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犬夜叉 [Inuyasha] #3
InuYasha, Vol. 3: Good Intentions
Inu-Yasha's magic sword can only be wielded in defense of humanity. But when the lovesick Nobunaga tells Kagome and InuYasha the story of a 300-year-old demon, it seems that such a sword might come in handy!
192 pages, Paperback
First published October 18, 1997
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Rumiko Takahashi
1,581 books2,104 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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July 7, 2022
Okay I admit I got bored halfway through reading this and switched to comics, but it's actually not bad.
I like that we're starting to see some new characters coming through - it's one of my fave things about this series. There are so many wonderful and weird characters that really shine through, and it was great fun being reintroduced to Shippo at the end of this volume since I forgot about him haha. He's so great!
Anyhoo, the main story is okay but the real fun happens towards the end there so it really does make you keen for the next one. I do love that the action doesn't get lost in the illustrations - it's always easy to follow which helps you stay in the story.
Will eventually continue but I think that's it for me for now. I need a time out from manga I think!
I like that we're starting to see some new characters coming through - it's one of my fave things about this series. There are so many wonderful and weird characters that really shine through, and it was great fun being reintroduced to Shippo at the end of this volume since I forgot about him haha. He's so great!
Anyhoo, the main story is okay but the real fun happens towards the end there so it really does make you keen for the next one. I do love that the action doesn't get lost in the illustrations - it's always easy to follow which helps you stay in the story.
Will eventually continue but I think that's it for me for now. I need a time out from manga I think!
May 18, 2022
GdL con Edicola & Libreria: le nostre passioni...
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è arrivato Shippo *.*
La parte della Maschera di carne, se non ricordo male, è più completa rispetto all'anime.
E questo
secondo me, è il momento in cui Kagome
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è arrivato Shippo *.*
La parte della Maschera di carne, se non ricordo male, è più completa rispetto all'anime.
E questo
secondo me, è il momento in cui Kagome
September 22, 2013
This volume felt like a combination of volume 1 and 2 because everything that happened resulted in me being like "AGAIN, REALLY!?". Also, after 100 pages I couldn't help but groan when I realized that I had another 100 to get through. And that's saying something, considering it usually takes me a little less than an hour to finish a manga in one sitting.
Anyway, I still have the next 3 volumes from the library here and as I said in my review for volume 2, if it doesn't get better with the next volumes, I'm done with this series.
Anyway, I still have the next 3 volumes from the library here and as I said in my review for volume 2, if it doesn't get better with the next volumes, I'm done with this series.
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July 5, 2012Some of the best manga is the oldest.
I was looking for differences between this volume and the early episodes but the story stayed very close to the same. At the end we meet Shippo and the "Thunder Brothers" which is an enjoyable arc.
We also get some creepiness thrown in between.
One thing I had to note was that I forgot that InuYasha's blade could only be summoned to save someone. I'm not sure how heavily that's mentioned in the show or even if it is. Either way, I love that catch.
I was looking for differences between this volume and the early episodes but the story stayed very close to the same. At the end we meet Shippo and the "Thunder Brothers" which is an enjoyable arc.
We also get some creepiness thrown in between.
One thing I had to note was that I forgot that InuYasha's blade could only be summoned to save someone. I'm not sure how heavily that's mentioned in the show or even if it is. Either way, I love that catch.
May 9, 2012
One of the things that I really like about InuYasha are the touches of humor, mixed in with the action. I also liked how much time was spent in the modern world with Kagome. The change of scene was nice, and I'm pretty sure there's less and less of that as the series continues.
May 12, 2019
Loving Inuyasha's character development, and Sota (the Mc's younger brother) is sooo cute!!
April 6, 2025
I truly forgot how funny some of these stories were. Really takes me back to childhood and my belief that this was peak humor. I’m really enjoying this read-through of such a beloved story.
January 22, 2021
I need volume four...now!
January 22, 2021: While looking for more shards, Inuyasha and Kagome come across a young man named Amari Nobunaga who is looking for his friend and the reason why women are disappearing as well as find a friend that recently married the lord of the town where women are being held and not being seen again. Of course the pair go to investigate. Amari finds his friend Princess Tsuyu. It is revealed that he is in love with her.
The man is seen to be wearing bandages on his head and once they are removed by Inuyasha shows that Tsuyu's husband has been possessed by a toad demon. There is a small part of the human man still in there who talks to Inuyasha and begs for him to kill him before the toad demon takes over again. Inuyasha decides not to assist because he would just kill him and lets Kagome find another way. Using items in her backpack, she is able to drive the toad demon out and the princess is happily united with her husband.
