Synopsis
On her fifteenth birthday, Kagome Higurashi is pulled through the ancient well at her family's shrine by a demon, transporting her back to feudal Japan, an era where demons run wild. She soon finds herself targeted by various creatures attracted to the powerful Shikon Jewel, which she unknowingly carries. Amid these dangers, Kagome encounters Inuyasha, a half-demon who initially mistakes her for Kikyou, a shrine maiden he resents due to their striking resemblance. This confusion fuels Inuyasha's initial hostility toward Kagome, but recognizing their shared peril, he eventually sets aside his grudge to assist her. A struggle over the Shikon Jewel causes it to shatter into numerous fragments scattered across the land. Fearing the chaos these pieces could unleash if they fall into the wrong hands, Kagome and Inuyasha embark on a difficult journey to recover the shards.
Background
This first InuYasha anime series, alternatively known as Sengoku Otogizoushi InuYasha, was broadcast in more than 30 countries outside Japan. In North America, it aired on Adult Swim, Toonami, and YTV's Bionix. The series' success led to over one million English-language DVDs being sold between March 2003 and November 2004. The anime won the "Property of the Year" award in ICv2's Anime Awards for both 2004 and 2005. It placed third in Animage's Anime Grand Prix "Best Anime" category in 2003. Between January 2004 and December 2008, Viz Media, the official licensor of the English dub version in the USA, released 30 animanga volumes based on screenshots of the anime's episodes.
