#Or Kagome's age

[aghostwithnoname]

I love characters who act selfishly to protect the people they love. Absolutely will 1000% hit that trope like a line of coke. I have no moral qualms about this.

[inukag]

@inuvember day 19: inuyasha & kagome ღ

[makersruin]

sorry i just cant stop thinking about the inu/kagome and inu/kikyo ship wars that are still going on in the present day. as someone who isnt invested in it at all (both presently and in childhood) im really fascinated how it managed to stand against the test of time and still be a topic of discussion for 28 years. i'm sure there's more to this that i'm missing because i'm looking primarily at youtube comments which can, at times, be the bottom barrel of the internet but im part not-surprised part alarmed by how the discourse never moved past the standards of writing for female characters in 2002. so much of 'kagome is useless and doesn't deserve him', 'kikyo is a whiny loser who cant give him up', etc etc. has anyone considered that inuyasha might not deserve either of them. ok well thats not true but it also doesn't feel very fair to go band for band on worthiness, which is a kind of meaningless method of measurement on the subject of love, and leave the guy out of it.

when it comes down to it, inuyasha as a story is about a group of people who have been deeply traumatized and cannot move past these traumas until they address the root of it, which is the shikon jewel. the end goal of the story is for them to overcome their pasts. his relationship with kikyo and kagome is exciting and romantic, but they also do the more important job of being representations of the past vs the future. if the story is committed to its thesis, then inuyasha can't be with kikyo. and its not because she's unworthy or a bitch or any of that nonsense, its because kikyo is dead and her soul already reincarnated. kagome is kikyo, not in a literal sense, but in that she is the part of kikyo who has chosen to move on and live. what's left is the bones and grave dirt and regrets of a woman whose life was ruined by the shikon jewel. inuyasha can't be with that. he can't bury himself alive for someone who isn't real anymore, no matter how much he loved her and regrets what happened. this isn't a win for kagome or proof of that kikyo is lesser, its a tragedy that the three of them are going to have to heal from. and when talking about the three of them, any consideration taken away from the weight of that seems like a shame to me.

[crab-milk]

this is by no means a shame post if you have asked me to draw spicy inuyasha content but my sole desire is to draw inuyasha helping kagome with her midterms by doing flash cards and trying out wacdonalds and boba tea

[brain-rot-hour]

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[romancemedia]

Anime Romances + Caught on Camera!

[inusmasha]

One of the reasons I hate the Inuyasha love triangle discourse is bc frankly it bores me to tears.

It rubs me the wrong way when I see ppl go on and on about who loved Inuyasha better, who was more deserving of said love, who failed, and who gives Inuyasha more blah blah. I'm just saying that there is plenty to talk about outside of a romantic context. Especially (imo) when it comes to Kagome.

ahem

Reason #903048301 as to why I love the character Kagome is because she's like this timeless icon of the 90s teen girl archetype. It's wild how you can write fanfiction about her and get this glimpse into what it meant to be a teen girl back in the day. But, that definition varies for everyone, and that's what makes it magical.

When you see someone writing Kagome, it's like a window into their own experiences. Everyone's take on Kagome is a bit different but there's this..all encompassing Kagome-ness that we try to tap into (her kidness? her empathy? her sense of duty? it's different for everyone!). She's this character who somehow manages to resonate even today. Or maybe she doesn't, and that's part of the charm – she's this evolving, undefined concept. If you picture Kagome in high school today, it would def be a different Kagome. And that is so much fun to explore!!!!!!!!!!!

And then there's the fact that Kagome represents us, the audience, in Inuyasha's world. Through her, we get to explore this fantastical and dangerous realm. She grows, and we grow with her. By the end, she's not the same teen girl, but a mature woman. It's like, who is this post-canon Kagome? We all get to project our ideas of womanhood onto her as she takes on the role of the legendary miko of the village. She changes, and we see ourselves in that transformation.

I'm on this journey, trying to figure out how she still fits in today's world and how others put their own spin on it. It's fascinating how characters from that era can still resonate today, even as the definition of a teenage girl's experiences and identity has evolved over the years. These characters can serve as a lens to understand the changing perspectives and experiences of teenage girls through different generations. (SHE LITERALLY VISITS HER (more repressed) SELF IN THE PAST AND AHUghhhhhh!!!!!!!! AND! IS FIGURING OUT HER IDENTITY AND HOW SHE FITS INTO THE GRAND SCHEME OF THINGS!!!! Her relationshi with Kikyo in that context is something I wanna talk about more)

Writing fanfiction allows you to delve into this archetype, providing insights into the character and the era while also allowing you to put your own spin on it. It's a great to see how different writers interpret and reinterpret this character in contemporary contexts. I can't get enough of Kagome.

