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I still clearly remember the first time I accidentally fell Inuyasha. I couldn’t have been more than seven. I couldn’t sleep, so I sneaked into the living room and watched TV. Unbeknownst to me, Cartoon Network had transitioned into amateur programming. With the quiet glow of the screen, I saw him for the first time.

The image of the sword-wielding, silver-locked, dog-eared boy was ingrained in my subconscious, and was reawakened a few years later when I picked up a comic—my introduction to the medium. This allowed me to read all 56 volumes of the original manga and watch all 193 episodes of the anime series before I graduated from elementary school. I successfully convinced all of my friends to join in my obsession, and I’m proud to be one of the cultivators of anime and Japanese pop culture in my small hometown, where less than five percent of the population is Asian.

InuyashaFor many fans around the world, it is the gateway into the world of anime. Transcending language barriers and cultures, it remains a cult classic and is considered one of the pillars of anime’s development. Now, as the InuYasha anime celebrates its 25th anniversary, let’s take an in-depth look back at the history and legacy of this iconic series.

© Sunrise Studio/Bandai Namco Filmworks Inc/Shogakukan/Rumiko Takahashi, photo courtesy of Netflix Media Center

Export animation to a global audience

this Inuyasha Manga by Rumiko Takahashi Lucky boy, one nation home and Ranma 1/2. Started serialization in 1996 Weekly Shōnen Sunday She sets the tone for a more mature, dark and action-packed story than her previous work.

Takahashi already had an impressive record of crafting popular stories early in his career, with publishers eager to export Inuyasha Go to the international market.

Viz Media was founded by Seiji Horibuchi, a Japanese businessman from Tokushima Prefecture who came to San Francisco with the idea of ​​exporting Japanese pop culture overseas. Obtained publishing rights from Takahashi Inuyasha And began publishing paperback editions in North America in 1998. The manga won the prestigious Shogakukan Manga Award for Best Manga juvenile (a comic primarily aimed at adolescent boys) was published in 2002 and has sold over 50 million copies worldwide.

© Sunrise Studio/Bandai Namco Filmworks Inc/Shogakukan/Rumiko Takahashi, photo courtesy of Netflix Media Center

The anime adaptation began production at Sunrise Studio (now known as Bandai Namco Filmworks) and was Yomiuri TV and nippon tv From 2000 to 2004. The series caught the attention of Cartoon Network’s adult programming, Adult Swim, which brought the English-dubbed series to mainstream television. Viz Media has also expanded its distribution reach into European and South American markets, further expanding Inuyashascope with additional translations.

Just like other anime giants from the 90s and early 2000s Dragon Ball Z, Sailor Moon, Pokemon and Naruto, Inuyasha It fueled the international anime craze of the new millennium and introduced a whole new generation of anime fans around the world.

Depiction of the Inugami. Original image of Scroll of 100 Monsters Scroll of 100 Monsters (1737) / Wikimedia Commons

Inspired by Japanese history and folklore

Inuyasha Live in a powerful storytelling world supported by thrilling battle sequences, a goosebump-inducing soundtrack, and a deeply detailed lore enhanced by Japan’s authentic history and folklore.

Kagome, a modern junior high school student, is sent back to the Warring States Period (approximately 1467 to 1600), also known as the Warring States Period. The original Japanese name of the animation, Warring States Period Otoki Three InuYasha (Inuyasha: A Fairy Tale of the Warring States Period), with a special emphasis on the series as a fantasy period piece. The Warring States Period was the core of the “Feudal Era”. The weakening of the Ashikaga Shogunate led to the rise of Japan’s independent forces, leading to political turmoil and social transformation in Japan. daimyoOr feudal lords, fighting for supremacy. Thus, our “feudal fairy tale” has its background.

Inuyasha is often translated as dog half-demon, but in Japanese monster Something different than the Christian devil. They’re not always evil; they range from protectors to vengeful monsters. “Goblin” is a broad term for supernatural beings, including ghosts, shapeshifters, spirits, and other occult phenomena. Yokai originate from Shinto and Taoist philosophies. The legends behind Inuyasha, his half-brother Sesshomaru, and their father Inu Taisho in particular stem from Inugami Monster myth.

Other characters inspired by supernatural folklore include Koga’s Great God Monster wolf clan, Qibao clan fox The power of the fox and the power of Yaemon civet cat The ability of the raccoon dog.

Yutaka Kyan as InuYasha in the 2017 stage play “InuYasha” © Sunrise Studio/Bandai Namco Filmworks Inc / Shogakukan / Rumiko Takahashi ©2017 Nelke Planning, Euclid Agency, Shokugan

Celebrating 25th anniversary

although InuyashaThe series’ popularity has waned as new generations of anime come into focus, but the series remains a renowned classic that drives innovation. The series is now widely available on streaming platforms in multiple regions and languages.

Along with four films, Inuyasha It has been adapted into various video games, card games and even stage plays. 2017, Inuyasha Tennosu Galaxy Theater produced it as a stage play, starring Yutaka Aya from the visual kei rock band Golden Bomber as Inuyasha, and Yumi Wakatsuki from the idol group Nogizaka46 as Kagome.

Inuyasha As 2020 dawns, we receive a major update Yakshahime: Half-demon princessthe sequel tells the story of the daughters of Inuyasha and Sesshomaru. Yakshahime is an original story that continues Inuyasha heritage. Katsuyuki Kakuzawa developed the story as the series’ writer and presented it to Takahashi. With her blessing as storyboard supervisor, Yakshahime Many of the original cast and actors were brought back, including Inuyasha’s original voice actor Yamaguchi Kappei. The English voice actors also reprise their roles, with Richard Ian Cox returning as the voice of Inuyasha. The sequel of the series has a total of 48 episodes and will be completed in 2022.

The main visual effects of Shanghai InuYasha 30th Anniversary Pop-up Store

Shanghai is hosting a variety of events this year to celebrate the show’s 30th anniversary, including a pop-up shop and a symphony concert by the show’s composer, Kaoru Wada.

There is currently no news about any celebrations in the country Inuyasha So far, this anime is a testament to the rich artistry and dedication this medium has impacted, as it continues to inspire new generations.

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