Inuyasha
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Estimated watch time
66h 48m
⚡ 34 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Youkai92%Demons85%Historical85%Female Protagonist81%Love Triangle80%Rural76%Magic74%Heterosexual74%Swordplay73%Isekai71%
overview details
Synopsis & Story
Kagome Higurashi, an average ninth grader, gets pulled into an ancient well by a demon, bringing her 500 years in the past to the feudal era. There, she meets Inuyasha, a half-demon who seeks the Shikon Jewel to make himself a full-fledged demon. With Inuyasha and new friends, Kagome's search for the Jewel of Four Souls begins... (Source: VIZ Media)
Trailer
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Featured Cast & Voice Actors
Franchise Universe & Related Entries
SEQUEL
InuYasha: The Final Act
TV
ADAPTATION
InuYasha
MANGA
SIDE STORY
InuYasha the Movie 4: Fire on the Mystic Island
MOVIE
SIDE STORY
InuYasha the Movie 2: The Castle Beyond the Looking Glass
MOVIE
SIDE STORY
InuYasha the Movie 3: Swords of an Honorable Ruler
MOVIE
SIDE STORY
InuYasha the Movie: Affections Touching Across Time
MOVIE
Aniphoria guide
InuYasha: should you watch it?
At a glance
InuYasha has been well received, with an average AniList score of 77/100 — 61% of 55,007 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #2 highest-rated anime of 2000, and #1 most popular anime of 2000 on AniList.
Of the 117.8K AniList users who started it, 8.0% dropped it, so it is dropped at a typical rate; 74.9K have finished it.
At roughly 66 h 48 min in total, it is a long commitment — about 10 weeks at an hour a day.
Best for viewers who enjoy Action, Adventure, Comedy — especially youkai, demons, historical, female protagonist.
Where it fits in the series
- Start here. InuYasha is the first entry in its story.
- Watch next: InuYasha: The Final Act (2009), Inuyasha: Kuroi Tessaiga (2008)
- Optional extras: InuYasha the Movie 4: Fire on the Mystic Island, InuYasha the Movie 2: The Castle Beyond the Looking Glass, InuYasha the Movie 3: Swords of an Honorable Ruler, InuYasha the Movie: Affections Touching Across Time
Main cast & creators
- Original creator
- Rumiko Takahashi
- Character design
- Yoshihito Hishinuma
- Music
- Kaoru Wada
InuYasha FAQ
- How many episodes does InuYasha have?
- InuYasha has 167 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 66 h 48 min in total.
- How long does it take to watch InuYasha?
- About 66 h 48 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 84 days; at one hour a day, about 67 days.
- Is InuYasha finished?
- Yes. InuYasha has finished airing — the final episode aired September 13, 2004.
- Is there a season 2 of InuYasha?
- Yes — the story continues in InuYasha: The Final Act (2009) and Inuyasha: Kuroi Tessaiga (2008).
- Where do I start InuYasha?
- Start here: InuYasha is the first entry, followed by InuYasha: The Final Act.
- Is InuYasha based on a manga?
- Yes. InuYasha adapts the manga by Rumiko Takahashi.
- Who animated InuYasha?
- InuYasha was animated by Sunrise.
- Where can I watch InuYasha?
- InuYasha is listed on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.