InuYasha, Vol. 6 [Paperback]

Rumiko Takahashi (Author, Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 2003

Kikyo, the killer of Inu-Yasha in the distant past, is distraught from the shock of being resurrected, and she must make a decision — whether to return to death for Kagome's sake or hold onto her second chance at life.

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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.

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: VIZ Media LLC; Original edition (October 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1591160537
• ISBN-13: 978-1591160533
• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 5.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #596,297 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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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.

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Inu Yasha volume 6, October 9, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: InuYasha, Vol. 6 (Paperback)

OK. This is the volume where Miroku enters. It is one of my favorite volumes. In the beginning it's a continuation of what happened in book 5 when Kikyo was brought back to life. She falls from a cliff, but survives. And I won't tell you the rest because you have to read it for yourselves!! It's really good although there is one inappropriate scene but other than that it's good. The inappropriate scene is funny but different...

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is Volume 6 Second Edition, May 14, 2004

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Michael Rasmussen "Trekoid" (San Diego, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: InuYasha, Vol. 6 (Paperback)

Since Amazon seems to have missed it, I thought it would be worth mentioning that this is volume 6 of the second edition/printing.

This volume is great because it reveals more of the relationship between Inu Yasha, Kikyo, and Kagome while adding more personal reasons to their quest.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A PRIEST WHO LIKES TO GET IN "TOUCH", December 19, 2005

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Sesho "www.sesho.libsyn.com" (Pasadena, TX USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: InuYasha, Vol. 6 (Paperback)

The witch that resurrected the priestess Kikyo from dirt and bones is dead but Kikyo still lives with the stolen soul of Kagome. If she cannot be persuaded to return to the netherworld, then Kagome will never awaken. As Inuyasha, Kagome, and Shippo continue to look for the Shikon shards, a new enemy (ally?) appears as Miroku, a lecherous monk right out of the Canterbury Tales, shows up to appropriate the shards for his own ends. He's not just an ordinary monk, and I don't mean just because he is fond of touching and rubbing women in inappropriate places. Miroku has a black hole in his right hand, which when released, can suck just about anything in, including our heroes!

Rumiko Takahashi has to be one of the greatest manga writer/artists alive today. Like all of her other series, Inuyasha is excellent. In this volume we get hints of a deeper relationship between Kikyo and Inuyasha than we previously thought. Were they in love? What caused them to attack each other? Could the answers lie with the demon that cursed Miroku? The characterization here is fantastic, and while this manga is mainly humorous, the humor never gets in the way of the serious relationships. Great book.