Inuyasha Season 1: A fascinating adventure and character depth

Inuyasha Season 1 - Inuyasha - Reviews and Recommendations

■ Public Media

TV anime series

■ Original Media

comics

■ Broadcast period

October 16, 2000 - September 13, 2004

■Broadcasting station

Broadcast: Yomiuri TV

■Frequencies

half an hour

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 167

■Original Story

・Original story by Rumiko Takahashi

■ Director

・Director: Yasunao Aoki

■ Production

・Production: Sunrise

■Works

©Rumiko Takahashi/Shogakukan, Yomiuri TV, Sunrise 2000

■ Story

Inuyasha, a half-demon born of a demon and a human, and Kagome Higurashi, an ordinary middle school girl who is just the daughter of a shrine. This is a Sengoku Otogi Zoushi story about an adventure surrounding the shattered Shikon Jewel.

■Explanation

An anime adaptation of the original comic by Takahashi Rumiko, serialized in Shogakukan's Weekly Shonen Sunday. Takahashi Rumiko is a manga artist active in a wide range of genres, from romantic comedy to fantasy, and her work has been highly praised both in Japan and abroad. "Inuyasha" is particularly popular among her works, and its epic story set in the Warring States period and modern times is appealing. In adapting it into an anime, particular attention was paid to the character design, music, and other aspects in order to bring out the charm of the original work to the fullest.

■Cast

Inuyasha/Kappei Yamaguchi, Kagome Higurashi/Satsuki Yukino, Shippo/Kumiko Watanabe, Miroku/Koji Tsujitani, Sango/Houko Kuwashima

■ Main staff

・Original story: Rumiko Takahashi ・Director: Yasunao Aoki ・Character design: Yoshihito Hishinuma ・Music: Kaoru Wada

■ Main Characters

Inuyasha: A half-demon with a demon father and a human mother. He was resurrected when Kagome removed the seal placed on him by Kikyo. He is searching for the fragments of the Shikon Jewel together with Kagome. During their journey, he obtains Tessaiga, a keepsake from his father.
・Higurashi Kagome / Daughter of Higurashi Shrine. A junior high school student. She travels between the present and the Warring States period through a hidden well in the shrine. She is the reincarnation of Kikyo and has the Shikon Jewel inside her body. She ends up collecting the shattered jewels together with Inuyasha. She is the only person who can restrain Inuyasha with her words.
Shippo: A baby fox yokai whose father was killed by the Raijuu brothers. He has the ability to transform. He acts together with Kagome and the others.
・Miroku: A monk with a hole in his right hand that can suck in anything, and if left unchecked, will swallow him up too. While searching for the abyss that caused it, he gets to know Kagome and her friends, and they join him. He loves money and women. His weakness is that he can't suck in poisonous insects.
・Sango: Daughter of the head of a monster extermination company, she is the most skilled in the village. She is a master of the giant boomerang Hiraibone. She lost her father, younger brother, and friends in the village to a trap set by Naraku.

