Inuyasha

He is of average height, standing at 168 cm (5'6"), with a slender build that belies his enormous strength. Like his half-brother Sesshōmaru, he has a thick mane of waist-length silvery-white hair, thick dark eyebrows, golden eyes with slit-like pupils, claws on each of his fingers, and short fangs in his mouth. His ears are furry and pointed like a dog's. His nose, despite appearing normal, is always wet unless he has caught a cold, in which case it dries out.

Jakotsu, or Kagome, is also described as handsome. He always wears his red kariginu made from the skin of the fire rat (Hinezumi), which is fireproof and protects Inuyasha from burns. Inuyasha also always walks barefoot.

Attire InuYasha usually wears the clothing that priests from the Sengoku period used to wear.

Pants: His hakama and his hitoe are made of fire rat fur. They are a type of hakama called sashinuki where the legs are divided by the hitoe and the ankles are brought together, creating a pump effect.

Jacket: Matching the pants, the hitoe is also made of Fire Rat Fur. It has bell-shaped sleeves, and Inuyasha usually wears his arms crossed, tucking his hands inside. The collar is long and open, allowing the shirt underneath to be seen. It's also open at the arms (possibly to increase speed). It's red, like the pants. Undershirt: It is a Kosode. The Kosode was commonly worn as underwear during the Sengoku period, and was invariably white. The sleeve was shorter. Obi Belt: Steel Fang is hooked to this belt. Baseball Cap: When Inuyasha was in Kagome's world he usually wore this cap to hide his dog ears. Collar of Domination The Domination Collar (言霊の念誦?) is Inuyasha's collar. It is activated when Kagome says "Sit!" or "Down!" in the Latin dub (おすわり ("Osuwari", おすわり?)). Kagome is the only person who can activate the Domination Collar, as Kaede made it for Kagome's use when she put it around Inuyasha's neck. The force of the spell is so great that upon activation, the collar violently plunges into the ground, pulling Inuyasha by the neck, which naturally first buries his face into the ground (or any other convenient surface beneath him that the force can withstand). Although it was originally made by Kikyō for this purpose (with the phrase "Beloved" instead of "Sit" or "Down"), she decided not to give it to Inuyasha and never wore it. This collar is designed to keep Inuyasha subdued should he behave aggressively.

Human When he fully assumes his human form, Inuyasha's demonic claws and fangs, as well as his dog ears, disappear. His silvery-white hair changes to black, and his golden eyes change to brown.

Since Inuyasha is a Hanyō, he turns into a human once a month when there is a new moon and returns to his normal form when the sun rises. As a human, Inuyasha's demonic claws and fangs, as well as his dog ears, disappear. His silvery-white hair changes to black and his golden eyes change to brown. With this transformation, he also loses all of his abilities as a half-demon and has to be especially on guard against attacks. But regardless of whether he is human or half-demon, he always protects his friends, especially Kagome.

Yokai In his most demonic form, Inuyasha's dog-demon features resemble those of his brother Sesshōmaru. When transformed as such, Inuyasha's sclera turned a fiery red, his irises became blue slits with white pupils, and jagged purple stripes appeared on the sides of his face. As a yōkai, he almost always lost his human mind and turned into a rampaging beast. Inuyasha usually only transformed when his life was in danger or he was in severe pain.

Even when his life was in danger, Inuyasha refused to back down. Enemies were baffled by his unorthodox fighting style, and he achieved victories greater than his skills would suggest or extend. Inuyasha was driven by a fierce and persistent determination to win, and his grit in battle proved to work in his favor. However, his volatile emotions could often lead him to behave very childishly. Inuyasha himself could not control his tumultuous soul. Even if he was gravely injured, he would completely forget about his pain the moment someone he was trying to protect was in danger. Because of this, his emotions would push his body beyond its limits. This was especially evident when Kagome was in danger. Inuyasha was incredibly hot-headed and easily angered, often slamming his fists into the source of his annoyance. He would even occasionally hit small children if they upset him, which often happened with Shippō. He was impatient by nature and could be very proud, having great difficulty admitting that he was wrong about something.

Inuyasha valued power over fighting tactics, and fighting spirit over wisdom. He fought against multitudes of powerful enemies and suppressed them with sheer power and instinct. Instead of overanalyzing things, Inuyasha relied on reckless emotion, and even if he was severely injured in battle, he achieved favorable results in the end. Inuyasha's instinct and experience were a product of daily training. When he saw something new, his eyes would light up, and he would try to interact with it. Furthermore, he is capable of incredible cunning. In his first battle with Kagura, she was able to prevent him from using his Kaze no Kizu. However, she was able to direct Kagome to use her arrows to disperse Kagura's wind magic. This way, when she used her magic again, he could momentarily use the Kaze no Kizu. Inuyasha defeated Ryūjin using his Kaze no Kizu several times so that the dragon demon could absorb his energy and return it to Inuyasha, allowing him to use the Bakuryūha and defeat Ryūjin. However, he is not a perfect strategist, as Naraku repeatedly outmaneuvered him. Inuyasha was dense and rather slow to understand; for example, he was unaware of Sango's strong romantic feelings for Miroku until much later than the rest of the group.

Fifty years before his awakening, Inuyasha met Kikyō and began to develop intensely pure romantic feelings for her. Upon meeting Kikyō, he learned the warmth of the human heart and became romantically attracted to her. However, through a conspiracy, they were separated. When he learned that Kikyō had given her life to follow him in death, Inuyasha vowed to never let another woman die again. Those feelings carried over to Kikyō's reincarnation, Kagome. The concept of Kikyō's reincarnation was completely confusing to Inuyasha, and all he saw when he looked at Kagome initially was Kikyō; however, this eventually faded over time.

