand monsters, without planning anything. After a hundred episodes, he was the second strongest creature in the world, with the first being the archvillain, and only because he was also constantly leveling-up. STORY & CAST To make a long story short, the first dozen or so episodes are amongst the best an action anime of its kind can possibly offer. They had a gazillion ideas, from time travel, to demon slaying, to a quest for magic relics, to revenge, to comedy, to romance, to drama, to mystery, to whatever you can think and love seeing in anime. Beyond those episodes, everything starts to slow down, before going on an endless loop of chasing after the same villain again and again and again. It’s like Rumiko Takahashi forgot what show she was making, and went on producing more Ranma ½. And even then, she stopped caring because instead of wrapping everything after a couple of seasons, she kept making more and more arcs, where nothing actually changes. And by that I don’t mean the usual stuff all shonen have, like, how everyone wears only one set of self-repairing clothes and yells the names of his attacks, or how severe injuries are scrubbed off easily, as if everybody has fast regeneration. I mean, actual change. Despite secondary characters being constantly introduced, and everybody constantly getting more power ups, nothing matters in the longrun, since the former do not add more character dynamics, and the latter become meaningless after a few episodes. Character development comes to a halt and gets replaced with shallow power creep. The different personal goals characters had at first, get replaced by having them all going after Naraku, which took away their individuality. There are many cases where you think something is finally going to change, only to regress back to status quo by the next episode. All you are left with, is watching fights with no tension, since you know Inu Yasha is the strongest, and the only reason each battle lasts more than 5 seconds is because nobody is using super-kill-everything special attacks right away. Let’s go over the major ones, and see how they evolved. - Inu Yasha is the main character, but not the leader, since he is a pet at the hands of a Japanese high school girl, which of course constantly mistreats him, because Rumiko loves to have women torturing men. He begins as a tragic hero who hates his human side, and ends up as a delinquent, running after bad guys and the chick he likes. - Kagome is said chick, which expresses her feelings by having the otherwise bad-ass half-demon that can kill a thousand monsters with a swing, being her lap dog. She starts off as a scared girl trying to return home, but as soon as that is over, she becomes more worried about getting to college than saving the time-continuum by a merciless demi-god. - Miroku is a perverted monk who doesn’t miss the chance to feel some girl’s ass and be slapped really hard in return, since Rumiko loves to have women torturing men. It was funny the first 30 times but then it just became annoying, as he clearly loves someone, yet keeps cheating on her. He is cursed with a wind tunnel, which conveniently does more good than harm, since it can wipe out entire armies of monsters. It is also capable of defeating Naraku, who happens to be the one who gave him the curse, but magically couldn’t take it away after realizing how stupid that was. - Sango is the girl Miroku loves, and is looking for a way to save her brother. But since this is not important up until the last episodes, she spends her time slapping Miroku and nagging like an old maid. - Shippo is the cute mascot all such stories need. He had a reason for being with them in the first episodes, since he was trying to avenge the death of his father. But once that was achieved, he quickly turned into a comic relief character and moe-attraction for the fan-girls. - So did Kirara, the bestial demon cat that was supposed to play a major part in defeating Naraku but ended up being just flying means of transportation for the gang and another cute kitten for the neko-lovers. And by the way, there is no fun in adventures, if the characters are no longer passing through interesting areas, and are instead flying over them. - And let’s not forget of Sesshomaru, the coolest character and main antagonist, who starts off as trying to be the strongest youkai, and ends up becoming a babysitter and bishonen attraction for the fujoshis. As you see, all the characters were cool and interesting at first, but the lack of a plot and the repetitive jokes, turned them into obnoxious idiots. SEQUEL The show was eventually discontinued, and left everybody disappointed for not getting any closure. Most followed the manga thereafter, and even then they were getting more of the same shit for several years, until the damn thing finally ended. Nobody cared about it anymore, and yet a couple years after the manga was over, the rest of it was animated regardless. There was some rejoicing by the old fans but it quickly died out as soon as the sequel series began, for the following reasons. 1) We knew how the story will play out. During the first series, we had no idea what comes next as the manga was still unfinished. But now, we were simply expecting to see things we already know about. The suspense was lost. 2) Said suspense was quite diminutive during the ending of the first series to begin with. The plot had grown so slow, repetitive and filler-like, we lost interest in it. Fillers and pointless power-ups can be …

Inuyasha was the first anime that I had NO complaints about. I enjoyed every second of the series, including the Final Act. I grew attached to characters and stories right from the beginning. Inuyasha perfectly combines romance with shōnen. A lot of anime tend to fail in story and character development when it comes to romantic elements. Inuyasha did an amazing job with both! Let's talk story: Inuyasha's simple story to find the sacred jewel shards and defeat Naraku takes many different twists and turns to keep you glued to the screen. Inuyasha is an amazing main character especially when Kagome is at his side. Because of Kagome, Inuyasha is able to go through many changes in character and become more of a dynamic character than his static personality. Kagome taught Inuyasha the importance of love, not just in romance but in friendship as well. At the start of the series, Inuyasha is selfish and only cares about his goal to become a full-fledged demon. Kagome makes him realize that he is perfect the way he is: a half-demon. Inuyasha's selfish goal turns into a desire to be with Kagome, which was the healthiest decision. This anime impacted me significantly! Inuyasha reminded me of myself: a girl who is unhappy with herself and is walking a path of self-isolation and loneliest. Seeing how Kagome changed his life made me believe that there is someone out there who will love me for who I am. Kagome and Inuyasha's relationship isn't just fictional; it's a real journey that can happen to anyone. If you haven't seen a single episode of Inuyasha, I recommend you start now. This anime is old now, but it has aged significantly well.

