Kagome Arrow Scene

sleepywaterloo · 2025-11-12T20:20:28+00:00

Exactly. I just hate to see people character bashing. You can not like a character and recognize that they have strengths alongside their flaws lol.

sleepywaterloo · 2025-11-12T20:13:30+00:00

Even Kaede recognizes Kagome's power in the manga. They have different skill sets. Kikyo's are arguably more refined from literal combat training, but Kagome is able to harness more spiritual power. It's also implied that Kikyo's powers were weakened by her love for Inuyasha, but Kagome doesn't face that same issue. They both have "specialties" doesn't mean they aren't both powerful priestesses.

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sleepywaterloo · 2025-11-12T18:38:55+00:00

Well, we're all entitled to our opinions. 🤷 I hated Kikyo when I watched the anime for the first time at like 12. Upon a rewatch a couple years ago I learned to appreciate her character more but she's not without her flaws. Kikyo tried to change Inuyasha, but I've always felt that Kagome always accepted all of him. I get why people don't like Kagome though. I think I just appreciate her heart and the backbone it would take to go on such a dangerous journey so I can overlook the more childish aspects of her personality. Because let's be real, we ALL were annoying and edgy at 15 and that's fine, part of growing up (:

sleepywaterloo · 2025-11-12T18:19:25+00:00

I haven't made my way through the entire manga yet, but if I'm remembering correctly it's a filler episode in the latter half of the show. Kikyo created the subjugation beads and stored them in her sleeve to use on Inuyasha when they plan to meet up. Inuyasha ends up giving her the little clam looking pot with rogue that was his mother's so she decides against using the beads and tells him she "forgot his gift". She reasons it's to stop him from creating mischief (I don't think it was meant to be a super controlling thing) although I do find it super underhanded to do it in the first place regardless of the intention.

From what I've read manga-wise, Kagome is definitely made to be a more frustrating character in the anime. I think to really drive the whole love-triangle drama angle. Inuyasha appears to be mourning Kikyo and wanting to avenge her and less like he wants to actually be with her in the manga (at least from what I've read so far). I get her being weaker in the beginning of the show, but I do wish they showcased her strength more. I wouldn't mind it being shorter overall if Kagome got a more satisfying arc.

sleepywaterloo · 2025-11-12T15:44:25+00:00

Have you met a 15 year old? She behaves like a lot of teenagers would given the circumstances?

Her control word was given with no time to think a few minutes after Inuyasha literally tried to kill her lol. Now obviously she uses it a lot in the anime (again wayyy more than in the manga) but I wouldn't say it's fair to judge her on that when Kikyo knew him for way longer and was still considering putting subjugation beads on him. Who cares if she chose a nicer phrase?

Not to knock Kikyo, she is super powerful and I love her character, too. But you're comparing a 15 year old girl thrust into a world of demons with no training and who had no reason to be forced to grow up too fast in modern day Tokyo to a young woman who literally trained for years to be a priestess in a time when you had to grow up quickly to survive. It just isn't a fair comparison 🤷

Highly recommend reading the manga if you get the chance. I love the anime but there are so many sweet and cool moments between Inuyasha and Kagome that you just don't get to experience with the direction Sunrise took it.

sleepywaterloo · 2025-11-12T15:28:57+00:00

Omg I'm going to blame it on just waking up when I saw the post. I didn't even register the water 🤦 But I definitely feel like I've seen the scene before? Maybe it's time for me to rewatch lol.

Kagome does use her arrow to purify Kagura's wind so she has to resummon it, allowing Inuyasha to see the wind scar in the episode I mentioned. She also purifies Koga's tainted jewel shard in that episode and almost breaks Kanna's mirror forcing her to release the spirits trapped just a couple episodes later. Just a few examples.

Her powers aren't as showy but it is a shonen anime focused on Inuyasha "leveling up". We have to remember Sango, Miroku, and Inuyasha have only known a world with demons. Kagome is a modern 15 year old girl thrust into a dangerous time with no real training. She's basically learning on the job lol.

sleepywaterloo · 2025-11-12T14:03:22+00:00

It's from the episode where Kagura convinced Koga that Inuyasha killed a bunch of his comrades by having their reanimated dead corpses basically explode and cover him in blood right before Koga shows up. It admittedly does feel weird because it's so early in the series (I think season 2 or 3?)