Inuyasha kept secret the fact that he loses his demonic power on nights of the new moon. Having grown up in a world where he was shunned by humans and demons alike and was constantly in danger, he became cynical and, for a long time, trusted no one. Having lived through a cruel past, he believed that he could die if he relaxed or let his guard down. However, since meeting Kagome and gaining friends who knew his secret, he opened his heart to others and forged bonds that allowed him to trust others with his life. Yet, even with his friends by his side, he never let go of this concern. His friends silently accepted him.

However, consistent with his "Hero" archetype, despite how cynical and antisocial he behaved on the outside, Inuyasha displayed his inner good nature in casual moments. He was unable to hide his true feelings. Although his friends described him as "easily deceived and honest to a fault" and "unable to grasp the subtleties of the human spirit," his personality was difficult to dislike. He is extremely susceptible to charms and trickery and had a frank, almost brutal honesty about most things, often appearing to be rude and disrespectful to others. For example, he once blatantly told Kagome that her cooking was horrible—when she had done everything to impress him. This was primarily due to the fact that, having been ostracized by both the human and demon communities, Inuyasha had very little experience in how to react appropriately in social situations. Despite his tough and insensitive exterior, he truly cared for his friends, who acted like a family to him; each one, in their own way, saved him from his loneliness, and vice versa.

Inuyasha hated those who killed for fun and happily rescued people in torment. He believed that all life was equally important. He had a strong dislike for people who ostracized others simply for being different, inherited from his own lonely childhood. To that extent, he empathized with Jinenji and Shiori, who suffered through similar pain and childhoods.

Inuyasha often saw Kagome's tears during his journey. Each time tears were shed for him, with her soft scent soothing, he felt he had found his place as a protector above all else. Contact with Kagome healed the deep loneliness in his soul. At first, Inuyasha didn't think there was anyone in the world who would grieve for his death. He found a different kind of comfort in Kagome than he did with Kikyō. This different comfort was based on Kagome's similar and like-minded approach to life, sharing Inuyasha's never-give-up attitude, as well as her kindness and warmth toward him, which slowly opened him up to a less lonely world. This is opposed to Kikyō's connection with Inuyasha, which was based on two distant, lonely souls finding comfort in each other's arms.

Though her heart was deeply hurt by Kikyō's "betrayal," Kagome was able to quickly mend Inuyasha's heart, allowing him to trust others again. He quickly shifted his goals from obtaining the jewel to gain more powers for himself to wanting more power to protect Kagome, as Miroku noted shortly before Sangō joined the group.

Birth Inuyasha was born to a human noblewoman named Izayoi and her yokai lover, Inu no Taisho. Angered by her fraternization with a demon, Izayoi's own guard, Takemaru, pierced her with a spear on the night of the lunar eclipse marking Inuyasha's birth. Izayoi was strong enough to give birth to Inuyasha before succumbing to her mortal injuries, though she was soon resurrected by Inu no Taisho's healing sword, Sacred Fang. Inu no Taisho, suffering mortal wounds from a climactic battle with Ryūkotsusei, survived only long enough to name the newborn Inuyasha and bid farewell to her infant son and Izayoi before encouraging them to flee. She died that night, using the last of her strength to prevent Takemaru from pursuing them, leaving Inuyasha to be raised by his mortal mother.

Childhood and youth Inuyasha's childhood was very lonely, save for his interaction with his mother. Being a hanyo, he was not accepted by either humans or yokai. The other children would always call him "half-breed". Ostracinated by all humans except his mother, he was devastated when she died while he was still young. He was left with only the Fire Rat Robe she had received from his father, as well as a container of rouge (the equivalent of modern lipstick), which he later gifted to Kikyō before being sealed into the sacred tree.[1]

Inuyasha, unable to defend himself as a child, was often forced into hiding whenever he encountered a hostile yokai. Such situations left him frustrated at being unable to defend himself until he was older. Because of this, he developed a hostile and defensive personality, becoming especially reclusive on the night of the new moon, during which he loses his demonic powers and becomes a mere mortal. Inuyasha mentioned that he never once slept during the new moon to avoid his weakness becoming known. When he learned of the Shikon Pearl's ability to turn even half-demons into full yōkai, he went in search of it.

Conflicting spirit As a hanyō, Inuyasha was conflicted between his human halves and his yōkai. Fear or anger at his lack of belonging made him feel intense loneliness. However, Kagome and his allies comforted him, and he was able to develop a strong, yet gentle disposition over time.

Immediately after being freed from his fifty-year seal, Inuyasha sought to become a full demon and acquire power quickly using the Shikon Jewel. In the heat of battle, he stopped caring about the lives of others. However, after meeting Kagome and other gentle humans, he came to understand his human half and began to seek the true strength of the spirit rather than pure demonic power. His intention to become a yōkai faltered when he encountered more of them bent on using the Jewel for evil purposes. Over time, he realized that he had no desire to lose his human spirit, which would have happened if he had become a full yōkai. As his bond with Kagome and his other companions strengthened, Inuyasha's goal of becoming a demon faded, and he became content being a hanyō.

Fifty years later, Kikyō's modern-day reincarnation, fifteen-year-old Kagome Higurashi, entered the feudal era through the Bone-Eater's Well, unknowingly bringing the Shikon Pearl with her. The jewel's presence awakened nearby demons, but it was the scent of Kagome's blood as she was attacked by a reanimated Mistress Centipede that woke Inuyasha from his spell.[2] Upon first seeing her, Inuyasha mistook Kagome for Kikyō, due to their similar appearances, but his sense of smell proved that they were in fact different people. Inuyasha was later freed by Kagome to help fight Mistress Centipede. After killing the Centipede, Inuyasha attacked Kagome to get the pearl for himself, but was thwarted by an elderly woman Kaede. She placed her late sister's Subjugation Pearls around the Hanyo's neck, allowing Kagome to subdue him simply by saying the word "Down!"

Unable to remove the necklace, Inuyasha was effectively powerless in Kagome's presence. Shortly after, Kagome accidentally shattered the Shikon Pearl while shooting a crow demon attempting to escape with it, and the shards were scattered across feudal Japan. Inuyasha reluctantly agreed to join her in finding and collecting all the shards.

