Alright, it is Wednesday and I am gonna post the thirtieth volume of Inuyasha. Feel free to react or comment on any panel, though I appreciate if image replies are not used during the dump. Feel free to discuss anything Inuyasha related after the dump.Previous thread: >>274849040Despite the OP image, I am using the VizBig 3-in-1 localization which does not feature this cover exactly. Be aware that some of the larger images have been edited to be lower quality due to image size limits.
Here's the inner illustration for Volume 30 in the 3-in-1. Shippo got them chupa chups.
Original title is 観音堂. Machine translation says 'temple dedicated to Kannon'. Furinkan notes that: "The title of this chapter "Hall of the Bodhisattva" is referenced a bit more clearly in the original Japanese where the translation would be "Hall of Kannon" (観音堂/Kannondou). Kannon is a Bodhisattva, one of the most famous in Japanese Buddhism. Known as Avalokiteshvara in India and Guanyin in China. Kannon is the deity depicted in the wall scroll that has been devouring people."Also, I think I once used this cover to put Sango's face on top of Kagome's face with some transparency to discuss Rumiko same face. November 13th, 2002. Author's note:"Q: What is something you've lined up to buy?A: I've never stood in line to buy something before."
>>274983038In typical anime fashion, the big distinctions between similarly proportioned characters are in minor differences in hair.
>>274983083Girl talk.
>>274983100Sango can't defeat Kagome in this.
>>274983152Kirara being a tattletale.
>>274982878Good to see you, OP. I was worried you'd fallen into Naraku's clutches.
>>274983195Shippo is conscientious.
>>274983250Hm?>>274983231Nope! Just running a bit late because of work and some other errands.
>>274983310Wrong move.
>>274983414Unusual.
>>274983432?!
>>274983515Furinkan has a long note regarding war widows:"The idea of war widows who are taken in after the death of their husbands has a historical tradition in Japan. Chiyome Mochizuki (望月千代女), who lived during the Sengoku era (the time in which Takahashi's Inuyasha is set) is often considered the historical figure that established the concept of the "kunoichi" (くノ一/female ninja). Mochizuki was said to have taken in widows and trained them in the ways of war, creating assassins and spies. Though kunoichi have filled popular culture, they are more elusive when it comes to factual historical research. In fact, it is difficult to establish the historical veracity of Chiyome Mochizuki, who is not mentioned in any historical records of the era. It seems she is likely a fictional character created during the 1970s rather than a true historical personage and that the name "kunoichi" is perhaps an exclusively modern term."
>>274983534What a line.
>>274983550Look at Kirara.
>>274983576Itty bitty kitty
>>274983576Yeah, obviously this stuff reminds me of Mermaid Saga pretty directly.
>>274983600Shippo is miniscule.
>>274983632Every time.
>>274983652He is still using it.
>>274983663End of chapter. Some halitosis.
November 27th, 2002. Author's note:"Q: Who is your favorite idol?A: Kiyohiko Ozaki is not an idol."
>>274983748
>>274983760Here they come.
>>274983776
>>274983792Gross.
>>274983800
>>274983814Furinkan notes that: "As the creature recounts its past to Miroku it says that it was a demon that lived in a swamp. In Japanese it specifically refers to itself as an "ayakashi" (妖) rather than "yokai" (妖怪). The terms can often be used more or less interchangably, however ayakashi, historically, refers to a water or ocean based type of demon/yokai."They also talk about Mao, which also uses the term a lot, though differently. We'll get to it eventually.
>>274983853
>>274983868
>>274983911This giant face with a gaping maw looks so familiar for some reason.
>>274983600Sangobros... do we suck?
>>274983800Hey I know this tag
>>274983933She couldn't do it. And big enough situation to stop using the talismans. >>274983934Sango probably has some significant difficulty attacking humans and hesitated too much. Emotionally weak, remember?
>>274984034Furinkan's not going to tell me what this oversized thumbtack looking thing is? I have no idea what it is. I googled a lot of stuff and got nothing.
>>274984193NOT THE BEE WOMAN AHHHHHHHH
>>274984193I figured it out! It is a Japanese Buddhist Temple Candle Holder. The spike is to hold the candle.
