In 2001, InuYasha made the leap from TV screens to theaters with its first feature film, Affections Touching Across Time. For fans of Rumiko Takahashi’s beloved series, it was a chance to see InuYasha, Kagome, and the rest of the gang on a bigger stage with higher-quality animation and a story crafted just for the big screen.
The movie introduces Menomaru, a moth demon whose father once fought to InuYasha’s father. Revived in the present day, Menomaru inherits his father’s power and sets out for revenge. His plan? Absorb the Shikon Jewel’s energy and awaken InuYasha’s dormant demon side, forcing him to lose control.
This puts Kagome and InuYasha’s relationship at the center of the conflict. With InuYasha consumed by his darker instincts, it falls to Kagome and the others to bring him back before he’s lost forever.
The film takes everything fans loved from the anime and gives it a cinematic polish. Bigger battles, sharper designs, and lush colors make it feel like an event.
Menomaru may not be the deepest villain, but his connection to InuYasha’s family adds weight to the fight. His design, transformations, and sheer scale give the action a memorable edge.
At its heart, the movie is about InuYasha and Kagome. The scenes where Kagome reaches through InuYasha’s rage are some of the most emotional in the early franchise.
While everyone gets screen time, the film’s heart is clearly InuYasha and Kagome. Fans hoping for deeper arcs from Sango, Miroku, or Sesshōmaru may be disappointed.
Like many anime films, this one sits outside the main canon. It’s easy to jump into, but it doesn’t really change the larger story or characters.
InuYasha the Movie: Affections Touching Across Time is exactly what fans wanted back in 2001: a bigger, flashier, and more emotional adventure with familiar faces. While it plays things safe narratively, its action, visuals, and romantic heart make it a must-watch for anyone who loves InuYasha.
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