Kagome seems like an ordinary high school girl...until she's transported to medieval Japan and discovers that her destiny links her to the powerful Jewel of Four Souls nad to a half-man, half-dog-demon named Inuyasha! Inuyasha and friends head to the coastal region to confront a horde of bat demons. There, Inuyasha meets Shiori, a young girl who is also a half-demon. He sympathizes with Shiori because they are both outcasts from the worlds of demons and humans. Inuyasha learns that the only way to make himself more powerful is by killing the young girl. Can he go through with it?

Follows the adventures of high school student Kagome and the feral half-demon dog-boy Inu-yasha as they join forces to reclaim the "Jewel of Four Souls" to prevent evil mortals and demons from using its terrifying powers.

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.

Kagome seems like an ordinary high school girl...until she's transported to medieval Japan and discovers that her destiny links her to the powerful Jewel of Four Souls nad to a half-man, half-dog-demon named Inuyasha! Sensing a great demonic presence, Inuyasha and the others follow it, hoping it will lead them to Naraku. Instead, they find themselves at a castle being haunted by a giant demon's floating head! At first, the group decides to help rid the castle of the demon and quickly go on their way. But when Miroku learns of the beautiful princess residing there, plans quickly change, much to Sango's chagrin...

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.

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.

Yoshimmori Sumimura is a "kekkaishi"-- a demon hunter who specializes in creating magical barriers around his prey--by night, but by day, he is a junior high student with some other demons to battle: an addiction to sweets and a seriously crotchety grandfather!