Historical action and romance from one of Japan’s most beloved creators! L to R (Western Style). The Fate of a Sword Inuyasha must defend himself against the corrupted human Tonshu, who turns out to be responsible for the creation of the mysterious sword known as Dakki. Tonshu is intent on taking Inuyasha's sword, the mighty Testsusaiga, and Dakki's unique properties pose a serious threat to Tetsusaiga. If Inuyasha loses this battle then the Tetsusaiga will be gone for good. Historical Action And Romance From One of Japan's Most Beloved Creators Kagome is a modern Japanese high school girl. Never the type to believe in myths and legends, her world view dramatically changes when, one day, she's pulled out of her own time and into another! There, in Japan's ancient past, Kagome discovers more than a few of those dusty old legends are true, and that her destiny is linked to one legendary creature in particular--the dog-like half-demon called Inuyasha! That same trick of fate also ties them both to the Shikon Jewel, or "Jewel of Four Souls." But demons beware...the smallest shard of the Shikon Jewel can give the user unimaginable power.

Historical Action And Romance From One of Japan's Most Beloved Creators Kagome is a modern Japanese high school girl. Never the type to believe in myths and legends, her world view dramatically changes when, one day, she's pulled out of her own time and into another! There, in Japan's ancient past, Kagome discovers more than a few of those dusty old legends are true, and that her destiny is linked to one legendary creature in particular--the dog-like half-demon called Inuyasha! That same trick of fate also ties them both to the Shikon Jewel, or "Jewel of Four Souls." But demons beware...the smallest shard of the Shikon Jewel can give the user unimaginable power.

Fascinating insights on what Japanese manga and anime mean to artists, audiences, and fans in the United States and elsewhere, covering topics that range from fantasy to sex to politics. Within the last decade, anime and manga have become extremely popular in the United States. Mangatopia: Essays on Manga and Anime in the Modern World provides a sophisticated anthology of varied commentary from authors well versed in both formats. These essays provide insights unavailable on the Internet, giving the interested general reader in-depth information well beyond the basic, "Japanese Comics 101" level, and providing those who teach and write about manga and anime valuable knowledge to further expand their expertise. The topics addressed range widely across various artists and art styles, media methodology and theory, reception of manga and anime in different cultural markets, and fan behavior. Specific subjects covered include sexually explicit manga drawn and read by women; the roots of manga in Japanese and world film; the complexity of fan activities, including "cosplay," fan-drawn manga, and fans' highly specific predilections; right-wing manga; and manga about Hiroshima and despair following World War II. The book closes with an examination of the international appeal of manga and anime.

A guide to the manga series and related television programs profiles the characters, provides background on the mystical jewel at the center of the tale, lists battles, presents a portrait of the author, and offers other details.

Featuring cell art and paintings from the popular time-traveling horror/action anime series seen on Cartoon Network, this volume offers fans page after page of full-color designs, plus character profiles, watercolors from the manga covers, and much more.

The story of the two dog demon clans turning against each other is spreading rapidly throughout the demon world, but the reason is a human girl, causing all the demons to stir, not knowing what kind of person that person is that can cause such trouble. The two races have always had good relations but are facing such a confrontation..........