Inuyasha - The Final Act

About Inuyasha - The Final Act

The final act of the animated series "Inuyasha" was released in 2009, which is adapted from the last 21 volumes of the manga series by Rumiko Takahashi. The story resumes where it left off, with Inuyasha, Kagome, Miroku, Shippo, and Sango continuing their hunt for the four remaining mirror shards of the Shikon Jewel. Their mission is to prevent them from getting into the hands of Naraku, who is an evil half-demon.

Making / Production

"Inuyasha - The Final Act" was produced by Sunrise and Nippon Animation. The series was directed by Yasunao Aoki. It was aired on TV Tokyo from 2009 to 2010 and consists of 26 episodes. The series wraps up all the events of the story and bring them to a satisfying conclusion.

Actors

• Kappei Yamaguchi: He did the voiceover for the character of Inuyasha, the title character of the series. He brought depth to the character with his unique voice modulation.
• Satsuki Yukino: She played Kagome Higurashi, our modern-day heroine who travels back to the feudal era. Yukino showcases a great range of emotions for Kagome’s character.
• Miyu Irino: He voiced Kohaku, the demon-slaying brother of Sango who is under Naraku’s control. Irino brilliantly portrays the character's struggling with his dark fate.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• Inuyasha - The Final Act was only 26 episodes long, compared to the original series which spanned 167 episodes.
• The series was also broadcast outside of Japan due to its major popularity. It has been dubbed in several languages.
• The Final Act begins airing almost exactly six years after the original series ended.

Quotes

• "I want you to be happy. I want you to laugh a lot. I don’t know what exactly I’ll be able to do for you, but I'll always be by your side." - Inuyasha
• "I was not born to live a man's life, but to be the beacon light for a man's life." - Kagome Higurashi
• "You don't ever have to forgive me, and whatever you do from here on out, know this... I will love you always." - Inuyasha

Music, Soundtrack

• The opening themes “Kimbra Future” and “With You” were performed by AAA and Alan Dawa Dolma, respectively.
• The closing themes include “Diamond” by Alan Dawa Dolma, “Tooi Michi no Saki de” by Ai Takekawa, and others.
• The music and sounds of "Inuyasha - The Final Act" were composed by Kaoru Wada, creating an atmosphere that perfectly fits the fantasy world set in the feudal era of Japan.