The appeal and reviews of the movie "Inuyasha: Crimson Island of Horai": A moving film that anime fans must see

Inuyasha: The Crimson Island of Horai - The Full Story and Appeal of the Movie

■ Public Media

theater

■ Original Media

comics

■ Release date

December 23, 2004 - January 1, 0000

■Distribution company

Distributor: Toho

■Frequencies

86th minute

■Original Story

Original story: ^{"Inuyasha" by Rumiko Takahashi, published by Shogakukan and Weekly Shonen Sunday}

■ Director

・Director: Toshiya Shinohara

■ Production

・Production: Sunrise

■Works

©2004 Rumiko Takahashi / Shogakukan, Yomiuri Television, Sunrise, Shogakukan Productions, Nippon Television, Toho, Yomiuri Television Enterprises

■ Story

"That was before I was sealed away by Kikyo..."
"Horai Island" is an island of immortality. This island has been protected by the "Rumbling Cauldron", a place where spiritual power resides, since ancient times, and has the power to transcend the flow of time. It was once an eternal paradise where monsters and humans lived and flourished together.
However, the monsters of the outside world, who had their eye on this spiritual power, attacked the paradise and did everything they could to destroy it. 50 years before Inuyasha was sealed away by Kikyo, the two had visited the island and fought a deadly battle against the monsters.
Now, in an unexpected way, that incident has begun to connect to the world of warring states where Inuyasha and Kagome live. On the reappearing "Horai Island", there are half-demon children who know Inuyasha's past and are asking for his help. Furthermore, Sesshomaru, who senses suspicious activity on this fateful island, also begins to take a certain action, as if guided by his great father.
As a chance encounter shakes the earth and begins to change into a fate, Inuyasha learns a shocking secret about Kikyo, whom he reunites with. Then, four gods, the Four Fighting Gods, who hold all the secrets hidden on the island, stand in Inuyasha's way... On this island that transcends time, the past and future are intricately intertwined. Inuyasha and his friends' destinies now begin to move, making big waves!

■Explanation

Inuyasha, Kagome, Kikyo, and Sesshomaru, the time has come to settle everything!

The movie "Inuyasha: Crimson Island of Horai" has finally been released, marking the culmination of the series. "Inuyasha" is a hugely popular manga in Shogakukan's Weekly Shonen Sunday. Eight years after its serialization in 1996, the latest film, "Crimson Island of Horai," is an original story created with the participation of the original author, Rumiko Takahashi, with the aim of bringing the series to a culmination.
Set on the mysterious "Horai Island" that appears once every 50 years, the hidden future of four people - Sesshomaru, Kagome, Kikyo, and Inuyasha - is revealed. The epic story begins with a search for the Shikon Jewel, but reaches a climax with the emergence of a gigantic enemy far beyond imagination, and those who know the origins of Inuyasha and his friends. Experience the pinnacle of scale and action in the world of Inuyasha, which can only be experienced on the big screen, and the fast-paced storyline at the cinema this winter!

■Cast

Inuyasha/Kappei Yamaguchi/Kagome Higurashi/Satsuki Yukino/Shippo/Kumiko Watanabe/Miroku/Koji Tsujitani/Sango/Houko Kuwashima/Kikyo/Noriko Hidaka/Sesshomaru/Ken Narita/Jaken/Yuichi Nagashima/Rin/Mamiko Noto