Collecting Shikon Fragments Inuyasha and Kagome began their journey to collect the fragments of the Sacred Jewel, Tolerance

Inuyasha and Kagome began their journey to collect the shards of the Sacred Jewel, their tolerance growing after defeating their first major enemy, Yura. Afterward, Inuyasha's half-brother, the yokai Sesshōmaru, came asking for the whereabouts of the Inu no Taisho's tomb, seeking the treasure that lay there. The two brothers' meeting allowed Inuyasha to obtain Steel Fang, a sword that originally belonged to his father, and the weapon Sesshōmaru had been seeking. After obtaining the sword and temporarily defeating his brother, Inuyasha and Kagome's relationship deepened, and they began to care for one another. As time passed, they began to gain allies who joined their group in their search for the shards, namely Shippō, Miroku, and Sango.

Inuyasha also learned of the existence of the nefarious shape-shifting demon known as Naraku and realized that Naraku must have set a trap for Kikyō 50 years ago and tricked them both into betraying each other. Upon learning that Naraku was also seeking the shards, Inuyasha vowed to destroy him and avenge Kikyō's death.

First love and eternal dream Inuyasha plotted to steal the Pearl from Kikyō, the shrine maiden tasked with purifying and protecting it. After several failed attempts at even getting close to Kikyō, Inuyasha began to develop intense romantic feelings for her, and she for him. After Inuyasha mentioned that she smelled of blood, Kikyō began bathing every day, with Inuyasha watching her from afar. Their subsequent encounters led to a close relationship after Inuyasha saved Kaede from the Snake Woman, who was planning to take her hostage in order to retrieve the Shikon Pearl from Kikyō. Inuyasha and Kikyō met at a non-violent meeting for the first time after this and quickly fell in love with each other. Following this, Kikyō became more human, showing more emotion and playing with children, while Inuyasha abandoned the search for the pearl, deciding that it was not worth losing Kikyō. She lived in the village for a while and helped Kikyō whenever she needed it. After Kikyō's powers weakened due to falling in love with Inuyasha, resulting in Kaede losing her right eye, Kikyō pondered what to do.

Eventually, Kikyō came up with the idea of ​​using the Jewel to transform Inuyasha into a fully human, as this would purify the Shikon Pearl and free Kikyō from the task of protecting it. The idea of ​​living a normal life together appealed to both of them.

Another Hanyo named Naraku, born to a human criminal who was taken pity by Kikyō, had been watching the pair and hoped to steal the pearl for himself. He subsequently tricked Kikyō and Inuyasha into betraying each other. Inuyasha broke into Kikyō's village and stole the Shikon, convinced that Kikyō had never planned to turn him human to begin with. In defense of the village, and to prevent him from escaping with the jewel, Kikyō shot Inuyasha with a sacred arrow and sealed him into the sacred tree, with a spell of eternal sleep. Moments later, Kikyō collapsed due to

Powers and abilities Inuyasha is a Hanyo , born to a powerful Inu-Daiyōkai and a human mother. His father, the Inu no Taishō , was a powerful and respected Demon who ruled the country of Western Japan. Despite being a half-Demon, his Demonic power level is the same as a normal Demon with no auxiliary ability. A testament to his powers as a half-Demon was that he was able to easily kill Centipede Woman, when her powers were at their weakest and least trained. Regardless, Inuyasha was one of the most powerful Demons seen so far, and throughout his journey, he was able to face many powerful supernatural beings (e.g., opponents, deities, and legendary figures with the power of the Shikon Pearl such as Magatsuhi).

Immense Demonic Power: Despite being a Hanyo, Inuyasha is a powerful Demon in his own right. Being the son of the mighty Inu no Taishō, Inuyasha is among the most powerful Demons and boasts an immense amount of Demonic power. His power even allows him to wield and unleash the Steel Fang Kaze no Kizu. Over the course of time, Inuyasha grew in strength, allowing him to master powerful techniques such as the Bakuryūha, Kongōsōha, and Meidō Zangetsuha. He had even been able to defeat powerful Daiyōkai such as Ryūkotsusei (whom even his father was unable to defeat),

Taigokumaru and the Panther King. Furthermore, his demonic power and human resolve seemed to be closely linked. During his first battle with Sesshōmaru, after the latter disrespected his mother and nearly killed Kagome, Inuyasha managed to shatter his armor in a moment of rage. Another testament to his increased strength is his battle against Jūrōmaru and Kagerōmaru after Steel Fang was reforged. His sword was too heavy for him to wield in battle. However, when Kagerōmaru threatened Kagome's life, Inuyasha's desire to protect her allowed him to wield it one-handed for a brief moment. Eventually, he decided to fight without the aid of his demon blood and allowed Inuyasha to wield his sword fully, as well as master the Kaze no Kizu and Bakuryūha, and defeat Ryūkotsusei.

Transformation: Due to his half-demon heritage, Inuyasha transforms against his will when certain conditions are met. Thus, this attribute can fluctuate between strength and weakness, making it an unreliable characteristic. Most notably, during the night of a new moon, where he temporarily becomes human. In another instance, Inuyasha transforms into a full-fledged demon when his life is in mortal danger. He is also susceptible to being corrupted by an impure Sacred Jewel, becoming a feral demon. This was seen on one occasion when Inuyasha used a shard of the Sacred Jewel to strengthen the power of Steel Fang, an effort that failed when the shard's impure powers flowed through the sword, causing Inuyasha to transform. After Kagome purified the shard, Inuyasha regressed to a more tame version of his yōkai form. After the fragment was removed from Tessaiga, Inuyasha reverted to Hanyo. He entered this state for a second time while within Naraku, having been corrupted into his yōkai form by the presence of the Black Pearl and possessed by Magatsuhi, though he entered the purified form after smelling Kagome's blood, freeing himself from Magatsuhi's control. After Magatsuhi's death, Kagome's spiritual powers returned him to his Hanyo state. Superhuman Strength: His demon blood gives Inuyasha above-average strength. He is able to uproot trees and punch through walls and large fortress gates, and is even able to punch through solid steel with his bare hands. He can easily lift objects heavier than himself.

