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The Landstander
10-03-2004, 12:00 AM
yep

PaQ
10-03-2004, 12:18 AM
LOL. All the good guys don't want to work with the other. Sesshi wants IY to go away, IY doesn't want anything to do with Sesshi or Koga and just wants Kagome and the jewels while Koga could care less about Sesshi and isn't about to team with IY. Complicated. :anime:

Demonic Raven
10-03-2004, 12:18 AM
Interesting so far. Good fights too.

In the flashback, was that old timer as the huge dog demon or was that Sesshomaru in his full demon form? Either way, it was pretty cool.

g_UnIt_GaNsTa
10-03-2004, 12:19 AM
This episode is kizool because it's going good so far.

Demonic Raven
10-03-2004, 12:28 AM
Pretty cool ending. It seems that even though Koga and Inuyasha would never pair up, Inuyasha and Sesshomaru would never pair, and Koga has no idea who Sesshomaru is, they will be infiltrating the fortress together.

And from the preview, I'm judging that the Tenseiga might actually play a role for the first time in a fuggen while! :eek:

So-so fight scenes, lots of flashbacks and backstory. Could have a bit more of said fighting. This episode is just building up to the infiltration next episode.

7/10

wrenchien
10-03-2004, 12:29 AM
a very good look at the past , as well as the history behind the cats and that big, big daddy of inuyasha and sessomaru.

and judging by the notes for the next episode.. looks like whoever the cats want back to life is pretty big. and monstrous.

and let me restate about this part of the inu-yasha's saga being aired currently, about what it has going for it most of all...

best. ending credits and music. ever.

bluedeucedodge
10-03-2004, 12:30 AM
Pretty good ep. All of the ends seem to be tying up with everyone converging on the cat demons. Just can't wait for next week when the fireworks kick off.

g_UnIt_GaNsTa
10-03-2004, 12:32 AM
Great ending, followed by good credits/ending music.

A-. Hooray for minus.

Riza Hawkeye
10-03-2004, 12:38 AM
In the flashback, was that old timer as the huge dog demon or was that Sesshomaru in his full demon form? Either way, it was pretty cool. The huge dog demon was Inuyasha and Sesshomaru's dad.

Demonic Raven
10-03-2004, 01:00 AM
Ah, thanks.

Pretty cool, we NEVER see the Dad. :D

Serena S.
10-03-2004, 01:01 AM
This was a terrific episode.:D What a great way to start and end the episode.:) I liked how they explained the whole situation about how the war started between Inuyasha's father and the Panther Devas. I think this was one of the best fights Inuyaha has ever had. I'm sort of surprised that Miyoga has be alive that long. Sesshomaru has learned some new techiques I see. One thing I want to know is how Koga manage to fight the fire panther when he was fighting the wind panther (the voice actor that plays her sounds familiar):shrug: . Anyway, back to the real deal. Sesshomaru and others doesn't seem like they could beat the Panther Devas. Everytime they attack they miss the panthers. I wonder will Kagome is going to interfere and defeat one of the panthers; If she does Sesshomaru is going to be piss off.:mad: Sango and Miroku looks useless in this episode epecially Shippo.:yawn: I was like Shippo needs to an attack (foxfire) instead of running asking for help. Those Panther Devas ain't playing. I mean they are dead set on reviving their master and if they do that is going to be one hell of an opponent to battle. Well, considering how big he looks. Yep, that was episode to enjoy for the night. I going to have to record over one of my Inuyasha episodes for this episode. I giving this episode 5 out of 5.:):cool: :D ;) :p Next episode should be something definitely to watch on A.S.!:anime:

JetMaster5
10-03-2004, 01:13 AM
...3 of the 4 Panther Divas were lame. The big guy just tells his prisoners what they're gonna do to them in a lame way. The fire girl just likes to play around more than taking revenge or completing the mission. The icy girl is obsessed with Sesshomaru but hides it. It's only the kimono girl that I didn't really mind so much. I dunno, if the villians were lame, than this arc won't be that good.