TL;DR: Inuyasha is a nostalgia blast with many good points and an engrossing story. I would recommend this show to pretty much everyone. L;DR: Watching Inuyasha makes me feel nostalgic. That’s something a lot of people who love Inuyasha will say; many people grew up watching this show on Adult Swim into the wee hours of the morning, and in this way Inuyasha is special to many people. I am not one of those people. But, Inuyasha has this special quality that makes it feel nostalgic. The first time I watched this show was semi-recently but I instantly felt a connection. It wasn’t necessarily because the show was outstanding, mind you. But something- be it the music, dubbing, the characters, the animation, something about it gave such a nostalgic quality. Something made me see this anime and go, “Ah. It’s a classic” And honestly, it is a classic. It was also my first introduction to the Rumiko Takahashi, the mangaka who I would go on to become a huge fan of. So, review time. I'll break it up like this. (BEWARE OF SPOILERS!) I'll try to keep them to a minimum but you might see a few. TALKING STORY Inuyasha's plotline is basic in concept, as it follows a pretty standard shonen formula. I will be honest, though, it got a little difficult for me to really keep tabs on everything going on towards the latter parts of the show. That may just be my fault, though, as I often would put Inuyasha on as a background show to watch during homework or video games. Even if the show is "formulaic," I still think it has its own merits. For instance, Rumiko Takahashi, queen of the romance comedy, crafted a great romance plot. And as romance-filled as the show is, it's also a darn good shonen. The action scenes, to my plebeian eyes, seemed well done and easy to follow (I can sometimes get lost during action scenes so this is a big thing for me). There's a clear goal for the characters to aim for, and it's set up in a way that allows for a lot of different plot lines to converge. Even the filler wasn't too bad for the most part. Storywise, Inuyasha has something for everyone. Good action, solid romance, interesting villains and demons, some good comedic elements, and the Feudal Japan setting is extremely atmospheric. You do have to suspend your disbelief to watch this show. Like, how Kagome's sailor uniform which she for some reason wears is always clean? Or the logistics of managing life between two worlds? There's a lot of little things to pick apart here, but honestly, I didn't think about it too much (and usually I always am!). CHARACTERS I really liked the character designs in Inuyasha. A good way to tell if a character design is good is to look at a silhouette of the character, and see how iconic it is. For example, if I saw a silhouette of the main cast, it would be easy to pick apart who is who. The colors work well for the most part. About the characters themselves, they're all likable and have their own motives and backstories. There was never a moment where I went "that doesn't seem like something they would do/say". Sometimes Kagome can get annoying, but I also don't really blame her. Every character trope is filled, but not in an obvious or shoehorned way. BANGER SOUNDTRACK It is a banger. All of the openings are jammable (never once skipped!). Side note, if you watch on Netflix, they for some reason didn't include the opening "Change the World" which is the best and most iconic one. So please, please, listen to that if you plan on watching via Netflix. The background music is also awesome. The lullabies make me cry every time, too, and "To Love's End" was the first melody I learned for the piano. I listen to the complete soundtrack on Spotify all the time while doing homework. Good stuff. CONTROVERSIALLY, I LIKE THE DUB When I was first getting into anime, that was around the time I started Inuyasha, too. At this point of my weeb journey I generally liked to watch dubs instead, simply because it was easier to multitask that way. I do think that the dub was well casted, and though it might not be objectively on the same level as dubs such as Death Note, it is certainly packed full of charm. A few things are off about the dub, like how the pronunciation of characters' names range from alright to downright cringey, or how the reusing of voice actors is extremely obvious when multiple minor characters have the same voice. But there was a pretty good cast, some notable voices include: Inuyasha, Sesshomaru (very hot voice... am I allowed to say that?), Sango and Miroku, and even Shippo. I was iffy about Kagome's voice at first but once I got used to it, I think she actually encapsulated her pretty well. Also, I listened to many clips of the original audio and it sounds great! I definitely foresee myself rewatching the show in the future with the sub. BONUS: DRINKING GAME This part here is a little joke, but this seems a good place to write about a few frustrating parts of the show, namely, certain tropes and scenes that were repeated over the course of the show to an extremely noticeable point. If you're feeling brave, maybe try and take a shot every time one of these things comes up. - Inuyasha and Kagome screaming each others' names - an illusion in which a character is placed into a non-real world - Kagome getting kidnapped/held hostage - Kikyo falling off a cliff - Character being put under trance and then, by power of sheer will/friendship/love manage to break out of the trance. Likely followed by a villain saying "How are you awake? Impossible!" - Inuyasha becoming full demon and only being able to be brought back by Kagome ~Thank you for reading my review!~

