A talented Inuyasha fan has created a cosplay that perfectly showcases Kikyo’s elegance and skill.
Posted on Reddit by lovemisswhitney, the cosplay recreates the Shrine Maiden’s signature red and white outfit and sees the character wielding a long bow. The cosplayer’s expression in the photo also reflects Kikyo’s cold and intimidating nature. Furthermore, lovemisswhitney has created other impressive costumes for fan-favorite anime characters such as One Piece’s Boa Hancock, Chainsaw Man’s Kobeni, and Spy x Family’s Yor.
What is Rumiko Takahashi’s Inuyasha?
Created by Rumiko Takahashi and published in Shogakukan’s Weekly Shōnen Sunday from November 1996 to June 2008, the manga series Inuyasha tells the story of a half-human half-demon as he attempts to use the spirit Shikon Gem. sacred for more strength. However, the story opens with Inuyasha being shot and sealed into a tree by Kikyo, his then lover and protector of the Gem; Kikyo sadly passed away shortly after. As the years pass, a fifteen-year-old high school student named Kagome goes back in time, finds himself in the Sengoku period, and eventually awakens Inuyasha. The pair embark on a journey to retrieve the fragments of the Gem and encounter the revived Kikyo along the way.
Inuyasha has sold over 50 million copies worldwide, making it one of the best-selling manga of all time, along with Takahashi’s other series, Ranma ½. Furthermore, it won the shōnen category at the 47th Shogakukan Manga Awards in 2002.
Studio Sunrise adapted Takahashi’s manga into two anime — Inuyasha and Inuyasha: The Final Act — that aired between 2000 and 2010, together producing 193 episodes. The story has also spawned numerous adaptations in other mediums, including feature films, light novels, and video games. A stage version of Inuyasha was first performed in 2000 at the Akasaka ACT Theater in Tokyo.
In 2020, Inuyasha received an anime sequel, Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon, which aired for two seasons. The plot follows the adventures of Towa and Setsuna – Sesshomaru’s twin daughters, Inuyasha’s half-brother and a human woman named Rin – as they search for lost memories and reunite. with parent. Inuyasha and Kagome’s child, Moroha, joins the duo on their journey. Some fans have speculated about the possibility of a third season of Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon, but nothing has been confirmed at the time of writing.
The Inuyasha manga is distributed in North America by VIZ Media, while the anime adaptations of Sunrise are available to stream on Hulu.
Source: Reddit