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Season DVD Release Schedule
Inuyasha - Down the Well (Vol. 1)
(Jul. 13, 2004)
Based on the manga by Rumiko Takahashi, the creator of Ranma 1/2 and Urusei Yatsura, the Inu-Yasha TV series (2000) has been eagerly awaited in the U.S. Kagome Higurashi, a normal 15-year-old girl, falls down a dry well--and finds herself in the feudal past, 50 years after her ancestress Kikyo imprisoned the half-human/half-demon Inu-Yasha. As the reincarnation of Kikyo, Kagome possesses a magic jewel that greatly increases the power of demons. (Inu-Yasha needs it to make himself all demon.) Kagome fetters Inu-Yasha with the help of her priestess-ancestor Kaede, and when the jewel is shattered Kagome and Inu-Yasha must ally to recapture the fragments. If a demon or evil human were to obtain a single shard, the consequences would be terrible. Inu-Yasha sometimes feels like cross between Ranma and Blue Seed, but Takashi once again blends interesting characters, comedy, and adventure into a winning story line that is entirely her own. (Unrated: Suitable for ages 13 and older: violence, grotesque imagery, brief nudity) --Charles Solomon
(Jul. 13, 2004)
Based on the manga by Rumiko Takahashi, the creator of Ranma 1/2 and Urusei Yatsura, the Inu-Yasha TV series (2000) has been eagerly awaited in the U.S. Kagome Higurashi, a normal 15-year-old girl, falls down a dry well--and finds herself in the feudal past, 50 years after her ancestress Kikyo imprisoned the half-human/half-demon Inu-Yasha. As the reincarnation of Kikyo, Kagome possesses a magic jewel that greatly increases the power of demons. (Inu-Yasha needs it to make himself all demon.) Kagome fetters Inu-Yasha with the help of her priestess-ancestor Kaede, and when the jewel is shattered Kagome and Inu-Yasha must ally to recapture the fragments. If a demon or evil human were to obtain a single shard, the consequences would be terrible. Inu-Yasha sometimes feels like cross between Ranma and Blue Seed, but Takashi once again blends interesting characters, comedy, and adventure into a winning story line that is entirely her own. (Unrated: Suitable for ages 13 and older: violence, grotesque imagery, brief nudity) --Charles Solomon
Inuyasha - Fathers and Sons (Vol. 3)
(Jul. 13, 2004)
Based on a manga by Rumiko Takahashi, Inu-Yasha (2000) melds elements of Japanese folklore and familiar anime devices into a deftly imaginative blend of humor and adventure. Kagome, a modern girl caught in the intrigues of an alternate reality, and the half-demon Inu-Yasha continue squabbling as they search for fragments of the Sacred Jewel. Inu-Yasha defeats his older brother Sesshomaru, who appears in the alternate guises of a mannered dandy and a monstrous wolf, and wins the Tetsusaiga, their father's magic sword. But Kagome discovers the trick that makes it an effective weapon. Together, they defeat a toad monster and take on the powerful Thunder Brothers. The bickering principals recall the fractious Ranma and Akane, but these characters are less farcical and have more at stake. The result is an extremely entertaining series that never falls into cliché. (Unrated: suitable for ages 13 and older: violence, grotesque imagery) --Charles Solomon
(Jul. 13, 2004)
Based on a manga by Rumiko Takahashi, Inu-Yasha (2000) melds elements of Japanese folklore and familiar anime devices into a deftly imaginative blend of humor and adventure. Kagome, a modern girl caught in the intrigues of an alternate reality, and the half-demon Inu-Yasha continue squabbling as they search for fragments of the Sacred Jewel. Inu-Yasha defeats his older brother Sesshomaru, who appears in the alternate guises of a mannered dandy and a monstrous wolf, and wins the Tetsusaiga, their father's magic sword. But Kagome discovers the trick that makes it an effective weapon. Together, they defeat a toad monster and take on the powerful Thunder Brothers. The bickering principals recall the fractious Ranma and Akane, but these characters are less farcical and have more at stake. The result is an extremely entertaining series that never falls into cliché. (Unrated: suitable for ages 13 and older: violence, grotesque imagery) --Charles Solomon
Inuyasha - Into the Miasma (Vol. 11)
(Nov. 25, 2003)
Contains Episodes 31-33 In search of medicinal herbs to help Sango and Kirara after being poisoned by Naraku during their last battle, Inuyasha and Kagome encounter a giant half-demon named Jinenji, who exists peacefully with his mother, tending herbs. Because of his great size and their own fear, the villagers are quick to accuse Jinenji when corpses of villagers are found. Inuyasha, seeing something of his own history reflected in the villagers’ treatment of Jinenji, decides to stay and find the real culprit. Later, while continuing their journey in search of Naraku, the group encounters a mysterious mountain, surrounded by deadly miasma. Suspecting Naraku’s handiwork, they travel further inside the mountain, eventually discovering hordes of demons trapped inside. Inuyasha, ignoring Miroku’s warning, becomes trapped in a deadly spell Naraku is working. The sudden appearance of Kikyo only makes a confusing situation that much worse…
