Kagome Higurashi

Kagome Higurashi is a modern-day middle school student who travels back in time to the Sengoku period after being pulled into an ancient well. She becomes a key player in the quest to collect the scattered fragments of the Shikon Jewel, alongside the half-demon Inuyasha and their companions. Her spiritual powers and archery skills prove invaluable in their battles against various yōkai.

Quick Facts

  • What is Kagome Higurashi's age at the start of the series?

    15 years old.

  • What is Kagome's occupation in the modern era?

    Middle school student.

  • What is Kagome's role in the feudal era?

    She is a miko (priestess) and the guardian of the Shikon Jewel.

  • What is Kagome's most prominent ability?

    Immense spiritual power and purification abilities.

  • What is Kagome's primary weapon?

    Bow and arrows, including sacred arrows.

  • What significant event triggers Kagome's journey to the feudal era?

    She is pulled through a well by a yōkai on her fifteenth birthday.

  • What is Kagome's relationship with Inuyasha?

    She is romantically involved with Inuyasha, a half-demon.

  • What is Kagome's connection to Kikyō?

    Kagome is the reincarnation of the priestess Kikyō.

Description

Personality

Kagome is a kind and compassionate young woman with a strong sense of justice. While initially naive to the dangers of the feudal era, she quickly adapts and displays remarkable courage and resilience. Her strong will and determination are matched by her occasional impulsiveness and short temper, particularly when dealing with Inuyasha’s bluntness. Despite her initial struggles with adjusting to the past and her feelings for Inuyasha, Kagome grows into a mature and insightful individual, becoming a source of strength and support for her companions.

Abilities

* **Immense Spiritual Power:** Kagome possesses a vast amount of spiritual energy, comparable to that of Kikyō. * **Purification:** She can purify evil energies and miasma. * **Spiritual Awareness:** Kagome can sense spiritual energy and the presence of yōkai. * **Archery:** She is a skilled archer, capable of using sacred arrows imbued with spiritual power. * **Time Travel:** Kagome can travel between the modern era and the feudal era through a sacred well. * **Spiritual Energy Projection:** Kagome can project spiritual energy for defense.