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Humans are more arrogant and greedy than any other living creature, and I'm part human too, which is why I refuse to give up! On top of that, when a human has someone he's gotta protect, his power grows exponentially. I have what it takes to destroy you. All thanks to my human mother!
~ Inuyasha to Setsuna no Takemaru.
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I understand how you feel. If you want to get off this island, you don't wanna die. You are willing to take this fight if you wanted defeat the Four War Gods. I understand at all. Stand back and leave it to me! He's mine!
~ Inuyasha to Asagi and the group as he prepares to kill Ryūra.

Inuyasha (犬夜叉, lit. "Dog Demon"?) is one of the two main protagonists (alongside Kagome Higurashi) and the titular character of the franchise of the same name.

He is an inu hanyō, son of the Inu no Taishō and human Izayoi, and the younger half-brother of Sesshōmaru. He was pinned to a sacred tree by a sacred sealing arrow shot by the priestess Kikyō after he attempted to steal the Shikon no Tama. Fifty years later, Kagome Higurashi, who is the reincarnation of his former lover, released him from the seal, but soon after, she accidentally shattered the Shikon Jewel into hundreds of fragments. They reluctantly agreed to work together as a team to recover all of the fragments that had scattered across Feudal Japan before they fell into the wrong hands. Despite their rocky relationship at the beginning, the two began to grow more close to each other.

At first, Inuyasha started off as a selfish and ill-tempered individual who sought to use the jewel to become a full-fledged demon. But following his journey with his friends and certain events that showed him the true nature of being a demon, Inuyasha abandoned that goal and became more heroic as the series progressed.

In Japanese, he is voiced by Kappei Yamaguchi, who also voiced Shinichi Kudo in Detective Conan and Usopp in One Piece, and by Richard Ian Cox in English.

Personality

Inuyasha: What the hell is Kagome's problem anyway?
Miroku: What are you saying?! Let tell you something, you're the one with the problem, Inuyasha.
Inuyasha: How so? All I did was tell the truth. Since when is that a bad thing?
Sango: You have so much to learn.
~ Inuyasha arguing with the group after telling Kagome her food was horrible

At the root of the half-demon Inuyasha's existence, lies the conflict of human and demon. The fear or anger at his lack of belonging caused darkness to be in his heart. However, through the involvement of Kagome and friends, he was comforted and able to develop a strong and gentle disposition.

Immediately after being released from his fifty-year seal, Inuyasha wanted to become a demon and acquire power quickly by using the Shikon Jewel. In the rage of battle, he ceased to have concerns for the lives of others. However, after meeting Kagome and other humans, he came to understand the truth about being a demon and began to search for true strength of spirit. His intention to become a demon went from finding his place in the world to wanting to protect his companions but he began to harbor doubts over it, since Miroku said he would never be the same that he was and possibly kill Kagome and other innocent people.

Inuyasha bickers with Shippo

Inuyasha bickers with Shippo

He had no desire to lose his human spirit anymore nor would he want to kill Kagome. Over the course of the series, as his bond with Kagome deepened, Inuyasha's goal to become a demon faded and he was pleased with just remaining a half-demon.

Even when his life is in danger, he refuses to back down. Enemies are taken aback by his unorthodox fighting style and has achieved greater victories than his abilities would suggest. Inuyasha is driven by a fierce, persistent determination to win and his guts in battle have proved to let him get a favorable result. However, his volatile emotions often turn into childish behavior and becomes tiresome to his friends. Inuyasha himself cannot control his tumultuous soul.

Inuyasha cares for Kagome

Inuyasha cares for Kagome

Even if seriously wounded, the moment he detects the presence of those he most protect at all costs he would completely forget the pain. The overflow of his emotions went beyond his body's limits. This is especially true when Kagome is involved. Inuyasha is incredibly hotheaded and easy to upset, often striking out with his fists at the source of his annoyance. He often was seen even hitting little kids if they bothered him, which is often the case with Shippō (Inuyasha even hit a young girl too.

In InuYasha the Movie: Fire on the Mystic Island, he hit Asagi for insulting Kagome. He does hold a chivalrous side, as he refuses to physically harm human women under any circumstance (though, demonic women are an exception). He is impatient by nature and can be very prideful, having much difficulty to admit he was wrong about something. During his arguments with Kagome, it takes a lot for him to accept his mistake (as Kagome is usually the wronged), which frustrates her immensely because of his immaturity.

Inuyasha's human form

Inuyasha's human form

That Inuyasha loses his demon power on the night of the new moon is kept a secret. It is Inuyasha's policy, having lived through a cruel past, to believe he might be killed if he relaxes. However, since meeting Kagome and gaining friends who know of his secret, he opened his heart and forged bonds that allow him to entrust his life to others. Even with his friends beside him however, there is a certain anxiety inside of him that never disappeared and they quietly accepted this.

However, despite how cynical and unsocial he outwardly behaves, the sides of himself that he reveals in casual moments exposes his good inner nature. He cannot hide his true feelings. Although his friends describe him as "easily deceived and honest to a fault" and "unable to understand the subtleties of the human spirit", his personality is difficult to dislike. Inuyasha is extremely susceptible to spells and trickery, and has a blunt, almost brutal honesty about most things, which is why he often seems to be rude and disrespectful to others (which he often is to begin with).