On the plus side, we get a fast moving story pacing episode.

Patches
10-03-2004, 01:17 AM
Ah, thanks.

Pretty cool, we NEVER see the Dad. :D^_^* Unfortunately, this episode was made before they settled on a character design for the dad, so when he's shown later, he looks a bit different.

And... the dub didn't make the backstory make any more sense. So, they flash back to this scene of the first war that Inu-papa fought, except Sesshoumaru is clearly shown leading some of the troops, even though it is stated multiple times immediately afterwards that Sesshoumaru wasn't there.

Not to mention that the backstory implies that 50 years ago Sesshoumaru was aware that Inuyasha had Tetsusaiga, when according to the early episodes, Sesshoumaru merely knew that Tetsusaiga was in his father's grave, but didn't know Inuyasha was the keeper of it.

Captain Zechs
10-03-2004, 01:19 AM
I liked how they explained the big fight.From ther previews looks like the big dude comes back.SESHOMARU ROCKS!!!!.Jaken is even faithful to Inuyasha lol...good episode and i like all the panther demons...

Alekzander
10-03-2004, 02:25 AM
Things are starting to get interesting...

JDNobodi
10-03-2004, 04:10 AM
^_^* Unfortunately, this episode was made before they settled on a character design for the dad, so when he's shown later, he looks a bit different.

And... the dub didn't make the backstory make any more sense. So, they flash back to this scene of the first war that Inu-papa fought, except Sesshoumaru is clearly shown leading some of the troops, even though it is stated multiple times immediately afterwards that Sesshoumaru wasn't there.

Not to mention that the backstory implies that 50 years ago Sesshoumaru was aware that Inuyasha had Tetsusaiga, when according to the early episodes, Sesshoumaru merely knew that Tetsusaiga was in his father's grave, but didn't know Inuyasha was the keeper of it. I do admit showing Sesshoumaru during the first war contradicts what was said during the episode. However, I don't think Sesshoumaru knew about Inuyasha having Tetsusaiga. Sesshoumaru was complaining about not having Tetsusaiga at all.

Why I'm starting an argument with an Inuyasha expert?

Kryptonian
10-03-2004, 04:53 AM
It was funny when Sesshomaru and Inuyasha were arguing, then when Jaken made a comment about needing all the help they could get, he just walked over him without saying a word. For some reason it's hilarious how small characters like him and Shippo look when they're frightened, mad or scared.

Hearing about what happened with the Panther Tribe when Inuyasha was bound to the tree fifty years ago and Sesshomaru needing the Tetsusaiga was nicely added to the story, I guess he didn't know that Inuyasha didn't have it yet, or who knows if that wouldn't have happened, maybe there would've been a way he could've possibly gotten it maybe?

I've just now noticed that Sesshomaru fights calmly in battle, he still had the same look on his face even when he was talking. A lot of good action in this one too, and Miroku and Sango getting captured was surprising. It'll be interesting to see Inuyasha, Sesshomaru and Koga fight together if it somehow happens. Another really, really excellently well done episode. =D

kaine23
10-03-2004, 10:00 AM
This is a cool filler arc! The ending song is so pretty too.

Xfox
10-03-2004, 11:13 AM
I like that everyne got split up. It makes the fight seem more epic.

The flashbacks were a bit boring and the fights weren't all that exciting, but next week looks a lot better.

TsuiTsui
10-03-2004, 11:23 AM
I find it fun to watch Inuyasha, Sesshomaru, and Koga are learning about each other's involvement with the battle against the panthers. :D

Artimus Gigan
10-03-2004, 11:30 AM
This is a cool filler arc! The ending song is so pretty too.This arc is in the manga

Patches
10-03-2004, 11:43 AM
I do admit showing Sesshoumaru during the first war contradicts what was said during the episode. However, I don't think Sesshoumaru knew about Inuyasha having Tetsusaiga. Sesshoumaru was complaining about not having Tetsusaiga at all.

