Inuyasha the Movie: Affections Touching Across Time

Inuyasha the Movie: Affections Touching Across Time

Year: 2001

Runtime: 99 mins

Language: Japanese

Director: Toshiya Shinohara

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InuYasha, freed from the Tree by Kagome—who traveled 500 years back in time—must confront Menomaru, a Chinese demon whose father Hyōga tried to invade Japan 300 years earlier before being stopped by InuYasha’s father. With allies Sango, Miroku, Shippo, Kaede and Myoga, they strive to stop Menomaru from becoming the most powerful demon.

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Timeline & Setting – Inuyasha the Movie: Affections Touching Across Time (2001)

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Time period

Feudal-era Japan; Present-day Tokyo

The story shifts between a feudal Japan populated by demons and a contemporary Tokyo world. Menōmaru's power distorts time and space, forcing the characters to navigate two intertwined timelines. Kagome's struggle to return to the Feudal era and reunite with Inuyasha underscores the fragile boundary between the two eras.

Location

Feudal-era Japan, Tokyo, Japan

Feudal-era Japan provides the mythic backdrop of forests, shrines, and demon battles. Present-day Tokyo frames Kagome's life and the modern anchor where the time-well connects eras. The film culminates with Tokyo blanketed in snow caused by Menōmaru's curse, highlighting the interwoven realms.

❄️ Snow 🗺️ Feudal era 🏙️ Modern city

Last Updated: October 03, 2025 at 19:32

Main Characters – Inuyasha the Movie: Affections Touching Across Time (2001)

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Kagome Higurashi (voice: Satsuki Yukino)

A modern girl who acts as the bridge between two worlds. She is briefly under Menōmaru's mind-control but regains agency to fight for both eras. Her evolving relationship with Inuyasha and her courage drive the movie forward.

🎭 Heroine 🧭 Bridge 🕊️ Determined

Inuyasha (voice: Kappei Yamaguchi)

A half-demon whose courage and loyalty anchor the team. He partners with Kagome to thwart Menōmaru and protect their connected worlds. His stubbornness masks a deep devotion to those he cares about.

⚔️ Warrior 🐾 Loyal 🔥 Hot-headed

Kikyo (voice: Noriko Hidaka)

A resurrected priestess whose presence complicates Kagome's choices. She embodies the tension between memory and power, guiding Kagome and influencing the path between the two eras.

🕯️ Priestess 🧭 Memory 🔒 Mystery

Menomaru (voice: Tomokazu Seki)

A formidable antagonist who merges with Hyōga's demonic lineage to become an overwhelming force. His quest for power distorts time and space, driving the central conflict.

😈 Villain ⚡ Power 🌀 Space-time

Miroku (voice: Koji Tsujitani)

A monk who wields wind-based powers and provides tactical support. His calm demeanor and sense of duty help ground the group's fight against Menomaru's schemes.

🕊️ Monk 🔎 Cunning 💨 Wind

Sango (voice: Houko Kuwashima)

A skilled demon slayer whose bond with Kirara aids the team. She embodies discipline, loyalty, and fierce resolve in the face of overwhelming odds.

🛡️ Protector 🐾 Loyalty 🔥 Courage

Shippou (voice: Kumiko Watanabe)

A young fox demon offering wit and resourcefulness. He grows braver through the mission and supports the group with unexpected cleverness.

🦊 Trickster 🤝 Loyal 🗡️ Brave

Ruri (voice: Hekiru Shiina)

One of Menomaru's followers who mirrors his ambition. She demonstrates how power can corrupt and steer mind-control schemes against Kagome.

🎭 Villainess ⚡ Power 🕯️ Influence

Hari (voice: Tomoko Kawakami)

Another minion who aids Menomaru's plan. She contributes to the spread of chaos and reflects the danger of blind allegiance.

👥 Minion ⚡ Power 💥 Chaos

Last Updated: October 03, 2025 at 19:32

Major Themes – Inuyasha the Movie: Affections Touching Across Time (2001)

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🕰️ Time

Time itself is malleable as Menōmaru absorbs ancestral power and twists time and space. The journey tests how much the past can influence the present and whether those bonds can be severed. The sacred tree links eras, making time a shared stake for the protagonists. The narrative shows the costs of bending time for personal or collective aims.

💖 Love

Love across two lives motivates risky decisions under pressure. Kagome and Inuyasha's bond drives courage, sacrifice, and a willingness to fight across realms. Kikyo's appearance adds complexity to their relationship, testing loyalties and fate. The emotional core persists even as time and danger push them apart.

⚖️ Power

Power comes with responsibility and a perilous temptation toward domination. Menōmaru seeks to amplify his father Hyōga's strength by merging with ancestral energy, threatening countless lives. The heroes must restrain dangerous forces while protecting both worlds. The final confrontation centers on whether power should be wielded to save or to control others.

Last Updated: October 03, 2025 at 19:32

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