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Inuyasharemains a cherished classic and a nostalgic favorite for anime fans. Long before the Isekai genre dominated anime,Inuyashawas a pioneering classic that helped bring this genre into the spotlight. FollowingInuyasha‘s immense success and popularity, Rumiko Takahashi created a name for herself in the community.
Despite its popularity, Takahashi often finds herself centered around controversies and some narrative flaws from the fandom. Indeed,Inuyashais full of questionable plotlines or qualities that viewers may have either noticed immediately or overlooked. Though widely celebrated for creatingInuyasha, Takahashi once revealed the major adjustments they had to navigate while working on the manga series.
Inuyasha‘s Creator Shares the Toughest Hurdle They Faced
Inuyasha, for the lack of better words, is one of the OG isekai anime that has transformed numerous individuals into anime enthusiasts. The story is jam-packed with action and adventure, combined with intense romance and friendship.
Despite its popularity,Inuyashaincludes plotlines that defy logic, even for viewers willing to suspend disbelief. Interestingly, Rumiko Takahashi did encounter numerous creative hurdles while working onInuyashathat not many fans are aware of.
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In aninterview, Takahashi revealed the major adjustments she had to make in her storytelling to keep fans engaged. She said:
The biggest change was that so many of the sound-effects were notated in katakana. “boom” vs “BOOM” leaves a completely different impression. My feelings when writing are the same. Whether gag or serious, pacing is a necessity.
She also opens up about the insecurities she experienced while drawing towards the final saga of the manga series. Takahashi frequently worried that her narrative might come off as dull to readers. She added:
When it first started, I think the readers were a bit perplexed by “Why isn’t this funny?” And when it got into more intense scenes and the characters weren’t smiling as much anymore, I was worried that the readers were growing tired of it.
Inuyashafollows the adventures of Kagome Higurashi, a teenage girl who is transported from modern-day Tokyo to the Sengoku period of Japan. In navigating her new predicament, Kagome enlists the assistance ofInuyasha, a half-demon dog in the body of a 15-year-old boy.
Together, Kagome and Inuyasha embark on a quest to retrieve the scattered pieces of the powerful Shikon Jewel. The series ended with the titular character and his girlfriend Kagome killing the big bad villain of the series, Naraku, with the help of their friends.
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While there are countless isekai anime out there that may have potentially superior art and plot,Inuyashaholds a special place in the community and is regarded as one of the best classic isekai anime.
Inuyasha‘s Conclusion Presented the Creator with Significant Challenges
After killing the main antagonist of the story, Kagome realizes that she has no meaning in staying in the past and decides to travel back to the time well in order to be reunited with her family for good.
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Takahashi shared her biggest hurdle as a creator was struggling to determine the right narrative direction for the conclusion. She soon understood that regardless of the path she chose for the ending, Kagome’s separation from her loved ones was unavoidable. Therefore, she decides to give Kagome a happy ending,while keeping the readers excitedfor the finale.
As a result, Kagome travels back to Feudal Japan and is reunited with Inuyasha, promising him that she’ll stay back for good. While the romantic relationship between Kagome and Inuyasha took the most spotlight,Inuyashaalso tackles dark topics like death and past actions, exploring themes of love, loss, and redemption, which makes it a standout in the genre and captures the hearts of many anime fans.
Inuyashais now available to watch on Hulu and Netflix.
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Mehul Rolta is a seasoned journalist with over 3 years in esports and soccer journalism. Transitioning to anime writing at Fandom Wire, Mehul shares his lifelong passion for anime about integrates professionalism. Dedicated to connecting the world of anime globally, Mehul shares thoughts and insights, communicating personal passion with professional insight.