Superhuman Speed: Inuyasha has demonstrated speed that easily surpasses that of a normal horse, but is considerably slower than Entei, the horse demon that served as Hakudōshi's steed. He has been observed by many characters doing things such as running, jumping as if flying, and slowing his fall in mid-air. When not capable of true flight, Inuyasha, having inherited a lesser version of his more rudimentary power, can manipulate his own Yoki to a degree when jumping, allowing him to travel over long distances and slow his falls when he wants to reach a certain spot. He can scale the highest cliffs with ease.

Superhuman Stamina: Inuyasha's stamina exceeds human standards, possibly stemming from the fact that his demon blood is from a Demon Inu. He has shown to be capable of running and jumping great distances at great speed and often complains about how his comparatively weaker human companions slow him down due to needing to rest every day. He is also capable of withstanding a great deal of physical pain, as once demonstrated in one of his several battles with Sesshōmaru, when he continued to fight even after being stabbed and pierced in the stomach. While this is not a show of durability, it indicates that Inuyasha's life force is strong, as he can continue fighting when he ignores his grievous injuries. Durability: While not immune to stronger Demons, Holy Weapons, spiritual powers, bladed weapons, yoki attacks, or shrapnel, Inuyasha's physique, with its level of resilience, is more durable than a human. He has shown to be able to survive considerable trauma, able to withstand a direct hit from a solid wooden log that shattered upon contact with his body, falling several stairs into a crevasse during his fight with Kagura, and being thrown hard enough to shatter solid rock. His hide is thick enough that he was able to survive being entangled in Yura Sakasagami's wire, which is capable of cutting through the most solid tree. His Fire Rat Robe serves as a type of armor, granting him resistance against heat and fire. His physiological makeup also grants him a great resistance to certain acids, as shown when he stood in the stomach acids of the Stone Oni's stomach and having resisted Sesshōmaru's Acid injected into his wrist (albeit with injuries; the latter leaving him momentarily blinded by having his acid sprayed into his eyes).

Regeneration: When injured, Inuyasha heals more quickly than a human. For example, when Totosai had to rip out one of Inuyasha's fangs to repair Tessaiga, he mentioned that Inuyasha would grow a canine replacement within a day. Combined with his considerable stamina, he can recover from severe injuries other than dismemberment (such as being stabbed in the chest with a sword and having a hole punched through his insides by Sesshōmaru) with no trace of a visible scar after several hours. Superhuman Senses and Smell: Though inferior to those of Inu no Taisho and Sesshomaru, Inuyasha's senses are nonetheless developed beyond those of any normal human or animal. He has been shown to be able to hear whispers from people over great distances, as was the case when, while perched in a tree, he overheard Akitoki Hojo hiding in a bush and silently praising Kagome under his breath. Likewise, his sense of smell is quite sensitive; he can smell hints of blood from miles away and can detect the presence of people by scent long before they can be seen, but it can also be overloaded by strong smells and tastes, as shown in the incident with the Hell Painter, where the scent of ink was so unpleasant to Inuyasha that it ended up knocking him out. His sense of smell is also his method of detecting Yoki and is thus used in pinpointing the air fluctuations necessary to execute Wind Cutting, the impact point of the Bakuryūha and setting the auras of yōketsu and, once, the path to the outside world of Sesshōmaru's Meido Zangetsuha. He has also been able to catch a whiff of Naraku's energy from many miles away as soon as it leaves his barrier, with at least as much accuracy as Koga, despite later being a full Demon.

Longevity: Due to his mixed heritage and being the son of a once-powerful Inu-Daiyōkai, Inuyasha ages slower than normal humans, averaging over 200 years in demon years, appearing to be the equivalent of a 15-year-old human. Experienced Combatant: Due to being born as a Hanyo during a time of great conflict between humans and demons, Inuyasha was highly experienced in unarmed combat. However, unlike the technical skills displayed by Sesshōmaru, Inuyasha generally relied more on brute strength than any form of martial arts. His conventional combat strategy focused on attacking his opponents quickly and beating them into submission, leaving him at a disadvantage when facing more sophisticated combatants.

Claws: Inuyasha has razor-sharp claws, which he can use to easily cut through common enemies. He typically uses these claws in his Sankon Tessō attack. Sankon Tessô: Translated as Steel Claws, or Soul-Shattering Claws. Its most common attack. Inuyasha performs this attack with his claws and is capable of destroying almost anything in its path, from humans to monsters. Although this attack is useless on some monsters, his full-power Sankon Tessō is at least strong enough to break through steel frames and destroy numerous rooftops. Blood Solidification: When using his demonic power, Inuyasha can harden his own blood and launch it as sharp projectiles in an attack he refers to as Hijin Kessō. While he normally used blood from an already open wound, Inuyasha could draw the blood needed to use the attack by digging his nails into his palms. He often used this tactic as a surprise counterattack after being wounded when his opponents assumed he was weakened by his injuries and let their guard down. Time Travel: By jumping through the Bone-Eating Well, Inuyasha could travel back five hundred years to and from the future. Inuyasha has repeatedly traveled to Kagome's time without the aid of a shard of the pearl. Others besides Kagome and Inuyasha are unable to travel through the well, as shown when Shippō attempted to cross the well but failed, and when Sōta attempted to go down into the well to call Inuyasha for help during the Noh attack. Experienced fighter:

