Inuyasha

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Inuyasha (犬夜叉)
Species/Race	Half-demon; dog yokai lineage 283 286
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Minos's traveling group and allies 300 308
Occupation/Role	Wielder of Tetsusaiga; combatant against Naraku and other yokai 289 309
Status	Active 325
First Appearance	Chapter 283

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Sealed half-demon	283	Remained pinned to the Sacred Tree for roughly 50 years by Kikyo's sacred arrow.
Freed	283	Minos destroyed Kikyo's sealing arrow with demonic power; Inuyasha immediately resumed using his Soul Shatter Claws.
Tetsusaiga awakened	289	Awakened and wielded his father's Fang Sword after recalling his feelings for Kikyo; its sword energy carved a gash dozens of meters through the ground.
Wind Scar mastered	300	Gained access to and mastered Tetsusaiga's Wind Scar, greatly improving his offensive power.
Bakuryūha attempted	305	Learned that Bakuryūha reflects an enemy's demonic aura through the Wind Scar, but his first attempt failed and sent him flying.
New Tetsusaiga obtained	317	Totosai forged another Tetsusaiga for him before the expedition to Hōrai Island.

Background / History

Inuyasha is the half-demon son of the great yokai Inu Taisho and the human Izayoi. Born around the time of his father's death, he retained little to no memory of Inu Taisho, though he later inherited Tetsusaiga, the sword his father used most often. 286 301

He and the miko Kikyo were separated by Naraku's deception. Naraku—then the half-demon born from the bandit Oni Spider—impersonated both of them to make each believe the other had betrayed them. Kikyo ultimately sealed Inuyasha to the Sacred Tree rather than killing him. 283 285

Minos freed Inuyasha by destroying Kikyo's sacred arrow. Inuyasha initially attacked his rescuer, but the destructive aura of Kusanagi-no-Tsurugi forced him to back down. 283 After learning that Kagome was Kikyo's reincarnation and that the Sacred Jewel of Four Souls had been sealed within her, he instinctively protected Kagome from Minos despite their immediate hostility. 284

Minos later revealed Naraku's role in Kikyo's death. Inuyasha traded the Black Pearl containing his father's tomb for this information, then chose to use the Sacred Jewel as bait to draw Naraku out. 285

Appearance

Inuyasha has silver-white hair, prominent dog ears, sharp claws, and a humanoid half-demon form. He usually wears the red Fire Rat Robe inherited from his family. 283

• Thick silver-white hair, repeatedly targeted by Sakura for collection 300 318
• Dog ears with notably sensitive hearing 283 318
• Sharp nails used for the Soul Shatter Claws 283
• Red Fire Rat Robe with exceptional defensive properties 283

Personality

Inuyasha is proud, hot-headed, and exceptionally stubborn. He frequently responds to concern or embarrassment with insults, denial, or bravado; even when outmatched, he refuses to concede verbally. 283 298

Beneath that attitude, he is compassionate and protective. His first strike after being freed was deliberately aimed away from Minos's head, and he avoided fighting Naraku's human guards because he did not want innocent people caught in the conflict. 283 309 He is especially protective of Kikyo and Kagome, though he struggles to express those feelings directly. 284 304

His rivalry with Sesshomaru is intense, but he does not truly wish for his older brother to die. After Sesshomaru was seemingly killed on Hōrai Island, Inuyasha repeatedly asked Minos whether he had survived. 321

Abilities & Skills

Half-Demon Physiology

Inuyasha possesses demonic power, enhanced physical ability, and natural recovery beyond that of humans.

• Recovered quickly from Sesshomaru's beating, aided by his demonic constitution and Fire Rat Robe. 288
• Can contend with strong yokai physically even before relying on Tetsusaiga. 283 297
• Has one recurring night of weakness each month. 323
• His half-demon nature allows him to handle Tetsusaiga, a blade designed to reject full-blooded yokai. 287 288

Soul Shatter Claws

Inuyasha's natural claw technique, used before and alongside his use of Tetsusaiga.

• Can be used in close combat without a weapon. 283
• He consciously moderated the technique when attacking Minos, aiming to cut hair rather than inflict a lethal wound. 283
• It is far less effective than Tetsusaiga against major opponents. 286

Tetsusaiga

Tetsusaiga is Inu Taisho's Fang Sword, left specifically for Inuyasha. It was initially sealed in his father's tomb and only awakened once he grasped the desire to protect something important. 287 288

• Produces powerful sword energy capable of tearing open the ground. 289
• Its barrier repels full-blooded yokai, while its power requires demonic energy to wield. 287 288
• Inuyasha awakened it by drawing on his feelings for Kikyo. 289
• Received a newly forged Tetsusaiga from Totosai. 317

Wind Scar

The Wind Scar is Tetsusaiga's signature offensive technique.

