Kagome Higurashi
Kagome Higurashi
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日暮かごめ
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| Personal Description | |
| Nihongo | 日暮かごめ |
| Name meaning | Bird-In-The-Cage |
| Biographical information | |
| Age | 15 (First Chapter/First Episode) |
| Status | Alive |
| Occupation | Middle School Student (InuYasha) |
| Physical information | |
| Species | Human |
| Gender | Female |
| Height | 153 cm (5’0″) |
| Eye color | Blue (manga) |
| Hair color | Black |
| Skin color | Fair |
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| Abilities | Spiritual powers Purification Spiritual awareness Sealing abilities (via arrow of sealing) Danger sense Heightened intuition/Sixth sense Spiritual energy barrier Nursing Archery |
| Weapons | Sacred longbow of Mount Azusa |
| Debut | |
| Manga Debut | Chapter 1 |
| InuYasha Anime | Episode 1 |
Kagome Higurashi
Japanese Name:日暮 かごめ (Higurashi Kagome)
Name Meaning:“Birdcage” (first name), “Sunset” (family name)
Role:Heroine and narrator ofInuYasha
Species:Human, modern-day reincarnation of Kikyō
Family:Descendant of a lineage of shrine keepers; reincarnation of Kikyō, a powerful miko
Birthday:15th birthday marks the start of her journey
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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
Kagome has long, dark hair and a kind, expressive face, often seen wearing her school uniform—a green and white sailor outfit—when she is in the feudal era. Her modern look contrasts sharply with the ancient Japanese setting, emphasizing her unique position as a bridge between two worlds.
Kagome Higurashi, with her classic school uniform and warm smile, embodies kindness, courage, and resilience, her modern-day presence adding a unique balance to the feudal-era world she’s drawn into.
Personality
Kagome is brave, compassionate, and fiercely determined. Though initially shocked by the strange and dangerous world she encounters, she quickly adapts and takes on the responsibility of recovering the shattered Shikon Jewel fragments. Her modern perspective and resourceful nature allow her to approach challenges with courage and creativity, making her a valuable ally to Inuyasha and her friends. Kagome’s empathy and kindness often lead her to help others in need, regardless of personal risk. She demonstrates maturity and resilience, especially as she learns to balance her feelings for Inuyasha and her mission to restore the Shikon Jewel.
Background and Story
Kagome’s journey begins on her 15th birthday when she is mysteriously transported back in time, approximately five hundred years, through the sacred well on her family’s shrine grounds. Unbeknownst to her, she was born with the Shikon Jewel within her body. After an encounter with a centipede demon, the jewel is extracted and subsequently shattered, scattering its pieces across feudal Japan. This accident sets her on a quest alongside the half-demon Inuyasha to recover the shards and prevent them from being misused by malevolent beings, especially the cunning and powerful Naraku. As they gather the shards, they encounter both allies and enemies, creating a close-knit group of companions and a complex web of adversaries.
Key Rivalries and Relationships
Kikyō
As Kikyō’s reincarnation, Kagome feels a sense of respect and connection to her past self, though she also struggles with feelings of jealousy and insecurity due to Inuyasha’s lingering affection for Kikyō. Despite this, Kagome grows to admire Kikyō’s strength and even helps her at critical moments, embodying Kikyō’s qualities while forging her own path.
Sango, Miroku, Shippo
Kagome forms close friendships with her companions, offering support and friendship to each. Her bond with Sango is particularly strong, as they share a mutual respect and understanding. She also acts as a big sister figure to Shippo, helping to ease his loneliness and providing comfort. With Miroku, Kagome often serves as the voice of reason, helping to keep him grounded during their journey.
Inuyasha
Kagome and Inuyasha share a unique and complex bond, often filled with both camaraderie and tension. Although they occasionally clash due to their differing perspectives and Inuyasha’s unresolved feelings for Kikyō, their mutual care and reliance on each other ultimately solidify a deep connection that gradually grows into love. Kagome’s modern views and empathy help temper Inuyasha’s brash nature, allowing him to open up and grow as they journey together.
Naraku
Kagome’s primary adversary, Naraku, is the source of much of her hardship and sorrow. His manipulation and malice push Kagome and her friends to their limits, making her resolve to defeat him stronger over time.
Abilities and Skills
- Purification:Kagome’s spiritual energy allows her to purify tainted objects and neutralize dark forces, especially useful in handling corrupted Shikon Jewel shards.
- Sacred Arrows:Kagome’s primary weapon, her sacred arrows are infused with her spiritual energy and can severely harm or destroy demons, particularly those with malevolent intent.
- Jewel Detection:Due to her connection with the Shikon Jewel, Kagome can sense the presence of its shards, allowing her to track down fragments and sense their dark influence.
Character Development
Throughout the series, Kagome grows from a somewhat naïve teenager into a courageous and self-assured young woman. Her experiences in feudal Japan help her discover her inner strength and resilience, traits that solidify her as a heroine in her own right, separate from her connection to Kikyō. Kagome’s unwavering sense of justice, empathy, and hope influence her friends and allies, bringing them together and inspiring them to persevere despite the challenges they face.
Trivia
Trivia:
★ Kagome’s name, which translates to “Birdcage,” symbolizes her dual life as someone caught between two worlds and two identities.
★ Kagome’s birthday aligns with her first journey into the feudal era, marking it as a day of destiny and change.
★ Her relationship with Inuyasha highlights the power of acceptance and love beyond societal and temporal barriers.