Expert Swordsman: After obtaining the Steel Fang as his signature weapon, Inuyasha used it as his primary form of combat. Since Inuyasha had never used a sword before, and because he often relied solely on its demonic powers, expert swordsmen would typically point out how reckless he was when fighting them, using his lack of experience to his advantage. Sesshōmaru commented that the Steel Fang was no different than a wooden club in Inuyasha's hands. However, as he continued to face great challenges from skilled opponents, Inuyasha developed his swordsmanship to the point where he could compete against Sesshōmaru in battle, though he was still inferior in overall skill. Minor Medicinal Knowledge: Inuyasha had limited knowledge of medicine and minor illnesses; for example, his mother taught him how to prepare a herbal medicine that could easily cure colds in an instant, which he made for Kagome when she was sick. Weaknesses

Demon Blood: When not in possession of Steel Fang with its sealing power and when his life is in danger, Inuyasha can involuntarily turn into a full-fledged demon. Though undoubtedly more powerful in this form, his demon blood overwhelms him in a whirlwind of rage whose sole purpose is destruction. In this form, Inuyasha's physical strength is doubled, which was more than enough for him to eviscerate Goshinki and Gatenmaru with a single swipe of his claws and push Ryūkotsusei's massive body off a cliff with one arm. His regeneration was also bolstered, allowing him to immediately recover from life-threatening injuries and poisons he received before the transformation. His yōki was also powerful enough to erode Sesshōmaru's. However, because yōki is toxic to humans, Inuyasha's half-human body and mind could not handle the power he inherited from his father. As a yōkai, Inuyasha was incapable of feeling pain, fear, compassion, or pity; he only feels rage and bloodlust, which, coupled with his newfound predatory instinct, lack of intelligence, and inability to discriminate between friend and foe, drove him to attack and kill anyone. With each subsequent overload, this form's intelligence diminished, and it became easier to trigger and harder for him to recover from. If left unchecked, Inuyasha would continue fighting and killing until his body gave out or he was killed by an opponent.

New Moon: All Hanyo, like Inuyasha, lose their demonic power for a period of time; in his case, he loses his powers during the night of the new moon. On the night of the new moon, his hair turns black; his eyes brown, he loses yōkai abilities and attributes (i.e. his fangs, dog ears, and claws), and was only able to use Steel Fang in its katana form. During the night of the new moon before the sun sets, Inuyasha suffered pre-transformation symptoms, such as losing his keen sense of smell, before finally becoming human. [ Arguably, his ears are the biggest change: while the rest of his body demonstrates a physical transformation, such as claws turning into fingernails and toenails, his dog ears simply disappear, to be replaced by human ears that appear on the sides of his head. Sensory Overload: Inuyasha's sense of smell is so acute that he is vulnerable to sensory overload. His taste buds are also very sensitive to spicy foods. Spiritual Powers: Inuyasha is susceptible to the effects of spiritual power, as Kikyō and Kagome were able to subdue him with various spells. This is inclusive of mystical objects such as the Sacred Arrows, sutra, and the Subduing Pearls. The powerful purifying barrier surrounding Mount Hakurei was also able to forcibly transform Inuyasha into his human form; beforehand, the barrier caused him noticeable discomfort and weakened his demonic abilities.

Steel Fang: This is the sword left to Inuyasha by his father. It was made by the blacksmith Tôtôsai using one of Inu no Taishô's fangs. It can only be used to protect humans. If a yôkai wields it, an enchantment will activate that will burn/electrocute their hand, rendering them unable to even grasp it. It is said to be capable of destroying 100 monsters with a single blow. It was created with the goal of protecting humans. In this case, it is believed that Inuyasha's father created it to defend his beloved Izayoi, who was, in fact, human. Scabbard: This is the sheath that contains the steel fang. It is not a simple sheath, but can also withstand several powerful blows. It can also attract the sword from a distance. It was carved from the wood of the ancient Bokusenô tree, as a sheath capable of containing the power of such swords could not be made from any wood. Kaze no Kizu: Translated as Wind Cutting or Wind Wound. It is Inuyasha's main attack with the Steel Fang. It consists of finding the rupture in the wind where two energies (his own and the enemy's) meet and piercing the fissure with the sword. Previously, the enemy's demonic aura was required to use it, but later he became able to launch it at any time. Wind Wound is the attack mentioned when it is said that the Steel Fang "is capable of killing a hundred demons in a single movement." He first used it when trying to protect Kagome from a horde of demons. Bakuryūha: Translated as Explosive Wave (literal translation: Explosive Dragon Wave). A technique that involves surrounding the opponent's evil energy with the wind wound to launch it against them. This attack combines the opponent's power and that of the wind wound, creating whirlpools with great destructive power. He obtained it after defeating his father. Specifically,

Kongososha: Translated as Alamantine Barrage, Vajra Spear Flurry, or Diamond Spears. (Literal translation: Vajra Wave) A technique that throws diamond spears or vajra stones. It was given to him by Hosenki when they went to InuYasha's father's grave for the last fragment of the Four Souls Jewel. In the anime, it is supposed to throw diamonds, probably because of the strange pronunciation of "vajra" (pronounced vashra). However, in the manga, it throws vajra stones. "Vajra" means both "diamond" and "lightning," and represents the hardness of the diamond and the relentless force of lightning.