(Nov. 25, 2003)
Contains Episodes 31-33 In search of medicinal herbs to help Sango and Kirara after being poisoned by Naraku during their last battle, Inuyasha and Kagome encounter a giant half-demon named Jinenji, who exists peacefully with his mother, tending herbs. Because of his great size and their own fear, the villagers are quick to accuse Jinenji when corpses of villagers are found. Inuyasha, seeing something of his own history reflected in the villagers’ treatment of Jinenji, decides to stay and find the real culprit. Later, while continuing their journey in search of Naraku, the group encounters a mysterious mountain, surrounded by deadly miasma. Suspecting Naraku’s handiwork, they travel further inside the mountain, eventually discovering hordes of demons trapped inside. Inuyasha, ignoring Miroku’s warning, becomes trapped in a deadly spell Naraku is working. The sudden appearance of Kikyo only makes a confusing situation that much worse…
InuYasha, Volume 10: Scars of Battle
(Oct. 21, 2003)
Contains Episodes 28-30 During a routine demon-slaying, Miroku wanders away from the others in pursuit of a young woman. (Predictably, she turns out to be a giant mantris-demon in disguise.) Although the enemy is dispatched easily enough by means of Miroku’s Wind Tunnel, as it vanishes into the void of Miroku’s hand, its claw damages the edge and now Miroku must return to the monk who helped read him, in hopes that the damage can be repaired before the wound grows and eventually swallows him whole. Later, the group reaches a village whose inhabitants have been slain by the weapon of a Demon-Slayer. Kohaku, the younger brother of Sango who died in Naraku’s castle, appears to have been involved. Sango chases him, only to find herself before Naraku himself. Told that it was he who brought Kohaku back to life (using a shard of the Sacred Jewel, no less), Sango is ordered by Naraku to steal Tetsusaiga from InuYasha…else Kohaku die a second time.
(Oct. 21, 2003)
Contains Episodes 28-30 During a routine demon-slaying, Miroku wanders away from the others in pursuit of a young woman. (Predictably, she turns out to be a giant mantris-demon in disguise.) Although the enemy is dispatched easily enough by means of Miroku’s Wind Tunnel, as it vanishes into the void of Miroku’s hand, its claw damages the edge and now Miroku must return to the monk who helped read him, in hopes that the damage can be repaired before the wound grows and eventually swallows him whole. Later, the group reaches a village whose inhabitants have been slain by the weapon of a Demon-Slayer. Kohaku, the younger brother of Sango who died in Naraku’s castle, appears to have been involved. Sango chases him, only to find herself before Naraku himself. Told that it was he who brought Kohaku back to life (using a shard of the Sacred Jewel, no less), Sango is ordered by Naraku to steal Tetsusaiga from InuYasha…else Kohaku die a second time.
Inuyasha - Kikyo's Wandering Soul (Vol. 8)
(Sep. 23, 2003)
"Remember the feel of my lips against yours. For it was real." When a soul-collecting demon comes a’-knocking at the homes of the recently departed, Inuyasha and the others are asked by a nobleman to protect his daughter’s spirit. Although the demon is dispatched easily enough, the question remains as to who is collecting the souls of the dead…and why? Later, hearing that Kikyo might still be alive, nothing anyone can say can stop Inuyasha from going—alone. Before Inuyasha can locate Kikyo, however, Kagome stumbles upon her. Bound to a tree and rendered invisible to anyone but Kikyo, Kagome is eventually bears witness to Inuyasha’s true feelings… Finally, rumors that Demon-Slayers are said to live where the Sacred Jewel was born send Inuyasha and the others racing to the scene. Is there any truth to the rumors, or are they just another false lead?
(Sep. 23, 2003)
"Remember the feel of my lips against yours. For it was real." When a soul-collecting demon comes a’-knocking at the homes of the recently departed, Inuyasha and the others are asked by a nobleman to protect his daughter’s spirit. Although the demon is dispatched easily enough, the question remains as to who is collecting the souls of the dead…and why? Later, hearing that Kikyo might still be alive, nothing anyone can say can stop Inuyasha from going—alone. Before Inuyasha can locate Kikyo, however, Kagome stumbles upon her. Bound to a tree and rendered invisible to anyone but Kikyo, Kagome is eventually bears witness to Inuyasha’s true feelings… Finally, rumors that Demon-Slayers are said to live where the Sacred Jewel was born send Inuyasha and the others racing to the scene. Is there any truth to the rumors, or are they just another false lead?
