InuYasha
InuYasha
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InuYasha

8.6
Yr 2000
Rt 24m
Status Ended
Animation Action & Adventure Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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Overview

Kagome Higurashi is a modern day young girl who lives with her family by the old Higure shrine. Unbeknownst to Kagome, she is the reincarnation of priestess Kikyo and posseses the "Jewel of Four Souls" (the Shikon jewel). One ill-fated day, Kagome locates an ancient well near her home and is abruptly transported through the well and into a feudal Japan, inhabited by demons. There, she encounters Inuyasha, son of a powerful demon father and a human mother, who is pinned to a tree by an enchanted arrow.

Critical Reception

What critics are saying

Score 80 /100

InuYasha is widely regarded as a classic of the early 2000s anime landscape, praised for its engaging story, deep character characterizations, and its effective blend of adventure, romance, and folklore. Fans appreciate how the series balances humor with a rich, mythological setting, often viewing it as a essential pillar of the medium.

However, critical assessment also acknowledges the series' age. Reviewers often point to the limitations of late-90s/early-2000s production technology and pacing issues reminiscent of other long-running shonen series. Some critics also note production quirks like repetitive dialogue or dated translation choices, and parents are advised that the show contains content—such as violence and mild nudity—that may require supervision for younger viewers.

“A mixture of adventure, romance and character comedy set against a rich tapestry derived from traditional folk tales.”

“Inuyasha is the perfect poster child for the anime of the late 90s and early 2000s.”

“It’s a classic, and any anime lover who hasn’t seen this isn’t a true anime lover!”

“Many reviewers warn about its occasional nudity, swearing, and some scary scenes that may not be appropriate for younger audiences.”

Why fans love it

InuYasha balances the high stakes of feudal Japan against the domestic life of a modern teenager. The series grounds its supernatural action in a sprawling quest to retrieve the fragments of the Shikon jewel, pulling both human and demon perspectives into a volatile friction. This setting creates a unique space where magical combat shifts seamlessly into quiet character moments.

The emotional core relies on the tension of a complex love triangle and the underlying conflict of mixed heritage within the title character, voiced by Kappei Yamaguchi. Rather than focusing strictly on the mechanics of its fantasy world, the narrative prioritizes how these identities shift over time. By placing a contemporary protagonist in a period defined by demons and ancestral curses, the show sustains a frantic pace while tethering the chaos to personal loyalties.

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Keyword Cloud

Keywords

love triangle martial arts swordplay magic time travel supernatural romance based on manga demon historical parallel world super power youkai feudal japan shounen anime isekai adventure
Technical Sheet

Details

First Aired
October 16, 2000
Status
Ended
Episode Runtime
24 minutes
Origin
JP
TMDB Votes
2,055