Why I'm starting an argument with an Inuyasha expert?^_^* You're allowed to argue with me. I'm just trying to come up with valid reasons for me to hate this arc as much as I do, because looking back on it... it seems like a lot of misguided energy. But I despise it just the same. And I think it might just boil down to how the fight gets resolved in the next episode. If I tilt my head far enough, I miiiiiight be able to sort of see what they were trying to do.... but really, it played out more like they wrote themselves into a corner and needed to get out of it really fast, so pulled a "WTF?!" ^_^*

At least... that's the way I saw it. I, unfortunately, consider myself a bit of a canon purist, so get a tad defensive whenever an original story tries to mix its own plot into the series. ^_^* It's like... fanfiction that we're supposed to take seriously. ... I just can't do it. :P

This arc is in the mangaNo it isn't. This is a filler story inserted between chapters 218 and 219. The manga storyline will resume at the end of episode 79.

Demon Child
10-03-2004, 01:12 PM
Great ending, followed by good credits/ending music.

A-. Hooray for minus.
Wasn't the ending credits "Every Heart" like it always is?

g_UnIt_GaNsTa
10-03-2004, 01:21 PM
Yes, just like it always is.

Dark Soul
10-03-2004, 01:34 PM
Well a very good episode. The fighting was pretty cool. The war is pretty interesting. And looks like that the cat ogre has awakened in the next episode. Inuyasha has really caught my interest. I look forward to the next episode.

The Koopinator
10-03-2004, 01:35 PM
There were about 5,000 continuity flaws, but it was still good.

Master Moron
10-03-2004, 01:40 PM
Perhaps Miyoga was just mistaken about Seshoumaru not participating in the battle?

Mystic Shadow
10-03-2004, 07:02 PM
I loved this episdoe. Main reason: Sesshomaru, ofcorse. The art on the flashback was awesome. *looks for Sampo* Might have to make a new Sesshi avatar. Anyway, the episode itself was entertaining. The Cat Demon/Dog Demon war was interesting... I liked it. ...Nothin' more to say, really.

A

JDNobodi
10-04-2004, 12:21 AM
^_^* You're allowed to argue with me. I'm just trying to come up with valid reasons for me to hate this arc as much as I do, because looking back on it... it seems like a lot of misguided energy. But I despise it just the same. And I think it might just boil down to how the fight gets resolved in the next episode. If I tilt my head far enough, I miiiiiight be able to sort of see what they were trying to do.... but really, it played out more like they wrote themselves into a corner and needed to get out of it really fast, so pulled a "WTF?!" ^_^*

At least... that's the way I saw it. I, unfortunately, consider myself a bit of a canon purist, so get a tad defensive whenever an original story tries to mix its own plot into the series. ^_^* It's like... fanfiction that we're supposed to take seriously. ... I just can't do it. :P
Don't you mean it is okay to argue with you as long I'm on the losing side? :p Anyway, I have liked this story arc so far, but I don't know how it is going to end. If it ends in bad way like you indicate, I may dislike it also.

Michael
10-04-2004, 05:42 PM
really good epsiode, i liked hearing some more backstory on it. cant wait till next week :)

lostrune
10-05-2004, 10:08 AM
1. Ha! Finally! That annoying red panthera got punched by Inuyasha. Though dunno why he didn't finish her off. :sad:

2. Can't Miroku just swallow the jail bars with his wind tunnel and thus escape? :rolleyes:

3. And what's that sword Sesshy uses? That doesn't seem like Tokijin. Definitely not the "useless" Tensaiga. :confused:

4. Sesshy can't be leading his dad's forces when he wasn't even there yet.

5. For a Lord of the western (?) realms, Sesshy's family seem to have a lack of ready allied forces.... :shrug:

6. Even if Sesshy didn't know then, now he knows even if he had Tetsusaiga in the Panther War 50 years ago, he still couldn't wield it, short of cutting his arm and installing a temporary human or dragon arm. So, no point in complaining about it now. :ack:

Patches
10-05-2004, 11:20 AM
1. Ha! Finally! That annoying red panthera got punched by Inuyasha. Though dunno why he didn't finish her off. :sad:

2. Can't Miroku just swallow the jail bars with his wind tunnel and thus escape? :rolleyes:

3. And what's that sword Sesshy uses? That doesn't seem like Tokijin. Definitely not the "useless" Tensaiga. :confused:

4. Sesshy can't be leading his dad's forces when he wasn't even there yet.

5. For a Lord of the western (?) realms, Sesshy's family seem to have a lack of ready allied forces.... :shrug:

6. Even if Sesshy didn't know then, now he knows even if he had Tetsusaiga in the Panther War 50 years ago, he still couldn't wield it, short of cutting his arm and installing a temporary human or dragon arm. So, no point in complaining about it now. :ack:Yes! Yes! See, THERE's my issues with these episodes! *nod nod* I knew this wasn't just blind hatred. *pats lostrune on the head*

*cough* Er, anyway.... ^_^* Number 5 actually doesn't count, because Sesshoumaru's family isn't "Lord of the West". The father was "Leader of the Dogs" and "lived in the West", so his only ready allied forces would be dogs (which there seem to be a scant number of). All the other demons who fought alongside him, as was shown in the episode, were with him voluntarily because he protected them.

lostrune
10-05-2004, 12:19 PM
Yes! Yes! See, THERE's my issues with these episodes! *nod nod* I knew this wasn't just blind hatred. *pats lostrune on the head*
Don't treat me like a dog! I'm no Inuyasha! :D



*cough* Er, anyway.... ^_^* Number 5 actually doesn't count, because Sesshoumaru's family isn't "Lord of the West". The father was "Leader of the Dogs" and "lived in the West", so his only ready allied forces would be dogs (which there seem to be a scant number of). All the other demons who fought alongside him, as was shown in the episode, were with him voluntarily because he protected them.
Then, for a strong "head of the family," their dog-pack is pretty weak - maybe even weaker than Koga's wolf-pack. How could such a powerful "shogun" arise from such a weak base? :shrug:

Patches
10-05-2004, 12:28 PM
Then, for a strong "head of the family," their dog-pack is pretty weak - maybe even weaker than Koga's wolf-pack. How could such a powerful "shogun" arise from such a weak base? :shrug:*shrugs* Dunno. My guess is that Inu-papa was simply the most powerful demon in the region, and while his only official title was "Leader of the Dogs", his prowess earned the respect of everyone else and they followed him anyways. Kinda like the President of the US. Doesn't technically rule the world, but sure as heck acts like it. :P

bluelightstar
10-05-2004, 07:35 PM
Yes! Yes! See, THERE's my issues with these episodes! *nod nod* I knew this wasn't just blind hatred. *pats lostrune on the head*

*cough* Er, anyway.... ^_^* Number 5 actually doesn't count, because Sesshoumaru's family isn't "Lord of the West". The father was "Leader of the Dogs" and "lived in the West", so his only ready allied forces would be dogs (which there seem to be a scant number of). All the other demons who fought alongside him, as was shown in the episode, were with him voluntarily because he protected them.
Actually, they refer to Sesshomaru as Lord of the Western Lands.

ShadowS
10-05-2004, 08:26 PM
1. Ha! Finally! That annoying red panthera got punched by Inuyasha. Though dunno why he didn't finish her off. :sad: Because she ran away and it was more important to Inuyasha to find Kagome first.


2. Can't Miroku just swallow the jail bars with his wind tunnel and thus escape? :rolleyes: In the next episode it's shown that the cat demons used
a barrier to trap all the prisoners
so the Wind Tunnel most likely wouldn't have worked.

3. And what's that sword Sesshy uses? That doesn't seem like Tokijin. Definitely not the "useless" Tensaiga. :confused: That's Tokijin's new attacks believe it or not. Sesshoumaru was smart enough to have learned how to use the sword better after the last time he fought Inuyasha. Sesshoumaru uses those kinds of energy attacks many many times later in the manga and the anime on just about all his opponents.