Kagome returns to the modern era to study for her exams, as she has missed alot of school and math is not her best subject. When she fails her math exam she must retake is Saturday causes her to tell Inuyasha that he has to stay alittle longer. She also agrees to go to the movies with Hojo. Upset that Inuyasha is insensitive to her future, she kicks him back in the well. At the same time, a woman in a bringing a box to the shrine. Before she gets to the steps, the box opens the Noh Masks attaches to her face. Kagome and her brother Sota see her but Kagome does not think too much of her except that she does give her the creeps. In order to get a new body, the Noh Masks starts killing people with bad souls. When the masks goes after her, Kagome sends Sota to get Inuyasha to help. Inuyasha does defeat the demon, before the mask can attack Kagome.
Kagome returns to the feudal era, (her results on the make up exams are not told. She finished it quickly so Inuyasha would not have to wait long so I am assuming she failed or passed but only barely).
The last chapter introduces Shippo, a fox demon, who wants the shards to avenge his father who was killed by demons Hiten and Maten, who are also called the Thunder Brothers.
January 22, 2021: While looking for more shards, Inuyasha and Kagome come across a young man named Amari Nobunaga who is looking for his friend and the reason why women are disappearing as well as find a friend that recently married the lord of the town where women are being held and not being seen again. Of course the pair go to investigate. Amari finds his friend Princess Tsuyu. It is revealed that he is in love with her.
The man is seen to be wearing bandages on his head and once they are removed by Inuyasha shows that Tsuyu's husband has been possessed by a toad demon. There is a small part of the human man still in there who talks to Inuyasha and begs for him to kill him before the toad demon takes over again. Inuyasha decides not to assist because he would just kill him and lets Kagome find another way. Using items in her backpack, she is able to drive the toad demon out and the princess is happily united with her husband.
Kagome returns to the modern era to study for her exams, as she has missed alot of school and math is not her best subject. When she fails her math exam she must retake is Saturday causes her to tell Inuyasha that he has to stay alittle longer. She also agrees to go to the movies with Hojo. Upset that Inuyasha is insensitive to her future, she kicks him back in the well. At the same time, a woman in a bringing a box to the shrine. Before she gets to the steps, the box opens the Noh Masks attaches to her face. Kagome and her brother Sota see her but Kagome does not think too much of her except that she does give her the creeps. In order to get a new body, the Noh Masks starts killing people with bad souls. When the masks goes after her, Kagome sends Sota to get Inuyasha to help. Inuyasha does defeat the demon, before the mask can attack Kagome.
Kagome returns to the feudal era, (her results on the make up exams are not told. She finished it quickly so Inuyasha would not have to wait long so I am assuming she failed or passed but only barely).
The last chapter introduces Shippo, a fox demon, who wants the shards to avenge his father who was killed by demons Hiten and Maten, who are also called the Thunder Brothers.
May 27, 2008
I love InuYasha. It has everything a good book (or manga, in this case) should have. Action, adventure, romance, humor. Rumiko Takahasi draws her mangas extremley well, and that makes it even better in my opinion.
January 25, 2017
*This review is for the series as a whole with 4.5 out of 5 stars*
This series is absolutely the longest series I’ve ever read so far, with a total of 56 volumes containing 559 chapters. Yeah right? I grew up watching anime and when I stumbled to this one, I instantly got hook. I’m so in love with this anime that I have the complete anime series in my possession. Yep! It occupy mostly the memory of my external drive haha sucker I know. And it’s just now that I finally had the courage to read its manga. I started reading this last December but had a 1 week off because of the Holiday until finally I finished it!
This story is about this modern Japanese girl, Kagome, that was pulled from her own time and went to feudal Japan. It is where she met the half yokai (supernatural monster in Japanese folklore) or also called Hanyou, Inuyasha. Two opposite personalities that were forced to travel together because of the Shikon Jewel or the Jewel of Four Souls.
Kagome (female lead) is so much fun and a wonderful heroine. If she’s a real person, she could be my hero. And Inuyasha on the other hand is such an awesome badass that thinking about him hurts. And as a couple, they sure are mind blowing. After writing this review, I’ll definitely re-watch the anime hehe.
Speaking of which, Inuyasha is a bad boy. But he’s the awesome kind of bad boy with humor and with a touch of dumbness at the same time. When he first met Kagome, I swear he could really be a great pain in the ass and is a straight-up a-hole. And as the story progresses, he became this kind of awesome person without losing his bad boy image ofcourse. And when it comes to Kagome, he sure is kind of protective and I love their usual bantering. It could get annoying sometimes but mostly entertaining lol, especially when Kagome really gets angry at him.
His character is so realistic too. Behind the bad boy image is the guy who lost his first love and when she returned, he’s torn between her and Kagome. Which to be honest, made me kind of mad at him. Well, I’m 100% with Kagome and I totally hate Kikyou. But after reading the manga, I still don’t like her, but she is kind of likeable now especially when she saved Kohaku. And also Inuyasha’s inner battle with his demon blood and his human heart, and you know what’s awesome about it? It’s because it’s only Kagome who can make him back to his senses, isn’t that just sweet?
