# Half-Human Half-Dog Demon (DD-227)

> Rumiko Takahashi's Inuyasha, serialized from 1996 and adapted for television from 2000, became one of the best-selling manga series ever and won the Shogakukan Manga Award in 2002. Sunrise produced two anime series, and the franchise's popularity carried it to U.S. television and to a 2020 spin-off about the next generation.

- Department: Media
- First published: 2024-05-11
- Last updated: 2024-05-11
- Permalink: https://detailenjoyer.com/case/half-human-half-dog-demon/
- Author: Marcus Easterling (DetailEnjoyer), The Detail Department

## On the timeline

- **1996**: The Inuyasha manga begins
- **2000**: The Inuyasha anime premieres

Full timeline: https://detailenjoyer.com/timeline/?case=half-human-half-dog-demon

## Quick facts

- **DD-227-F01**: Rumiko Takahashi created Inuyasha. _(Write-up · Exhibit B (Award winner))_
- **DD-227-F02**: Kagome falls through a well. _(Write-up · Exhibit A (Fifty million copies))_

## Write-up

Inuyasha's staying power shows in the numbers: tens of millions of manga sold, two anime series and a sequel spin-off two decades after it began.

1. **Fifty million copies**: By September 2020 the manga had 50 million copies in circulation, making it one of the best-selling manga series of all time.
2. **Award winner**: Inuyasha won the 47th Shogakukan Manga Award in the shōnen category in 2002.
3. **Two series to finish the story**: Sunrise's first anime ran for 167 episodes, and the sequel Inuyasha: The Final Act adapted the rest of the manga in 26 episodes from October 2009 to March 2010.
4. **A long U.S. run**: Both anime series aired in the United States on Adult Swim, and later its revived Toonami block, from 2002 to 2015.
5. **The next generation**: An anime-original spin-off, Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon, aired for two seasons from October 2020 to March 2022.

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## Reel vs. record

- **Note**: None needed.

## Video: Half-Human Half-Dog Demon: Inuyasha's Heroine Falls Through a Well Into Feudal Japan

- Duration: 56.0 s · Published: 2024-05-11
- File: https://detailenjoyer.com/assets/videos/C62KPD7pwPz.mp4

### Transcript

Inuyasha is a beloved anime that blends action, fantasy, and romance into one epic adventure. If you love time-traveling tales and mythical creatures, Inuyasha is a must-watch. The story really kicks off when Kagome Higurashi, a modern-day high school student, falls into her family's ancient well and emerges in feudal Japan. Right out of the gate, she encounters Inuyasha, a half-demon who's both rough around the edges and fiercely loyal. Together, they embark on a quest to collect the shards of the Shikon Jewel, a powerful gem that can grant great power to demons. What makes Inuyasha so engaging is not just its thrilling battles and complex lore, but also the dynamic relationships between characters. Our heroes, including a lecherous monk, a demon slayer, and a fox demon, all bring their own backstories and ambitions to the mix, creating this rich tapestry of interactions and growth. Throughout its run, Inuyasha explores themes of love, betrayal, and redemption, beautifully illustrated landscapes, and intense fight scenes. NOW YOU KNOW!

## Questions & answers

**Q: Who created Inuyasha?**  
A: Manga from 1996. _(Source: Write-up · Exhibit C (Two series to finish the story) · Wikipedia: Inuyasha)_

**Q: How does Kagome travel?**  
A: At her family's shrine. _(Source: Write-up · Exhibit A (Fifty million copies) · Wikipedia: Inuyasha)_

**Q: Where does she arrive?**  
A: The past. _(Source: Write-up · Exhibit A (Fifty million copies) · Wikipedia: Inuyasha)_

**Q: What is Inuyasha?**  
A: Half-human. _(Source: Write-up · Exhibit B (Award winner) · Wikipedia: Inuyasha)_

**Q: What do they collect?**  
A: A shattered jewel. _(Source: Write-up · Exhibit A (Fifty million copies) · Wikipedia: Inuyasha)_

## Sources

- [Wikipedia: Inuyasha](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inuyasha)

## Cite this case file

Easterling, Marcus. "Half-Human Half-Dog Demon." The Detail Department (DetailEnjoyer), case file DD-227, last updated May 11, 2024. https://detailenjoyer.com/case/half-human-half-dog-demon/