InuYasha

TL;DR: Inuyasha is a nostalgia blast with many good points and an engrossing story. I would recommend this show to pretty much everyone.

L;DR:
Watching Inuyasha makes me feel nostalgic. That’s something a lot of people who love Inuyasha will say; many people grew up watching this show on Adult Swim into the wee hours of the morning, and in this way Inuyasha is special to many people.
I am not one of those people.
But, Inuyasha has this special quality that makes it feel nostalgic. The first time I watched this show was semi-recently but I instantly felt a connection. It wasn’t necessarily because the show was outstanding, ... mind you. But something- be it the music, dubbing, the characters, the animation, something about it gave such a nostalgic quality. Something made me see this anime and go, “Ah. It’s a classic”
And honestly, it is a classic. It was also my first introduction to the Rumiko Takahashi, the mangaka who I would go on to become a huge fan of.
So, review time. I'll break it up like this.

(BEWARE OF SPOILERS!) I'll try to keep them to a minimum but you might see a few.

TALKING STORY
Inuyasha's plotline is basic in concept, as it follows a pretty standard shonen formula. I will be honest, though, it got a little difficult for me to really keep tabs on everything going on towards the latter parts of the show. That may just be my fault, though, as I often would put Inuyasha on as a background show to watch during homework or video games. Even if the show is "formulaic," I still think it has its own merits. For instance, Rumiko Takahashi, queen of the romance comedy, crafted a great romance plot. And as romance-filled as the show is, it's also a darn good shonen. The action scenes, to my plebeian eyes, seemed well done and easy to follow (I can sometimes get lost during action scenes so this is a big thing for me). There's a clear goal for the characters to aim for, and it's set up in a way that allows for a lot of different plot lines to converge. Even the filler wasn't too bad for the most part. Storywise, Inuyasha has something for everyone. Good action, solid romance, interesting villains and demons, some good comedic elements, and the Feudal Japan setting is extremely atmospheric.

You do have to suspend your disbelief to watch this show. Like, how Kagome's sailor uniform which she for some reason wears is always clean? Or the logistics of managing life between two worlds? There's a lot of little things to pick apart here, but honestly, I didn't think about it too much (and usually I always am!).

CHARACTERS
I really liked the character designs in Inuyasha. A good way to tell if a character design is good is to look at a silhouette of the character, and see how iconic it is. For example, if I saw a silhouette of the main cast, it would be easy to pick apart who is who. The colors work well for the most part. About the characters themselves, they're all likable and have their own motives and backstories. There was never a moment where I went "that doesn't seem like something they would do/say". Sometimes Kagome can get annoying, but I also don't really blame her. Every character trope is filled, but not in an obvious or shoehorned way.

BANGER SOUNDTRACK
It is a banger. All of the openings are jammable (never once skipped!). Side note, if you watch on Netflix, they for some reason didn't include the opening "Change the World" which is the best and most iconic one. So please, please, listen to that if you plan on watching via Netflix. The background music is also awesome. The lullabies make me cry every time, too, and "To Love's End" was the first melody I learned for the piano. I listen to the complete soundtrack on Spotify all the time while doing homework. Good stuff.

CONTROVERSIALLY, I LIKE THE DUB
When I was first getting into anime, that was around the time I started Inuyasha, too. At this point of my weeb journey I generally liked to watch dubs instead, simply because it was easier to multitask that way. I do think that the dub was well casted, and though it might not be objectively on the same level as dubs such as Death Note, it is certainly packed full of charm. A few things are off about the dub, like how the pronunciation of characters' names range from alright to downright cringey, or how the reusing of voice actors is extremely obvious when multiple minor characters have the same voice. But there was a pretty good cast, some notable voices include: Inuyasha, Sesshomaru (very hot voice... am I allowed to say that?), Sango and Miroku, and even Shippo. I was iffy about Kagome's voice at first but once I got used to it, I think she actually encapsulated her pretty well.

Also, I listened to many clips of the original audio and it sounds great! I definitely foresee myself rewatching the show in the future with the sub.

BONUS: DRINKING GAME
This part here is a little joke, but this seems a good place to write about a few frustrating parts of the show, namely, certain tropes and scenes that were repeated over the course of the show to an extremely noticeable point. If you're feeling brave, maybe try and take a shot every time one of these things comes up.
- Inuyasha and Kagome screaming each others' names
- an illusion in which a character is placed into a non-real world
- Kagome getting kidnapped/held hostage
- Kikyo falling off a cliff
- Character being put under trance and then, by power of sheer will/friendship/love manage to break out of the trance. Likely followed by a villain saying "How are you awake? Impossible!"
- Inuyasha becoming full demon and only being able to be brought back by Kagome

~Thank you for reading my review!~

I watched InuYasha in high school (have been already 8 years!!! :O ) and I REALLY enjoyed it. I was first listening the anime in the french version, then in japanese and sometime in English. It's a classic of 2000's animes and I recommend it to everyone who wants to go back in childhood and it's a pretty good show to watch in family.

