My all time favorite anime! Wonderful story filled with multi-genres... comedy, action, romance, fantasy, historical fiction, tragedy, etc. I tried to find an inuyasha equal, but it is impossible. Some episodes are better than others though. Lagging may occur but not for long and usually it picks itself up with an amazing comeback. I have yet to find a story that contains as much excitement as this and still not fall apart. I recommend it. Once you start you will hate to finish.