The first time I've seen Inuyasha was back when I was 8 years old, with a horrible, German dub and basically without having ever seen another anime. And I loved it. I really did. It was the first anime which I would sometimes run home from school for, so just that I wouldn't miss ANY part of it. My childhood was influenced by Inuyasha, which is why my review on it will probably be biased. The nostalgia, the childhood memories and the awesome feel when Inuyasha swung Tessaiga on the tiny tv in my room are just not excludable. But anyway, here goes: First off: Inuyasha is doing a ton of things right. The first 30 episodes are amazingly well done, interesting and the autor did an amazing job in presenting you all the core-characters, making you like exactly who you're supposed to like and hate exactly who you're supposed to hate. So there's basically little, if not nothing wrong at all with the early episodes. If I recall it correctly, the infamous "drag" which Inuyasha is so often criticized for begins around episode 50, where the main villain, Naraku is well known already and keeps on making short appearances, causing a pretty lame fight and disappearing into nowhere then, without any injuries or without letting you know much more than you knew before you watched the 3-episodes-long fight. He will "spawn" seemingly endless Clones of himself which will attack Inuyasha and his friends in his place, but the fights will pretty much always result in the same: They will get away, while Inuyasha and his friends (including you, dear weaboo buddy) know nothing more than before. But that's not all, the fights, or rather especially the fights against Naraku, the evil villain and antagonist, will quickly form a circle as in: Naraku gets stronger > Inuyasha is helpless > Inuyasha gets stronger and seems to get the upper hand against Naraku > Naraku gets stronger That circle seems endless, and the fact that the anime has 167 episodes is not making it easier to bear with. Another fact that I don't like is the uselessness of Inuyasha's friends. When they are presented in the first 30 episodes, they all seem to be really strong, well trained or do at least have some kind of power. However, as the story goes on you will quickly realize that Inuyasha might as well go on a Journey with 4 mentally challenged people, which would prove to be equally useful. It's always Inuyasha who has to win fights, It's always Inuyasha who has to drag them out of dangerous situations and it's basically always Inuyasha who will do anything at all. If the miracle happens and one of his friends actually does something useful, it's very, very rare and will most likely just be an aid so Inuyasha can deliver the finishing blow once again. I am aware tht he is the protagonist and supposedly the strongest character. But it's ridiculous and almost annoying to see his companions standing next to him and literally doing nothing while he sometimes gets his ass beat. On the other hand, some of the characters in Inuyasha are unique to the anime world, or at least to what I know of it. The anime is around 10 years old by now, and yet I have never seen a character which comes close to Inuyasha's brother: Sesshomaru. He's always cold, always ruthless and only chases his own goals. No matter if it means Inuyasha's death, no matter if it means the death of innocent people, Sesshomaru will not give any shit about it and do his thing. And during 167 episodes, he might change a bit, personality wise, but he will never turn into some lame-ass antihero who actually has a good heart and saves the day at the end, like I've seen in it tons of other anime. He will stay the cold-hearted, self-centered guy he is. And I honestly love that. And last but not least: The good parts of Inuyasha. Inuyasha will sometimes bore you to death with its filler episodes, or the countless escapes of Naraku, but on the other hand it is very, very rewarding if you're willing to deal with those flaws. Inuyasha is like one of these shy women who are socially awkward, have weird habits and will annoy you with their ticks. But if you're willing to deal with all of that, you will get the most amazing girlfriend who will bake the most fantastic cake and cook you breakfast for dinner (scrubs, anyone..?) What I'm trying to say is, Inuyasha has really slow episodes sometimes, which you really need to bear through, but then, seemingly out of nowhere, there'll be 20, if not 30 episodes which will COMPLETELY blow your mind and not let you off the hook until you watched through all of them. Inuyasha has the potential and the ability to make you love it so damn much, but you'll only get to that part if you're also willing to deal with the suffering through the filler episodes and the sometimes dragging story. To summarize it all: If you're willing to get through a thick, long story, awful fillers and slow episodes, to experience the unique, charming and amazing parts of an anime which is probably known to you from your childhood, then go for Inuyasha.

This is gonna be a bit hard for me. How can I give a fair review to the show that's been my favorite anime series since 2002? Well, I don't know, but I'll try my hardest. This is the story of the titular character, Inuyasha, a half-demon, half-human hybrid, and Kagome, a seemingly ordinary 15-year-old schoolgirl who is sent into the Feudal Sengoku era of Japan through the well in her family's shrine. It is there that the sacred Shikon no Tama, the Sacred Jewel of Four Souls, a powerful item that can greatly increase the power of demons, is discovered and subsequently (and unintentionally) shattered into small shards and spread across Feudal Japan. Now it is up to them - and some new friends, along the way - to regather the shards, and prevent demons everywhere from using them to their own selfish gain, especially a demon called Naraku, whose place in the story becomes more and more clear as the show progresses... This show is one of those strange cases in anime, having a very finite stance with anime fans everywhere. People either really love it, or really hate it. There's a large group that loves to poke fun at its annoyances, but there's also a large group that enjoys its story and its romance. I will concede, though, this show has its problems. Quite a bit of the filler is... let's say, not that spectacular. A lot of the characteristics of the protagonists can be a bit annoying, at times, and its pacing could be a bit quicker. And the dub... well, if I'm going to be blunt, I'm going to tell it straight - it's not as good as it could've been. Don't get me wrong, though, some moments in the dub are quite spectacular, but others just fall flat. So I'm calling this a toss-up. That being said, there's a lot that I love about this series. Its themes of romance, civil war, personal growth, protection, they really resonated with me when I first saw this series, and they still do, to this day. Animated by Sunrise, the same company who did Cowboy Bebop, Outlaw Star, and Gundam, the animation looks good for its early-2000s production. Halfway through the series, though, there is a huge shift in the animation style and appearance, which I, personally, don't like that much. I guess you could say I prefer the 90s-style animation of Sunrise than I do their later years. Eh, I'm weird like that. As for the music, I have to say, I really like the orchestral backing music, but I'm not too fond of the OPs and EDs. I never could get into a lot of anime OSTs, but, again, that's another sign of my weirdness. The booming, majestic orchestra, though, I have a soft spot for. It's epic and powerful, and it gives a statement - "This is me. You better take cover, because I'm here to kick some!" As a whole, this show has a definite place in my heart, even though I can see that it isn't perfect. In my opinion, this series is Rumiko Takahashi's magnum opus, albeit a flawed masterpiece. It was one of my gateway anime shows, and it was the show that got me knee-deep into the glory of Adult Swim Action, in the early 2000s. But would I call it one of the greatest? Well... not exactly. I think, after seeing the show for 10 years, I can point out flaws easier, and I can give a less-biased opinion on it. That being said, I can't really call it bad, either. There are a lot of great things about this show's story that I absolutely love, something no other anime can match. And that's what matters the most, to me - how much an anime resonates with the viewer, and how much a show leaves a lasting impression.