Akai Tessaiga: It doesn't have a specific name in English (literal translation: Red Tessaiga). With this technique, Inuyasha breaks magical barriers. He achieved it by cutting a coral sphere from the Bat Pandemonium. Ryûren no Tessaiga: Translated as Dragon Scale Steel Fang. It is a form of steel fang, with dragon scales on its back, which allow it to absorb demonic aura and destroy the shouki, the demonic hollow, resulting in instant death for the victim (assuming they only have one). He obtained it by destroying the Dakki, a sword forged by the human blacksmith Tôshû with the help of a dragon-man and its scales. Meidô Zangetsuha: Translated as Moon of the Meidô. It is a technique that originally belonged to Sesshômaru, although its creator was Shishinki. It momentarily opens a portal to the Meidô (the afterlife) in the form of a gigantic circle to send the enemy directly into it. This was obtained by Inuyasha in the battle against Shishinki, when Steel Fang and Sacred Fang were wielded together against him. Later, Tessaiga fully assimilated it, and instead of being a circle, it becomes a series of blades. This was given the name Meidô Cutting. Barrier: Steel Fang is capable of erecting a barrier to protect its wielder. For example, Kagome was once directly hit by Sesshomaru's poison, but since she was wielding the sword, she was unharmed. A barrier can also be erected by thrusting the sword into a wall or door to protect a room. It also has a barrier so that demons cannot wield it. Fire Rat Fur Robe: It is the red suit that Inuyasha wears. It consists of the Haori (red top part), the Kosodes (white part that is under the haori) and his Hakama (pants). This provides him with a certain resistance to fire and monster attacks, since its fabric is made of fire rat fur. It is very resistant, however, Sesshomaru or other demons

Relatives Inu no Taisho Also known as the Great Dog General or Lord of the Western Lands, Inuyasha's father was a great yōkai who was well known and feared, and the original owner of Steel Fang and Sacred Fang. He entrusted Steel Fang to Inuyasha, knowing that he would care for and protect humans, having human blood in his veins. He also gave Steel Fang as an inheritance to keep Inuyasha's demon blood in check. During the battle with Ryūkotsusei, Inu no Taishō was mortally wounded, and after the battle, he died from his injuries. While still severely injured from his battle with Ryūkotsusei, he still managed to save Izayoi and his newborn son, whom he named "Inuyasha". He died shortly after. Before dying, Inu no Taishō told Izayoi to live a long life with Inuyasha. Inuyasha never met his father, but he knew of him and respected his power, gaining even more respect for him after obtaining his father's sword, Steel Fang.

Sesshōmaru His older half-brother; Sesshōmaru initially hated his brother because his father left his sword Steel Fang to Inuyasha and only left him the Sacred Fang. Unsurprisingly, Inuyasha hated Sesshōmaru due to his cruel treatment of him. Inuyasha cut off Sesshōmaru's left arm when the latter was trying to find Steel Fang to increase his own power. Despite hating Sesshōmaru, Inuyasha could not bring himself to use his full power to kill Sesshōmaru when he used the Sacred Fang on him. Over the course of the series, Sesshōmaru and Inuyasha came to care for each other, and even helped each other on occasion, though due to their pride, they will never admit that they care for each other.

Izayoi Izayoi was Inuyasha's mother. Izayoi raised him until she died. Inuyasha loved his mother and was very protective of her, often getting angry when someone insulted her. Izayoi was very caring and kind. She loved her son very much. Izayoi once cried when Inuyasha once asked her what a half-demon was, as she began to understand that her son would have a hard time finding acceptance and would live as an outsider by both humans and demons. She was the only human who did not reject or bully Inuyasha in his young life and stayed by his side. When she died, Inuyasha was devastated. He buried her and visited her grave quite often.

The Story of Inuyasha (Detailed) Inuyasha is a hanyō, that is, a half-demon, half-human. His father was Tōga, the Great Demon Dog, one of the most powerful yokai that ever existed. His mother was Izayoi, a noble human woman. The relationship between his parents was controversial in the demon world. For demons, loving a human was seen as weakness. For humans, having a demon child was monstrous. When Inuyasha was very young, his father died protecting him and Izayoi. This left Inuyasha practically alone from childhood. After his mother's death, Inuyasha was completely abandoned. This is where their real trauma begins. Humans rejected him because he was a demon. The demons despised him for being half human. He grew up alone, stealing food, hiding, and constantly fighting to survive. During that stage he developed a very clear idea: "If I am not strong, I will die." That thought became his driving force. Later he meets Kikyō, a priestess in charge of protecting the Shikon no Tama (the jewel of four souls). Kikyō was the first person who treated him with genuine kindness. They both began to fall in love. Kikyō even planned to purify the Shikon so that Inuyasha would become completely human and they could live together. But the demon Naraku manipulated the situation. Naraku disguised himself as Inuyasha and attacked Kikyō. He also tricked Inuyasha into believing that Kikyō betrayed him. The result was devastating: Kikyō shoots a sacred arrow. Seal Inuyasha in the Goshinboku (sacred tree). Kikyō dies shortly afterwards. Inuyasha remains sealed for 50 years until Kagome releases him. That's where the main story of InuYasha begins

Psychological traumas Inuyasha carries several major traumas.

1. Abandonment trauma From a young age he was rejected by both worlds. This causes: Deep fear of being alone. Need to constantly demonstrate strength. Initial distrust towards others. That's why he usually reacts with aggression rather than vulnerability.
2. Discrimination trauma To be a hanyō means to live being called: monster impure bastard weak This creates a strong identity conflict. Inuyasha doesn't fit in among either humans or demons.
3. Betrayal trauma (Kikyō) For years he believed that Kikyō had betrayed him. That event reinforced his idea that: "Trusting someone always ends in pain." That's why he finds it so hard to fully trust even Kagome at first.
4. Survival trauma Growing up simply means developing a mental mode of constant survival. This creates traits such as: hyperalert impulsive reaction to threats Tendency to fight before dialogue. Possible psychological traits/disorders Inuyasha has no official diagnoses, but shows traits consistent with: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) It's noticeable in: intense reactions to betrayal constant memories of Kikyō hypervigilance difficulty trusting Emotional regulation problems He/She has difficulty controlling emotions such as: gonna jealousy frustration This explains his outbursts of anger. Hidden inferiority complex Although he acts arrogantly, deep down he fears being: insufficient refused abandoned That's why he's obsessed with becoming stronger. Personality (very detailed) Inuyasha's personality mixes several extremes.
5. Impulsive Act before you think. If someone threatens a friend: first strikes then ask.
6. Proud He doesn't like to show weakness. He prefers to say: "I'm fine." Even though I'm bleeding.