I really liked this fantastic world with spirits and other creatures. It also shows the japanese past and modern culture. The art concept is beautiful and a really good example of the style of anime graphics of this time. I fell ... in love with the characters and the music and songs used in openings and endings.

Sometimes, some actions are repetitive but it's always a pleasure to see.

I saw the last season and movies aswell and it was also amazing.

10/10

My exposure to Inu Yasha has really opened my eyes to how a fantasy/modern anime should be done. Inu Yasha involves alot of very unique characters (demons, humans alike) each with interesting upbringings and reasons for their inclusion. Admist all of the fighting, trickery, and bloodshed throughout the series, love and romance seem to play the largest part in this franchise as the underlying theme plays on and on throughout each season: "love conquers all".

Whether you're a child, teenager, adult, boy, girl, whatever... you'll connect to either or any of the wide array of chracters introduced throughout this series. ... Many people are initially turned off to the show because of its less-than-mature animation, but don't let that deter you from this above-average series. The sound is fairly good too because of the sounds made to make you feel you're in the world of feudal Japan.

It seems that both main characters Kagome and Inuyasha were destined to cross paths as Kagome's family's shrine has a direct portal to Inuyasha's time and since their union both frequent each other's timelines. Kagome's family also have hightened spiritual awareness and oddly don't mind Inuyasha's appearance. The main villain, however, seems like an itch that can't be scratched as Inuyasha and his companions aren't able to defeat him thoughout each encounter.

Because of the series length, over time you can see the overall difficulty to bring the saga to a close as this sacred Shikon Jewel (protected by The Priestess of the jewel, entrusted to Kikyo, lover of Inuyasha) that gets shattered throughout Feudal Japan. After a few episodes of Inuyasha, Miroku, Sango, and Shippo (a young fox demon with shapeshifting powers) join Inuyasha's plight to reunite with his long-lost lover Kikyo and become a full human being to live the rest of his natural life with her. Kagome is believed to be the reincarnation of Kikyo. Miroku, Sango, and Shippo all have their reasons to join Inuyasha and Kagome as the antagonist, Naraku, seems to have spun his webs of darkness upon all of them. The only true connection is the Jewel. If you've already finished watching this 167-ep long series, you'll be left wanting more.

Watch Inuyahsa: Kenketsu-hen (the final act) if you want to continue with the story the first series left off.

Minus the bits of filler throughout this series, you'll find enjoyment. I hope all who watch this series enjoy it!

When I rewatched Inuyasha, I went in with an AMAZING impression. I remember LOVING the show and the OST, but I found myself losing interest halfway through because of the side stories and the filler episodes. I was watching, but not really paying attention. The creators then crammed like 50 episodes worth of content into a sequel of only 26 episodes.

Don’t get me wrong, I really did enjoy the series though, just not as much as the first time watching (which was like 5 years ago). The show goes into depth about each characters’ backstory which I really like. Tbh Kagome’s reaction to the ... Feudal Era isn’t 100% realistic, but she’s super happy-go-lucky.

The love triangle between Kikyo, Inuyasha and Kagome did get annoying at times and I just wanted it to end, but it’s bearable. I didn’t really feel as if Inuyasha cared for Kagome nearly as much as he did for Kikyo, it seemed more like a “brotherly” love sometimes.

I did really like the story because I love these types of plots. It was actually a pretty funny anime and I liked the style of art. The quality was rly amazing for a 1990s anime, they have definitely gone and improved it.

InuYasha.......Its the best anime iv'e ever seen. It was one of my first too. Many people these days who are new to anime wouldnt like the "old art style" or "Stupid romance". Some even say that the title enough is dumb. InuYasha is a masterpiece, as well as a classic. If you never heard of this anime before, please read this review to learn more about it. I will try not to include to much spoilers.

The storyline starts off well. In fedural Japan, a demon boy with dog ears and long white hair with gold eyes named InuYasha comes to a village in search ... for a jewel called the Shikon no Tama. Once he got the jewel, he is pinned to a tree by a girl named Kikyo. He falls into a slumber for 50 years. Kikyo then dies. 500 years later a girl named Kagome is pulled down a well by a demon. She then comes into Fedural Japan, where she mets InuYasha on the tree. Soon after, a demon apppears looking for the Shikon no Tama. It turns out that Kagome is the reincarnation of Kikyo. InuYasha awakens and kills the demon with his claws. He then tries to steal the Shikon jewel. But then the jewel breaks apart.(Im not going to spoil this). InuYasha and Kagome have to team up in order to find all the pieces. They are joined by other characters that apppear later, Shippo, Sango. and Miroku.

The story line is very easy to get hooked on to. It is very enjoyable. There are plenty of fight scenes and blood. Characters do die as well. There are swords, claws, arrows. There is romance, but its great. The romance made some of the best anime couples in anime history. Of course there is romantic comedy too.