Feudal Japan is a scary place full of demons that roam the countryside and terrorize and devour villagers. Luckily for Kagome Higurashi, modern-day Japan is demon-free and she can live the life of a normal teenage girl. Everything changes, however, when she falls down the family well and awakens in the feudal world with the powerful Sacred Jewel mysteriously inside of her body. Here Kagome will meet half-demon Inuyasha who wants to steal the jewel to become full demon, but when it breaks they'll have to team up to find all of the pieces before the insidious Naraku does. Along the way, Inuyasha, Kagome, Sango, Miroku, and Shippo will share adventures and fight monsters, dead priestesses, and relatives. Inuyasha often gets a bad rap for some undesirable elements that turn a potentially amazing series sour; I won't argue there. 167 episodes is a lot, and shows that brave such lengths must take care to avoid a wandering plot and an inordinate number of filler episodes. Unfortunately Inuyasha fails in both areas: seasons 1, 2, and 3 are great, but seasons 4 and 5 are littered with filler, so much so that at times it's as if the entire season is filler. While characters are enjoyable and I was happy just to watch them and their antics, predictable, repetitive fights and stagnant plots don't win awards. And after dedicating just shy of 60 hours of my life to this mammoth of a series, I was appalled when producers left me with an ending that settled absolutely nothing. These substantial negative elements aside, Inuyasha is still one of my favorite series. The premise of a girl being transported to the past and joining a half-demon to fight demons is an original one and the first episode should pique your interest. When it is being developed, the plot is extremely well-done and the enemy, Naraku, is crafty and appears untouchable. Settings are attractive and sufficiently detailed; characters, though basic in their degree of detail, are highly original and distinctive. Audio is fantastic all around: opening and ending songs include some of Japan's best pop-anime songs. The show's OST is immediately distinctive and fits the mood of feudal Japan and attitudes of the characters well. Once you've heard the music from Inuyasha, you won't forget it and will probably be able to identify it years later. While the soundtrack is great, the English voice cast is magnificent and really helps to make this into a professionally done series that doesn't cut any corners. In addition to a great underlying story with Naraku and the Sacred Jewel, Inuyasha has memorable side-plots involving Sesshomaru, Koga, the Panther Divas, and of course the ever-present love triangle between Inuyasha, Kagome, and Kikyo. The show is funny, endearing, memorable, and has high rewatch value. Perhaps it's due to all of these positive elements that viewers often feel conflicted about Inuyasha. When a series has so much going for it, it's disappointing to not see it rise to the occasion to become truly great. Despite everything good, a distracting number of fillers and lack of an acceptable ending hold the show back. Though Inuyasha will no doubt go down in history as one of the most popular and international of anime series, it's doubtful that it'll go down as one of the greats. Animation: 7.5/10 Audio: 8.7/10 Storyline: 8.0/10 Overall: 8.0/10 (Excellent) For a full synopsis with review and downloadable episodes/OST, check out my blog at http://animefiend.blogspot.com

At first glance, this seems like a promising anime. It looks like something that is worth wasting your time on. When I read the manga ending, I was utterly disappointed. Episodes to watch: 1-70 102-122 Why do I only suggest those episodes? I'll explain right in this reveiw. Story: At first, the story starts out as something fresh and new; even if it borrowed elements from Fushigi Yuugi; it was something that started out as a fresh anime. The story quickly lost its magic that it had at first. Having Kikyo put into the twist at first was a good idea, but quickly was overused for the sake of the so-called "romance" of the series. She became nothing more then a plot device; which is sad because I liked her. This anime does indeed have a story, but it started straying away from it as the series progressed. Art: You have to admit that it is good. But it only gets an eight because later on in the series the animators started copying and pasting frames over and over to the point where it got annoying and showed no talent. But it gets an eight because up until episode 130-something it was very good. Sound: 'Twas fine. Voices could've been 100% better if Viz took the time to choose their voice actors; espeically the English Dubbers. Richard Cox does not obviously know how to change his tone when appropriote and Monica Stori disappointed me; she was so good in Gundam Wing and many other previous anime but this anime is particularly the reason why a lot of fans don't even like her. Kirby Morrow and whoever voiced Sango were okay, but they could've chosen a better actor for Shippo. In both dubs, I couldn't wait for Inuyasha to finally shut his mouth as soon as he opened it. I have never hated a character's voice more then I've hated Inuyasha's. Characters: Pathetic. Down right pathetic. A good portion of the time I was rooting for the villains to win; I espeically was really hoping that Bankotsu would get Inuyasha to shut up for once. They're all static characters. If you're looking for dynamic characters, this is not the series for you then. I would recrommend the Elfen Lied manga for dynamic characters. Inuyasha still is the same dumbass he was at the beginning of the series, Shippo, Miroku and Sango serve almost no purpose at all since episode 50 and on. Kagome is the only one who actually chances and therefore is a bit dynamic The only interesting characters, in my opinion, are the Shichinintai; too fucking bad Rumiko killed them off. They could've saved the series and made it more intense but no, RT decides to throw that chance away and make it the bland series a lot of fans love to hate. Enjoyment: Between the time I was 11-14, I enjoyed this series a lot. But that was mostly because I hadn't seen more sophisiticated series like Higurashi no Naku Koro Ni, Elfen Lied or School Days. You'll probably enjoy it if you're new to anime and you have no expectations of the series. Overall: Unless you haven't watched any other anime, don't watch it.

When I rewatched Inuyasha, I went in with an AMAZING impression. I remember LOVING the show and the OST, but I found myself losing interest halfway through because of the side stories and the filler episodes. I was watching, but not really paying attention. The creators then crammed like 50 episodes worth of content into a sequel of only 26 episodes. Don’t get me wrong, I really did enjoy the series though, just not as much as the first time watching (which was like 5 years ago). The show goes into depth about each characters’ backstory which I really like. Tbh Kagome’s reaction to the Feudal Era isn’t 100% realistic, but she’s super happy-go-lucky. The love triangle between Kikyo, Inuyasha and Kagome did get annoying at times and I just wanted it to end, but it’s bearable. I didn’t really feel as if Inuyasha cared for Kagome nearly as much as he did for Kikyo, it seemed more like a “brotherly” love sometimes. I did really like the story because I love these types of plots. It was actually a pretty funny anime and I liked the style of art. The quality was rly amazing for a 1990s anime, they have definitely gone and improved it.

