Inuyasha
Inuyasha
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犬夜叉
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| Personal Description | |
| Nihongo | 犬夜叉 |
| Name meaning | Half Dog |
| Biographical information | |
| Birth | Izayoi’s mansion |
| Age | 200 → 203 (chronologically) |
| Status | Alive |
| Occupation | Demon Slayer (The Final Act) |
| Physical information | |
| Species | Dog hanyō |
| Gender | Male |
| Height | 168 cm (5’6″) |
| Weight | 52.1631 kg |
| Eye color | Gold (hanyō form) |
| Hair color | Silver |
| Skin color | Medium-fair |
| Physical information | |
| Abilities | Enhanced jump Enhanced durability Enhanced condition Sharp claws Longevity Flight Limited invulnerability |
| Weapons | Tessaiga Claws |
| Debut | |
| Manga Debut | Chapter 1 |
| InuYasha Anime | Episode 1 |
Inuyasha
Japanese Name:犬夜叉 (Inuyasha)
Role:Main protagonist ofInuYasha
Species:Half-Demon (Hanyō)
Family:Son of Tōga (a powerful demon lord) and Izayoi (a human)
Abilities:Superhuman strength, speed, durability, and a range of powerful techniques with his Tessaiga sword
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Émile Durkheim
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David Émile Durkheim
15 April 1858 Épinal, France
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| Died | 15 November 1917(aged 59)
Paris,France
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| Nationality | French |
| Alma mater | École Normale Supérieure |
| Known for | Sacred–profane dichotomy Collective consciousness Social fact Social integration Anomie Collective effervescence |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Philosophy, sociology, education, anthropology, religious studies |
| Institutions | University of Paris, University of Bordeaux |
| Influences | Immanuel Kant, René Descartes,Plato, Herbert Spencer,Aristotle, Montesquieu, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Auguste Comte. William James, John Dewey, Fustel de Coulanges, Jean-Marie Guyau, Charles Bernard Renouvier, John Stuart Mill |
| Influenced | Marcel Mauss,Claude Lévi-Strauss, Talcott Parsons, Maurice Halbwachs, Jonathan Haidt, Lucien Lévy-Bruhl,Bronisław Malinowski, Fernand Braudel, Pierre Bourdieu, Charles Taylor, Henri Bergson, Emmanuel Levinas, Steven Lukes, Alfred Radcliffe-Brown, E. E. Evans-Pritchard, Mary Douglas, Paul Fauconnet, Robert N. Bellah, Ziya Gökalp, David Bloor, Randall Collins, Neil Smelser[1] |
Appearance
Inuyasha’s appearance reflects his mixed heritage as a half-demon. He has long, white hair, piercing golden eyes, and pointed dog-like ears, making him easily distinguishable from humans. His attire includes the iconic red Fire-Rat robe, which offers him protection from various physical and supernatural threats. Despite his often-gruff exterior, his expressive features hint at a hidden vulnerability, particularly when he’s around Kagome.
Transformed into his fierce beast form, Inuyasha’s primal power and untamed rage are unleashed, revealing the raw strength and ferocity hidden within his half-demon heritage.
Personality
Inuyasha is known for his brash, impulsive, and sometimes stubborn personality. Initially distrusting of others, he can be quick to anger and defensive. Beneath his rough demeanor, however, Inuyasha is loyal, courageous, and has a strong sense of justice. He cares deeply for his friends and becomes fiercely protective of them. His relationship with Kagome reveals his softer, more vulnerable side, and through her influence, he learns to trust others more openly. His pride in his demon heritage sometimes causes inner conflict, especially when he desires to become fully demon to escape the discrimination he faces as a half-demon. Despite his challenges, he gradually grows to accept and value his half-human nature.
Background and Story
Inuyasha’s journey began with his pursuit of the Shikon Jewel, hoping it could transform him into a full demon, freeing him from the struggles of being a half-demon. His plan was thwarted by Kikyō, a priestess with whom he shared a complicated romantic relationship. However, due to misunderstandings and the manipulations of the demon Naraku, Inuyasha was bound to a sacred tree by Kikyō’s arrow, where he remained in a magical sleep for fifty years.
Fifteen-year-old Kagome Higurashi, Kikyō’s reincarnation from modern Japan, accidentally releases Inuyasha from the spell and shatters the Shikon Jewel. Reluctantly, Inuyasha agrees to partner with Kagome on a quest to recover the scattered fragments. Their journey across feudal Japan brings them into frequent conflict with powerful demons, and they gain allies along the way. Over time, Inuyasha’s initial distrust toward Kagome fades, and he develops deep feelings for her, though he is often conflicted due to his lingering attachment to Kikyō.
Key Rivalries and Relationships
Kagome Higurashi
Kagome, the reincarnation of Kikyō, becomes Inuyasha’s closest companion and love interest. Although they initially clash due to their differing backgrounds and personalities, their bond strengthens, and they come to rely on each other. Kagome’s patience and empathy help Inuyasha confront his insecurities and accept his human side.
Kikyō
Inuyasha’s first love, Kikyō is the priestess who bound him to the tree. Their relationship was cut short due to Naraku’s interference, and Kikyō’s resurrection complicates Inuyasha’s feelings, as he grapples with both love and guilt.
Sesshomaru
Inuyasha’s full-demon half-brother, Sesshomaru initially despises Inuyasha for his mixed heritage. However, over time, their animosity cools, and Sesshomaru gains respect for Inuyasha, though their rivalry remains.
Miroku, Sango, and Shippo
As loyal companions, these characters join Inuyasha and Kagome on their journey. While Inuyasha often acts as the group’s leader, he forms a bond with each of them, offering his protection and loyalty in return for their friendship.
Abilities and Skills
Inuyasha wields the Tessaiga, a powerful sword forged from his father’s fang. The Tessaiga can slay hundreds of demons in a single strike, repel powerful attacks, and unleash techniques such as the Wind Scar and Backlash Wave. Inuyasha also possesses formidable physical abilities, including superhuman strength, speed, and agility, as well as the ability to heal rapidly from injuries. His demon heritage enables him to tap into a more powerful but unstable form during times of great distress, though he risks losing control.
Character Development
Inuyasha’s journey is one of self-discovery. Initially, he sees his half-demon nature as a curse and dreams of becoming fully demon. Through his interactions with Kagome and the acceptance of his friends, he gradually learns to embrace both sides of his heritage, coming to value the strength that his human qualities provide him. His relationship with Kagome allows him to confront the pain of his past, and he learns to open his heart, even when faced with feelings of loss and betrayal. By the end of the series, Inuyasha achieves a sense of inner peace and maturity, finding balance between his human and demon sides.
Trivia
Trivia:
★ Inuyasha’s dog-like ears are a significant part of his charm, often drawing Kagome’s attention and light-hearted moments in the series.
★ His name, “Inuyasha,” combines the Japanese words for “dog” (犬,inu) and “night” (yasha), symbolizing his demon and warrior heritage.
★ Inuyasha’s struggles with his half-demon nature mirror themes of identity, acceptance, and the value of empathy across differences.