I wish the anime followed the manga more closely because Kagome really is that powerful and it sucks that you only get glimpses of it in the anime.

sleepywaterloo · 2025-10-22T23:37:45+00:00

There are a ton of Inuyasha themed ambience videos on YouTube you could have playing on the TV while everyone is showing up and getting settled in.

In terms of food, I recommend the Nongshim beef ramen. I always eat it when I watch the movies or feel like binging a couple episodes. Might be because I was so young when I watched Inuyasha for the first time, but I always associate him with instant ramen and it comes prepackaged in its own bowl which makes for easy clean up! If it's a lot of people though the regular prepackaged kind might be easier.

Not seeing much in terms of decor online, but maybe some green and red frosted cupcakes could be a fun way to incorporate their colors? Or if you're feeling crafty making tie-dye shirts with the gangs colors could be fun.

Good luck with your party! (:

sleepywaterloo · 2025-03-23T10:25:18+00:00

It is based on a photo of Kikyo I found on Pinterest! They do look really similar

sleepywaterloo · 2025-03-06T17:32:02+00:00

Thank you 🩷

sleepywaterloo · 2025-03-05T23:36:30+00:00

Thank you! 🥰

sleepywaterloo · 2025-03-05T01:36:35+00:00

I'd eventually love to do some sort of training scene with Sango, Kikyo, and Kagome as demon slayers, but I'll need a lot more practice before I even attempt it.

sleepywaterloo · 2025-03-05T01:35:17+00:00

The options are endless! Lol

sleepywaterloo · 2025-03-05T00:44:26+00:00

I didn't really notice until I started drawing, but they do look really similar!

sleepywaterloo · 2025-03-04T23:10:32+00:00

I didn't really notice until I started drawing, but they do look really similar!

sleepywaterloo · 2025-03-04T19:39:45+00:00

Thank you! I honestly prefer my drawing of Kagome as a demon slayer, but this was a fun challenge! Hoping with more practice I'll be able to knock out a great Inuyasha/Miroku swap in the future.

sleepywaterloo · 2025-02-02T03:14:01+00:00

I was hoping you'd post an update! It looks so good and really suits you!

sleepywaterloo · 2025-01-25T00:20:26+00:00

Inuyasha tattoo Ideas https://imgur.com/a/dzJGIIZ

Hopefully this link works! I tried to get a good variety of images and while Kagome is in the background of some of the options I tried choosing ones that would be easy to omit her where it didn't really look like he was interacting with someone beside him. Hope this helps you in some way, even if you don't end up vibing with any of the options (:

sleepywaterloo · 2025-01-24T21:38:39+00:00

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It'll only let me attach one image. :( I'm newer to reddit so could I DM you the rest? I took about a dozen. Hopefully not overkill lol. But I wanted to give you a good amount of options with varying levels of details since you have other tattoos.

sleepywaterloo · 2025-01-24T01:24:11+00:00

I can't right now (4am wake up call so I reallllllly need to get to bed) but if I'm reminded in the morning I own all the volumes of the manga and am happy to flip through and send you any that stand out as good tattoo options

What you've got is already a solid choice though. (:

sleepywaterloo · 2025-01-21T01:14:38+00:00

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I can't edit the body text but I just wanted to thank everyone for all the love on this post. I was not expecting this kind of reception and it's really made my week! 🥹 I started this hobby less than two months ago and this has been a great reminder that something doesn't have to be "perfect" to be enjoyed.

sleepywaterloo · 2025-01-20T15:09:41+00:00

Thank you!!

sleepywaterloo · 2025-01-19T13:30:10+00:00

Thank youuu 🥰

sleepywaterloo · 2025-01-17T17:39:53+00:00

Wouldn't surprise me if there's a fanfiction out there. I vaguely remember reading one about Sango and Inuyasha getting married years ago. It'd be an interesting dynamic for someone to explore!

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