Rated T+ for older teens.

Kagome's friends each face difficult challenges as Naraku intensifies his efforts to gain complete control of the shards of the Shikon Jewel. Kohaku struggles to free himself from Naraku's grip, but doing so means facing up to the terrible deeds of his past. Then, while Inuyasha battles one enemy after another in his search to gain mastery over the heirloom blade Tetsusaiga, Kagome confronts Tsubaki, yet another pawn of Naraku's and one that may poison her soul. And even Naraku's servants scheme against him when Kagura tries to bring Koga into an attempt to free herself from Naraku's control. The coming of the new moon risks exposing Inuyasha's secret—how much has Kagura seen? -- VIZ Media

Inuyasha and comrades are deeply entrenched in the battle of their lives as they fend off the vicious attacks of the undead assassins known as the Band of Seven. But Inuyasha gains some unlikely comrades in his fight when his brother Sesshômaru and feral rival Koga get entangled in the skirmish. As the Band of Seven's numbers dwindle, their attacks become increasingly more desperate and push Inuyasha's new allies to their limits. All comes to a fiery climax as another of Naraku's malevolent plots is revealed!

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?

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.

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.

Final Volume! Magatsuhi, the embodiment of the evil half of the Shikon Jewel, is on the loose. Then, demon Naraku begins to absorb the Shikon Jewel and its unfathomable power. All our friends fly into action to prevent him: Inuyasha, Kagome, Miroku, Sango and Sesshomaru! But Naraku defends himself by dividing and manipulating his attackers. And Kagome is losing her priestess powers, making her a prime target. Then Naraku’s true intentions are finally revealed and Kagome is swallowed up by the Meido! Is Kagome, for the first time, beyond her friends’ reach? And will the final battle over the Shikon Jewel draw Inuyasha and Kagome together...or pull them apart forever?! -- VIZ Media