Kagome forced Inuyasha down on his hands and knees by commanding him to "sit"

Kagome forced Inuyasha down on his hands and knees by commanding him to "sit"

Such as he blatantly told Kagome her food is horrible when she made it all for him to impress (in Affections Touching Across Time and anime, both these remarks earned him a furious "Sit!" from Kagome). This is mostly due to the fact that, having ostracized from both human and demonic communities, he has little experience in how to properly react in such social situations. Despite his tough and insensitive exterior, he truly cares for his friends who are as good as family to him, for each of them, in their own way, saved him from his loneliness.

Inuyasha has said that it's best to kill anyone who bares their teeth as soon as possible, but sometimes-special circumstances prevent him from doing so. He hates those that kill for fun and gladly rescues people in torment. He realized that all life is equally important which is a huge contrast from how he once was. Inuyasha hates to kill humans and even if they are lowly bandits, he is consumed with guilt. He has a strong distaste for people who ostracized from others for just being different, which he likens to his own lonely, miserable childhood.

Power more than fighting tactics, fighting spirit more than wisdom. Inuyasha has fought multitudes of powerful enemies and suppressed them with raw power and instinct. Rather than analyze matters, Inuyasha runs on reckless emotion and-even if seriously injured in battle- he eventually achieved favorable results in the end. Inuyasha's instinct and experience is a product of daily training. When he sees something new, his eyes light up and he tries to interact with it. Inuyasha is dense and rather slow to catch on to something, such as he didn't know Sango's feelings for Miroku until way later.

53 years ago Inuyasha met Kikyō and began to develop feelings for her. By meeting Kikyō, Inuyasha learned the warmth of the human heart and became attracted to her. Through a conspiracy, however, they were torn apart. When he learned that Kikyō gave her life to pursue him, he vowed to never let a woman die again. Those feelings increase all the more for the one that looks like Kikyō. Kagome being the reincarnation of Kikyō was utterly confusing to him and all he ever saw when he looked at her was Kikyō, however eventually this fades with time. Although scorned by a resurrected Kikyō in the beginning, feelings of affection and remorse resurfaced inside of him. He was guilty of Kikyō's death and offered to die for Kikyō since he was the cause, but Kagome had stopped him.

He had feelings for the two women and glares with murderous intent at any man who dares get close to either of them. Inuyasha never questioned himself. Feelings of love confused him. Inuyasha was poor at expressing his affection for Kagome, which always ended up upsetting her. Inuyasha's selfish, possessive personality, was even showcased against Naraku once he found out that he loved Kikyō as well, which greatly infuriated and disgusted Inuyasha.

Inuyasha and Kagome during the finale

Inuyasha and Kagome during the finale

Inuyasha often saw Kagome's tears during their journey. And when tears were shed for him, with their gentle scent bringing relief, he feels that he has found his place as a protector above all else. Contact with Kagome healed the deep loneliness in his soul. In the beginning, Inuyasha didn't think there was anyone in the world who would grieve over his death. He finds a different kind of comfort in Kagome than he found with Kikyō. He even confided in Kagome some of his memories of being bullied as a half-demon and knows happiness when he is with her.

Powers and Abilities

Powers

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Weapons

Inuyasha using Barrier-Shattering

Inuyasha using Barrier-Shattering

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Quotes

Not really a demon; not really human. I'm not either. That's all. There was no place for me, so I had to find one myself. And then I realized. I had a place, but I was the only one in it. I didn't know any other way to live.
~ Inuyasha about being a half-demon.
But that's what it does mean. When you're different, nobody trusts you, you're always the first to be blamed and it's always always your fault.
~ Inuyasha.
Somehow, without my ever noticing it, it felt so natural, having Kagome near.
~ Inuyasha.
Nice try, jerk. She's been dead for years and we both know it! Like I would fall for stupid trick like that!
~ Inuyasha knows that his mother is dead since over the years, refusing to believe his mother is back from the dead.
How dare she? You pretended to be... I fell for it! I can't believe I thought she was my...
~ Inuyasha realizes Sesshomaru had tricked him after Kagome freed him.
What? Kagome and the others were taken to the castle? While I was searching for Kikyo. And this was all a set up?
~ Inuyasha upon realized he had been tricked.
If you ever touch Kagome again!
~ An angry Inuyasha threatens the Infant that he will kill him if he touch Kagome again as he and the group watch Kagura, Kanna and the Infant escape.
Kagome... before I met you, I never trusted a living soul. But you've cried for my sake. You've always stayed by my side. When I'm with you, I feel so peaceful and happy. But I'm not supposed to be all ease and cheerful. Kikyō... Kikyō came after me and lost her life. So it's only fair that I repay her with my own life.
~ Inuyasha about Kagome.
Moroha, your mother and I talked about you every day and about how one day, we'd see you again. There was never a moment when you weren't in our thoughts.
~ Inuyasha to his daughter.

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