■Subtitle

Episode 1: "The Timeless Girl and the Sealed Boy"
Episode 2: "Those who seek the Shikon Jewel"
Episode 3: "I'm back from the Bone-Eater's Well!"
・Episode 4: "Yura, the Demon with Reverse Hair"
Episode 5: "The Terrifying Prince, Sesshomaru"
Episode 6: "The Creepy Demon Sword, Tetsusaiga"
Episode 7: "Fierce Showdown! Tessaiga vs. Sesshomaru!!"
Episode 8: "The Lord's Monster: 99 Toads"
Episode 9: Shippo appears! The Thunder Beast Brothers Hitenmanten!!
Episode 10: Clash of Demonic Swords! Raigekijin vs. Tetsusaiga!!
Episode 11: "The Cursed Noh Mask Resurrected in Modern Times"
Episode 12: "Tatari Mocke and the Little Evil Spirit"
Episode 13: "The mysterious black-haired Inuyasha of the new moon"
Episode 14: "The Stolen Remains of Kikyo"
Episode 15: "The Return of the Unfortunate Shrine Maiden Kikyo"
Episode 16: "Miroku, the Wind-hole-wielding Monk in the Right Hand"
Episode 17: "The Hell Painter's Dirty Ink"
Episode 18: "Naraku and Sesshomaru join forces"
Episode 19: "Go Home, Kagome! To Your Time"
Episode 20: The Mystery of the Dirty Bandit Onigumo
Episode 21: "The Truth of 50 Years Ago: The True Nature of Naraku"
Episode 22: "Evil Smile: The Wandering Soul of Kikyo"
Episode 23: Kagome's Voice and Kikyo's Kiss
Episode 24: "Enter the Monster Exterminator, Sango!"
Episode 25: "Destroy the Abyss' Plot!"
Episode 26: "The secret of the four souls is finally revealed"
Episode 27: "The Dark Lake Ruled by the Water God"
Episode 28: "Miroku caught in a cruel trap"
Episode 29: "Coral's Suffering and Amber's Life"
Episode 30: "The Stolen Tessaiga Showdown: The Castle of Hell!"
Episode 31: "The Kind-hearted and Melancholic Jinenji"
Episode 32: "Kikyo and Inuyasha Fall into Evil"
Episode 33: "The Imprisoned Kikyo and the Abyss"
Episode 34: "Tessaiga and Tenseiga"
・Episode 35: "The true master chosen by the famous sword"
Episode 36: "Kagome Plunders! The Super-Speed ​​Demon Wolf, Kouga"
Episode 38: "The Feelings of Two People Living Apart"
Episode 39: "A Rigged Deadly Battle"
Episode 40: "Wind User Kagura's Alluring Trap"
Episode 41: "Kagura Dance and the Mirror of Kanna"
Episode 42: "The Broken Wind Wound"
Episode 43: "Tetsusaiga is finally broken!"
Episode 44: "Kaibanbou's Wicked Sword"
Episode 45: "Sesshomaru wields the Toukijin"
Episode 46: "Juurōmaru and Kageurōmaru"
Episode 47: "The Heart of Onigumo Remains in the Abyss"
Episode 48: "I want to go back to the place where we first met!"
Episode 49: "Lost Amber Memories"
Episode 50: "I can't erase that face from my mind"
Episode 51: "Inuyasha's heart is eaten"
Episode 52: "Can't be stopped! The true nature of the monsters"
Episode 53: "My Father's Nemesis: Dragon Bone Spirit"
Episode 54: "The Secret of Tessaiga: Bakuryuha"
Episode 55: "The Stone Flower and Shippo's First Love"
Episode 56: "The Temptation of a Beautiful Woman in the Depths of the Mist"
Episode 57: "It all happened on a night in Shangri-La (Part 1)"
Episode 58: "It all happened on a night in Shangri-La (Part 2)"
Episode 59: "Beautiful sisters apply to become disciples"
Episode 60: "The 50-Year Curse of the Black Shrine Maiden"
Episode 61: "Kikyo and the Shikigami User Appear"
Episode 62: "The Unfathomable Curse of Camellia"
Episode 63: "The Red and White Shrine Maiden Blocks the Way"
Episode 64: "The Giant Demon of the Pagoda"
Episode 65: "Farewell to the Days of Youth"
Episode 66: "Kagura's Decision: The Barrier of Hell"
Episode 67: "The Wind of Betrayal Blows Away"
Episode 68: "An angry challenge to Shippo"
Episode 69: "The Terror of the Faceless Man"
Episode 70: "The Memories of Onigumo Resurrected"
Episode 71: "The End of a Deadly Three-Way Battle"
Episode 72: "Totosai's Strange Trial"
・Episode 73: "Shiori, Mother and Daughter, and Her Feelings"
Episode 74: "The Red Tetsusaiga Breaks the Barrier"
Episode 75: "The Conspiracy of the Four Leopard Cat Kings"
Episode 76: "The Target is Sesshomaru and Inuyasha!"
Episode 77: "The Leopard Tribe and the Two-Fanged Sword"
Episode 78: "Only You Aiming for the Coral"
Episode 79: "Jaken's Plan to Steal the Tessaiga"
Episode 80: "Sesshomaru and Rin are Kidnapped"
Episode 81: "The fate of the broken abyss"
Episode 82: Between the Modern Era and the Warring States Period
Episode 83: The Female Wolf Demon and the Moonbow Promise
