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InuYasha
犬夜叉
7.9
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Synopsis
Kagome Higurashi's 15th birthday takes a sudden turn when she is forcefully pulled by a demon into the old well of her family's shrine. Brought to the past, when demons were a common sight in feudal Japan, Kagome finds herself persistently hunted by these vile creatures, all yearning for an item she unknowingly carries: the Shikon Jewel, a small sphere holding extraordinary power. Amid such a predicament, Kagome encounters a half-demon boy named Inuyasha who mistakes her for Kikyou, a shrine m...
Background
This first InuYasha anime series, alternatively known as Sengoku Otogizoushi InuYasha, was broadcast in more than 30 countries outside Japan. In North America, it aired on Adult Swim, Toonami, and YTV's Bionix. The series' success led to over one million English-language DVDs being sold between Marc...
AI Synopsis
AI · OriginalA modern teen and a half‑demon forge an uneasy alliance to reassemble a shattered jewel before darkness devours feudal Japan.
When fifteen‑year‑old Kagome Higurashi stumbles into her family’s ancient well, she’s yanked from modern Tokyo into the war‑torn Sengoku era, clutching the legendary Shikon Jewel—a glittering sphere that can grant any wish but also corrupts all who seek it. The moment she emerges, ravenous demons swarm, and she quickly learns that the jewel’s fragmentary power has made her a walking magnet for every monster in the land. In the chaos she meets Inuyasha, a brash half‑demon with a jagged past and a fierce grudge against the priestess Kikyo, whose likeness Kagome unintentionally mirrors. Their rivalry erupts into a reluctant partnership as they discover the jewel has shattered, scattering its shards across the countryside. Together with Kagome’s modern sensibilities, Inuyasha’s raw strength, and a motley crew of allies—including the fiery priestess Sango, the mischievous fox spirit Shippo, and the stoic monk Miroku—they embark on a perilous hunt. Each fragment they retrieve draws them deeper into mythic battles, tangled love triangles, and the ever‑looming threat of the malevolent demon Naraku, who will stop at nothing to claim the jewel’s full might. Over 167 episodes, the series blends high‑octane action, heartfelt romance, and a richly textured glimpse of Japanese folklore, all while charting the growth of a girl who learns to wield both sword and spirit in a world far older than she ever imagined.
mythic adventurefeudal fantasyromantic tensionmonster battlestime‑travel intrigue
Audience Guidance
AIRecommended age: 13+
moderate
ViolenceFrequent fantasy combat with swords and demon powers; blood and occasional gore shown during battles but not gratuitous.
moderate
Disturbing themesBody horror via villain's shape-shifting, on-screen deaths, child endangerment, and themes of resurrection and betrayal.
mild
Sexual contentRecurring comedic groping by a monk character, non-sexualized bath scenes with partial nudity, and romantic tension in a love polygon.
mild
LanguageStandard shounen insults like "bastard" and "damn" in both sub and dub.
mild
OtherA lecherous monk's predatory behavior is played as running comedy without consequence.
A long-running feudal fantasy adventure where a modern girl and a half-demon hunt jewel shards while fighting monsters and navigating a messy romantic rivalry. Expect regular sword-and-sorcery battles with blood, some creepy body-horror imagery, and a comedic side character who gropes women without repercussion.
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InuYasha has 167 episodes.
InuYasha is currently finished airing.
InuYasha was produced by Sunrise.
InuYasha aired Oct 16, 2000 to Sep 13, 2004.
InuYasha is based on a Manga.
A long-running feudal fantasy adventure where a modern girl and a half-demon hunt jewel shards while fighting monsters and navigating a messy romantic rivalry. Expect regular sword-and-sorcery battles with blood, some creepy body-horror imagery, and a comedic side character who gropes women without repercussion.