Protective This is its strongest trait. When he considers someone part of his group, he becomes extremely protective. Especially with: Kagome Shippo Sango Miroku He is willing to die for them. 4. Stubborn Once he gets an idea in his head, it's hard to change his mind. This can be frustrating for those around him. 5. Loyal Once you trust someone, your loyalty is absolute. He doesn't betray his friends. Never. 6. Childish sometimes Because he didn't have a real childhood, he sometimes behaves like a child: They fight over silly things he gets jealous argue with Kagome But that also makes him very human. Strengths

1. Unwavering will Inuyasha never gives up. Even if it is: wounded overcome tired keep fighting.
2. Protective instinct He has an almost animalistic impulse to protect those he loves. This makes him extremely dangerous to his enemies.
3. Adaptability He has survived his entire life. He knows how to improvise in combat and in difficult situations. Courage He faces enemies much stronger than himself without hesitation.
4. Capacity to love deeply Although he finds it hard to admit, Inuyasha loves very intensely. Weaknesses
5. Impulsiveness Its biggest flaw. He attacks without thinking and sometimes makes situations worse.
6. Jealousy He gets jealous easily, especially when it comes to Kagome.
7. Internal conflict He does not fully accept his half-demon nature. This makes it unsafe.
8. Human vulnerability Once a month, during the night of the new moon, he becomes completely human. At that moment he loses: demonic force speed supernatural senses And it becomes extremely vulnerable. Skills Superhuman physical strength It can lift enormous rocks, destroy giant enemies, and fight for hours.

Superhuman speed It moves faster than most humans and many demons. Acute senses It has the senses of: smell ear energy perception highly developed. Regeneration It recovers faster than a normal human. Tessaiga Sword His main weapon was inherited from his father. Tessaiga has multiple techniques. Some of the most important ones: Kaze no Kizu (Wind Cut) An attack that destroys hundreds of demons at once. Bakuryūha It reflects the multiplied attack of the enemy. Kongōsōha Shoots diamond fragments. Meido Zangetsuha He opens portals to the underworld. What is Inuyasha like as a partner? Inuyasha is an intense, protective, and emotionally complicated couple.

1. Extremely protective If someone hurts his partner, Inuyasha would react immediately and violently. His instinct is: Protect first, ask questions later.
2. Jealous but not controlling He may get jealous if someone gets too close to his partner. But he doesn't try to control his life. He just growls… a lot.
3. Very loyal When he loves someone, he doesn't abandon them. For him, loyalty is absolute.
4. Not very expressive with words He finds it difficult to say: "I love you" "I miss you" But he proves it with actions. Typical example: He stays awake, keeping watch. fight to protect yourself It's a burden if you're hurting.

Physically affectionate Although he's not very romantic with words, he does show physical affection: hugs carry your partner be close 6. Frequent arguments With a strong partner (like Kagome), they argue quite a bit. But they also reconcile quickly. 7. Very deep love When Inuyasha loves someone, that love is very difficult to break. This is the type of person who: She would fight the whole world for her partner. Fierce pride Inuyasha has a very strong sense of pride. He doesn't like to be seen as weak or inferior. This stems from his childhood: he was always treated as impure or defective for being half-demon. As a defense mechanism, he developed a defiant attitude. That's why he usually reacts like this: If someone underestimates him, he gets furious. If someone insults him, he responds immediately. If someone doubts his strength, he tries to prove them wrong. His pride is not mere arrogance. It's more like emotional armor. He prefers to fight rather than admit that something hurts. 2. Impulsive and emotional Inuyasha is very impulsive. He acts according to what he feels at the moment. He is not someone who overanalyzes situations before acting. Examples of this: If an enemy appears, attack immediately. If someone hurts a friend, he goes into rage mode. If he feels jealous or annoyed, he expresses it without a filter. This may make him seem immature, but it also has a positive side: Their emotional reaction is usually very genuine. He is neither calculating nor manipulative. What she feels, you can see. 3. Defensive and distrustful at first Because of his past, Inuyasha doesn't trust people easily. When he meets someone new, he usually reacts with: suspicion hostility defensive attitude He prefers to assume that someone might betray him rather than let his guard down. But this changes when you start to get to know the person better.

Extremely loyal Once someone gains his trust, Inuyasha becomes fiercely loyal. This is one of its most important features. When he considers someone part of his "group", his attitude changes completely. It turns: protective reliable willing to sacrifice For him, his companions are not just allies: They are practically his family. And losing someone from their group is one of their biggest nightmares. 5. Protector by instinct Inuyasha has a very strong, almost animalistic, protective instinct. When someone he cares about is in danger, his reaction is immediate. It does not calculate risks or probabilities. Simply enter combat mode. This is especially evident with: Kagome Shippo Sango Miroku Even when seriously injured, he continues to fight if he believes someone depends on him. 6. Stubborn to legendary levels If Inuyasha believes he is right, changing his mind can be extremely difficult. He is very stubborn. He may argue for hours before admitting he was wrong. But when he finally accepts that he made a mistake, he usually tries to make up for it with actions. He's not very good at apologizing, but he is good at trying to fix things.

Extremely loyal Once someone gains his trust, Inuyasha becomes fiercely loyal. This is one of its most important features. When he considers someone part of his "group", his attitude changes completely. It turns: protective reliable willing to sacrifice For him, his companions are not just allies: They are practically his family. And losing someone from their group is one of their biggest nightmares. 5. Protector by instinct Inuyasha has a very strong, almost animalistic, protective instinct. When someone he cares about is in danger, his reaction is immediate. It does not calculate risks or probabilities. Simply enter combat mode. This is especially evident with: Kagome Shippo Sango Miroku Even when seriously injured, he continues to fight if he believes someone depends on him. 6. Stubborn to legendary levels If Inuyasha believes he is right, changing his mind can be extremely difficult. He is very stubborn. He may argue for hours before admitting he was wrong. But when he finally accepts that he made a mistake, he usually tries to make up for it with actions. He's not very good at apologizing, but he is good at trying to fix things.