While the art may be out dated, it is still charming. The character design is still good, and the old art still looks great. The art gets better at around episode 99. Its still great.

The character devleoplment is amazing. Characters like Sesshomaru seem like total badasses and thats it. But as the story goes on, characters like him, change over time and become "good guys". Other characters like InuYasha seem like evil characters at first, but soon he changes a lot after making friends. Evens some villians like Kagura change. In the end, all the characters matured, and changed.

Th series still has great music. It has one of the best OSTs out. All of the opening and ending themes are great, the best are Grip!, Dearest, and Every Heart. The sad, upsetting songs are beautiful. A lot of the music sounds epic as well. Like the fight music.

This is a anime that can be sad to. The ending as sad yet beautiful. Moments like in the Band of Seven arc has a very sad scene that made me almost cry. In the Final Act, there are a few moments that will make you cry like a bitch. So be prepared, this anime can be very sad at times. Every time I watch this anime, there is always that moment that hits me in the feels. When you watch it you will understand.

For overall enjoyment, iv'e enjoyed this series a lot. It is charming, lovable, and still is great to this day. No anime I have watched yet is more enjoyable than InuYasha. Its a fantastic show. I have seen this anime like a million times, and im still lovin it. I still cry at the right moments, laugh at the right moments, and get hyped at the right moments. This is one of the greatest animes of all time. Try it out. You will like it.

When I read the reviews, I notice that it is often the action scenes or the humor of the show that are criticized - fair enough. For me, however, Inuyasha represents neither - as assumed by many here - a classic shounen, nor a humorous anime or a simple mix between both. The appeal of the series consists for me of two heavily important things, which are neither the fights, nor funny characters and their runninggags

On the one hand, Inuyasha takes place in what I consider a miraculous world, which on the one hand seems wonderfully mystical with its demons and magical forces, but at ... the same time is not kitschy and exaggerated, but always retains a touch of "reality". It never feels overloaded, which helped me get caught within the atmosphere of the show. It is not a stereotype world of excessive lush green meadows, a bright blue sky and magnificent palaces. Yes, the world has beautiful enchanting places but at the same time a darkness, a mysteriousness that makes you curious and might even scare you, if you get involved in the show. The ancient Japan, villages, peasants, temples, festivals, gardens, is wonderfully staged.

But what gripped me most about the series was the love between the two protagonists, which is often just slightly hinted, but then also, kind of always present and, therefore, at least for me, one of the main elements of the show, rather than epic sword fights or a brilliant surprising storyline.

The criticism that many here have cited, that the story, and thus the love story, is not a great reinvention and has no "cleverness" or extraordinary plot twists may or may not be true - I find it irrelevant in either way. The love story is - and this is the only decisive factor for me - wonderfully told, sweet and bitter, with ups and downs, approaches and then distances, lovely romantic moments, then again, moments of fear and anger.

Thanks to the great atmosphere, the wonderful music and the, in my opinion, convincing protagonists, I was cheering until the end and hoped that the two would overcome their troubles and actually find each other.

It's true, the series has lengths, not every episode can live up to the factors I appreciated. But you should be a bit forgiving in that regard, it does not harm the series as a whole. So, I clearly recommend this show, give it a shot!

I would like to start off by saying this is my first review, so bare with me please, and any suggestions on how i can improve will be greatly appreciated. I decided to do my first review on this anime because it has all the basic elements i love: romance, comedy, adventure, fantasy, horror, and supernatural.

Story-9: The story started off really good; it was action packed and not too fast paced. The story could have received a 10 if the anime didn't include too many fillers or flashbacks (which kind of got annoying at times). However, i did enjoy how some episodes were suspenseful ... and kept me wanting to see what would happen next.

Character-8: The character's were actually quite enjoyable, and none of the characters made me want to punch myself (with the exception of kikyo sometimes). Both the female and male protagonists execute their part well and i enjoyed the role of the supporting cast as well. How the main characters develop is my favorite part, even though it does take a LONG time (167 eps).

Sound-10:The OST for this anime was outstanding, and i enjoyed how the background music went perfectly well with the mood of a scene. The OP's and ED's were also exceptionally good.

Art-8: Nothing out of the ordinary; everything was drawn fairly good and even the blood scenes weren't that disgusting.

Enjoyment-10: This is one of those animes that made me cry, laugh, angry, and mushy inside. i really enjoyed the development of the character's personalities and overall how they help each other out in their adventure.

Overall-10: I loved this anime from the beginning to the end and it had a great impact on me. So......WATCH IT NOW!

This is gonna be a bit hard for me. How can I give a fair review to the show that's been my favorite anime series since 2002?

Well, I don't know, but I'll try my hardest.

