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Inuyasha is a Japanese manga series created by Rumiko Takahashi. The narrative follows Kagome Higurashi, a modern-day high school girl who is transported to Japan's Sengoku period, where she encounters Inuyasha, a half-demon. Together, they embark on a quest to retrieve the shards of the shattered Shikon Jewel to prevent its misuse by malevolent entities. The series seamlessly blends adventure, fantasy, and romance, captivating audiences worldwide.

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Inuyasha (2000) TV Show Poster
Inuyasha
Created by
Rumiko Takahashi
First Film
Inuyasha the Movie: Affections Touching Across Time
Latest Film
Inuyasha the Movie: Fire on the Mystic Island
First TV Show
Inuyasha
Latest TV Show
Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon
First Episode Air Date
October 16, 2000

Cast
Kappei Yamaguchi, Satsuki Yukino, Kumiko Watanabe, Koji Tsujitani, Houko Kuwashima, Ken Narita, Akiko Yajima, Noriko Hidaka
Spin-offs
Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon
TV Show(s)
Inuyasha, Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon
Movie(s)
Inuyasha the Movie: Affections Touching Across Time, Inuyasha the Movie: The Castle Beyond the Looking Glass, Inuyasha the Movie: Swords of an Honorable Ruler, Inuyasha the Movie: Fire on the Mystic Island
Character(s)
Inuyasha, Kagome Higurashi, Miroku (Inuyasha), Sango (Inuyasha), Shippō (Inuyasha), Sesshomaru (Inuyasha), Naraku (Inuyasha), Kikyo (Inuyasha)

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