I know, you saw the score, but here me out? The ten is just because it wouldn't let me submit a review without a number. Look, I get it. The character's are a little bland, the story has entirely too much filler - it's a resolution that could've been made without the extra hundred episodes. Except, this isn't a show where, upon adulthood, you try to enjoy it for any meaningful purpose. This is a show where, as a child you look at the pretty colours and think: "Wow, I wish I could do that." This show is as wish fulfilling as Pokémon. It's not deep, it's a serialization of stories for a kid to look forward to after a long day of kindergarten or primary school - after a long day of reality. I'm biased. While I can see the flaws, they don't matter in the face of the tremendous amounts of affection that I built over the course my childhood years. The character's were reliable - they were familiar and stable with predictable actions that comforted my mind. The story was a continuation of a journey where I dreaded an end. The resolution came all too soon for a little kid that voraciously devoured this new world. It's been many years since I've thought of this show. This was a just another weekend TV marathon long before I knew what an anime was. Looking back, well, sentiment would compel me to try watching this again for the sake of nostalgia. "Inuyasha" has no profound message, no hidden meaning behind its surface song. It is a straightforward show with often times irritatingly irrational characters that nonetheless endear themselves to young hearts. Attempting to judge it for its complexity of plot is futile simply because that wasn't ever its purpose. Escapism requires far less complexity when you're a child. Fantasy, likewise, does not require a conscious suspension of disbelief. It is as enduringly loved as other childhood joys simply for the being a constant; a companion for children around the world to ease the pains of growing up.

InuYasha.......Its the best anime iv'e ever seen. It was one of my first too. Many people these days who are new to anime wouldnt like the "old art style" or "Stupid romance". Some even say that the title enough is dumb. InuYasha is a masterpiece, as well as a classic. If you never heard of this anime before, please read this review to learn more about it. I will try not to include to much spoilers. The storyline starts off well. In fedural Japan, a demon boy with dog ears and long white hair with gold eyes named InuYasha comes to a village in search for a jewel called the Shikon no Tama. Once he got the jewel, he is pinned to a tree by a girl named Kikyo. He falls into a slumber for 50 years. Kikyo then dies. 500 years later a girl named Kagome is pulled down a well by a demon. She then comes into Fedural Japan, where she mets InuYasha on the tree. Soon after, a demon apppears looking for the Shikon no Tama. It turns out that Kagome is the reincarnation of Kikyo. InuYasha awakens and kills the demon with his claws. He then tries to steal the Shikon jewel. But then the jewel breaks apart.(Im not going to spoil this). InuYasha and Kagome have to team up in order to find all the pieces. They are joined by other characters that apppear later, Shippo, Sango. and Miroku. The story line is very easy to get hooked on to. It is very enjoyable. There are plenty of fight scenes and blood. Characters do die as well. There are swords, claws, arrows. There is romance, but its great. The romance made some of the best anime couples in anime history. Of course there is romantic comedy too. While the art may be out dated, it is still charming. The character design is still good, and the old art still looks great. The art gets better at around episode 99. Its still great. The character devleoplment is amazing. Characters like Sesshomaru seem like total badasses and thats it. But as the story goes on, characters like him, change over time and become "good guys". Other characters like InuYasha seem like evil characters at first, but soon he changes a lot after making friends. Evens some villians like Kagura change. In the end, all the characters matured, and changed. Th series still has great music. It has one of the best OSTs out. All of the opening and ending themes are great, the best are Grip!, Dearest, and Every Heart. The sad, upsetting songs are beautiful. A lot of the music sounds epic as well. Like the fight music. This is a anime that can be sad to. The ending as sad yet beautiful. Moments like in the Band of Seven arc has a very sad scene that made me almost cry. In the Final Act, there are a few moments that will make you cry like a bitch. So be prepared, this anime can be very sad at times. Every time I watch this anime, there is always that moment that hits me in the feels. When you watch it you will understand. For overall enjoyment, iv'e enjoyed this series a lot. It is charming, lovable, and still is great to this day. No anime I have watched yet is more enjoyable than InuYasha. Its a fantastic show. I have seen this anime like a million times, and im still lovin it. I still cry at the right moments, laugh at the right moments, and get hyped at the right moments. This is one of the greatest animes of all time. Try it out. You will like it.

Inuyasha was a childhood show of mine, and the first anime I watched sequentially, though I did not complete at the time. As such, I am heavily biased for nostalgic reasons, but as I rewatched to finally complete the series, I did face problems with the show. Firstly, the story itself, even without fillers, is too long. There are many unnecessary aspects that can be cut. For example, the Band of Seven arc (boring characters except for Bankotsu) felt like a drag, and could easily have been worked around with already established characters, and thus, fewer episodes. Once that was past, the momentum was restored and I began enjoying the show again. Secondly, while the character development is above that of many, MANY anime, it is sometimes ignored for the sake of humour or plot. Inuyasha and Kagome grow and become strong fighters, and we are shown this. But countless times they fail to shoot an arrow or swing their sword when real damage can be done -- the only conceivable reason being that the bad guy isn't "supposed" to die just yet, we've got more minutes of episode to fill, more story to tell. So they shackle their strong characters that have abilities to overcome the situation at hand so that the story can be LONGER? NOOOO I have just begun the manga, so I don't know whether these problems came from the manga, or were created by the anime. Whichever, the anime still suffers for it. Despite all this, I fucking love this show. Inuyasha gets on my nerves a lot less than most protagonists, so kudos there (Kagome, though, should shoot some more arrows goddammit). I will continue the series by watching "The Final Act", but I'm certain it will not end in a way that will truly satisfy me -- this either being Inuyasha becoming a human by the power of the Sacred Jewel, or Kagome purifying it with her life. Yep, I like it big. If no one dies WHAT'S THE POINT -- I jest. Just watch the show.