This is the story of the titular character, Inuyasha, a half-demon, half-human hybrid, and Kagome, a seemingly ordinary 15-year-old schoolgirl who is sent into the Feudal Sengoku era of Japan through the well in her family's shrine. It is there that the sacred Shikon no Tama, the Sacred Jewel of Four Souls, a powerful item that can greatly increase the power of demons, is discovered and subsequently (and unintentionally) shattered into ... small shards and spread across Feudal Japan.

Now it is up to them - and some new friends, along the way - to regather the shards, and prevent demons everywhere from using them to their own selfish gain, especially a demon called Naraku, whose place in the story becomes more and more clear as the show progresses...

This show is one of those strange cases in anime, having a very finite stance with anime fans everywhere. People either really love it, or really hate it. There's a large group that loves to poke fun at its annoyances, but there's also a large group that enjoys its story and its romance.

I will concede, though, this show has its problems. Quite a bit of the filler is... let's say, not that spectacular. A lot of the characteristics of the protagonists can be a bit annoying, at times, and its pacing could be a bit quicker. And the dub... well, if I'm going to be blunt, I'm going to tell it straight - it's not as good as it could've been. Don't get me wrong, though, some moments in the dub are quite spectacular, but others just fall flat. So I'm calling this a toss-up.

That being said, there's a lot that I love about this series. Its themes of romance, civil war, personal growth, protection, they really resonated with me when I first saw this series, and they still do, to this day.

Animated by Sunrise, the same company who did Cowboy Bebop, Outlaw Star, and Gundam, the animation looks good for its early-2000s production. Halfway through the series, though, there is a huge shift in the animation style and appearance, which I, personally, don't like that much. I guess you could say I prefer the 90s-style animation of Sunrise than I do their later years. Eh, I'm weird like that.

As for the music, I have to say, I really like the orchestral backing music, but I'm not too fond of the OPs and EDs. I never could get into a lot of anime OSTs, but, again, that's another sign of my weirdness. The booming, majestic orchestra, though, I have a soft spot for. It's epic and powerful, and it gives a statement - "This is me. You better take cover, because I'm here to kick some!"

As a whole, this show has a definite place in my heart, even though I can see that it isn't perfect. In my opinion, this series is Rumiko Takahashi's magnum opus, albeit a flawed masterpiece. It was one of my gateway anime shows, and it was the show that got me knee-deep into the glory of Adult Swim Action, in the early 2000s.

But would I call it one of the greatest? Well... not exactly. I think, after seeing the show for 10 years, I can point out flaws easier, and I can give a less-biased opinion on it. That being said, I can't really call it bad, either. There are a lot of great things about this show's story that I absolutely love, something no other anime can match.

And that's what matters the most, to me - how much an anime resonates with the viewer, and how much a show leaves a lasting impression.

I know, you saw the score, but here me out?
The ten is just because it wouldn't let me submit a review without a number.

Look, I get it.
The character's are a little bland, the story has entirely too much filler - it's a resolution that could've been made without the extra hundred episodes.
Except, this isn't a show where, upon adulthood, you try to enjoy it for any meaningful purpose. This is a show where, as a child you look at the pretty colours and think: "Wow, I wish I could do that."
This show is as wish fulfilling as Pokémon. It's not deep, it's a serialization ... of stories for a kid to look forward to after a long day of kindergarten or primary school - after a long day of reality.

I'm biased.
While I can see the flaws, they don't matter in the face of the tremendous amounts of affection that I built over the course my childhood years.
The character's were reliable - they were familiar and stable with predictable actions that comforted my mind.
The story was a continuation of a journey where I dreaded an end.
The resolution came all too soon for a little kid that voraciously devoured this new world.

It's been many years since I've thought of this show. This was a just another weekend TV marathon long before I knew what an anime was. Looking back, well, sentiment would compel me to try watching this again for the sake of nostalgia.
"Inuyasha" has no profound message, no hidden meaning behind its surface song. It is a straightforward show with often times irritatingly irrational characters that nonetheless endear themselves to young hearts.
Attempting to judge it for its complexity of plot is futile simply because that wasn't ever its purpose. Escapism requires far less complexity when you're a child. Fantasy, likewise, does not require a conscious suspension of disbelief.

It is as enduringly loved as other childhood joys simply for the being a constant; a companion for children around the world to ease the pains of growing up.

Inuyasha had so much going for it. It had a fantastic setting, memorable characters, and started off with a great plot that made us eager to see how it ended. Unfortunately, all hopes of Inuyasha become a truly great anime have been dashed, as the series continued with so much unnecessary filler that led to an incomplete ending, which let down many fans.

Story: 6
I'm being generous here, as it could've easily been much lower. The story has a very promising start and there are twists and turns that are quite unexpected. That story becomes the overarching plot that drives the rest of the series. But ... then comes filler after filler after filler, with an ending that just leaves everything up in the air. It's hard for me to grade this any higher without a real conclusion.

Art: 7
Typical Rumiko Takahashi art here. Some of the fighting scenes are splendid, but it does start to look repetitive after a while.

