8.2
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Inuyasha (2000–2004)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 8.2
Overview
Kagome Higurashi is a 15 year old schoolgirl who lives at a history-filled Japanese shrine. She is also the reincarnation of an ancient priestess named Kikyo, who guarded the sacred Shikon no Tama (Jewel of Four Souls), ...
Starring Cast
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
FemPower: Yes
Overview
Kagome Higurashi is a 15 year old schoolgirl who lives at a history-filled Japanese shrine. She is also the reincarnation of an ancient priestess named Kikyo, who guarded the sacred Shikon no Tama (Jewel of Four Souls), ...
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
Inuyasha explores universal themes of identity, prejudice, and the corrupting nature of power, ultimately championing solutions rooted in individual growth, empathy, and the strength of diverse interpersonal bonds rather than specific political ideologies.
Inuyasha, an anime set in feudal and modern Japan, features a diverse cast of human and fantasy characters. The narrative explores themes of prejudice and acceptance through its half-demon protagonist and showcases strong female leads, contributing to a balanced portrayal of identity and inclusion within its cultural context.
Secondary
The show features Sango, a human demon slayer, who consistently engages in and wins close-quarters physical fights against multiple male demons and human opponents using her melee weapons and martial arts.
Inuyasha does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative centers on heterosexual relationships and traditional gender dynamics within its feudal Japanese setting, resulting in no direct portrayal of queer identity or related issues.
The anime series "Inuyasha" is a direct adaptation of the manga. All established characters maintain their canonical gender from the source material in the on-screen portrayal, with no instances of a character being depicted as a different gender.
The Inuyasha anime (2000-2004) is a direct adaptation of a Japanese manga. All characters, both human and yokai, are consistently portrayed with their original East Asian or fantastical designs, without any changes to their established race from the source material.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.9
8.6
Critic Ratings
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