InuYasha, Vol. 17 [Paperback]

Rumiko Takahashi (Author, Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 7, 2004

Sessho-Maru's quest to gain a new blade from an evil swordsmith backfires - the vengeful soul of demonic Goshinki lives on in the blade. Can Inu-Yasha with his newly restored Tetsusaiga take on this new evil sword, or will he have to learn to tap the power of his father's great fang?

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: VIZ Media LLC; Original edition (April 7, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1591162386
• ISBN-13: 978-1591162384
• Product Dimensions: 7.4 x 5.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #864,188 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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More About the Author

The spotlight on Rumiko Takahashi's career began in 1978 when she won an honorable mention in Shogakukan's annual New Comic Artist Contest for Those Selfish Aliens. Later that same year, her boy-meets-alien comedy series, Urusei Yatsura, was serialized in Weekly Shonen Sunday. This phenomenally successful manga series was adapted into anime format and spawned a TV series and half a dozen theatrical-release movies, all incredibly popular in their own right. Takahashi followed up the success of her debut series with one blockbuster hit after another--Maison Ikkoku ran from 1980 to 1987, Ranma 1/2 from 1987 to 1996, and Inuyasha from 1996 to 2008. Other notable works include Mermaid Saga, Rumic Theater, and One-Pound Gospel.

Customer Reviews

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars more fun for Inu Yasha fans..., August 15, 2004

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M. Cookson (Colorado Springs) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: InuYasha, Vol. 17 (Paperback)

In this volume, Inu Yasha has sword troubles. His brother, Sessho-Maru has had a new sword forged that, unfortunately, has the vengeful soul of Goshinki (one of Naraku's creations) within it. Inu Yasha's own sword has recently been repaired, but he's having problems fighting with it. In the second half of the volume, Naraku's created another dangerous demonic being. Even though Inu Yasha's having problems with his sword, he has to find a way to beat this demon, or Kagome may get hurt.

I haven't read an Inu Yasha volume that I haven't liked, so I would definitely recommend this whole series. As for this particular volume, I would recommend it to those who are Inu Yasha fans already, although I'm guessing that those kinds of people have already read this. This book may not be as good for newcomers to this series, unless you don't mind being a bit in the dark about some things. The "story thus far" section basically sums up the series as a whole, but it doesn't tell you anything about what happened in the previous volume. There is a helpful "characters" section, however. At any rate, this volume has it all, action, fantasy, and a smidgeon of romance.

5 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Couldn't put it down!, April 26, 2004

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"cassiopeiastarlite" (TN, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: InuYasha, Vol. 17 (Paperback)

Book starts out with Inuyasha in human form so the first chapter has a great conversation going on between Inuyasha and Miroku. An bad guy approaches and starts a fight. During the course of the battle Inuyasha transforms into his normal self. He discovers that his newly remade Tetsusaiga is to heavy for him to wield. Next a battle with Sesshomaru and later Koga and Inuyasha join forces to fight Juromaru and Kageromaru.

Lots of action and gore. A+

2 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I LOVE INUYASHA!!!!!!!!!, April 16, 2004

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crystal (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: InuYasha, Vol. 17 (Paperback)

well the book is really awsome and so is the show!