Sound: 8
The background sounds of feudal Japan do a good job at highlighting the setting of Inuyasha. The combat feels heavy and fierce, and the voice acting is quite good, especially in the English dub.

Character: 7
The characters are quite distinct from one another, and seeing their interactions is enjoyable. The main antagonist is truly one of the most sinister villains I've ever seen in fiction. It's too bad we couldn't see how a final conflict could turn out.

Enjoyment: 4
I really had fun for the first 30 or so episodes of the series. Then it got longer. And longer. And longer. Soon I found myself skipping to the very last episode just to see the ending. AND THERE WAS NO TRUE ENDING! You can imagine my rage.

Overall: 5
Are you tired of me complaining about the filler and inconclusiveness yet? I'll just leave it at that. An average-ish anime that could've been so much more. Come on Sunrise, you're better than this.

InuYasha was my first TRUE love. I had seen other animes before, but they were the classics like Sailor Moon, Dragonball Z, Yu-gi-oh, you know those ones u watched when u were little.
I started InuYasha when i was in grade 4 and i am still obsessed with it now (and im in grade 11.)

Its probably incorrect for me to declare it my all time favourite anime/manga because i've seen dozens it i know i'd just be saying it cuz im biased. Which is why i will simply leave it as my first true love.

Anyway because it is my first true love i shall rate it ... overall as a masterpiece. And yes i know it has its flaws, but i cannot help it. It was a magnificent experience for me

And Sesshomaru will remain my all time favourite anime character. I don't care how many more cool characters come along, he is my one true love (followed by Inuyasha himself).

Anyway the story was prolonged, could've cut straight to the chase, but then again what famous anime does that anyways? Look at Naruto! I personally find the story absoultely horrible and the character relations were just dreadful. So to see Naruto recieve so much praise just turns me off. AND THAT DAMN SASUKE!--But screw Naruto this is InuYasha we're talking about.

The Final Act brought together the ending of the story wonderfully. And it was the most enjoyable part of the entire series.

Long live InuYasha! And thank you Rumiko Takahashi for bringing it to life!

Wow where do I even begin. First time I watched Inuyasha was in 2009 and again in 2021 so not your usual fan because of nostalgia. Inuyasha is a packed anime, so I will write only the main points.

Nobody spins a tale and write characters developmemt like Rumiko Takahashi. A complex storyline which isn't fit for young kids mind with action, fantasy, teenage love, and a memorable cast. Inuyasha is fantasy tale set in Feudal Japan. As usual for Takahashi her gags are the best and lighten the mode from time to time.

The characters are what make Inuyasha a masterpiece. I never seen such realistic ... character (yes even the demons), their emotions are so real you will be invested in them. The MC is loud, rude and sweet, but not your typical Shonen MC, here everything has a reason.
You see Inuyasha it was about the characters, who they are, and why they made their decisions, yes there is a pretty damn good plot but it was not as important as the characters feelings and why they were acting the way they were, making this a character driven story.

This is not a generic protagonist vs. antagonist story. “Defeat Naraku” may be the overarching unifying plot that drives the story toward some end, but the heart of InuYasha is in the characters and the mini plots. And all the characters and dynamics that come out of Naraku's past doing.

The anime is from 2000 yet the animation is crazy good for 99% of the series, I'm sure Sunrise and Kyoto Animation put a lot of money in there.

OST? well just the best OST in anime history

The first time I've seen Inuyasha was back when I was 8 years old, with a horrible, German dub and basically without having ever seen another anime. And I loved it. I really did. It was the first anime which I would sometimes run home from school for, so just that I wouldn't miss ANY part of it. My childhood was influenced by Inuyasha, which is why my review on it will probably be biased. The nostalgia, the childhood memories and the awesome feel when Inuyasha swung Tessaiga on the tiny tv in my room are just not excludable. But anyway, here goes:

First off: ... Inuyasha is doing a ton of things right. The first 30 episodes are amazingly well done, interesting and the autor did an amazing job in presenting you all the core-characters, making you like exactly who you're supposed to like and hate exactly who you're supposed to hate. So there's basically little, if not nothing wrong at all with the early episodes.

If I recall it correctly, the infamous "drag" which Inuyasha is so often criticized for begins around episode 50, where the main villain, Naraku is well known already and keeps on making short appearances, causing a pretty lame fight and disappearing into nowhere then, without any injuries or without letting you know much more than you knew before you watched the 3-episodes-long fight. He will "spawn" seemingly endless Clones of himself which will attack Inuyasha and his friends in his place, but the fights will pretty much always result in the same: They will get away, while Inuyasha and his friends (including you, dear weaboo buddy) know nothing more than before.

But that's not all, the fights, or rather especially the fights against Naraku, the evil villain and antagonist, will quickly form a circle as in:
Naraku gets stronger > Inuyasha is helpless > Inuyasha gets stronger and seems to get the upper hand against Naraku > Naraku gets stronger
That circle seems endless, and the fact that the anime has 167 episodes is not making it easier to bear with.