Temperamental Inuyasha has a strong temper. He gets angry quickly, shouts a lot, and can easily get into fights. However, his anger is rarely cruel or malicious. Most of the time their anger comes from: frustration jealousy concern for someone After an emotional outburst, they usually calm down relatively quickly. 8. Sensitive even if he doesn't admit it Despite his tough attitude, Inuyasha is emotionally sensitive. The things that affect him the most are: feeling rejected to lose someone to believe that someone you love hates or betrays you But because she finds it difficult to express vulnerability, she usually hides that pain behind: anger sarcasm feigned indifference 9. Deep need to belong One of the most important aspects of his personality is his desire to belong somewhere. All his life he was someone who didn't fit into any world. That's why, when he forms his group of friends, that bond becomes extremely important. Your team is not just a group of fellow travelers. It's the first time she feels she has a home

Competitive Inuyasha is very competitive. He doesn't like to lose, especially against: Sesshomaru Koga strong enemies When someone overcomes it, their reaction is usually to train more or face it again. This motivates him to constantly improve. 11. Childish in some things Because he grew up practically alone, Inuyasha never had a normal childhood. That's why he sometimes displays somewhat childish behavior: arguing over trivial things easily annoyed to get jealous like a teenager But this also gives it a very genuine side. He doesn't have complex social masks. 12. Brave to the point of being reckless Inuyasha is not afraid to face enemies much more powerful than himself. This is due to two things: his pride their desire to protect others Sometimes he throws himself into fights where the odds are clearly against him. But he rarely retreats. Deep down, Inuyasha is… A character that blends three main things: a fierce warrior a wounded child and someone who just wants to be accepted Behind all his loud and aggressive attitude, what he really wants is something quite simple: friends love a place to belong And when he finally finds that, his personality begins to soften.

Inuyasha's appearance (detailed) Height and build Inuyasha is approximately 167–170 cm tall. He is not particularly tall compared to many characters, but his physical presence is still strong. His/Her body is: athletic agile defined but not exaggerated musculature His strength is more evident in his speed and explosiveness than in his muscle mass. He has the body type of someone accustomed to constantly fighting, running, jumping, and climbing. Her shoulders are firm, her waist relatively narrow, and her movements are very agile, almost feline. Hair Inuyasha's hair is one of his most distinctive features. Is: very long silver / bright white smooth but with natural volume It reaches approximately to the waist or hips. His hair is usually slightly disheveled, giving him a wild appearance. When he fights or runs, his hair moves a lot, reinforcing that feeling of energy and freedom. The silver color is a characteristic inherited from his demonic lineage. Ears One of the most adorable and characteristic features. Inuyasha has dog ears on the top of his head, not on the sides like humans. These ears: They are white They have a pink interior They are soft and furry They move according to their emotional state: when they are alert they get up When relaxed they lean forward slightly When someone touches them (especially Kagome) he gets nervous or annoyed They are extremely sensitive, like those of an animal.

Eyes Her eyes are golden amber in color. They have slightly elongated pupils, which gives them a more animalistic or predatory appearance than that of a human. Their gaze can change quite a bit depending on the situation. Their eyes usually convey: intensity constant alert determination But they can also be seen: soft when calm furious when he fights vulnerable when they remember their past When he loses demonic control, his eyes change completely and turn red with wilder pupils. Face Inuyasha's face has features that combine youth and toughness. Main features: defined jawline straight nose soft cheekbones fair skin He has a youthful appearance, but his expression is usually serious or defiant. His face can easily change from: arrogant annoying confused ashamed He is very emotionally expressive, even though he tries to hide it. Fangs As a half-demon, he has slightly sharpened fangs. They are especially noticeable when: growls gets angry smiles sarcastically They're not huge, but they're clearly not human.

Claws Her nails are natural claws. They are longer and stronger than human ones, capable of: cut tear use demonic attacks One of their attacks is based precisely on them: Sankon Tetsusō (iron claws that tear the soul). Outfit Inuyasha wears a very distinctive outfit called Suhakan. It is a traditional garment inspired by the clothing of warrior priests. Her clothing consists of: red haori A kind of short tunic with wide sleeves. Color: bright red This color has spiritual significance: it is said to protect against demons. red hakama Traditional Japanese wide-legged trousers. They allow you to move freely in combat. White belt or cord He holds the clothes and also holds his sword. Beaded necklace Inuyasha wears a necklace of purple beads with fangs. This necklace was created by Kaede to control Inuyasha. When Kagome says "Osuwari!" ("Down!"), the collar forces him to crash to the ground. Although it is a limitation, it also symbolizes his connection with Kagome.

Sword: Tessaiga Inuyasha carries his sword Tessaiga at his waist. When it's sealed, it looks like a rusty, old katana. But when activated, it transforms into a huge sword with giant fangs. The sword is almost as iconic as the character himself. Demonic transformation When Inuyasha loses control of his demon blood, his appearance changes. His features become wilder: completely red eyes thinner pupils larger fangs longer claws dark aura around his body Its expression becomes predatory and dangerous. In that state it no longer looks like a hybrid. He looks like a complete demon. Appearance when he becomes human During the night of the new moon, Inuyasha loses his demonic power. At that moment, he physically changes: her hair turns black their ears disappear their claws turn into human fingernails its strength decreases He looks like a normal human, just more vulnerable and calm. This is the only time that his appearance fully reflects his human side. overall impression it gives Inuyasha's presence conveys several things at the same time: wild energy contained force rebellious youth warrior aura It has an aesthetic that blends animality, demonic nobility, and imperfect humanity. He doesn't seem refined like Sesshōmaru nor completely human like Miroku. It looks exactly like what it is: someone who belongs to two worlds, but not completely to either.