Inuyasha - Origin of the Sacred Jewel (Vol. 9)
(Sep. 23, 2003)
"I will tell you… how the sacred jewel came to be." Believing Inuyasha responsible for the death of her kin, Sango, the Demon-Slayer, launches an attack against Inuyasha and the others. Eventually convinced of Naraku’s duplicity, Sango returns to the Village of the Slayer for healing, her injuries preventing her from pursuing the insidious demon further. There, Sango takes the group to an ancient cave where the Sacred Jewels of the Four Souls was said to have been born. Later (and now joined by a more-recovered Sango), Inuyasha and the others come to a large lake said to be ruled by a water god. When it is discovered that this so-called "god" is requiring child-sacrifices, the possibility that a Jewel Shard is involved is raised…
(Sep. 23, 2003)
"I will tell you… how the sacred jewel came to be." Believing Inuyasha responsible for the death of her kin, Sango, the Demon-Slayer, launches an attack against Inuyasha and the others. Eventually convinced of Naraku’s duplicity, Sango returns to the Village of the Slayer for healing, her injuries preventing her from pursuing the insidious demon further. There, Sango takes the group to an ancient cave where the Sacred Jewels of the Four Souls was said to have been born. Later (and now joined by a more-recovered Sango), Inuyasha and the others come to a large lake said to be ruled by a water god. When it is discovered that this so-called "god" is requiring child-sacrifices, the possibility that a Jewel Shard is involved is raised…
Inuyasha - Deadly Liasons (Vol. 6)
(May. 20, 2003)
Inuyasha is the story of a young schoolgirl who becomes the protector of a feudal village; the master of Inuyasha, a half-demon dog boy, and the caretaker of the magical Shikon Jewel against the demonic forces of the past! Ripped Off Again: Inuyasha, Kagome, and Shippo encounter a young monk named Miroku who seeks the sacred Jewel for reasons of his own. The shards Kagome carries are stolen by Miroku, and Inuyasha must act to retrieve them.
(May. 20, 2003)
Inuyasha is the story of a young schoolgirl who becomes the protector of a feudal village; the master of Inuyasha, a half-demon dog boy, and the caretaker of the magical Shikon Jewel against the demonic forces of the past! Ripped Off Again: Inuyasha, Kagome, and Shippo encounter a young monk named Miroku who seeks the sacred Jewel for reasons of his own. The shards Kagome carries are stolen by Miroku, and Inuyasha must act to retrieve them.
Inuyasha - Secrets of the Past (Vol. 7)
(May. 20, 2003)
Inuyasha is the story of a young schoolgirl who becomes the protector of a feudal village; the master of Inuyasha, a half-demon dog boy, and the caretaker of the magical Shikon Jewel against the demonic forces of the past! I Thought I Was Going To Lose You, I Was Terrified: Inuyasha, Kagome, and Shippo along with their new companion Miroku fight desperately against Sesshomaru’s attacks, now that he’s taken the Tetsusaiga from Inuyasha. How can they fight against a sword that can slay a hundred demons in a single stroke?
(May. 20, 2003)
Inuyasha is the story of a young schoolgirl who becomes the protector of a feudal village; the master of Inuyasha, a half-demon dog boy, and the caretaker of the magical Shikon Jewel against the demonic forces of the past! I Thought I Was Going To Lose You, I Was Terrified: Inuyasha, Kagome, and Shippo along with their new companion Miroku fight desperately against Sesshomaru’s attacks, now that he’s taken the Tetsusaiga from Inuyasha. How can they fight against a sword that can slay a hundred demons in a single stroke?