[maddyshome]

im a woman and i hate inuyasha like i cannot believe this was written by a woman. im sorry but huh what the hell do you mean a 7ish year old child gets with some 100+ year old MAN. stop. look at yourself before deciding this stuff. are you a feminist or are you contributing to this digusting culture?

[prettybabiee]

Hello! Do you have any hc for flip Inuyasha? 👀❤️

OMG YES !!!! This is my fav thing!!!! im sorry i this is bad im kinda excited and rambling. i hope you like it love!!

Okay so personally, I feel like Inuyasha is a flip with a regressor lean and Kagome is his cg !!

He has a short temper and throws tantrums often but feels bad for making a fuss for Kagome

He needs reassurance often, he needs to know that what he’s feeling is okay and how he is handling his feelings is okay

he loves to explore and point out different animals to Kagome.

OMG HE LOVES GOING TO MODERN TIMES WHILE REGRESSED.

he loves to color and watch cartoons, especially loves teathers bc he chews on sticks in his era.

he loves being told he did a good job after coloring.

now as a cg i feel like he is strict but so gental about it.

he knows that their era is dangerous and someone could easily get hurt!!

i feel like he would give kid riendly lessons on self defence

he would call his regressor kiddo

he is so loving and would play along to any games his regressor would play. like omg just imagine

"Pa, Look! this is a vewy special stick! you have to protect it from da monsters!" inuyasha firmly grasps the stick and in a rough voice he says, "Dont worry kiddo, we are the stongest in all the land nothin is getting this stick."

he would be the type to put his regressor in time out for wandering too far away and feel bad and not stick to it.

he just cannot give his tiney tough love. he would just be so gental about everything he did.

[wreckedhoney]

^^ "coming to the conclusion that positioning the "can people enjoy things that would be immoral IRL in their fiction" debate as a proship v anti fandom debate is akin to pretending that "should we have the death penalty" is a discussion that only matters in Death Note discourse"

not proshipper not anti but a secret third thing (person who has a career in the media and, through covering legislative politics, has watched "associating with problematic fiction or entertainment is an indicator of moral degeneracy" rapidly become a mainstream GOP position that they are encoding in legislation to target the queer community under the guise of protecting children, thus coming to the conclusion that positioning the "can people enjoy things that would be immoral IRL in their fiction" debate as a proship v anti fandom debate is akin to pretending that "should we have the death penalty" is a discussion that only matters in Death Note discourse — the extent and manner to which fiction affects reality is an issue that is immediately relevant to today's US politics, and to summarize my opinions on the matter in fandom terms would be to diminish the ways this debate is affecting america Right The Fuck Now. and i have stopped taking "this person is bad for shipping the wrong anime thing and being horny about it" in any sort of good faith ever since I saw it literally used as part of a GOP smear campaign against a transgender state legislator in an attempt to defend the right from backlash after they used their supermajority in the Montana house to prevent her from speaking on the floor. Anyway I think everyone on this site, especially Americans, could benefit from ceasing to think in proship v anti vocabulary and instead developing coherent political positions on the nature of fiction that do not directly align with current fascist political tactics)

[writingthy]

5 Inuyasha

warnings: panic attack, anxiety, curses, negative thoughts

a/n: English isn't my first language but I will try. so if there are any criticisms, free to tell me <3

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Image courtesy of JeonBabie

It was June 5, 2013. The same day that Juan Ponce Enrile resigns as the President of the Senate of the Philippines.

An eventful day for sure.

            That’s why I was on my phone, watching episode 8 of Inuyasha: The Final Act.

The one where Kikyo dies.

“I didn’t want Kikyo to endure more sorrow. I wanted to protect her forever.”

Despite the episode focusing on Inuyasha, I lingered my eyes to Kagome’s reactions.

She saw how sincere Kikyo was in her last moments. The longing, the remorse. Yes, she was jealous of her, she envied what Kikyo have, had, that she doesn’t, she didn’t. But in her death, what Kagome felt wasn’t contentment, she wasn’t sorry, it was all regret.

Or maybe it’s just me being biased to Kagome.

Why do good women die in old anime? Women fighting over guy instead of bonding and becoming friends? Why can’t she and Kagome just end up together? So what if they look like each other-

Sob.

I could hear sobs behind me, no, I could FEEL sobs behind me.

Black strands of hair in my shoulders clinging its ends.

What? Why would-

I turned around, pair of watery hazel eyes met mine. “Who are you?”

The girl, a classmate I presume, wiped her tears. I couldn’t make up her features, the whole dramatics of her hand placement covering them. She slowly reached out, still holding on her handkerchief.

“Clara. Clara Bernardo.”

Ah. Her.

Now that her hands are up in front of me, I could finally recognize who she is.

“Okay. Mind your own business?” And that’s that. I ignored her gesture and returned to watching the rest of the episode, ignoring their kind makes them eventually go away.

Clara Bernardo.