>>274984278Furinkan has a note here about the sound effect localized as "blug": "When Miroku punches Wakana in the stomach to make her vomit up the salamander egg she it displays the onomatopoeia "gofu" (ゴフ). This is the sound of "coughing"."
>>274984193>Miroku refuses to take a woman inside of him
>>274984319Hey, I've seen this sort of thing in a doujin
>>274984319Blug once more.>>274984250Hehehe. Every time.
>>274984385Come on in, the water's fine.
>>274984408Yeah, I imagine it would need a lot.
>>274984445End of chapter! I assume it said hanyo here. Also, she didn't manage to bite through her tongue in time, it seems.
>>274984385>the solution is to gut punch every woman in the village so they pukeGod I love ryona
December 4th, 2002. Author's note:"Q: Is there something that you've gotten regardless of it's price?A: A Bustamante necklace."
>>274984562You think it covers more too?
>>274984576That's a lot of water. I just realized they are probably propelling themselves with water rather than just trailing it.
>>274984603
>>274984617All in a day's work.
>>274983800>You don't have to tell me what happened, but you have to eat these eggs
>>274984647
>>274984669A common way of dividing the work for them.
>>274984701Whoops.>>274984658Hah! You made me giggle a lot.
>>274984720Women distracted, so we can do our usual.
>>274984741I wonder what they'd do if left to their own devices. Just pile men in front of the bits?
>>274984768
>>274984786Cool image of her. Admittedly, I am biased.
>>274984861
>>274984890Lots of power.
>>274984902Cooool.
>>274984919Effective.
>>274984927Oh no.
>>274984941End of chapter. I'm glad Rumiko had the decency to have this page rather than a week break of 'what if Sango killed Miroku'. Anyway, Furinkan notes that: "The sound effect around Kirara when she comes to Miroku's side after Sango cuts him is "うろうろ" (uro uro). This is the sound of "hanging around"."
>>274984890>The only way to save your gf is to gut punch her until she pukesRyonabros are feasting
Original title is 特別なおなご. This translation is accurate, but Furinkan notes that "The Japanese title could be more succinctly translated as "special lady"." Maybe it lacks a certain bit of dramatic weight for VIZ.December 11th, 2002. Author's note:"Q: What sort of smells do you like or hate?A: Curry and freesia."
>>274984786If Kirara was like Charmander, then she'd probably die if her flames were extinguished
>>274985053
>>274985065Man, you guys pointing out how Sango fights usually go make me appreciate this one a lot.
>>274985103Furinkan notes that: "Sango springs a hidden blade from her sleeve when she is fighting against Miroku. Beneath the torn cloth of her sleeve you can see that her outfit has chain mail (鎖具足/kusari gusoku) beneath it." I remember someone asked about what is being protected by Sango's bodysuit, well, here's the answer. Everything under it.
>>274985136
>>274985151There it goes.
>>274985200>You don't have to tell me what happened, but you have to puke up all these eggs
>>274985200Here's the answer to that question.
>>274985103I'm pretty sure Sango's fighting skills increase 100x if she's being mind controlled or coerced
>>274985235Happy ending for these two.
>>274985314Pwik.
>>274985380The usual onlookers.
>>274985470Kagome being livid is super cute here.
>>274985496Sango's quivering.
>>274985565
>>274985600Woohoo! Congratulations!!
>>274985621Those second and third panels would be fun to overlay.
>>274985703Anyway, what's going on here?
>>274985776How pleasant.
>>274984658Newfags won’t get this.
>>274985496Bottom page makes for some great meme panel
>>274985621>Yes, Miroku, I'll bear you an entire baseball team!
>>274985801End of chapter. Keep at it.
>>274985470>>274985496>>274985565>>274985600>>274985621https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u3NyVCwQX88
分断. Machine translation gives me 'division' or 'split into parts'. I feel we had a title like this not that long ago.December 18th, 2002. Author's note:"Q: What is a gift that made you happy as a child?A: I really don't remember."