Inuyasha - The Thunder Brothers (Vol. 4)
(May. 06, 2003)
Two new characters join the cast of this engaging series and create complications. Shippo, an orphan fox spirit, meets Kagome and Inu-Yasha in the Warring States period. In Japanese folklore, foxes are shape-shifters and illusionists; Shippo uses these talents to help defeat the Thunder Brothers. A more conventional but potentially more dangerous addition is Hojo, a handsome upper classman at Kagome's school, who's concerned about her recent absences. His understated good manners contrast sharply with the prickly Inu-Yasha--just as Kagome is beginning to recognize his good points. In "Mischievous Little Soul," Kagome takes great risks to rescue the unhappy spirit of a little girl killed in a recent fire. Inu-Yasha appears just in time to provide some much-needed help and explanations in a moving story that recalls the more emotional installments of Takahashi's Maison Ikoku. (Unrated: suitable for ages 13 and older: violence, grotesque imagery) --Charles Solomon
(May. 06, 2003)
Two new characters join the cast of this engaging series and create complications. Shippo, an orphan fox spirit, meets Kagome and Inu-Yasha in the Warring States period. In Japanese folklore, foxes are shape-shifters and illusionists; Shippo uses these talents to help defeat the Thunder Brothers. A more conventional but potentially more dangerous addition is Hojo, a handsome upper classman at Kagome's school, who's concerned about her recent absences. His understated good manners contrast sharply with the prickly Inu-Yasha--just as Kagome is beginning to recognize his good points. In "Mischievous Little Soul," Kagome takes great risks to rescue the unhappy spirit of a little girl killed in a recent fire. Inu-Yasha appears just in time to provide some much-needed help and explanations in a moving story that recalls the more emotional installments of Takahashi's Maison Ikoku. (Unrated: suitable for ages 13 and older: violence, grotesque imagery) --Charles Solomon
Inuyasha - Secret of the New Moon (Vol. 5)
(Apr. 22, 2003)
Just as Hojo asks Kagome for their first date, she has to leave to continue her mission in the Warring States period. With Inu-Yasha and fox-spirit Shippo, she battles demons that recall the spider-monsters in many Kabuki plays. Between battles, Inu-Yasha seems to admit an unexpected affection for Kagome, an admission linked to his demonic powers fading during the dark of the moon. In the multi-part adventure that begins with "Kikyo's Stolen Ashes," the filmmakers presenting conflicting versions of the relationship between Kikyo and Inu-Yasha, Rashomon-style. Did Inu-Yasha love Kikyo and seek the power of the Sacred Jewel to become fully human and live with her? And, more importantly, who betrayed whom, leading to the battle that left Inu-Yasha pinned to a tree by Kikyo's arrow? These intriguing plot twists typify Takahashi's sophisticated story-telling. (Unrated: suitable for ages 13 and older: violence, grotesque imagery, brief nudity) --Charles Solomon
(Apr. 22, 2003)
Just as Hojo asks Kagome for their first date, she has to leave to continue her mission in the Warring States period. With Inu-Yasha and fox-spirit Shippo, she battles demons that recall the spider-monsters in many Kabuki plays. Between battles, Inu-Yasha seems to admit an unexpected affection for Kagome, an admission linked to his demonic powers fading during the dark of the moon. In the multi-part adventure that begins with "Kikyo's Stolen Ashes," the filmmakers presenting conflicting versions of the relationship between Kikyo and Inu-Yasha, Rashomon-style. Did Inu-Yasha love Kikyo and seek the power of the Sacred Jewel to become fully human and live with her? And, more importantly, who betrayed whom, leading to the battle that left Inu-Yasha pinned to a tree by Kikyo's arrow? These intriguing plot twists typify Takahashi's sophisticated story-telling. (Unrated: suitable for ages 13 and older: violence, grotesque imagery, brief nudity) --Charles Solomon
Inuyasha - A Girl's Best Friend (Vol. 2)
(Dec. 03, 2002)
The new fantasy-adventure from Rumiko Takahashi really begins to hit its stride in these episodes. Despite their endless bickering, Kagome and Inu-Yasha prove an effective team against the demons they encounter in the Warring States netherworld. Kagome grows more aware of her psychic talents; Inu-Yasha develops a grudging respect for her. Together they defeat Yura, whose weapons include nets of hair and skulls. A much more formidable opponent is Sesshomaru, an exquisite mage who is Inu-Yasha's older brother. Sesshomaru wants the enchanted sword--carved from one of the fangs of their demon-father--which lies hidden in a most unlikely place. Sesshomaru's servant Jaken and Myoga the flea, who joins Kagome and Inu-Yasha, both resemble Happosai in Ranma 1/2. Once again, Takahashi infuses what could be a formulaic story with vivid characters, striking visuals, and unexpected twists. (Unrated; suitable for ages 13 and older: violence, grotesque imagery) --Charles Solomon
(Dec. 03, 2002)
The new fantasy-adventure from Rumiko Takahashi really begins to hit its stride in these episodes. Despite their endless bickering, Kagome and Inu-Yasha prove an effective team against the demons they encounter in the Warring States netherworld. Kagome grows more aware of her psychic talents; Inu-Yasha develops a grudging respect for her. Together they defeat Yura, whose weapons include nets of hair and skulls. A much more formidable opponent is Sesshomaru, an exquisite mage who is Inu-Yasha's older brother. Sesshomaru wants the enchanted sword--carved from one of the fangs of their demon-father--which lies hidden in a most unlikely place. Sesshomaru's servant Jaken and Myoga the flea, who joins Kagome and Inu-Yasha, both resemble Happosai in Ranma 1/2. Once again, Takahashi infuses what could be a formulaic story with vivid characters, striking visuals, and unexpected twists. (Unrated; suitable for ages 13 and older: violence, grotesque imagery) --Charles Solomon
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