• Inuyasha mastered the move by the time of the confrontation with Demon Woman Rin and the Thunder Beast Brothers. 300
• It significantly elevated his combat power and let him confront stronger yokai directly. 300 317

Bakuryūha

Bakuryūha is a higher-level Tetsusaiga technique that returns an opponent's demonic aura through the Wind Scar.

• Requires Inuyasha to seize and reverse an enemy's demonic power at the moment of attack. 305
• His first attempt against Kaijinbo failed, demonstrating that he had not yet mastered the technique. 305

Combat Insight

Despite his impulsive behavior, Inuyasha can reason through unfamiliar abilities during battle.

• Correctly deduced that Sakura was a tsukumogami whose soul resided in a hidden host object after her body reformed from his attack. 297
• Chose to capture rather than immediately kill Naraku in order to uncover the truth. 309

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Tetsusaiga — Inu Taisho's Fang Sword and Inuyasha's primary weapon; later replaced or supplemented by a newly forged Tetsusaiga. 289 317
• Fire Rat Robe — A self-cleaning, self-regenerating robe that is resistant to weapons and armor-piercing attacks. A stolen sleeve eventually regrew. 283 325
• Black Pearl — Formerly held in his eye; contained the entrance to Inu Taisho's tomb. Inuyasha gave it to Minos in exchange for the truth about Kikyo and Naraku. 285

Relationships

• Kikyo — Former lover. Her sealing of Inuyasha followed Naraku's impersonation scheme; after her revival, Inuyasha remained devoted to restoring her weakened soul. 285 304 305
• Kagome Higurashi — Kikyo's reincarnation. They initially clash constantly, but Inuyasha protects her and accepts her as an ally. 284 298
• Minos — Benefactor and powerful ally who freed Inuyasha, revealed Naraku's deception, and helped him awaken Tetsusaiga. Inuyasha later pledged to help Minos when needed. 283 285 289 310
• Sesshomaru — Older half-brother and bitter rival. Their conflict centers on Inu Taisho's inheritance, though Inuyasha still worries about Sesshomaru's survival. 287 321
• Yomi — Frequent sparring partner in verbal arguments. Yomi regularly teases him, especially over his pride and feelings. 283 298
• Sakura — A hair-spirit yokai who initially fought Inuyasha, then became Minos's subordinate. Their hostility intensified after Sakura tried to take his hair. 297 318
• Totosai — The swordsmith responsible for Tetsusaiga and its later replacement. Inuyasha sought him out to improve his weapon and help Kikyo. 305 317
• Naraku — The half-demon responsible for destroying Inuyasha and Kikyo's relationship. Inuyasha pursued and captured him after learning the truth. 285 309 310

Story Role / Major Arcs

Release and Kikyo's Truth

Minos finds Inuyasha sealed to the Sacred Tree and breaks the seal. Inuyasha learns that Kikyo died after their apparent betrayal, discovers Kagome's connection to her, and receives Minos's explanation that Naraku engineered their tragedy. 283 285

Inu Taisho's Inheritance

Inuyasha enters his father's tomb to claim Tetsusaiga, competing with Sesshomaru for the inheritance. Though unable to draw the blade at first, he later awakens it after confronting the need to protect someone important. 286 289

Sakura and Naraku

Inuyasha battles Sakura but cannot perceive her hair attacks or locate her true body. He subsequently joins Minos in tracking Naraku with the Wish Compass, helping infiltrate the lord's mansion and capture him. 297 309

Kikyo's Revival and Totosai

When Kikyo returns with a weakened soul, Inuyasha seeks a means to restore her. He accompanies Minos in finding Totosai, faces Kaijinbo's possessed Demon Blade, and begins trying to learn Bakuryūha. 304 305

Hōrai Island

Inuyasha guides Minos and Sakura to Hōrai Island because of the Four Fiends' mark on his body. He seeks revenge against the Four Fiends, clashes with Sesshomaru again, and later shows concern when Sesshomaru appears to have been killed. 310 317 321

Kaguya's Escape

After part of his Fire Rat Robe is stolen, Inuyasha vows revenge, unaware that the stolen sleeve is connected to Kaguya's impending escape from her seal. 325

Notable Quotes

“Anyway, if you ever need help in the future, just ask!” 310