4. Sesshy can't be leading his dad's forces when he wasn't even there yet. There were two battles. One many many many years ago where Sesshoumaru's dad beat the huge cat demon and there was also a second battle where it was just Sesshoumaru and the bunch of demons that decided to help him since his dad saved them before. The first battle with the demons Inuyasha wasn't even born yet, but the second (which was the one led by Sesshoumaru) Inu could have helped them had he not been sealed by Kikyou.


5. For a Lord of the western (?) realms, Sesshy's family seem to have a lack of ready allied forces.... :shrug:
Just because you are the leader of a terriorty doesn't mean you have to have a vast army. You just need to be the strongest demon and have the other demons respect you, listen to you, and also not attack.


6. Even if Sesshy didn't know then, now he knows even if he had Tetsusaiga in the Panther War 50 years ago, he still couldn't wield it, short of cutting his arm and installing a temporary human or dragon arm. So, no point in complaining about it now. :ack: Sesshoumaru didn't even know there was a barrier on the Tessaiga 50 years ago, so he was angered at the time. The first time he realized that he couldn't touch the sword was when he actually visited his father's tomb. It doesn't matter that he couldn't use the sword it was more about Inuyasha not being there with his sword that made the battle more difficult then it had been.

Patches
10-05-2004, 09:38 PM
Actually, they refer to Sesshomaru as Lord of the Western Lands.When? I dare you to find a quote from either the anime or manga that says this. I've only ever seen "Lord of the Western Lands" in fanfiction, not the actual series.

There were two battles. One many many many years ago where Sesshoumaru's dad beat the huge cat demon and there was also a second battle where it was just Sesshoumaru and the bunch of demons that decided to help him since his dad saved them before.So why was Sesshoumaru shown in the first battle? I know the animators got lazy and re-used Sesshoumaru's dog form for the design of the father (minus the crescent on his forehead), so maybe they got doubly lazy and re-used Sesshoumaru's human design for the father as well. ^_^*

ShadowS
10-05-2004, 09:50 PM
So why was Sesshoumaru shown in the first battle? I know the animators got lazy and re-used Sesshoumaru's dog form for the design of the father (minus the crescent on his forehead), so maybe they got doubly lazy and re-used Sesshoumaru's human design for the father as well. ^_^* I dunno about that... now that i think about it it might have been a dub mistake. In the last episode Jaken talked about the two battles. Jaken said that Sesshoumaru's father was in the first one and the second battle was when the cat demons came back for revenge and the demon army that joined Sesshoumaru were there because his dad saved them in the first one.

Demonic Raven
10-05-2004, 09:54 PM
That's sort of what I was thinking Patches. It's most likely laziness, but Sesshomaru can take after his father strikingly, if they choose.

Patches
10-06-2004, 12:53 AM
I dunno about that... now that i think about it it might have been a dub mistake.Nope, the stuff about Sesshoumaru not being present in the first battle was present in the Japanese dialogue as well. It was either a blatant continuity error, or an image that is way too easily misinterpreted.

That's sort of what I was thinking Patches. It's most likely laziness, but Sesshomaru can take after his father strikingly, if they choose.Not... really. Inu-papa's movie character design had strikingly different facial features from Sesshoumaru. He only had a single stripe on each cheek, and it was much larger than either Sess or Inu's, not to mention it was indigo instead of pink. And he's got those insane Treize Kushrenada eyebrows. Also, I can't tell if it was just the lighting, but he seemed to have a darker skin tone than his kids.

^_^* Man, if there's this much pondering over the continuity error in this week's episode, I can't wait until next week's. :P

ShadowS
10-06-2004, 01:15 AM
Inu-papa's movie character design had strikingly different facial features from Sesshoumaru. He only had a single stripe on each cheek, and it was much larger than either Sess or Inu's, not to mention it was indigo instead of pink. And he's got those insane Treize Kushrenada eyebrows. Also, I can't tell if it was just the lighting, but he seemed to have a darker skin tone than his kids.