>>274986004Furinkan has this note again: "Inuyasha refers to "small fry demons" frequently. The term he uses is "zako yokai" (雑魚妖怪)."
>>274986127
Welcome and thanks OP
>>274986151Slice and dice.
>>274986220Him?!>>274986155Hi! And no problem.
>>274986236Not getting the drop on him.
>>274986258
>>274986268Eeeeevil baby.
>>274986311Been a bit since we've seen this move. At least, I think so.
>>274986338Overwhelmed.
>>274986391Snuggle.
>>274986420Solomon's Judgment!
>>274986461Kagura's got a lot to deal with.
>>274986496Just missed 'em.
>>274986513
>>274986577Easy peasy.
>>274986638
>>274986652End of chapter! What does it mean? Also, garbage bag with half a baby in it.
Original title is 炎蹄. This is a proper name but Furinkan does note that it translates to "blazing hoof".This seems unrelated to the pokemon.December 25th, 2002. Author's note:"Q: What is an event you'd like to see live and in person?A: Hanshin wins."
>>274983414Nothing says stealth like a giant fucking boomerang.
>>274986814
>>274986859Hmmm.
>>274984319>>274984385He discovered their weakness! Women must be weak to getting punch in the stomach!
>>274984485That or they stuck it in the other end.
>>274984861Oh come on, the boomerang defies physics already. How could you possibly swing it underwater?
>>274986948Furinkan notes that: "The head priest's deciples call Entei a "youba" (妖馬) which simply means "demon horse"."
>>274985136Ouch, was that 'Krack' her head?
>>274987110Of course, of course.>>274987124Honestly, she might've been cracking the stone beneath her.
>>274986268Is Miroku already at that level in Yashahime? Or is he still fighting only with his scrolls and staff?
>>274987219He's used shields before.
>>274987209I assume this is shoki. It seems VIZ goes for miasma for the actual poisonous gas rather than evil made manifest.
>>274987297It is a horse so it might just be bad gas.
>>274985621Heartwarming.They’re still six shy from the ten she accepted.
>>274987297I guess it would be grosser if he was.
>>274987474
>>274987549!
>>274987564Horse made quick work of the village.
>>274987668It really is more of a horseshoe print.
>>274987781
>>274987790Let there be light.
>>274987807Look at those eyes.
>>274987822
>>274987874Man, I remember someone saying last thread I skim Inuyasha because I didn't care for the way the emphasized aspect of the Red Tessaiga proved so inconsequential so quickly. Good times.
>>274985496Nakamazoned
>>274987928Anyway, least it wasn't the horse's shield.
>>274988017End of chapter. Still got that expression down.
>>274987928I mean he got the Red Tessaiga from a random old bat demon. The Bakuryuha getting sidelined seemed way more egregious to me.
白童子 was the original title. It is also a proper noun, but the kanji mean 'white child' per Furinkan and machine translation.January 8th, 2002. Author's note:"Q: What is something that made you laugh recently?A: I smile everyday."
>>274988111They don't get it. >>274988045Well, the Bakuryuha needs specific circumstances since they need to have demonic power to bounce back. I know the Red Tessaiga's ultimate source ended up being whatever, but the setup and build up was extensive for it. Like, didn't Totosai even say he had to do this? He didn't mince words about it either. It wasn't like Totosai said 'to beat barriers at the level Naraku is at now, you need to do this'.
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>>274988241Furinkan notes the term used for this borderland in the Japanese: "the boundary between the living world and the afterlife (あの世とこの世の境)." Also, spilled the beans.
>>274988280Does not care.
>>274988308Was worth a shot.
>>274988321We feh once more.
>>274988340
>>274988367Bigger fish.
>>274988379Furinkan has a note: "Brat/Urchin - A term often used to describe almost any child in the series (including Hakudoshi and Inuyasha when he encounters older demons) is "gaki" (ガキ). This comes up very frequently in the original Japanese and is how Kagura typically refers to Hakudoshi and how Inuyasha refers to nearly all children he meets."
>>274988526I wonder if that is related.
>>274988537Fresh.
>>274988564
>>274988572Probably not him.
>>274988590
>>274988665Shippo's in a mood.