(I was a bit teary-eyed when the Spider youkai were after them and he got bitten while he’s in his human form. And speaking of human form, he sure still rock it even with black hair minus the cute doggy ears. Then he lay on Kagome’s lap and told her that he love her scent even if he told her otherwise before. They’re in the middle of a dangerous situation but because of that, it became kind of romantic and unforgettable scene for me.)
Kagome on the other hand is a typical female lead. She started as a helpless girl until they found out about her being the reincarnation of Kikyou which was Inuyasha’s first love and the strongest Miko in the feudal Japan. I love how she became badass as the story progresses. Kikyou may be the first woman Inuyasha loved, but it is Kagome who really changed Inuyasha as a person. Plus, did I tell you how many times she saved Kikyou? Also, even how many times she got hurt because she’s Inuyasha’s first love, her heart remains pure.
I have to be honest, there’s some point in this series that totally got my nerve and made me flipped. That’s mostly about Inuyasha being torn between Kikyou and Kagome and how many times he chose Kikyou over Kagome. I mean, that’ quite of cruel really. But even that’s the case, I learn to outgrow it simply because he still travels with her, plus, once in a while they have their own moments. And speaking of moment, I need to step ahead and point out the lack of kissing scenes between them. In anime there’s quite a lot, but in manga, almost none. Yeah right?
As they travel, their group of two grows into a group of 6 where they met the kitsune Shippou, the monk Miroku, cool Sango and her cute Kirara.
Shippou is a cute Kitsune (fox) yokai that specializes in making pranks which he mostly use to Inuyasha lol. At first, they both hate each other and argues which is kind of funny lol. But as they both travels together, their relationship improved. He is really adorable and so attached to Kagome.
Miroku – A playboy and pervert who loves caressing women’s butt. But his proposal to Sango was pretty sweet.
Sango – a really tough cookie. I love her character and the fact that she can man handle guys. And her relationship with Miroku was so kawaii.
(Quite cliche eh? Inuyasha and Kagome fell in love with each other and Miroku, Sango with each other too. Well, IDC haha. I just love their group.)
Kirara – is a cute yokai that transforms into a ferocious beast during battles. Plus, he flies!
With a very long series, a long list of character isn’t a surprise at all. But what’s really hard with manga or anime is to get familiarize with the character’s names. But as for my favorites or the ones that totally got my attention here’s my list. (I’m being mean today, so I’m not going to add Kikyou in my list, blee)
1. Number one in my list is Sesshoumaru. I never thought I’d say this, but I’m one of those really annoying fangirls who love him. Deym! When I first saw him in the anime, I’ve got to say that there’s something dangerous about him. Inuyasha has this bad boy image, but Sesshoumaru is on the highest level. I really hate him at first. Unlike Inuyasha, he really is living the bad boy life. He’s rude, full of pride and all things bad. I specifically hated how he keeps on stealing their Father’s memento, Tessaiga, that is originally given to I But everything changed when he met Rin, and then we got to find out about Tenseiga and everything about it. Then, it just happens, I love Sesshoumaru. And then I came to the part about Meidou Zangetsuha, I feel so sorry for him. Huhu, and then after that my admiration for him intensified. He made me feel so many emotions, I almost cried because of him. It will take too much writing if I’ll enumerate the things that made me love Sesshoumaru so I’ll just let these images speaks for itself.
2. Well, obviously, it’s Rin. I love her character simply because she’s the reason why Sesshoumaru became compassionate, which is also the reason how he was now able to use his healing sword T And I love her teasing with Jaken. I love how the boring team of two grows and became lively because of her.Honestly, at first, I’m one of those fans that ships Rin to Sesshoumaru. But after I read the manga, I realized how absurd that is. I don’t know, but I think Jaken is right. Sesshoumaru is like a father to Rin in a strange way, and he sure is a great one.
3. Kagome’s family, her mother, younger brother Shouta, grandpa including their cat Buyo. I thought it’s going to be a big shocker when they met Inuyasha, but end up petting him like a pet dog lol. They’re all touching Inuyasha’s ears haha. Well, that couldn’t be help lol especially if he has that adorable doggy ears.
4. Kouga – The moment he was introduced in this series, I can’t stop laughing. He’s the third party between Inuyasha and Kagome and I can’t really stop laughing whenever I remember the scene where he boldly said that he loves Kagome and he’s determine to make her his woman. Well, after what Kagome went through because of Kikyou, I can’t help but send Inuyasha a dirty sign. Blee!
5. Miyouga – The coward flea. He’s some sort of the guy who knows it all, well, not totally all but mostly about Inuyasha and his father. I wish this series was able to show something about the past especially about Inuyasha’s father and mother. Well, it did actually in the anime.
6. Totosai – The swordsmith who forged Tessaiga and Tenseiga due to Inuyasha and Sesshoumaru’s father’s request. I would have love it more if they included a back story of him too.
7. Kaede – Kikyou’s younger sister. A strong lady who would probably live another 50 years the way she’s going.
8. Kohaku – The younger brother of Sango. For a young age, he’s been through a lot. But I’m happy how he was able to regain or fight for his humanity after what Naraku did to him.
