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• Format: Animated, Color, Dolby, DVD, NTSC, Subtitled
• Language: English, Japanese
• Subtitles: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: Unrated
• Studio: Viz
• DVD Release Date: June 15, 2004
• Run Time: 75 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B0001MZ7PK
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #230,200 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
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Editorial Reviews

As the second season of this popular fantasy adventure nears its conclusion, Inu-Yasha develops doubts about his long-sought goal of becoming a full-blooded demon, one of the driving elements of the story. To destroy a venomous moth-demon, he transforms into his purely demonic form--and becomes an ungovernable killing machine. If he transforms again, he will become a force of pure destruction, slaying everything in his path. To control his powers, Inu-Yasha must learn to control the enchanted sword Tetsusaiga. The nutty sword smith Totosai tells Inu-Yasha that he must destroy Ryukotsugei, the dragon-like demon his father imprisoned long ago. Inu-Yasha wins the deadly battle, but neither the victory nor his increased power over the Tetsusaiga brings any wisdom: he remains the impulsive hot-head viewers love. His new powers will undoubtedly be tested in the ongoing struggle against Naraku. (Unrated, suitable for ages 13 and older: violence, grotesque imagery) "--Charles Solomon"

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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Story Continues, July 4, 2004

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Dr. Michael A. Rinella (Albany, NY United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: InuYasha, Volume 18: The Demon Within (DVD)

Episode 52, A Demon's True Nature is the most appealing of the three episodes, particularly after the very disgusting moth-demon is disposed of. Half demon Inu Yasha gives a glimpse of what he really would be like if he were to fulfill his quest to become a full demon, and suffice to say it isn't pretty, and the body count is high. He pretends to be brave about it afterwards, but Kagome's "Don't kid yourself" and the dialogue that follows is some of the most honest and moving of any episode. This one just gets better and better as it continues.

The next two episodes, 53 and 54, set the tone for a number of future episodes, which is both good and bad. The musical score gets increasingly rich, and the animation is as good as ever. We also get to find out about the demon-dragon, or dragon-demon, Ryukotusei, that appears in the end-credits along with Inu Yasha's brother in a number of early episodes. But what unfolds is fairly predictable. It boils down to another "what new neat thing can we make Inu Yasha's sword Tetsusaiga do". Ok ok, wind scar, backlash wave, we get it already, it's one powerful sword. Inu Yasha will emerge signficantly more powerful than he was before. The question is, is he now more powerful than his father, or does he yet have to accomplish more?

The original elements that made the series so interesting, the Arch Demon Naraku, Sango's little brother, Inu Yahsa's lost love Kikyo, even Kagome's family, all seem to have faded into the background while more and more second-rank antagonists, allies, and others appear on the scene. Even the quest to retrieve the shards of the sacred jewel seems to have lost much of its importance. Still, it is always interesting, visually exciting, the sound is great, and the characters well-rounded. For episode 52 especially, it's worth the price.

Box cover is a bit of a departure, in that you have only Inu Yasha, no Kagome or other characters, just Ryukotusei. Extras, as always, are fairly minimal.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Inuyasha reaches a new level, July 16, 2005

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Ronnie Clay "R.C." (Winnsboro, Louisiana) - See all my reviews

This review is from: InuYasha, Volume 18: The Demon Within (DVD)

I'd say "The Demon Within" episode is the first of the third season cause Adult Swim showed this episode first to start new episodes. Inuyasha is fighting this big moth dragon like demon named Ryukotsugei, the same demon Inuyasha's father imprisoned long ago. It was the last time that Inuyasha had transformed into his full demon blood when he was fighting the big monster once Inuyasha grab his Tetsusagia he changed back into a half demon then for the first time he learn the backlash wave then the defeated the monster. He also learn how to use the windscare anytime he wants. And his swoard got lighter.

5.0 out of 5 stars it comes to the surface!, September 15, 2004

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Beka Darko "The Gackt Obsessor" (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: InuYasha, Volume 18: The Demon Within (DVD)

this is one of the best volumes i have so far. InuYasha has yet another problem. he is not able to control himself. what is wrong w/ him? purchase this DVD and find out. :)

~InuYasha Fan~