Another fact that I don't like is the uselessness of Inuyasha's friends. When they are presented in the first 30 episodes, they all seem to be really strong, well trained or do at least have some kind of power. However, as the story goes on you will quickly realize that Inuyasha might as well go on a Journey with 4 mentally challenged people, which would prove to be equally useful.
It's always Inuyasha who has to win fights, It's always Inuyasha who has to drag them out of dangerous situations and it's basically always Inuyasha who will do anything at all. If the miracle happens and one of his friends actually does something useful, it's very, very rare and will most likely just be an aid so Inuyasha can deliver the finishing blow once again. I am aware tht he is the protagonist and supposedly the strongest character. But it's ridiculous and almost annoying to see his companions standing next to him and literally doing nothing while he sometimes gets his ass beat.

On the other hand, some of the characters in Inuyasha are unique to the anime world, or at least to what I know of it. The anime is around 10 years old by now, and yet I have never seen a character which comes close to Inuyasha's brother: Sesshomaru. He's always cold, always ruthless and only chases his own goals. No matter if it means Inuyasha's death, no matter if it means the death of innocent people, Sesshomaru will not give any shit about it and do his thing. And during 167 episodes, he might change a bit, personality wise, but he will never turn into some lame-ass antihero who actually has a good heart and saves the day at the end, like I've seen in it tons of other anime. He will stay the cold-hearted, self-centered guy he is. And I honestly love that.

And last but not least: The good parts of Inuyasha.
Inuyasha will sometimes bore you to death with its filler episodes, or the countless escapes of Naraku, but on the other hand it is very, very rewarding if you're willing to deal with those flaws. Inuyasha is like one of these shy women who are socially awkward, have weird habits and will annoy you with their ticks. But if you're willing to deal with all of that, you will get the most amazing girlfriend who will bake the most fantastic cake and cook you breakfast for dinner (scrubs, anyone..?)

What I'm trying to say is, Inuyasha has really slow episodes sometimes, which you really need to bear through, but then, seemingly out of nowhere, there'll be 20, if not 30 episodes which will COMPLETELY blow your mind and not let you off the hook until you watched through all of them. Inuyasha has the potential and the ability to make you love it so damn much, but you'll only get to that part if you're also willing to deal with the suffering through the filler episodes and the sometimes dragging story.

To summarize it all:
If you're willing to get through a thick, long story, awful fillers and slow episodes, to experience the unique, charming and amazing parts of an anime which is probably known to you from your childhood, then go for Inuyasha.

At first glance, this seems like a promising anime. It looks like something that is worth wasting your time on. When I read the manga ending, I was utterly disappointed.

Episodes to watch:

1-70
102-122

Why do I only suggest those episodes? I'll explain right in this reveiw.

Story:
...
At first, the story starts out as something fresh and new; even if it borrowed elements from Fushigi Yuugi; it was something that started out as a fresh anime. The story quickly lost its magic that it had at first. Having Kikyo put into the twist at first was a good idea, but quickly was overused for the sake of the so-called "romance" of the series. She became nothing more then a plot device; which is sad because I liked her.

This anime does indeed have a story, but it started straying away from it as the series progressed.

Art:

You have to admit that it is good. But it only gets an eight because later on in the series the animators started copying and pasting frames over and over to the point where it got annoying and showed no talent. But it gets an eight because up until episode 130-something it was very good.

Sound:

'Twas fine. Voices could've been 100% better if Viz took the time to choose their voice actors; espeically the English Dubbers. Richard Cox does not obviously know how to change his tone when appropriote and Monica Stori disappointed me; she was so good in Gundam Wing and many other previous anime but this anime is particularly the reason why a lot of fans don't even like her. Kirby Morrow and whoever voiced Sango were okay, but they could've chosen a better actor for Shippo.

In both dubs, I couldn't wait for Inuyasha to finally shut his mouth as soon as he opened it. I have never hated a character's voice more then I've hated Inuyasha's.

Characters:

Pathetic. Down right pathetic. A good portion of the time I was rooting for the villains to win; I espeically was really hoping that Bankotsu would get Inuyasha to shut up for once.

They're all static characters. If you're looking for dynamic characters, this is not the series for you then. I would recrommend the Elfen Lied manga for dynamic characters. Inuyasha still is the same dumbass he was at the beginning of the series, Shippo, Miroku and Sango serve almost no purpose at all since episode 50 and on. Kagome is the only one who actually chances and therefore is a bit dynamic

The only interesting characters, in my opinion, are the Shichinintai; too fucking bad Rumiko killed them off. They could've saved the series and made it more intense but no, RT decides to throw that chance away and make it the bland series a lot of fans love to hate.

Enjoyment:

Between the time I was 11-14, I enjoyed this series a lot. But that was mostly because I hadn't seen more sophisiticated series like Higurashi no Naku Koro Ni, Elfen Lied or School Days. You'll probably enjoy it if you're new to anime and you have no expectations of the series.