>>274988760Honestly, I imagine it would look much worse if it was a proper amateur.
>>274988777End of chapter. Gotta catch 'em all.
January 15th, 2003. Author's note:"Q: What is a habit of yours that's been pointed out by others?A: It doesn't seem there is one."Oh, it seems they didn't get a break this holiday. No double issue.
>>274988855Furinkan notes that: "Rin tells Jaken that when he sighs he blows happiness away (ため息つくとしあわせが逃げるんだよ。). This is a Japanese idiom, this is because sighing was seen as giving a negative impression." Wonder where she heard that one.
>>274988891
>>274988935
>>274988947
>>274988961Oh no, he's so small and cute and sad.
>>274988999
>>274988367>>274988379They dedicated an entire filler episode to this pig.
>>274988891>"Downright taciturn"Oh yes, that sounds much different from his usual state
>no KaguraxHakudoshi /ss/ doujins
>>274989031Furinkan says that Kanta's name is written as 甘太, which they say means 'sweet and plump'. Machine translation just said "sweet fat".
>>274989202
>>274989225Sigh...
>>274989287
uhh isnt inuyasha for girls
>>274989299Good luck.
>>274989334
>>274989341Hehe, little blush.
>>274989352Furinkan notes that: "Fox, Racoon Dog and Otter - Shippo and Kanta mistake what type of demons each other are, both of them thinking that the other is a "tanuki" (タヌキ/racoon dog). Shippo is, of course, a "kitsune" (狐/fox) while Kanta explains that he is a "kawauso" (カワウソ/otter)."Furinkan does note that Miroku does work with an actual tanuki sometimes.
>>274989375
>>274989386Well, he found it.
>>274989451End of chapter. ...
>>274989386A surprisingly well prepared village for a change.
Original title was あの世とこの世の境 which appears to translate to "The Boundary Between the Afterlife and this World" or maybe even 'The Boundary Between this World and that World'. January 22nd, 2003. Author's note:"Q: What's your favorite ringtone?A: I don't have a cellphone."
>>274989524
>>274989556Lots of issues. Lots of scents.
>>274989565Gah.
>>274989593... no.
>>274989565They're always shocked, but shouldn't Inuyasha smell him from miles away just like Koga?
>>274989620Going for it.
>>274989630He's really going for it. Shippo!!>>274989625Well, in this case, Inuyasha was ready, hence his thought before they arrived.
>>274989674Hm.
>>274989688Not just the remark pushing him to action.
>>274985621thats not fairIT SHOULD BE ME
>>274989712
>>274989728I wonder if the term "gaki" (餓鬼) was used or something a bit more descriptive like what we see here.
>>274989776To add a bit of a sad bit of real life to this happy moment, Furinkan notes that: "Kanta and his father are "Japanese River Otters". These were once plentiful in Japan, but are now believed to be extinct. The last few sightings of the animal in the wild occurred in the 1960s with the final confirmed appearance of the otter being in 1979. It was officially declared extinct in 1991." Fixed a small typo.
>>274989788
>>274989827A bit familiar, right?
>>274989839He didn't do it for the praise, that's for sure.
>>274989851...oof.
>>274989862Remember?
>>274989890End of chapter. I didn't remember a full body but I think I just overlooked it last time.I have an excuse to post this bit from Rumiko Takahashi's twitter on July 31st, 2022 where she discussed Inuyasha's father:"Rumiko Takahashi: He is no longer with us, but he is a big part of his sons' lives. The model for the skull is a saber-toothed tiger. I happened to get a specimen of it and thought I would use it when I had the chance.He seems to be very critical of Sesshomaru, but I thought he was thinking, "He's the older brother, he's a real demon, and he should be strong on his own.""
Kinda funny imagining this purely from everyone else's perspective >You're out helping some little demon save his dad>Sesshomaru shows up for no reason>Refuses to help when asked>Proceeds to help anyway>Refuses to elaborate >Leaves
This chapter title is another proper noun. The original is 宝仙鬼 and it is written with the kanji for 'treasure', 'hermit' and 'ghost' per Furinkan and machine translation.January 29th, 2003. Author's note:"Q: What is something you always have in your refrigerator at home?A: Eggs, radishes, onions milk, and agedama."