^_^* Man, if there's this much pondering over the continuity error in this week's episode, I can't wait until next week's. :P I hoped Rumiko Takahashi was the one who designed how Inuyaha's dad would look like for movie 3. I don't think I can take his appearance seriously if how he looked like just made up one day by random people for a movie.

By the way I thought these episodes were good, if only for the fact that we got to see Sesshoumaru and Kouga again. Which is a nice way to end this run before IY takes a break on new episodes in two weeks.

Sampo
10-06-2004, 02:31 AM
http://home.hawaii.rr.com/wizardgrey/images/Inu%20Yasha/SM1.jpghttp://home.hawaii.rr.com/wizardgrey/images/Inu%20Yasha/SM2.jpg


In the midst of continuity errors and re-used character designs, Inu Yasha breaks out his new Tetsusaiga and reveals the hidden village the cats/panthers used as their hideout. But along the way, Sango and Miroku are now captives of the cats. While Jaken, Ryokan, and Miyoga the flea reveals Sesshoumaru's past battle(s) with the Panther tribe. All this appears to be leading to a really REALLY big fight with a panther monster resurrected with the help of the stolen jewel shards. As for the pic on the right... I thought it looked cute :sweat:


1. Ha! Finally! That annoying red panthera got punched by Inuyasha. Though dunno why he didn't finish her off.
...


I was expecting doggie boy to knock her head clean off. (http://home.hawaii.rr.com/wizardgrey/images/Inu%20Yasha/1056.jpg) :D


...
2. Can't Miroku just swallow the jail bars with his wind tunnel and thus escape?
...


Aye I thought the same thing too. After reading the response to this question, I guess we have to wait till next episode to find out.


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6. Even if Sesshy didn't know then, now he knows even if he had Tetsusaiga in the Panther War 50 years ago, he still couldn't wield it, short of cutting his arm and installing a temporary human or dragon arm. So, no point in complaining about it now.


Strange, the feeling I got when I heard Jaken state that Sesshoumaru wanted Inu Yasha's Tetsusaiga was more like Sesshoumaru needed his help.

Screen captures! (http://home.hawaii.rr.com/wizardgrey/Inu%20Yasha.htm) One pan of Miroku, Sango, and Kagome. Also a desktop friendly sized pic of that red head Panther against the fullmoon.

Patches
10-06-2004, 12:13 PM
I hoped Rumiko Takahashi was the one who designed how Inuyaha's dad would look like for movie 3. I don't think I can take his appearance seriously if how he looked like just made up one day by random people for a movie.Yup, she did (http://www.rose-hulman.edu/~rzepczrs/inu-papa-design.jpg). The anime designers did take a couple liberties with her original design, but nothing major that I've noticed (aside from giving him the extra sword on his back).

The weird thing is that Takahashi requested that his face never be clearly shown in the movie, nor were production sketches of him allowed to be released with the DVD (all you got was his dog form in the line-art gallery). The above sketch originally appeared in an article in Shounen Sunday (the weekly magazine in which "Inuyasha" is published), but was, like, an inch wide, which is why the image quality kinda sucks.

ShadowS
10-06-2004, 01:11 PM
Yup, she did (http://www.rose-hulman.edu/%7Erzepczrs/inu-papa-design.jpg). The anime designers did take a couple liberties with her original design, but nothing major that I've noticed (aside from giving him the extra sword on his back).

The weird thing is that Takahashi requested that his face never be clearly shown in the movie, nor were production sketches of him allowed to be released with the DVD (all you got was his dog form in the line-art gallery). The above sketch originally appeared in an article in Shounen Sunday (the weekly magazine in which "Inuyasha" is published), but was, like, an inch wide, which is why the image quality kinda sucks.
That's certainly interesting....

Also smart of Rumiko Takahashi since she can still be the one to draw how Inuyasha's dad looks like in his human form if she ever decides to introduce him later in the manga.

Patches
10-06-2004, 01:47 PM
That's certainly interesting....

