InuYasha (2000)
A half-demon, a time-traveling schoolgirl, and a shattered jewel of immense power — InuYasha is a sweeping feudal fantasy that defined a generation of anime.
InuYasha - Series Information
- Original Title: 犬夜叉
- First Air Year: 2000
- Last Air Year: 2010
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Animation, Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Fantasy
- Content Rating (US): TV-14
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode: 24 minutes
- Number of Seasons: 2
- Number of Episodes: 193
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: Japanese
- Spoken Languages: Japanese
- First Air Date: October 16, 2000 (United States - TV-14), October 16, 2000 (Canada - PG), October 16, 2000 (United Kingdom - 15), October 16, 2000 (Germany - 16), October 16, 2000 (France - 16), October 16, 2000 (India - U/A 16+), October 16, 2000 (Australia - M), October 16, 2000 (Brazil - 12), October 16, 2000 (Mexico - B), October 16, 2000 (Spain - 16)
- Networks: ANIMAX, Nippon TV, YTV
- Production Companies: SUNRISE, Yomiuri Telecasting Corporation
- Production Countries: Japan
- Alternative Titles: 이누야사 (KR), 犬夜叉 -完結編- (JP), Пёс-демон (RU), 犬夜叉全集 (TW), InuYasha: The Final Act (US), 犬夜叉 (CN), Khuyển Dạ Xoa (VN)
InuYasha - Plot
Kagome Higurashi is a modern day young girl who lives with her family by the old Higure shrine. Unbeknownst to Kagome, she is the reincarnation of priestess Kikyo and posseses the "Jewel of Four Souls" (the Shikon jewel). One ill-fated day, Kagome locates an ancient well near her home and is abruptly transported through the well and into a feudal Japan, inhabited by demons. There, she encounters Inuyasha, son of a powerful demon father and a human mother, who is pinned to a tree by an enchanted arrow.
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InuYasha - Cast & Crew
Main Cast
- Kappei Yamaguchi
- Satsuki Yukino
- Houko Kuwashima
- Noriko Hidaka
- Izumi Ōgami
- Koji Tsujitani
- Ken Narita
- Toshiyuki Morikawa
- Taiki Matsuno
- Kumiko Watanabe
Writers
- Masashi Ikeda
- Katsuhiko Chiba
- Akatsuki Yamatoya
InuYasha - FAQs
Is InuYasha based on a manga?
Yes, InuYasha is directly adapted from the manga series by Rumiko Takahashi, serialized in Weekly Shōnen Sunday from 1996 to 2008. The manga spans 56 volumes and is one of Takahashi's most celebrated works, blending feudal Japanese history with supernatural adventure and romance.
Where can you stream InuYasha online?
InuYasha is available to stream on Crunchyroll and Netflix in select regions. You can compare all current streaming, rental, and purchase options available in your country by visiting JustWatch, which aggregates platform availability in real time.
How many seasons and episodes does InuYasha have?
InuYasha comprises 2 main seasons totaling 193 episodes. Season 1 runs for 167 episodes, while Season 2 — subtitled The Final Act — consists of 26 episodes that conclude the story. There is also a specials season containing 1 additional episode.
What is InuYasha about?
InuYasha follows Kagome Higurashi, a modern teenager transported to feudal Japan through an ancient well. There she meets InuYasha, a half-demon, and together they quest to recover the shards of the powerful Shikon Jewel while battling demons and confronting a complex web of alliances and rivalries.
Will there be a sequel or continuation of InuYasha?
Yes. InuYasha's story continues in Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon (2020), an anime sequel series that follows the daughters of InuYasha and Sesshomaru. The sequel ran for two seasons and was produced by Sunrise, the same studio behind the original series.
Who are the main voice actors in InuYasha?
The principal Japanese voice cast includes Kappei Yamaguchi as InuYasha, Satsuki Yukino as Kagome Higurashi, Houko Kuwashima as Sango, Koji Tsujitani as Miroku, Ken Narita as Sesshomaru, Toshiyuki Morikawa as Naraku, and Noriko Hidaka as Kikyo, among others.
What is the content rating for InuYasha?
InuYasha carries a TV-14 rating in the United States, indicating content that may be unsuitable for children under 14. The series features fantasy violence, mild language, and mature thematic elements including death, loss, and romantic tension.
How was InuYasha received by critics and audiences?
InuYasha was warmly received as a landmark shōnen anime, praised for its rich feudal Japanese setting, compelling characters, and the emotional depth of its central romance. It became a defining title of early 2000s anime fandom internationally, though some critics noted its lengthy pacing in the original run.
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