9. Jaken – Originally, I didn’t have the intention of adding him in this list but looking back, I have to say that he made my whole reading experience so enjoyable too. He’s Sesshoumaru’s companion. He’s arrogant and even pitiful sometimes especially when he receives death glare or punches from Sesshoumaru when he’s pissed but he is mostly funny especially when Rin joined the group.
10. Naraku – For the ultimate cunning supervilain, I guess he quite deserve to be in this list lol. He’s a hanyou like Inuyasha. He’s the reason why Kikyou died 50 years ago and is the reason why Kikyou and Inuyasha had a rough past.
When I think about it, this is obviously a typical adventure anime/manga. For an adventure stories, the idea of different set of individuals forming a group while traveling is quite cliche too, let alone falling in love with each other! But what sets this story different from others is on the adventures each characters went through. When I though it’s the end and the ideas are already sucked out dry from the author, we then introduced to a new unexpected scene. I’ve been watching anime and they all gave me the same reaction. And what is that? It’s astonishment. We might already encountered the story’s plot before, but the twists and turns, the scenes, the lines are so unique. I can’t count how many times I said out loud “I didn’t expected that!” while reading this series.
All we’re covered too. I love that each characters has their own background covered, so we all got the chance to really know more about them and where they come from. I love that each characters have the chance to stand out and we’ve got to see how they matured with each chapters. As the title goes, without watching the anime, I really thought this series would only revolves around Inuyasha, well, it kind of does since each characters have a connection with Inuyasha. But what I like to say is that the author didn’t made a selfish decision to just make Inuyasha the hero all the time. We’ve got the chance to see the weaker side of him, the annoying one, the part where others from the group became the hero and saved him, and ofcourse the funny and dense Inuyasha which is my favorite.
As I said, this series has a total of 559 chapters so it will absolutely take us a lot of time if I talk about the adventures the group encountered one by one. So to make it short, I’ll just “kind of share” my favorite chapters from this series. Before I decided to read this manga, I have a lot of favorite scenes from the anime, mostly? Well, all of them we’re from Kagome and Inuyasha. But after reading the manga, I have to say that my favorite scenes were from Sesshoumaru (Inuyasha’s youkai brother). The first one was when he met Rin (human girl) and resurrected her. I really love how little by little he changed from this full mean badboy image to a compassionate one. He’s still a badboy but when he’s with Rin, dayum, I just can’t help but squeal in delight. And another favorite scene was when he went inside the meidou (a place where the living are not suppose to go) to save Rin. It’s also the most touching scene ever because of how he discarded his sword tenseiga (his father’s memento) because it can’t save Rin. Like dang! (just zoom the image to read the lines)
For my rating, I’m detracting a half star. It really is painful but I guess I really need to. It’s because even with the 559 chapters, it failed to tell us an introduction of what really is a yokai or hanyou or everything about those so-called monster. I mean, it’s been 50 years after that the story resumed but Sesshoumaru look as fabulous as ever and so is Inuyasha. I mean, if Inuyasha and Kagome will live together as man and wife, Kagome will age and Inuyasha would still be looking the same? The slowness of the villains too is quite so-so but I understand that to make this series long. Also, about crossing time through the well, in its first few chapters, we’ve got to find out that it’s the Shikon Jewel that connects the two worlds, but I remembered after Naraku seized all the shards of the Jewel, Kagome was still able to go back to her world. That really is kinda confusing though. And lastly, the epilogue. Dang! Sango and Miroku had their three little angels, how come Inuyasha and Kagome didn’t have atleast 1 son or daughter?! Oh well, I guess you can’t really have all.
You might be wondering which one of the two I love, manga or anime, I have to say that I love both. All the scenes from manga can be seen in anime, but what’s great with anime is that there’s some new scenes added to it. So if you’re planning to read the manga, I would highly recommend watching the anime too.
I would highly recommend this series, if you’re down for a good solid adventure and a kickass heroine with a sexy demon badboy. It’s often hilariously funny and the drawing is so lovely. It’s just simply awesome.
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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This series is absolutely the longest series I’ve ever read so far, with a total of 56 volumes containing 559 chapters. Yeah right? I grew up watching anime and when I stumbled to this one, I instantly got hook. I’m so in love with this anime that I have the complete anime series in my possession. Yep! It occupy mostly the memory of my external drive haha sucker I know. And it’s just now that I finally had the courage to read its manga. I started reading this last December but had a 1 week off because of the Holiday until finally I finished it!
This story is about this modern Japanese girl, Kagome, that was pulled from her own time and went to feudal Japan. It is where she met the half yokai (supernatural monster in Japanese folklore) or also called Hanyou, Inuyasha. Two opposite personalities that were forced to travel together because of the Shikon Jewel or the Jewel of Four Souls.
Kagome (female lead) is so much fun and a wonderful heroine. If she’s a real person, she could be my hero. And Inuyasha on the other hand is such an awesome badass that thinking about him hurts. And as a couple, they sure are mind blowing. After writing this review, I’ll definitely re-watch the anime hehe.
