“Modern girl Kagome travels to feudal Japan, shatters the Shikon Jewel, and joins half-demon Inuyasha to retrieve its shards.”
InuYasha
犬夜叉
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Synopsis
Modern girl Kagome travels to feudal Japan, shatters the Shikon Jewel, and joins half-demon Inuyasha to retrieve its shards.
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 maiden he seems to resent. Because of her resemblance to Kikyou, Inuyasha takes a violent dislike to Kagome. However, after realizing the dire circumstances they are both in, he sets aside his hostility and lends her a hand. Unfortunately, during a fight for the Shikon Jewel, the miraculous object ends up shattered into pieces and scattered across the land. Fearing the disastrous consequences of this accident, Kagome and Inuyasha set out on a challenging quest to recover the shards before they fall into the wrong hands.
What people say
Community consensus
Derived from 176 sampled reviews
What 176 viewers settled on.
Polarized
σ 1.91 · split reception
5.1 pts
Recommenders 8.6 · others 3.5
↓ 2.11
Running avg · Jun 2007 → Mar 2026
- 9 “I absolutely loved the story and found everything about it to be great, making the overall experience the best. However, the ending felt incomplete, as I really wish they had allowed Naraku and...”
- 10 “This is my all-time favorite anime, featuring a wonderful, exciting story that masterfully blends comedy, action, romance, fantasy, and tragedy. While some episodes experience minor pacing issues,...”
- 8 “Inuyasha is a special, highly enjoyable series featuring funny and cute characters alongside a solid, effective story. While the protagonist’s occasional poor decision-making can be frustrating and...”
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- Format 167 × 24′ eps × min
- Total runtime 66h 48m all episodes
- Aired Oct 2000 – Sep 2004 Fall 2000
- Source Tv media type
- Rated PG 13 - Teens 13 or older
- Ref. BS-0226 catalog
Produced by
- Yomiuri Telecasting Producer
- Avex Mode Producer
Licensed by
- VIZ Media Licensor