Episode 84: "The Super Speed ​​Bride Candidate"
Episode 85: "The Demon's Capital Filled with Evil"
・Episode 86: "The Secret of the Vessel Princess"
Episode 87: "Kikyo's lonely journey"
Episode 88: "The Three Spirits of the Monkey God"
Episode 89: "A Visiting Showdown Between Him and Him"
Episode 90: "Kusa's bold confession"
Episode 91: The Mysterious Shaman and the Black Mica
Episode 92: "Ambitions of the Resurrected"
Episode 93: "The mysterious perverted priest"
・Episode 94: "The one who creates the Four Soul Jewel, Part 1"
・Episode 95: "The one who creates the Four Soul Jewel, Part 2"
Episode 96: "That Evil View that Made Me Sick"
Episode 97: "Mica never comes back"
Episode 98: "Kikyou and Kagome are alone in the cave"
Episode 99: "Kouga and Sesshomaru's Dangerous Encounter"
Episode 100: "The Truth of Nightmares: The Battle of the Forest of Lamentations"
・Episode 101: "Seven Years Later, the Snow Remains"
Episode 102: The Wolf Clan Attacked by Ghosts
Episode 103: "The Revival of the Seven"
Episode 104: "The Poison User Kirikotsu Sneaks In"
Episode 105: "The Creepy Steel Armor"
Episode 106: Kagome, Miroku, and Sango in a desperate situation
Episode 107: Inuyasha's first tears
Episode 108: "The Secret of the Pure Light"
Episode 109: "Head to the White Spirit Mountain Hidden in the Mist"
Episode 110: "The Seven's Leader, Bankotsu, Appears"
Episode 111: Clash! Savage Dragon vs. Wind Scar!
Episode 112: "The Barrier of the Holy Island Floating on the Lake"
Episode 113: The Mystery of the Sacred Dokko and the Self-mummified Buddha
Episode 114: "Kouga's Solitary Battle"
Episode 115: "The Black Light That Sucks In"
Episode 116: "The True Face Revealed"
Episode 117: "The Man Who Disappeared into the River of Fire"
Episode 118: "Deep in the White Spirit Mountain"
Episode 119: "The Divinely Malicious Saint"
Episode 120: "Goodbye Snake Bone Requiem"
Episode 121: "The Final Battle! The Strongest Seven-Man Squad"
Episode 122: "Deadly Battle at the Fierce Savage Dragon Hakureizan"
Episode 123: "Beyond the Darkness, the New Abyss"
Episode 124: Farewell, my beloved Kikyo
Episode 125: "Kagome's Darkness"
Episode 126: "Turn your heartache into courage"
Episode 127: "Don't boil it! The terrifying dried fish monster"
Episode 128: "The Dried Fish Monster and the Fierce Cultural Festival"
Episode 129: Chokyukai and the Stolen Bride
Episode 130: "Roar Shippo's Secret Art: Heartache!"
Episode 131: The Cursed Trap of the Kannon Scroll
Episode 132: "Miroku's Most Dangerous Confession"
Episode 133/134: "Inuyasha Special: The Woman Who Loved Sesshomaru"
Episode 135: Miroku's Master's Final Banquet
Episode 136: "The Mysterious Transparent Monster Appears!"
Episode 137: "My Ancestor's Name is Kagome"
・Episode 138: "Survival of Two Monsters in the Mountains and Rivers"
Episode 139: The Great Duel at Shoun Falls
Episode 140: "Eternal Feelings, the Naginata of Heaven and Earth"
Episode 141: "The Unleashed Demon Horse Entei"
Episode 142: "The Rampaging Entei and the Terrifying Hakudoji"
Episode 143: "A Journey to Find My Father"
Episode 144: "Hosenki and the Last Fragment"
Episode 145: "A strange gatekeeper at the border with the afterlife"
Episode 146: "The Wild Bird Tamer Abikihime"
Episode 147/148: "Inuyasha Special: The Fateful Love Song Before the Encounter"
Episode 149: "An Arrow Brings Turmoil"
Episode 150: "The Mysterious Light that Guides the Saint"
Episode 151: "Kagome's Instinct"
Episode 152: Protect and Take!
Episode 153: "Fate is a Cruel Reunion"
Episode 154: "The Yokai Connected to the Otherworld"
Episode 155: "The Demon Guarding the Pieces of the Shikon Jewel"
Episode 156: "Graveside Battle! Sesshomaru vs. Inuyasha"
Episode 157: "Pierce the Abyss with the Vajrayana Spear"
Episode 158: "The rampage of countless monster mice"
Episode 159: Amber's Determination and Coral's Heart
Episode 160: "The violent man who brings happiness"
Episode 161: "Miroku's Past Mistake"
Episode 162: "Together with Lord Sesshomaru forever"
・Episode 163: "Amber Coral Mica: The Secret Garden"
Episode 164: "The Strongest Enemy: Shippo the Chrysalis"
Episode 165: "The Biggest Clue to Defeating Naraku"
Episode 166/167: "The bond between the two of you: Use the fragments of the Shikon!"

