InuYasha

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📖 SYNOPSIS

This first InuYasha anime series, alternatively known as Sengoku Otogizoushi InuYasha, was broadcast in more than 30 countries outside Japan. In North America, it aired on Adult Swim, Toonami, and YTV's Bionix. The series' success led to over one million English-language DVDs being sold between March 2003 and November 2004. The anime won the "Property of the Year" award in ICv2's Anime Awards for both 2004 and 2005. It placed third in Animage's Anime Grand Prix "Best Anime" category in 2003. Between January 2004 and December 2008, Viz Media, the official licensor of the English dub version in the USA, released 30 animanga volumes based on screenshots of the anime's episodes.

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🎭 CHARACTERS

Inuyasha

Half-demon yokai dog, wields Tessaiga sword, battles demons, torn between Kikyo and Kagome.

Portrayed by Kappei Yamaguchi

Kagome Higurashi

A modern girl transported to feudal Japan, Kagome is a brave and kind priestess who helps InuYasha collect the Shikon shards.

Portrayed by Yukino Satsuki

Sango

A skilled youkai slayer, Sango seeks vengeance against Naraku while trying to save her brother, Kohaku.

Portrayed by Kuwashima Houko

Miroku

Womanizing monk Miroku battles demons with a cursed hand, seeking to break the family's deadly legacy.

Portrayed by Saitou Chiwa, Yasumura Makoto, Tsujitani Kouji, Takahashi Rieko, Takagi Motoki

Shippou

A young kitsune, Shippou joins InuYasha, seeking revenge and offering magic, albeit clumsy, and cheerful companionship.

Portrayed by Watanabe Kumiko

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Season

Fall 2000

Start Date

2000-10-15

End Date

2004-09-12

Episodes

167

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