You know what I say when I think of Inuyasha? So much potential. Inuyasha revolves around the adventures of Kagome Higurashi, Inuyasha, Miroku, Songo, Kirara, and Shippo as they travel Feudal Japan in search of the Sacred Shikon Jewel Shards. In their adventure they run into several types of demons, but one remains at large until the end of the series: NAraku. Oh, Naraku; that bastard has such power and that's not even from the jewel fragments he gathered throughout the series. Our group of adventures go through japan finding themselves, bonding with each other, running into trouble whether it be forced, accidental, or for complete comic relief. I mean come on, this series definitely has the cliche aspects of shounen. You got tons of action, suspense, romance, comedy, and all that good stuff. Most of the comedy, I will admit, comes from the lecherous monk, Miroku; but you also get a good deal with the conflicting personalities of all characters — both major and minor. The series ran for a long time, which is surprising since quite a few episodes were filler. The anime and manga both have a decent story and to my knowledge. The art of the series is good in my opinion. It had some moments where I thought the character design was a bit weird, but for the most part it was good. I think the character development could have gone a little better. This is where the potential I spoke of in the beginning comes into play. It had the potential to be as good of a shounen series as Yu-Yu Hakusho and Dragon Ball Z, but it fell flat near the end. Though, in the anime, I really liked the soundtrack and sound effects. That's probably the best thing about the show. So, overall, I would say this is a good series if you want one to jump into that sticks to shounen format. Though, if you're afraid of the length, then skip it. My overall rating is six out of ten.

I would like to start off by saying this is my first review, so bare with me please, and any suggestions on how i can improve will be greatly appreciated. I decided to do my first review on this anime because it has all the basic elements i love: romance, comedy, adventure, fantasy, horror, and supernatural. Story-9: The story started off really good; it was action packed and not too fast paced. The story could have received a 10 if the anime didn't include too many fillers or flashbacks (which kind of got annoying at times). However, i did enjoy how some episodes were suspenseful and kept me wanting to see what would happen next. Character-8: The character's were actually quite enjoyable, and none of the characters made me want to punch myself (with the exception of kikyo sometimes). Both the female and male protagonists execute their part well and i enjoyed the role of the supporting cast as well. How the main characters develop is my favorite part, even though it does take a LONG time (167 eps). Sound-10:The OST for this anime was outstanding, and i enjoyed how the background music went perfectly well with the mood of a scene. The OP's and ED's were also exceptionally good. Art-8: Nothing out of the ordinary; everything was drawn fairly good and even the blood scenes weren't that disgusting. Enjoyment-10: This is one of those animes that made me cry, laugh, angry, and mushy inside. i really enjoyed the development of the character's personalities and overall how they help each other out in their adventure. Overall-10: I loved this anime from the beginning to the end and it had a great impact on me. So......WATCH IT NOW!

InuYasha was a very enjoyable anime at first. The first 30 episodes had me wanting to watch more. It was filled with fighting, a good plot, and had me interested. Unfortunately, InuYasha is like, 160 episodes long - and became a drag for me to watch. A lot of the fights between InuYasha and those other people didn't really happen in the manga, so a lot of it were filler episodes. Basically the plot didn't advance very much. It was still very enjoyable to watch because of the art work, the action, and it had bits of comedy and romance. I recommend watching InuYasha if you like long series with a lot of fighting in it. But I don't recommend it if you get bored easily - mainly because a lot of episodes were fillers.