Overall:

Unless you haven't watched any other anime, don't watch it.

Feudal Japan is a scary place full of demons that roam the countryside and terrorize and devour villagers. Luckily for Kagome Higurashi, modern-day Japan is demon-free and she can live the life of a normal teenage girl. Everything changes, however, when she falls down the family well and awakens in the feudal world with the powerful Sacred Jewel mysteriously inside of her body. Here Kagome will meet half-demon Inuyasha who wants to steal the jewel to become full demon, but when it breaks they'll have to team up to find all of the pieces before the insidious Naraku does. Along the way, Inuyasha, Kagome, Sango, ... Miroku, and Shippo will share adventures and fight monsters, dead priestesses, and relatives.


Inuyasha often gets a bad rap for some undesirable elements that turn a potentially amazing series sour; I won't argue there. 167 episodes is a lot, and shows that brave such lengths must take care to avoid a wandering plot and an inordinate number of filler episodes. Unfortunately Inuyasha fails in both areas: seasons 1, 2, and 3 are great, but seasons 4 and 5 are littered with filler, so much so that at times it's as if the entire season is filler. While characters are enjoyable and I was happy just to watch them and their antics, predictable, repetitive fights and stagnant plots don't win awards. And after dedicating just shy of 60 hours of my life to this mammoth of a series, I was appalled when producers left me with an ending that settled absolutely nothing.

These substantial negative elements aside, Inuyasha is still one of my favorite series. The premise of a girl being transported to the past and joining a half-demon to fight demons is an original one and the first episode should pique your interest. When it is being developed, the plot is extremely well-done and the enemy, Naraku, is crafty and appears untouchable. Settings are attractive and sufficiently detailed; characters, though basic in their degree of detail, are highly original and distinctive. Audio is fantastic all around: opening and ending songs include some of Japan's best pop-anime songs. The show's OST is immediately distinctive and fits the mood of feudal Japan and attitudes of the characters well. Once you've heard the music from Inuyasha, you won't forget it and will probably be able to identify it years later. While the soundtrack is great, the English voice cast is magnificent and really helps to make this into a professionally done series that doesn't cut any corners. In addition to a great underlying story with Naraku and the Sacred Jewel, Inuyasha has memorable side-plots involving Sesshomaru, Koga, the Panther Divas, and of course the ever-present love triangle between Inuyasha, Kagome, and Kikyo. The show is funny, endearing, memorable, and has high rewatch value.

Perhaps it's due to all of these positive elements that viewers often feel conflicted about Inuyasha. When a series has so much going for it, it's disappointing to not see it rise to the occasion to become truly great. Despite everything good, a distracting number of fillers and lack of an acceptable ending hold the show back. Though Inuyasha will no doubt go down in history as one of the most popular and international of anime series, it's doubtful that it'll go down as one of the greats.

Animation: 7.5/10
Audio: 8.7/10
Storyline: 8.0/10
Overall: 8.0/10 (Excellent)

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hello people back with my 4th review on a childhood classic for many inuyasha and do i love this show a lot of people hate it i dont know why so this review will be a good one

story 10 out of 10

Based on the Shogakukan award-winning manga of the same name, InuYasha follows Kagome Higurashi, a fifteen-year-old girl whose normal life ends when a demon drags her into a cursed well on the grounds of her family's Shinto shrine. Instead of hitting the bottom of the well, Kagome ends up 500 years in the past during Japan's violent Sengoku period with the demon's true ... target, a wish-granting jewel called the Shikon Jewel, reborn inside of her.

After a battle with a revived demon accidentally causes the sacred jewel to shatter, Kagome enlists the help of a young hybrid dog-demon/human named Inuyasha to help her collect the shards and prevent them from falling into the wrong hands. Joining Kagome and Inuyasha on their quest are the orphan fox-demon Shippo, the intelligent monk Miroku, and the lethal demon slayer Sango. Together, they must set aside their differences and work together to find the power granting shards spread across feudal Japan and deal with the threats that arise.


art 10 out of 10 perfect for its time

its awesome

sound 10 out of 10

the music is just awesome one of the best osts ever


characters 10 out of 10 i love all the characters aside from naraku

but kikyou gets so much hate for no reason shes a one of a kind character if her and kagome did not like inuyasha there would be a bromance




Enjoyment 10 out of 10

this anime rules i loved watching it so much


Overall 10 out 10

i think everyone shoud watch it

This is one of the worse anime adaptations of Rumiko Takahashi's works. Basically the characters were recycled from her earlier Ranma 1/2 series. This is what happens when manga artists run out of ideas. Either that or they think if they recycle the same formula it will find the same monetary but not necessarily artistic success.

Basically Inuyasha is a recycled Ranma. Kagome is a recycled Akane. Koga is a recyced Ryoga. Myoga is a recycled Happosai. Sango is a recycled Ukyo, but rather than chasing after Ranma, she's now paired with Miroku. Miroku is a recycled Genma. ... And Sesshomaru is a recycled Kuno, but this time he's Inuyasha's brother rather than upper classman and competitor. And the list goes on.