■ Related works

・[MVA] 01.12.15 Inuyasha the Movie: A Feeling that Transcends Time ・[MVA] 02.12.21 Inuyasha the Movie: The Dream Castle in the Mirror ・[MVA] 03.12.20 Inuyasha the Movie: The Sword of Domination

Inuyasha Season 1 - Inuyasha - Review

"Inuyasha" is an anime series based on the original work by Rumiko Takahashi, and its appeal is wide-ranging. The work combines an epic story set in the Sengoku period and modern times, unique characters, and beautiful visuals and music, and has the power to draw viewers in. Below, we will provide a detailed review of the first season of "Inuyasha" and provide recommendations.

Story and Themes

The story of "Inuyasha" depicts the adventures of Inuyasha, a half-demon, and Higurashi Kagome, a middle school girl who travels back in time from the present to the Warring States period, as they collect fragments of the Shikon Jewel. The story deals with universal themes of friendship, love, and growth, and deeply moves viewers. In particular, the relationship between Inuyasha and Kagome is at the heart of the story, allowing viewers to empathize with the two as they grow. The battle for the Shikon Jewel also depicts the conflict between good and evil, providing viewers with a thought-provoking element.

character

Each character in "Inuyasha" is unique and charming. The main character, Inuyasha, is a special half-demon, yet he has human feelings. His struggles and growth resonate with viewers. Furthermore, Higurashi Kagome is an ordinary girl who came from the modern day to the Warring States period, yet she has a strong will and courage. Her growth also moves viewers. Furthermore, the supporting characters such as Shippo, Miroku, and Sango each have their own deep backgrounds, which enrich the story.

Visuals and Music

The visuals of "Inuyasha" are beautifully drawn, depicting the landscapes and monsters of the Warring States period, making it a visual treat. In particular, the character designs are by Yoshihito Hishinuma, faithfully recreating the imagery of the original while bringing out the anime's unique charm. The music is also by Kaoru Wada, and there are many songs that stir the emotions of viewers, including background music that enhances the atmosphere of the Warring States period and songs that bring out the moving scenes. The opening theme "CHANGE THE WORLD" and the ending theme "DEEP FOREST" are also memorable and will surely remain in the viewers' memories.

Directing and scriptwriting

Under the direction of Yasunao Aoki, the direction of "Inuyasha" brings out the charm of the original work to the fullest. In particular, the powerful action scenes and the direction of the moving scenes are superb, and have the power to draw the audience into the story. In addition, the script faithfully reproduces the story of the original work, while adding unique developments for the anime, so that the audience will not get bored. In particular, the subtitles for each episode cleverly express the content of the story, catching the audience's interest.

Recommendation

"Inuyasha" is highly recommended for viewers who want to enjoy fantasy, action, and a moving human drama. It is especially perfect for those who are interested in the Warring States period and monsters, and those who want to be moved by a story of friendship and love. Fans of the original work will also enjoy the unique charm of the anime. In addition, there is also a movie version related to "Inuyasha," so be sure to watch it after enjoying the TV series. The movie version features new storylines and characters not depicted in the TV series, allowing you to experience even deeper emotions.

"Inuyasha" is a wonderful work that will move and excite viewers, and is an anime that I would like many people to see. This story, which depicts the adventures of the Sengoku period and the growth of unique characters, will provide viewers with unforgettable memories.