>>274989996Best character is back (second panel).>>274989953A lot of his behavior is pretty goofy even with the insider's perspective. It makes sense, but still feels a bit goofy.
>>274990021>goofyI believe the modern parlance would be "sigma"
>>274990021I wonder what other homes Myoga has if any.
>We're past the point of most of the bulk of relevant parts of the anime>It's merely halfway thereI don't feel so good... it's going get bad isn't it?
>>274990048Okay, I went back and double checked and Kaede is actually shown holding the black pearl after they return. So, it 'vanished' but in the same way an old set of keys 'vanishes'. Also, there is zero explanation for how they 'returned'. Same for Sesshomaru and Jaken. There is a time skip panel and then they're back in the village.Also, it was neat to go back and look at the old designs and drawings. Inuyasha's father did have a body, but it was sort of easy to miss since the first shot is upside down and the other is zoomed in.
>>274990188So, this part is sort of a retcon unless you assume it just gradually vanished. Since again, Kaede had it after the adventure there. >>274990051I do remember it feeling a bit tedious after a while on my first read through (but this is only my second) but the stuff I remember as being the most tedious was the Band of Seven and we're past it and it wasn't as bad as I remembered.
>>274990236Furinkan notes that: "In the flashback to when Inuyasha and Kagome visited Inuyasha's father's grave to retrieve Tessaiga we see the blade is placed in a stylized lotus flower. These are often the pedistal for statues of Buddha in Japanese artwork."This pedestal (yeah, another Furinkan typo) was present when we originally went there in Volume 2.
>>274990306
>>274990315Apparently, the anime had a scene of Kagome and Inuyasha coming back home from the grave and they had the black pearl go BACK into Inuyasha's eye which is certainly a choice. They also seemed to have changed Myoga's line to saying the black pearl can't be used like that again rather than saying it is gone. But this is secondhand info. I never watched it.
>>274990361
>>274990376I find big clam to be pretty cool, but I don't think I have a real reason for it.
>>274990401I like the coral antlers.
>>274990412Apparently, the line in the first panel caused some misunderstandings back in the day. Furinkan says: "Hosenki's son debuts in this chapter. Some foreign fans have incorrectly called him "Jumyo" (寿命) because on the panel following his introduction Inuyasha says this word followed by a question mark. This means "old age" or "life span" in other words Hosenki's son is explaining that his father died of old age. So "Jumyo" is not his name."Whoops. I don't know how well I could've handled manga if I was into it back in the day with mistakes like this floating around.
>>274990439He's honestly adorable.
>>274990453It is more believable that he can speak saimyosho than when Bankotsu got relayed information.
>>274990481What's this?
>>274990487火の国 in Japanese. I just googled it. Furinkan understandably didn't deem it worth mentioning. It translates to 'land of fire'.
>>274990513Not rebellion motivating her this time.
>>274990521End of chapter, end of volume. Funny how battle shounen-y it feels when we get Inuyasha acting brash towards Myoga. Classic bit. Feel free to use the thread to discuss anything Inuyasha related. I have some stuff I'll be using to bump the thread here and there.I will be returning Saturday to dump Volume 31.
>>274983652Did he...did he whip it out?
>>274984278I thought it looked familiar.
>>274983100The sacred ritual of girl talk
>>274987874>Fire type>HorseNo Miroku that's a Rapidash. Entei is a fire type sabertooth.
>>274985621Miroku is such a chad
>>274988032And thus begins Hakudoshi namek
>>274985820>Why are you doing this?
>>274990539Thank you for posting.
>>274989712It's like Tenseiga wanted to prove his master capable of using it.
>>274983083wym?
>>274983100naw
>>274983231OP lives again
>>274983576smol
>>274983652he might want to communicate his suspicions to the rest of the gang the next time
>>274983687that escalated quickly
>>274983776cool panel
>>274983800that's way too big to swallow in one gulp
>>274984720kek
>>274984890oh shit
>>274984962tense situation
>>274985136is this nigga trying to get himself killed??