Speaking of which, Inuyasha is a bad boy. But he’s the awesome kind of bad boy with humor and with a touch of dumbness at the same time. When he first met Kagome, I swear he could really be a great pain in the ass and is a straight-up a-hole. And as the story progresses, he became this kind of awesome person without losing his bad boy image ofcourse. And when it comes to Kagome, he sure is kind of protective and I love their usual bantering. It could get annoying sometimes but mostly entertaining lol, especially when Kagome really gets angry at him.
His character is so realistic too. Behind the bad boy image is the guy who lost his first love and when she returned, he’s torn between her and Kagome. Which to be honest, made me kind of mad at him. Well, I’m 100% with Kagome and I totally hate Kikyou. But after reading the manga, I still don’t like her, but she is kind of likeable now especially when she saved Kohaku. And also Inuyasha’s inner battle with his demon blood and his human heart, and you know what’s awesome about it? It’s because it’s only Kagome who can make him back to his senses, isn’t that just sweet?
(I was a bit teary-eyed when the Spider youkai were after them and he got bitten while he’s in his human form. And speaking of human form, he sure still rock it even with black hair minus the cute doggy ears. Then he lay on Kagome’s lap and told her that he love her scent even if he told her otherwise before. They’re in the middle of a dangerous situation but because of that, it became kind of romantic and unforgettable scene for me.)
Kagome on the other hand is a typical female lead. She started as a helpless girl until they found out about her being the reincarnation of Kikyou which was Inuyasha’s first love and the strongest Miko in the feudal Japan. I love how she became badass as the story progresses. Kikyou may be the first woman Inuyasha loved, but it is Kagome who really changed Inuyasha as a person. Plus, did I tell you how many times she saved Kikyou? Also, even how many times she got hurt because she’s Inuyasha’s first love, her heart remains pure.
I have to be honest, there’s some point in this series that totally got my nerve and made me flipped. That’s mostly about Inuyasha being torn between Kikyou and Kagome and how many times he chose Kikyou over Kagome. I mean, that’ quite of cruel really. But even that’s the case, I learn to outgrow it simply because he still travels with her, plus, once in a while they have their own moments. And speaking of moment, I need to step ahead and point out the lack of kissing scenes between them. In anime there’s quite a lot, but in manga, almost none. Yeah right?
As they travel, their group of two grows into a group of 6 where they met the kitsune Shippou, the monk Miroku, cool Sango and her cute Kirara.
Shippou is a cute Kitsune (fox) yokai that specializes in making pranks which he mostly use to Inuyasha lol. At first, they both hate each other and argues which is kind of funny lol. But as they both travels together, their relationship improved. He is really adorable and so attached to Kagome.
Miroku – A playboy and pervert who loves caressing women’s butt. But his proposal to Sango was pretty sweet.
Sango – a really tough cookie. I love her character and the fact that she can man handle guys. And her relationship with Miroku was so kawaii.
(Quite cliche eh? Inuyasha and Kagome fell in love with each other and Miroku, Sango with each other too. Well, IDC haha. I just love their group.)
Kirara – is a cute yokai that transforms into a ferocious beast during battles. Plus, he flies!
With a very long series, a long list of character isn’t a surprise at all. But what’s really hard with manga or anime is to get familiarize with the character’s names. But as for my favorites or the ones that totally got my attention here’s my list. (I’m being mean today, so I’m not going to add Kikyou in my list, blee)
1. Number one in my list is Sesshoumaru. I never thought I’d say this, but I’m one of those really annoying fangirls who love him. Deym! When I first saw him in the anime, I’ve got to say that there’s something dangerous about him. Inuyasha has this bad boy image, but Sesshoumaru is on the highest level. I really hate him at first. Unlike Inuyasha, he really is living the bad boy life. He’s rude, full of pride and all things bad. I specifically hated how he keeps on stealing their Father’s memento, Tessaiga, that is originally given to I But everything changed when he met Rin, and then we got to find out about Tenseiga and everything about it. Then, it just happens, I love Sesshoumaru. And then I came to the part about Meidou Zangetsuha, I feel so sorry for him. Huhu, and then after that my admiration for him intensified. He made me feel so many emotions, I almost cried because of him. It will take too much writing if I’ll enumerate the things that made me love Sesshoumaru so I’ll just let these images speaks for itself.
2. Well, obviously, it’s Rin. I love her character simply because she’s the reason why Sesshoumaru became compassionate, which is also the reason how he was now able to use his healing sword T And I love her teasing with Jaken. I love how the boring team of two grows and became lively because of her.Honestly, at first, I’m one of those fans that ships Rin to Sesshoumaru. But after I read the manga, I realized how absurd that is. I don’t know, but I think Jaken is right. Sesshoumaru is like a father to Rin in a strange way, and he sure is a great one.