What makes it terrible in comparison to Ranma 1/2 is that this is sort of like Super Mario The Lost Levels where Ranma was the original Super Mario Bros. Not only is SM TLL basically a SMB original rehashed with different but not necessarily new levels, it's also more frustrating to play than the original. So rather than being a lighthearted comedy/sitcom type show mostly to entertain, Inuyasha has turned Ranma into a boring demon killing fest with less humor and more angtsy-I-want-to-beat-the-crap-out-of-my-one-and-only-nemesis-Naruku which takes away from the show's entertainment and escapism values.

The only good thing about Inuyasha over Ranma is that the op/ending/theme songs are many and all are very good. Ranma also has good songs but they are not of "super-pop" calibre.

First review, soo bear w/ me.
Okay. Inuyasha, Inuyasha, Inuyasha. How I love this anime dearly.
Overall rating [9]

To me this anime could have been a straight 10. But it kinda had its down the drain moments. For one, i wanted this anime to continue. Even with 167 episodes...Inuyasha itself was very enjoyable. I grew up on it. The first ever anime to watch. [Besides, sailor moon..i didnt know what anime was at that time]; Inuyasha is truley the reason why I love anime till this day.

Music. The music was the BEST ever. Also having the best OSTS. Never would I thought that I would have ... all of the endings on my ipod. The music helped me w/ every emotion. The music made me shed tears like a baby. Not yet have I found music quite as good as Inuyasha's.

Story. Okay. The there were times that i just wanted the story to cut to the chase. It was kinda run on too long. It wasn't horrible/ But it dragged on a bit long, with at times nothing changed. Looking for jewel shards and when fighting Naraku, he [as usual] FLED. Im a sucker for love stories. And Inuyasha seemed to have just a tiny missing piece. It was obvious that Inuyasha and Kagome liked[loved] each other..I dont know what the hell took so long.. gosh. It had its funny moments which i loved dearly, and the moments where you thought that they were gonna kiss.

When I watch Inuyasha now, I must remember when it was made. Its not 2010 arwork for sure. But its alright.

The characters had a bit of chane during the anime. Inuyasha went from a severe jerk. To more warm hearted. PS. He saved his friends in EVERY situation. Sango's and Miroku started to conduct feelings :) . Sesshomaru was fucking badass the whole time. I loved it. Even becoming more soft [ You felt his love/care for Rin] etc..

[Getting tired]..this anime was very enjoyable. The music is outstanding. Its a funny romance with action.The episodes are re-watchable. You can be a huge fangirl.* Even though it drags on a bit. Its truly recomended.

InuYasha was a very enjoyable anime at first. The first 30 episodes had me wanting to watch more. It was filled with fighting, a good plot, and had me interested. Unfortunately, InuYasha is like, 160 episodes long - and became a drag for me to watch. A lot of the fights between InuYasha and those other people didn't really happen in the manga, so a lot of it were filler episodes. Basically the plot didn't advance very much.

It was still very enjoyable to watch because of the art work, the action, and it had bits of comedy and romance.

I recommend watching InuYasha if you ... like long series with a lot of fighting in it. But I don't recommend it if you get bored easily - mainly because a lot of episodes were fillers.

Inuyasha is one of the very first anime I ever watched. While it's something I would recommend to a person that is new to anime, it's really not something everyone would enjoy.

Inuyasha focuses on a group of people and their struggle against the main antagonist, Naraku, who has caused just about all of the characters in the series some sort of great pain or has bestowed upon them a great misfortune. The series is loaded with decent character development and, all filler aside, makes for an enjoyable tale if you've got the patience for it.

The story itself is great. I think the plot itself ... gets very intense around 100 episodes in, seeing as how that's when shit really starts going down and the plot advances at a much faster rate. It is loaded with action scenes and the romance in this series serves as a pretty big plot device.

The art is quite enjoyable in this, however I prefer the art in the movies because Rumiko Takahashi actually had a hand in the art direction of the movies. The characters in the main anime, however, are unique in appearance and memorable and no two look exactly alike (Dragon Ball Z, I'm looking at you!).

I think the sound itself is pretty good, especially in the second OST and beyond. I really enjoyed all the endings in particular, but the OST itself fits pretty well with the setting and the scenarios where they are used, etc. The music does change a bit season-to-season.

This series has plenty of character development - some received more than others but I don't really think that any character stayed exactly the same throughout the entire story. They all mature and learn and become stronger and in some cases, become more compassionate and even learn to care about other people. The romance, in a way, also helps with some of the character development.

Overall, I think it's enjoyable. As I said, you have to be patient because there is filler and if you don't have the patience for it and don't like long anime, I wouldn't recommend it but if you can tolerate the length and the filler, then this would probably be right up your alley.