Note: This will be a review of the whole series, including "The Final Act". Overview: Every anime fan has a specific anime that they cherish above all others, and in many cases it's not even necessarily the one everyone else loves. In my case, that anime is "Inuyasha", an absolutely breathtaking fantasy adventure animated by Sunrise and based on the manga by the famous Rumiko Takahashi, with just about everything a show could possibly need to make it compelling and enjoyable, whether it be action, comedy, romance or horror. The result is a series that is both uniquely great and near-flawless, and has in many ways set my standards for anime in general. Story & World (10/10): For as long as she can remember, modern-day teenager Kagome Higurashi has been told legends by her eccentric grandfather about the Shikon Jewel, though she has spend her whole life believing they were only stories. That is, until her fifteenth birthday, where a monstrous demon emerges from the well located at her family's shrine and pulls Kagome through it. Emerging from the well, Kagome discovers that she has ended up in the Warring States era, which also happens to be inhabited by all kinds of humanoid and animal-like demons. Soon after, Kagome comes across and ends up freeing a young man named Inuyasha, who is a dog demon-human hybrid. And not only that, she discovers that the Shikon Jewel, thought to be lost for centuries, has been reborn inside her body, and is the carnal desire of many demons, Inuyasha himself included. And not only THAT, Kagome ends up shattering the jewel into a thousand pieces in a botched attempt to retrieve it, so she and Inuyasha will need to find them all in order to prevent them from falling into the wrong hands. Initially, Kagome is highly reluctant, wanting nothing more than to go home, which she can actually do simply by jumping into the well again, but ultimately her conscience gets the better of her, and she and Inuyasha agree to set aside their differences in order to find the jewel shards, making countless friends, allies and enemies along the way. Part of what makes Inuyasha's story so brilliant is that it isn't really about a group of people collecting jewel shards. Rather, it's about a group of people fighting demons, helping people, exploring feudal Japan, getting stronger, investigating rumours and (in Kagome's case) getting through school WHILE they collect jewel shards which is an important distinction. At no point does the series ever feel like a standard "gotta catch 'em all" story we've likely all heard more than a few times in our lives, with the hunt for the jewel shards being just one small part of a much grander design. Many people believe that the series is a lot longer than it needed to be, and while I do agree with that, it's nevertheless proof that that doesn't have to be a bad thing. When the series isn't focusing on the main plot, it's instead focusing on developing the world and characters in both big and small ways, or treating the audience to some cool, hilarious, or just plain fluffy sub-plots. Could they have achieved the same effect by cutting the series to two-thirds or even half the length? Possibly, but that would mean cutting out a large number of episodes, and speaking for myself I can count the episodes I didn't enjoy to some extent on one hand, with the show's best episodes blowing the majority of those found in regular-length anime out of the water. Additionally, there's some fantastic worldbuilding, with a great portrayal of the Warring States era and demon lore that goes much deeper than that of most other stories, as well as a huge number of twists and turns; put simply, virtually nothing you hear in the first few episodes turns out to be true, and the series still manages to pull huge revelations even as late as "The Final Act". But what really elevates the story from a great one to an incredible one is the themes. Watching "Inuyasha" taught me the most important lesson I've ever had to learn, namely that treating someone poorly just because they're different is wrong and it never pays to judge someone before you even know them. At face value, this may seem like just an anti-racism message but it actually goes beyond that. For example, Kagome's first impression of Inuyasha is that he's whiny, a show-off and a total egomaniac, but as she gets to know him, she realises that there is much, MUCH more to him than that. The relationship between the two of them feels endlessly dynamic, interesting and believable, and the same can be said for the majority of other relationships found in the series. I won't spoil anything, but I would also like to point out that the anime's ending is easily one of the best of any show I've ever seen, to the point that it is easily worth watching the entire series to get to, and given that the series is nearly 200 episodes long, that should really say something. Art & Animation (10/10): "Inuyasha"'s visuals start off great-looking and only improve in quality the more the show goes on. The series began back when purely hand-drawn animation was going out of fashion, and it shows as the first half of the series has a beautifully detailed hand-drawn style that could give even "Cowboy Bebop" a run for its money (fitting, given that they're animated by the same people), with fantastic-looking character models and environments, great monster design and fantastic special effects. Starting from episode 99 onwards, the art style shifts to a digitally animated one which looks even better, and this particular style gets improved upon further for "The Final Act", which is easily one of the best-looking anime seasons I have yet to see. On a side note, one thing you'll quickly notice is that there's next to no deranged animation, even during the more comedic scenes, and the series looks all the better for it. Sound & Dialogue (9.5/10): If there's one part of the series that didn't instantly captivate me, it's the music. That's not to say it's bad by any means, but the battle music isn't always that great, with "Attack on Titan" and "Fairy Tail" among others being notably better in that regard, though are still plenty of great tracks, especially late in the series. There are a lot of opening and ending themes (seven openings and eleven ending themes in total) and while all of them are great, there are some I definitely liked a lot more than others. Sound-wise, the real draw of the series is the voice acting; rather than the standard Texas or L.A. dub you'd hear in other big anime, "Inuyasha" was dubbed in Canada, so the dub features lesser-known talents like Richard Ian Cox as Inuyasha, Moneca Stori as Kagome, Kirby Morrow as Miroku and Kelly Sheridan as Sango, with each of their voices feeling distinct and fitting their respective characters perfectly, though the cast in general is fantastic, as well as having probably my favourite villain performance in any anime. Sure, a few voices did end up getting replaced for "The Final Act", but the new voices are similar enough that you'll barely notice the difference. Characters (10/10): Of course, no masterpiece of an anime is complete without amazing characters, and thankfully "Inuyasha" has those in spades, with Inuyasha himself being easily one of the best. He's not likeable at first, but it isn't long before he starts to show some depth to him and we begin to understand how he became the way he is. In fact, Inuyasha's past is awful enough that just about every negative trait he has can be explained by it. Refusing to admit when something's his fault? He was blamed for all sorts of things that weren't his fault. Emotional maturity of a seven-year-old? Growing up without any parents will do that to you. Refusing to run away even when it's the sensible thing to do? He was chased constantly as a child, and years of that has clearly made him hate looking like a coward. Even his claim early on that he's one of the people who would use the Shikon J…

Honestly, I don’t get why some people dislike InuYasha. For me, it’s hands down one of the best anime ever. First off, the world-building is just incredible. It strikes this perfect balance between the modern era and the Sengoku period, creating a setting that feels rich, alive, and full of history. It’s like you’re stepping into a different world every time, and yet it all fits together so well. (10/10) Then there’s the character development, which is top-notch. Remember InuYasha at the start? He’s this rude, closed-off jerk who barely cares about anyone. But as the story unfolds, especially with Kagome around, he starts to change. You get to see his softer, more vulnerable side, and it’s so satisfying to watch. Even his sword, Tessaiga, evolves alongside him, which adds a cool layer to his journey. (10/10) Now, about the fights—while they’re not the show’s main focus, they’re still fun to watch. Sure, the animation might not hold up against today’s standards, but the battles still manage to draw you in. They’re more about the story and character dynamics than flashy moves, which works for me. (7/10) And let’s not forget Naraku, the big bad of the series. He’s a genius when it comes to manipulation and scheming. His plans are so intricate that you can’t help but admire the guy’s villainous creativity. That said, he sometimes underestimates his enemies, which leads to some great twists. He’s one of those villains you love to hate, and he totally earns his spot as a top-tier antagonist. (9/10) Overall, InuYasha is a gem, even if it doesn’t always get the love it deserves. Maybe newer fans who are into fast-paced action and nonstop fights don’t see its charm. But for anyone willing to dive deeper, it offers so much more with its themes, relationships, and character growth. Fun fact: InuYasha won several awards during its run and was a big hit in the early 2000s, proving just how much of a lasting impact it’s had.