3. Kagome’s family, her mother, younger brother Shouta, grandpa including their cat Buyo. I thought it’s going to be a big shocker when they met Inuyasha, but end up petting him like a pet dog lol. They’re all touching Inuyasha’s ears haha. Well, that couldn’t be help lol especially if he has that adorable doggy ears.
4. Kouga – The moment he was introduced in this series, I can’t stop laughing. He’s the third party between Inuyasha and Kagome and I can’t really stop laughing whenever I remember the scene where he boldly said that he loves Kagome and he’s determine to make her his woman. Well, after what Kagome went through because of Kikyou, I can’t help but send Inuyasha a dirty sign. Blee!
5. Miyouga – The coward flea. He’s some sort of the guy who knows it all, well, not totally all but mostly about Inuyasha and his father. I wish this series was able to show something about the past especially about Inuyasha’s father and mother. Well, it did actually in the anime.
6. Totosai – The swordsmith who forged Tessaiga and Tenseiga due to Inuyasha and Sesshoumaru’s father’s request. I would have love it more if they included a back story of him too.
7. Kaede – Kikyou’s younger sister. A strong lady who would probably live another 50 years the way she’s going.
8. Kohaku – The younger brother of Sango. For a young age, he’s been through a lot. But I’m happy how he was able to regain or fight for his humanity after what Naraku did to him.
9. Jaken – Originally, I didn’t have the intention of adding him in this list but looking back, I have to say that he made my whole reading experience so enjoyable too. He’s Sesshoumaru’s companion. He’s arrogant and even pitiful sometimes especially when he receives death glare or punches from Sesshoumaru when he’s pissed but he is mostly funny especially when Rin joined the group.
10. Naraku – For the ultimate cunning supervilain, I guess he quite deserve to be in this list lol. He’s a hanyou like Inuyasha. He’s the reason why Kikyou died 50 years ago and is the reason why Kikyou and Inuyasha had a rough past.
When I think about it, this is obviously a typical adventure anime/manga. For an adventure stories, the idea of different set of individuals forming a group while traveling is quite cliche too, let alone falling in love with each other! But what sets this story different from others is on the adventures each characters went through. When I though it’s the end and the ideas are already sucked out dry from the author, we then introduced to a new unexpected scene. I’ve been watching anime and they all gave me the same reaction. And what is that? It’s astonishment. We might already encountered the story’s plot before, but the twists and turns, the scenes, the lines are so unique. I can’t count how many times I said out loud “I didn’t expected that!” while reading this series.
All we’re covered too. I love that each characters has their own background covered, so we all got the chance to really know more about them and where they come from. I love that each characters have the chance to stand out and we’ve got to see how they matured with each chapters. As the title goes, without watching the anime, I really thought this series would only revolves around Inuyasha, well, it kind of does since each characters have a connection with Inuyasha. But what I like to say is that the author didn’t made a selfish decision to just make Inuyasha the hero all the time. We’ve got the chance to see the weaker side of him, the annoying one, the part where others from the group became the hero and saved him, and ofcourse the funny and dense Inuyasha which is my favorite.
As I said, this series has a total of 559 chapters so it will absolutely take us a lot of time if I talk about the adventures the group encountered one by one. So to make it short, I’ll just “kind of share” my favorite chapters from this series. Before I decided to read this manga, I have a lot of favorite scenes from the anime, mostly? Well, all of them we’re from Kagome and Inuyasha. But after reading the manga, I have to say that my favorite scenes were from Sesshoumaru (Inuyasha’s youkai brother). The first one was when he met Rin (human girl) and resurrected her. I really love how little by little he changed from this full mean badboy image to a compassionate one. He’s still a badboy but when he’s with Rin, dayum, I just can’t help but squeal in delight. And another favorite scene was when he went inside the meidou (a place where the living are not suppose to go) to save Rin. It’s also the most touching scene ever because of how he discarded his sword tenseiga (his father’s memento) because it can’t save Rin. Like dang! (just zoom the image to read the lines)
For my rating, I’m detracting a half star. It really is painful but I guess I really need to. It’s because even with the 559 chapters, it failed to tell us an introduction of what really is a yokai or hanyou or everything about those so-called monster. I mean, it’s been 50 years after that the story resumed but Sesshoumaru look as fabulous as ever and so is Inuyasha. I mean, if Inuyasha and Kagome will live together as man and wife, Kagome will age and Inuyasha would still be looking the same? The slowness of the villains too is quite so-so but I understand that to make this series long. Also, about crossing time through the well, in its first few chapters, we’ve got to find out that it’s the Shikon Jewel that connects the two worlds, but I remembered after Naraku seized all the shards of the Jewel, Kagome was still able to go back to her world. That really is kinda confusing though. And lastly, the epilogue. Dang! Sango and Miroku had their three little angels, how come Inuyasha and Kagome didn’t have atleast 1 son or daughter?! Oh well, I guess you can’t really have all.