Also smart of Rumiko Takahashi since she can still be the one to draw how Inuyasha's dad looks like in his human form if she ever decides to introduce him later in the manga.I'm kinda wondering about that. My secret hope is that she didn't want him to get too much exposure in the movie because she was saving him for the manga, but... On the other hand, it could have just been for artistic purposes, since because Inuyasha doesn't know his father's face, neither should the audience. That's one thing that bothers me about some of the movies, is that they have segments that are like, "Wow, that was cool, but I really wish they'd let Takahashi do it first". That's actually another thing that really bothers me about this and next week's episodes.
In this story arc, we've got red Tetsusaiga, Sesshoumaru being lured to an enemy castle, Inuyasha and Sesshoumaru teaming up, and Sesshoumaru getting really pissed off, yet choosing to not finish the fight.

... Unfortunately, almost exactly the same thing will happen in about three episodes, but this time in the canon storyline, against Naraku. The placement of this filler arc totally takes away the shock value from the actual plotline, because you'll get to episodes 80-81 and think, "eh, I've seen all this before".

At least the canon storyline gives a better reason for Sesshoumaru to forfeit. *cough cough*

youkai chris
10-06-2004, 02:39 PM
This episode was good, it show some background for Sesshiromaru.

I feel like the ice cat is firting with the Full-demon dog and I was surprise that miroku rubbed Sango's butt in the jail cell.

Next episode: half-doggy, doggy, toad, and wolf vs. the cats.

Demonic Raven
10-06-2004, 03:06 PM
http://home.hawaii.rr.com/wizardgrey/images/Inu%20Yasha/1043.jpg
http://www.rose-hulman.edu/~rzepczrs/inu-papa-design.jpg

Inu-papa is pretty cool. Especially that human-like form.

ShadowS
10-06-2004, 04:00 PM
That's actually another thing that really bothers me about this and next week's episodes.
In this story arc, we've got red Tetsusaiga, Sesshoumaru being lured to an enemy castle, Inuyasha and Sesshoumaru teaming up, and Sesshoumaru getting really pissed off, yet choosing to not finish the fight.

... Unfortunately, almost exactly the same thing will happen in about three episodes, but this time in the canon storyline, against Naraku. The placement of this filler arc totally takes away the shock value from the actual plotline, because you'll get to episodes 80-81 and think, "eh, I've seen all this before".

At least the canon storyline gives a better reason for Sesshoumaru to forfeit. *cough cough* I agree with you a bit on that.

I felt the same way after seeing the Naraku episodes. The episodes with Naraku felt a little too familar to the cat demons arc. But I think everyone knew that Inuyasha was going to eventually use the Red Tessaiga sooner or later against Naraku. What made the later episodes good was the stuff with Naraku's plan, Rin in danger and Kohaku which thankfully the cat demons arc had none of. Even if the cat demons arc had some elements from the later episodes, most people after seeing the Naraku episodes will likey say that they are better simply because of the things that happen in it are pretty important.

Team Inuyasha
10-06-2004, 11:43 PM
hey, great episode :rolleyes: , can't wait for next week no time to give my opinion, I have to go to sleep, bye;)

lostrune
10-07-2004, 10:24 AM
http://home.hawaii.rr.com/wizardgrey/images/Inu%20Yasha/1043.jpg
http://www.rose-hulman.edu/~rzepczrs/inu-papa-design.jpg

Inu-papa is pretty cool. Especially that human-like form.
Yeah, but what's with all the extra fur? So, it's not just a garment ornament?! And they say hairy backs on humans are icky! :D

Patches
10-07-2004, 11:27 AM
Yeah, but what's with all the extra fur? So, it's not just a garment ornament?! And they say hairy backs on humans are icky! :DNah, Inu-papa's fluffy is very obviously a cape, attached to his shoulder spike things. It billows way too much to be anchored to his back. Not to mention the sword across his back is actually UNDER the fluffy (http://www.geocities.com/inupapa_3/11.jpg).