>>274985235it's his fault
>>274985380nice
>>274985496Sangobros, not like this!
>>274985967
>>274985621he won
>>274985703kek
>>274986391F
>>274986461Vajra
>>274987070https://youtu.be/34HGPRfe8PU
>>274988017baka
>>274989318
>>274990306He has a point.
>>274989375Hachiemon
>>274989788nice
>>274989890the Black Pearl
>>274990051it's going to get good
Here are the cover illustrations that VIZ kindly included. I have essentially posted these before, but as the volume covers so with the title and other stuff. Here, we just get the illustration. Enjoy!
>>274997354
>>274997363
>>274984890>And here I was hoping to be the one to impregnate you
>>274988789He's just trying to get ahead
>>274984562Here's the cover of the Weekly Shonen Sunday where this chapter debuted in. Sort of odd to see it get on the cover, but not have any color pages.>>274996687I know that's what his anime name is, but it isn't stated in the manga so I never feel compelled to use it.
>>274983100Kagome wants all the hot gossip.
>>274990188>>274990236Here's that page in question. This page is directly after a scene of them still at the grave.
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>>274997354>>274997363>>274997378nani? My danke rips don't have these colored pages I believe
What version would you put of Sessh in a fighting game?
>>274989953>>274989728Tsundere Sesshomaru
>>274983195Kirara is too adorable for her own good
>tfw no Kikyo in my life
>>274989055wtf whydoesnt seem particularly relevant here
>>274983576>kirara>>274984319>casually an abortion
Netflix adaptation.
>>274986420>Split the babySo that's where the "shake the baby" came from...>>274987928So, it happened... AGAIN
>>275005002*Tsunderemaru
>>275006436
not yet
>>274983152Kagome has mastered the art of girl talk. Sango stood no chance.
>>274989055>>275005672Chokyukai (anime-only name obviously since the pig gets killed immediately in the manga) is a completely different character in the anime. He appears earlier and is a much less serious character. He isn't shown killing anyone in the anime and doesn't die. Instead his MO is brainwashing young women for his harem. He even has a whole backstory of being Zhu Bajie's descendant. The way Hakudoshi gets a naginata in the anime is completely different.
>>275010991wow they really had to pad shit outi also remember an episode where Inuyasha and Kagome go up against a giant Kagome and Inuyasha.
>>275002308Yeah, the repack apparently has them.
wtf was her problem
>>275011810clearly it was no hot water being splashed over her head
>>274988526>>275011712In the anime, Hakudoshi got the naginata from a completely different anime original yokai. Entei had a whole backstory of only allowing the most worthy to be his rider. Rengokuki, Entei's original rider, defeated countless other yokai to prove his strength, and he was sealed along with Entei. After getting unsealed, he even chased Kagura after she rejected his offer to make her his bride. Of course, after getting hyped up so much, you know he's going to be a jobber. Hakudoshi easily kills him and takes his naginata, and Entei chooses him as his new rider.
>>274989472>>274989688>>274989712>>274989728>>274989776This is it! The turning point of Vegilmaru's character development
>>274988017Cue musichttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZRRBhdiDhw4
>>275013858>After getting unsealed, he even chased Kagura after she rejected his offer to make her his brideAh, a demon of taste
>>274989375>headless demon>>274989996It's funny to see Inuyasha riding Kirara by himself. He usually just runs alongside since he's as fast or faster, so it's funny he's just chilling on her for a bit.
>>274990439Is this the first time a demon is said to have died of old age?
>>275015453Yeah, I guess it is because he needed flight for some of the journey. Or was taking a break.
>>274988032Levels of SMUG to rival Sesshomaru's. Impressive tbqh. Also; He really looks like Muso a tad
>>275014329I thought it was when he resurrected Rin
>>274989839Boku tachi waaaaa
>>275011776thanksdownloaded those volumes
>>274983231One day, OP will and then the Shikon Shards will be his.
>>274989352Backhanded compliment
>>274983195Kirara why...
>>274989375>Furinkan does note that Miroku does work with an actual tanuki sometimes.Yeah, when was the last time he appeared? It's been a while.