■ Main staff

・Original story: "Inuyasha" by Rumiko Takahashi (Shogakukan, Weekly Shonen Sunday)
・Director / Toshiya Shinohara・Screenplay / Katsuyuki Sumisawa・Assistant Director / Hirofumi Ogura・Character Design, Chief Animation Director / Yoshihito Hishinuma・Storyboards / Yukio Nishimoto, Hirofumi Ogura, Toshiya Shinohara, Masanori Shino・Direction / Yukio Nishimoto, Hirofumi Ogura, Teruo Sato, Masaya Fujimori, Hiroki Negishi, Shigeki Takagi・Animation Directors / Hisashi Saito, Shinji Takeuchi, Atsuo Tobe, Masaya Fujimori, Fumiaki Asano, Yuki Nishioka, Tsutomu Awata, Shuji Ito・Art Director / Tsutomu Ishigaki・Color Design / Ritsuko Utagawa・Director of Photography / Yudai Takahashi・Editor / Shigeyuki Yamamori・Music / Kaoru Wada・Sound Director / Yota Tsuruoka・Producers / Michihiko Suwa, Masuro Ueda, Mikihiro Iwata・Animation Production / Sunrise・Production / "Inuyasha" Production Committee (Shogakukan, Yomiuri TV, Sunrise, Shogakukan Productions, Nippon TV, Toho, Yomiuri TV Enterprises)

■ Main Characters

Inuyasha A half-demon boy with a demon father and a human mother. He is resurrected when Kagome removes the seal placed on him by Kikyo, and together with Kagome he searches for the "Four Soul Jewel." During the journey, he obtains his father's keepsake sword, "Tetsusaiga."
Daughter of Higurashi Shrine. She travels between the present and the Warring States period through a hidden well in the shrine where she lives. She is the reincarnation of Kikyo and has the Shikon Jewel inside her body. Together with Inuyasha, she collects the shattered pieces of the Shikon Jewel.
Shippo is a young fox yokai whose father was killed by the Raijuu brothers. He was after the "Shikon Jewel" to avenge his father's death, but for some reason he ends up working with Kagome and the others. He uses the ability to transform and foxfire.
・Miroku A monk with a "wind hole" in his right hand that sucks in anything, and if left alone, will swallow him up too. While searching for the abyss that caused this, he gets to know Kagome and her friends, and they join him. He loves money and women.
・She is the daughter of the head of a coral monster extermination business and the most skilled in the village. She uses the giant boomerang "Hiraikotsu". She lost her father, brother, and village friends in a trap set by the naraku. She is accompanied by Mica, a cat demon with a forked tail.
Sesshomaru is Inuyasha's half-brother. He has an extraordinary hatred for Inuyasha and was trying to get his hands on the Tessaiga. He has a proud and ruthless personality. He has the Tenshoga sword, which is said to save a hundred lives with one swing, and the Toukijin sword, which was made from a demon's fang.
A servant youkai who follows Sesshomaru even though he treats her badly. She usually babysits Rin, an orphan girl who accompanies Sesshomaru. She uses a "human head staff" with two heads, one of a woman's and one of an old man's.
Rin: A human girl who adores Sesshomaru. She met Sesshomaru after he was injured in the fight with Inuyasha, and was revived by the power of Tenseiga. After that, they started to travel together. When Sesshomaru is not around, she often stays at home with Jaken.

■ Related works

・Inuyasha・Inuyasha: The Final Chapter・Inuyasha: A Timeless Love・Inuyasha: The Dream Castle in the Mirror・Inuyasha: The Sword of Domination

■ Theme songs and music

・TM1
・Paradise・Lyrics by Ryo Owatari
・Composition: D.A.I
・Arrangement: D.A.I & Seiji Kameda
・Song: Do As Infinity

Inuyasha: The Crimson Island of Horai - The Full Story and Appeal of the Movie

"Inuyasha: Crimson Island of Horai" is the fourth movie in the "Inuyasha" series, released on December 23, 2004, and is an original story based on the world of the original manga "Inuyasha". The original author, Rumiko Takahashi, was directly involved in this movie, and it was created with the aim of being the culmination of the series. Below, we will explain in detail the appeal and highlights of this movie, as well as its background.

The appeal of the story

The story of "Inuyasha: Crimson Island of Horai" is set on the island of immortality, "Horai Island," which appears once every 50 years. The island is protected by the "Rumbling Cauldron," which contains spiritual power, and has the power to transcend the flow of time. The island was once an eternal paradise where monsters and humans coexisted, but it was destroyed by monsters from the outside world. 50 years ago, Inuyasha and Kikyo fought monsters on the island, and that fate once again stands in the way of Inuyasha and his friends.