kakiea
10-07-2004, 12:13 PM
This was a terrific episode.:D What a great way to start and end the episode.:) I liked how they explained the whole situation about how the war started between Inuyasha's father and the Panther Devas. I think this was one of the best fights Inuyaha has ever had. I'm sort of surprised that Miyoga has be alive that long. Sesshomaru has learned some new techiques I see. One thing I want to know is how Koga manage to fight the fire panther when he was fighting the wind panther (the voice actor that plays her sounds familiar):shrug: . Anyway, back to the real deal. Sesshomaru and others doesn't seem like they could beat the Panther Devas. Everytime they attack they miss the panthers. I wonder will Kagome is going to interfere and defeat one of the panthers; If she does Sesshomaru is going to be piss off.:mad: Sango and Miroku looks useless in this episode epecially Shippo.:yawn: I was like Shippo needs to an attack (foxfire) instead of running asking for help. Those Panther Devas ain't playing. I mean they are dead set on reviving their master and if they do that is going to be one hell of an opponent to battle. Well, considering how big he looks. Yep, that was episode to enjoy for the night. I going to have to record over one of my Inuyasha episodes for this episode. I giving this episode 5 out of 5.:):cool: :D ;) :p Next episode should be something definitely to watch on A.S.!:anime:
at least one person actually agrees with me i love that episode!

lostrune
10-07-2004, 02:04 PM
Yeah, but what's with all the extra fur? So, it's not just a garment ornament?! And they say hairy backs on humans are icky! :D
Nah, Inu-papa's fluffy is very obviously a cape, attached to his shoulder spike things. It billows way too much to be anchored to his back. Not to mention the sword across his back is actually UNDER the fluffy (http://www.geocities.com/inupapa_3/11.jpg).
Then why does his dog form still has it? Not only that, but it grows along with his transformation! :p

http://home.hawaii.rr.com/wizardgrey/images/Inu%20Yasha/1043.jpg

Swordfish_II
10-07-2004, 02:10 PM
This is like the argument everyone seems to have over that fluff on Sesshoumaru's shoulder (A tail? A boa? A travel pillow?).

I'll just say the fluff on both them is just part of their attire that represents their tails in human form.

lostrune
10-07-2004, 03:05 PM
This is like the argument everyone seems to have over that fluff on Sesshoumaru's shoulder (A tail? A boa? A travel pillow?).

I'll just say the fluff on both them is just part of their attire that represents their tails in human form.
But what does it represent in dog form then? ;)

ShadowS
10-07-2004, 03:10 PM
I never believed the boa was supposed to have any purpose except to look cool on Sesshoumaru with the exception of that one time when Sesshoumaru used it to throw Inuyasha. I still believe that.

Serena S.
10-07-2004, 03:51 PM
This is like the argument everyone seems to have over that fluff on Sesshoumaru's shoulder (A tail? A boa? A travel pillow?).

I'll just say the fluff on both them is just part of their attire that represents their tails in human form.
I thought it was just fur!:sweat: (lol):D

Mystic Shadow
10-07-2004, 04:31 PM
1. Ha! Finally! That annoying red panthera got punched by Inuyasha. Though dunno why he didn't finish her off. :sad:Thanks to Sampo's screem caps:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v299/VashTheHumanoidEditor/Avatars/Punchedanimation.gif

Unfortunately, the size is too large... I'll have to fix that.

QTcutie
10-15-2004, 12:55 AM
Ah! Why have I taken so long to reply to this(& I actually saw this one:o )!? I'll type whatever I remember... So, the ppl that draw this show are a bit lazy, or maybe they meant to have Sess there & not his dad! Can anyone say this for sure? No. But, hey, at least I tried:sweat: That fluffy thing?:confused: I have no idea what it is, but it sure did help us give Sess a cool nickname:p ! Yes! Fire got a good punch (she deserved it...well, I think she did!) OK, so a whole village fits in the chamber that looked way to small, either that, or I need new glasses. BTW, u ppl really need to check ur links, 'cause my cp says 'FILE NOT FOUND' & 'ERROR 404'(I have no idea what that means). Well, 'til next time. Laters!