You might be wondering which one of the two I love, manga or anime, I have to say that I love both. All the scenes from manga can be seen in anime, but what’s great with anime is that there’s some new scenes added to it. So if you’re planning to read the manga, I would highly recommend watching the anime too.
I would highly recommend this series, if you’re down for a good solid adventure and a kickass heroine with a sexy demon badboy. It’s often hilariously funny and the drawing is so lovely. It’s just simply awesome.
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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June 24, 2017
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August 10, 2017
"Just let me protect you." Or whatever the heck it was, it was awesome. And that was like a major turn of events at this point. YOU GO INUYASHA!
(Does it remind anyone else of the sword of Gryfinndor by any chance? No? Only me?)
(Does it remind anyone else of the sword of Gryfinndor by any chance? No? Only me?)
March 13, 2024
Inu Yasha is not a god I would ever adore, but I do adore him. What can I say?
April 15, 2024
obsessed with how down bad inuyasha is in this volume
May 2, 2024
Getting better. The demons in this one are particularly creepy. On to volume 4.
May 4, 2024
The mask thing is so freaky oh my gosh. Freakiest thing in my manga reading so far.
August 13, 2024
inició bastante aburrido. La trama se arregla al final con la aparición de shippo y los hermanos relámpago
May 26, 2025
sempre bellissimo, coinvolge proprio come la prima volta che lo lessi 🤍
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December 22, 2019so one of the reasons I wanted to revisit Inu Yasha is because it's got this interesting balance of comedy, action, and horror. this volume includes a creepy mask demon that really gets a bit of that horror element in (like "monster under your bed" horror, so not thaaat scary). Kagome simultaneously stresses about her math exams and gets asked on a date by Hojo (this guy. oblivious).
other highlights
-Shippo's intro (at the very end)
-the introduction of Kagome's extremely large backpacks
bye
other highlights
-Shippo's intro (at the very end)
-the introduction of Kagome's extremely large backpacks
bye
December 9, 2019
From this volume, I enjoyed that Kagome interact with Inuyasha and others.
Especially, Nobunaga who is one of the sub character of this volume is very interesting man and talking with Inuyasha and Kagome was fanny.
Especially, Nobunaga who is one of the sub character of this volume is very interesting man and talking with Inuyasha and Kagome was fanny.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 4, 2010
it's amazing how fast she got almost half of the main characters out in the story already. i mean, it's a 20+ volume series and this is book 3, time can be taken here. haha! wasn't i saying earlier that it's a slow start? anyway, sometimes i wish that series with lots of characters in the main cast would focus a little more on the first, say 3 characters introduced before moving on to adding almost the whole cast. well, there's still a bit more of the cast to get here, so i'm getting ahead of myself.
October 12, 2013
In this volume, Kagome and Inuyasha, wielding his new yet peculiar weapon the Tetsusaiga, attempt to save a Princess and many young maidens from a demon possessing the Lord of a village.
Soon after, Kagome makes her usual break from the feudal era by going back through the well to the present day.
While in attempt to study for her makeup exam and then go back down the well to the feudal era, Kagome is attacked by a demon right through her window! With Inuyasha left behind in the feudal era with no knowledge of this attack whatsoever, who ever will come to her rescue?
Soon after, Kagome makes her usual break from the feudal era by going back through the well to the present day.
While in attempt to study for her makeup exam and then go back down the well to the feudal era, Kagome is attacked by a demon right through her window! With Inuyasha left behind in the feudal era with no knowledge of this attack whatsoever, who ever will come to her rescue?
February 5, 2018
Con cada tomo me sorprendo más de la gran censura que le dieron a la serie...
November 23, 2018
A fun and light read. It's nice seeing how faithful the anime is to the manga. The Noh mask story is different here and I actually prefer this one over the anime's.
May 10, 2022
Kröten, Noh-Masken und Füchse. Auch an diese Geschichten konnte ich mich noch gut erinnern, von den unzähligen Malen, die ich den Anime gesehen habe. Ich mag die Zeichnungen sehr!
April 6, 2023
La storia prosegue con il solito ritmo, Inuyasha e Kagome hanno trovato la loro sintonia, anche se non vogliono ammetterlo. Sono due personaggi favolosi insieme anche se lei non è per niente credibile e continua ad essere la solita Mary Sue ma si sopporta perchè Inuyasha è spettacolare e affascinante e anche lei lo pensa.
Ormai la magia del pozzo è diventata la quotidianità e Kagome va a casa di tanto in tanto e porta cibo vestiti e anche i compiti… E ogni tanto mette letteralmente “a cuccia” Inuyasha quando non fa il bravo.
Si inizia con una vicenda completa, seguita da una seconda completa e poi se ne inizia un’altra.
Il primo mostro è una specie di rana veramente orribile, il secondo anche peggio, un demone che è un agglomerato di corpi uccisi, terrificante non perché fa paura ma perché è brutto da vedere. Gli ultimi cattivi presentati insieme sono due fratelli: Hiten, dall’aspetto normale, e Manten una specie di rettile umanoide. Le forme continuamente diverse dei personaggi imbruttiscono la storia, soprattutto quella pulce di Myoga, insopportabile visivamente.