This episode, which is told at the beginning of the movie as the events before Inuyasha was sealed away by Kikyo, delves deeper into Inuyasha's past and provides a new perspective for the audience. Furthermore, on the reappearance of Horai Island, there are half-demon children who know Inuyasha's past, and their cries for help drive the story. Sesshomaru also senses suspicious activity on the island and begins to act as if he is carrying out his father's will.

In the climax of the story, Inuyasha learns a shocking secret from Kikyo when they reunite. Then, a battle begins with the Four Gods of War, who hold the secret hidden on the island. This battle with the Four Gods of War will greatly shake up the fate of Inuyasha and his friends, depicting an epic drama where the past and future intertwine.

Character growth and development

This film depicts the growth and development of the main characters, including Inuyasha. In particular, the relationship between Inuyasha and Kikyo is illuminated in new light through past events, leaving viewers with a deep impression. Sesshomaru's actions also symbolize his respect for his father and his pride in himself, giving a sense of depth to his character.

The other members, Kagome, Shippo, Miroku, Sango, and others, also play their own roles to add excitement to the story. Kagome's courage and determination, Shippo's loyalty, Miroku's humor and wisdom, and Sango's strength and kindness strengthen the team's unity and move the viewers.

Visual and musical appeal

The visuals of "Inuyasha: Crimson Island of Horai" are drawn using Sunrise's high-quality animation technology. The mystical landscapes of Horai Island and the fierce battle scenes with the Four Gods of War are visually stunning and have the power to draw viewers in. In addition, the detailed depictions by Yoshihito Hishinuma, who was in charge of character design and general animation director, realistically express the emotions of the characters and add depth to the story.

In terms of music, the soundtrack by Kaoru Wada adds excitement to the story. In particular, the theme song "Rakuen" sung by Do As Infinity resonates with viewers with its beautiful melody and lyrics that symbolize the theme of the movie. This song is the perfect piece to express the fate of Inuyasha and his friends and the mystery of Horai Island, doubling the excitement of the movie.

Director and staff commitment

Director Toshiya Shinohara took on the difficult task of creating a new story while respecting the worldview of the original work while working on the "Inuyasha" series. His focus is to carefully portray the characters' feelings and actions in order to deeply move the audience. Screenwriter Katsuyuki Sumizawa, a fan of the original work, also created an original story while respecting the worldview of the original work.

The attention to detail of each staff member, including storyboard artists, directors, animation directors, art directors, color designers, cinematographers, editors, and sound directors, is reflected throughout the film. In particular, the design of Horai Island by art director Tsutomu Ishigaki is an important element that creates a mystical atmosphere and draws the viewer into the world of the story.

Connections with related works

"Inuyasha: Crimson Island of Horai" is deeply connected to other works in the "Inuyasha" series. In particular, the adventures and growth of Inuyasha and his friends depicted in the TV series and other movies will be further deepened in this movie. In addition, as the culmination of the story surrounding the Shikon Jewel, it is also an opportunity for viewers to reaffirm the worldview of "Inuyasha" that they have seen so far.

Related works include "Inuyasha," "Inuyasha: The Final Chapter," "Inuyasha: Love Beyond the Ages," "Inuyasha: The Dream Castle in the Mirror," and "Inuyasha: Sword of Honor." By watching these works, you can gain a deeper understanding of the background and character growth of "Inuyasha: Crimson Island."

Message to viewers

"Inuyasha: Crimson Island of Horai" is a moving story about the fate and friendship of Inuyasha and his friends, and the intersection of the past and the future. Throughout the film, viewers will feel the growth and bonds of the characters, and will be forced to think about their own lives and relationships. In addition, this work is filled with beautiful visuals and music, as well as the staff's attention to detail, providing the best entertainment both visually and aurally.

By watching this movie at the cinema during the winter holidays, you can experience the scale and action that are the pinnacle of the Inuyasha world, as well as a story that shows no gaps for even a moment. Be sure to watch "Inuyasha: Crimson Island of Horai" and experience the adventures and growth of Inuyasha and his friends.