When I read the reviews, I notice that it is often the action scenes or the humor of the show that are criticized - fair enough. For me, however, Inuyasha represents neither - as assumed by many here - a classic shounen, nor a humorous anime or a simple mix between both. The appeal of the series consists for me of two heavily important things, which are neither the fights, nor funny characters and their runninggags On the one hand, Inuyasha takes place in what I consider a miraculous world, which on the one hand seems wonderfully mystical with its demons and magical forces, but at the same time is not kitschy and exaggerated, but always retains a touch of "reality". It never feels overloaded, which helped me get caught within the atmosphere of the show. It is not a stereotype world of excessive lush green meadows, a bright blue sky and magnificent palaces. Yes, the world has beautiful enchanting places but at the same time a darkness, a mysteriousness that makes you curious and might even scare you, if you get involved in the show. The ancient Japan, villages, peasants, temples, festivals, gardens, is wonderfully staged. But what gripped me most about the series was the love between the two protagonists, which is often just slightly hinted, but then also, kind of always present and, therefore, at least for me, one of the main elements of the show, rather than epic sword fights or a brilliant surprising storyline. The criticism that many here have cited, that the story, and thus the love story, is not a great reinvention and has no "cleverness" or extraordinary plot twists may or may not be true - I find it irrelevant in either way. The love story is - and this is the only decisive factor for me - wonderfully told, sweet and bitter, with ups and downs, approaches and then distances, lovely romantic moments, then again, moments of fear and anger. Thanks to the great atmosphere, the wonderful music and the, in my opinion, convincing protagonists, I was cheering until the end and hoped that the two would overcome their troubles and actually find each other. It's true, the series has lengths, not every episode can live up to the factors I appreciated. But you should be a bit forgiving in that regard, it does not harm the series as a whole. So, I clearly recommend this show, give it a shot!

Inuyasha is a hard anime to talk about. It isn't like your typical action anime like DBZ and Naruto. Instead it goes a different route with its story formula. SPOILERS!!! Story: 4 Like I said, Inuyasha is hard to explain. It's story is really it's only big flaw. The first season is by far the best and the fifth season is probably the second best in my opinion. To sum up the main story Kagome travels back in time, befriends a demon named Inuyasha, need to collect pieces of a jewel and meet other characters throughout their journey. By the end of the first season all of the main characters are together and need to track down the pieces of the jewel in order to prevent Naraku from getting them. Now here's where it gets bad. Inuyasha's story stays like this throughout the entire show. This means every ending is almost always the same ending with Naraku or his minions fleeing from battle and also taking the pieces of the jewel. This ends up being extremely tedious and outright annoying. I would forgive the show if this was only like 50 episodes or so but its 167 episodes. However not every episode involves Naraku. There are 3 main episode plots to Inuyasha after the first season. Those are 1. Naraku/minions episodes, 2. Village/monster episodes and 3. Other episodes. The Naraku episodes you'd think are the best but because the episodes are pretty much the same every single time it's just annoying. I mean do something else for a change and stop using the same formula over and over. The village episodes are when Inuyasha and company enter a village and need to kill a demon that's haunting the village. While these episodes are similar to each other they did manage to make a good amount of the episodes different from each other even if they didn't continue the main story at all. These end up being ok to good episodes, not to mention the characters are funny so these episodes are enjoyable. And finally the most surprising of all are the filler/other episodes if you want to call them that. These episodes range from being ok to just hilarious. It's kind of hard to call them filler episodes because they are good and they develop the characters throughout the episodes. It usually doesn't have much action, and actually turns into a comedy half of the time. They are just good episodes overall, but still don't continue the plot which is the only downside. One other big problem with the story is that it did not end. How in the right mind can you have 167 episodes and not end your show. This is ridiculous, my mind was blown when all there was at the last episode was a thanks for watching message. I'm not counting the movies or the final act because Inuyasha is listed as its own thing from them. From what I've heard The Final Act actually has a continuing story and considering it has around an 8.4 at the time of this review its probably really good. Art: 8 I don't get it when some people say this show looks bad, for 2000-2004 this anime looks really good, especially the second half. It has detailed backgrounds, good colors and is just a nice show to look at. Sound: 9 Definitely Inuyasha's best aspect is its soundtrack. The background music is very memorable and good on its own but I love almost every opening and closing theme. My favorites have to be ED 2 and OP 5. The soundtrack really impressed me. Characters: 9 Inuyasha's saving grace has to be it's wide range of characters. Inuyasha and Seshomaru's character developments are probably the best in the show and they do also do a good job with the other like Moroku and Sango. Not to mention these characters are really fun to watch. The only character I didn't like was Kagura, probably because she flees every time in the show and I don't like her personality. Enjoyment: 7 You probably think I hate Inyuasha but I do enjoy it. It's funny only because the characters are so good. However the ending of every Naraku being pretty much the same just pisses me off. Overall: 7 Inuyasha gives up great characters, good animation, and a great soundtrack. But what Inuyasah really lacks is a good story that mixes things up and continues the story. This could have been a great anime if it didn't follow the same formula almost every episode, which I'm sorry you've heard me say the same thing over and over. But it's true and is Inuyasha's biggest flaw. All I can say is if you're into a show that does the same thing over and over then Inuyasha is the show for you. Hopefully the I Final Act is as good as people say it is.

InuYasha .... Well this was the first anime I have ever watch I am in love with this anime. I re-watched this so many times I cant get enough of it! When you watch this you can tell its an old anime due to the design but that doesn't affected it. If you are truly a fan of romantic stories this is a great choice. One thing I love is not only does it have romance it has adventure, drama, supernatural, and to top it of there is comedy. It is like a combo package. This anime shows the story of each and every character and you get to learn more about them. Also the plot of the story is prettygood. Kagome a typical school in japan just turns 15 when she is pulled until a well by a demon and goes back to ancient Sengoku period of Japan where there are demons and all of sorts of monsters. She meets a half demon Inuyahsa and realizes she is a .... .Your just going to have to see to find out what happens next ;]! Through out the anime you see a bit of a love triangle that will leave you breathless to see what will happen to it at the end. At the end of the anime their journey is not complete but no worries since it continues with Inyusaha final act but not as many episodes as Inuyasha. One tip if you decide to watch Inuyasha which I hope you do is I recommend you to watch it in sub since I watch it dubbed and it isn't bad but I go to use to one of the characters voice and when I saw Inyusha Final act they have changed certain voices which ruined it because the new voice turn out to be annoying! Just a tip if you are not worried about it watch it Dubbed since their voices are not bad at all.