Inuyasha the Movie: Affections Touching Across Time (2001)

Menomaru(a moth monster) was brought to life by a Shikon Shard. Inuyasha's father has defeated the monster's father 500 years ago. Inuyasha will need Kagome's feelings to win.

Director:

Toshiya Shinohara

Writers:

Rumiko Takahashi (comic book), Katsuyuki Sumizawa (screenplay)

Stars:

Kappei Yamaguchi, Satsuki Yukino, Kôji Tsujitani

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Kappei Yamaguchi	...	Inuyasha (voice)
Satsuki Yukino	...	Kagome Higurashi (voice)
Kôji Tsujitani	...	Miroku (voice)
Houko Kuwashima	...	Sango (voice)
Kumiko Watanabe	...	Shippou (voice)
Ken'ichi Ogata	...	Myoga (voice)
Noriko Hidaka	...	Kikyô (voice)
Hisako Kyôda	...	Kaede (voice)
Toshihiko Nakajima	...	Hachi (voice)
Katsumi Suzuki	...	Kagome's Grandfather (voice)
Akiko Nakagawa	...	Souta Higurashi (voice)
Asako Dodo	...	Kagome's Mother (voice)
Ken Narita	...	Sesshômaru (voice)
Chô	...	Jaken (voice) (as Yûichi Nagashima)
Mamiko Noto	...	Rin (voice)

Storyline

InuYasha is a half-demon who was trapped in the Legendary Tree and was set free by Kagome, a girl who traveled 500 years through time. This time, both of them will have to face Menomaru, a Chinese demon whose father, known as Hyoga, came 300 years ago to invade Japan, but was stopped by InuYasha's Father. InuYasha and Kagome, along with Sango, Miroku, Shippou, Kaede and Myoga, will try to stop Menomaru in his becoming the most powerful demon ever.

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Plot Keywords:

older actors younger roles | crows | tree | moth | lily pad | 

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Genres:

Animation | Action | Adventure | Fantasy

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Did You Know?

Trivia

The US DVD includes an Inu-Yasha no Tsubo special as an extra. The Inu-Yasha no Tsubo segments typically run after episodes that air in Japan as a commericial break eyecatch. This special, however, introduces the lead characters and storylines of Inu-Yasha.

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Quotes

Inuyasha: Just what the hell have you been doing?
Kagome Higurashi: Making lunches. Took longer than I thought.
Inuyasha: This isn't a picnic. Typical woman, no sense of priorities.
Kagome Higurashi: I apologize already.
Shippo: Yeah, I heard it myself.

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Crazy Credits

There's a scene after the end credits.

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Connections

Featured in Anime Abandon: InuYasha: The Movie (2014)

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Soundtracks

No More Words
Performed by Ayumi Hamasaki

User Reviews

The Best Of The 4 Movies!!!!!

A fantastic movie. I love everything about it. Hell, the animation is some of the studios best, almost Myazaki Gibli quality.

I especially love the two driving characters, Kagome and Sango. Kagome, though being the main character of the series, she's really put to the test here and I will say that this is probably one of Monica Stori's best performances in the series.

Sango's relationship with Kirara is pushed to the limit here. Its almost if Kirara is like that friend you have that is kinda mentally ill and this is sorta there violent breakdown. And Sango really trying to save her is so touching.

There is a little nitpick of wanting a bit more Kikyo in there, being she's my favorite character in the series, but who am I to complain.

Where as Sailor Moon was the anime of my childhood, this series really treated me like an adult. I love the dark tragic backstories, the love triangle, and the villains are great.

If you wanna start watching it, this is a good place to introduce new fans. One of the best outta the four and defiantly in my Top 50 Films. 10/10

Details

Official Sites:

Official Site

Country:

Japan

Language:

Japanese

Release Date:

25 May 2005 (Spain)

Also Known As:

Inuyasha the Movie: Affections Touching Across Time

Box Office

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$10,539,779

Company Credits

Production Co:

Sunrise

Technical Specs

Runtime:

100 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1