I cattivi mi ricordano quelli che c’erano sui Power Rangers ovvero questa specie di mostri che sebbene io avessi sempre amato quella serie erano ridicoli e per niente rifiniti.
La storia si ripete continuamente, manca un vero cattivo costruito a tavolino che sarebbe stato più potente di tutti questi mostriciattoli brutti viscidi e splatter.
Con la terza storia appena iniziata entra in scena un nuovo personaggio: Shippo figlio di un demone volpe ucciso da due suddetti fratelli.
Sta cominciando la storia d’amore tra Inuyasha e Kagome ovvero si accolgono l’uno dell’altra ma non riescono ad ammettere a sé stessi l’interesse che provano (un cliché insomma).
Questo manga è molto comico, ci sono delle scene proprio demenziali che forse lo rendono un po’ troppo sciatto a volte.
Non mi stancherò mai di dire che senza Lente d’ingrandimento non si riuscirebbe a leggere niente, le frasi microscopiche sono scandalose.
Il manga è divertente e originale ma non avrei mai investito del denaro in questa storia, quindi sempre ringraziando la biblioteca andiamo avanti.
June 6, 2022
TL;DR Although the fight with Tetsuko no Gama, the immortal frog, felt like just another “monster of the week,” it’s more than made up for by the Mask of Flesh arc. The latter expands upon the world incredibly well, and is the best of the series I’ve seen thus far.
Inuyasha and Kagome and joined by Nobunaga to rescue a princess, whose being held captive by a demon-controlled king, Testsuko no Gama. This arc demonstrates more demon powers, some of Inuyasha’s positive change thus far, and the impact our co-protagonists can have on the world around them. Other than that though, it felt like another “monster of the week” that didn’t serve to push the story forward in any large way.
In contrast, the Mask of Flesh was my favorite part of the series thus far. We take a break in the story to explore present-day, and how Kagome is balancing literally two different worlds that she lives in. We see the effects of the Shikon jewel shard in the present-day, and learn that no time period is safe from greedy demons now. I also enjoyed Kagome and Inuyasha learning that they can’t achieve either of their goals alone, and working together better than ever.
Inuyasha and Kagome and joined by Nobunaga to rescue a princess, whose being held captive by a demon-controlled king, Testsuko no Gama. This arc demonstrates more demon powers, some of Inuyasha’s positive change thus far, and the impact our co-protagonists can have on the world around them. Other than that though, it felt like another “monster of the week” that didn’t serve to push the story forward in any large way.
In contrast, the Mask of Flesh was my favorite part of the series thus far. We take a break in the story to explore present-day, and how Kagome is balancing literally two different worlds that she lives in. We see the effects of the Shikon jewel shard in the present-day, and learn that no time period is safe from greedy demons now. I also enjoyed Kagome and Inuyasha learning that they can’t achieve either of their goals alone, and working together better than ever.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 22, 2022
The first half of the third volume of this series introduces us to a couple new friends (Nobunaga and his monkey) and to a new frog demon. Once again, Inuyasha’s cockiness is suppressed by Kagome’s wit after she saves the day. I really enjoyed the second half, with a completely different demon that, as opposed to all the demons we’ve seen so far, lives in the present day inside a Noh mask and wants Kagome’s jewel shards. It was creepy and amazing. Inuyasha goes through even more character development when fighting alongside Kagome, and he learns they can protect each other in an equally balanced way. We also meet a magic fox kid, Shippo, who wants revenge against the two demon brothers Maten and Hiten, who are introduced in feudal Japan near the end and are seen possessing Shikon jewel shards. I can’t wait to keep reading.
My favorite part about this volume was the clash between Kagome’s two worlds: how she’s handling demon-fighting and magic Shikon-jewel quests in past Japan vs. school, exams, family, friends, and dates in present-day Japan.
My favorite part about this volume was the clash between Kagome’s two worlds: how she’s handling demon-fighting and magic Shikon-jewel quests in past Japan vs. school, exams, family, friends, and dates in present-day Japan.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 4, 2023
Once upon a time, Takahashi was asked why she didn't have Kagome age to 16 (I am going to have fun counting all the new moons go by and nobody celebrating birthdays or aging) and she replied, "It's a maaaaaanga, not a real story."
Im sure she would have the same answer when asked why she just has Kagome's family accept her new and very dangerous time traveling hobby like its nbd like oh hey girl, long time no see you gonna be around for a while? Oh just three days and then you're back to fighting demons and dying for another month or so? Cool, cool, don't forget to take some instant ramen.
What even.
Im sure she would have the same answer when asked why she just has Kagome's family accept her new and very dangerous time traveling hobby like its nbd like oh hey girl, long time no see you gonna be around for a while? Oh just three days and then you're back to fighting demons and dying for another month or so? Cool, cool, don't forget to take some instant ramen.
What even.
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