She was originally from Section A, the model section. Highest honor. Until she dropped her grades in Physics and requested to move into our section for her 9th Grade. It was a buzz when it happened, lots of rumor passing around. Some said she became depressed and started doing drugs, some said she got pregnant and aborted the child, some said her parents found out about her boyfriend who’s a professor. Either way, all of it are ridiculous. The day she introduced herself to our class, lot of people came to greet her. Bunch of hypocrites. But I can see where they’re coming from. She was likable, bubbly personality, smart enough, also pretty. Fucking pretty, I almost choke when I first saw her. But looks can deceiving, she’s too… Happy for my liking.

Finishing two more episodes, I finally stretched my arms. Yawning while looking out at the window, Section B’s doing basketball. There’s Sir Ray throwing a tantrum, he’s not good at sports but he did help that one student when they hyperventilated. Currently he’s getting smacked on by 5 other boys, it’s kinda cringe when you stare at it too much.

“Poor Sir Ray.”

Surprised. I jumped to look beside me, fucking Clara Bernardo leaning in my chair. She’s also watching the idiots at the courtyard. “What the fuck. Since when have you-”

“You know I also like Inuyasha…” Her voice solemn, still not giving me any glance.

“So? Watch it on your own.” I could feel my face heats, heart beating out of fucking what the fuck. Why is she here? Weirdo. She’s a fucking weirdo.

“You always watch them during lunchtime. You never notice me behind you, but I also watch it… with you.” She finally shifts to face me, TOO FUCKING CLOSE.

“O-Okay?” Why am I stuttering? Why the fuck am I stuttering?

“I like the reactions you make… Especially when Kagome’s on the screen.”

SHE’S A FUCKING CREEP! “What? Dude. Dude. That’s weird.” I tried moving further away. “You’re weird. Stay away from me.” Her face looks offended. She looks offended? She?! I should be the one offended, she’s on my personal place! “You never had any problem with me these past few days-”

“That’s because I didn’t know! I-I wouldn’t think that someone would stand behind me, fucking watching me watching Inuyasha in my phone- dude that isn’t normal!”

Blinking, she retracts.

Finally moving elsewhere.

Without her in front of me, I could see that the whole class was staring at me.

Fucking– God. I don’t want this.

Too many. Too many eyes…

I could feel my heart tighten.

Breathe shortening, knees jumping.

I’m not nervous.

This is something new.

It hurts.

It fucking hurts.

Clenching my chest, I could sense my sweats falling down. Eyes hazy behind my glasses being foggy. I am starting to see nothing, the classroom’s all blurry. I closed my eyes shut. I just want everything to stop. Please.

Please.

Please someone.

Please-

Someone held my hand.

It’s gripping my fingers softly.

I opened to see a girl beside me,

It was Clara Bernardo holding my hand.

That’s not her seat.

“I can see your short hair, your black earphones, your green bag, your brown socks, and a dead tree. How about you?” She whispered.

“What?” I asked, breathless.

“Kian, give me five things you can see.” She repeated, her voice gentler.

“I don’t know man… Uhh… Lights? Chair? Shoes?”

She nods, as if telling me to continue.

I’m not sure why, but I did.

“My phone? You?”

“Good job. Now can you give me three things you can feel?”

“What? Uhh- The air? My clothes? You?”

“Alright. Two things you can hear.”

“My voice, your voice.”

“One thing you can smell?”

“You.”

Her eyes widened, a softer expression.

Her lips making a familiar shape, it was… pretty.

We were closer than earlier, I could see that as the sunlight shined only at her.

I was distracted at how warm she is, that I didn’t hear what she said next, something about forgetting one more question.

Calming down, I realized the short space between us. I immediately backed off, looking around to check if anyone saw–

Everyone’s gone?

“They all left for lunch.”

My attention moved to the only person beside me,

I manage to breathe.

I feel safe.

Safe? Is it because she helped me that I feel…?

No, she’s still weird.

Why did she sit near me?

There was a minute of silence. My sight stayed at her, she also stayed hers to me.

I could hear my feet thumping.

Now, this is me being nervous.

After a while, she started talking again.

“I like Kikyo. I hope we don’t become rivals because of that.” Her voice was nonchalant, it was serious. Even the way her eyebrows lowered into a thin line sparks determination over something, something I… I don’t know what.

“Huh?”

 “I figured you like Kagome so… Kikyo and Kagome… You and me… Earlier you told me to stay away and…”

“Bernardo, I don’t want to-”

“Clara. Bernardo’s too serious. Call me Clara.”

“Sure, Clara. I don’t want to be rude… But I want you to know that I don’t hate you, I just think that you’re weird. Also, I just want to be alone.”

“Why?”

“Because it’s quiet.”

“I see… So you want me to be quiet?”

“What?”

“If I would be your seatmate then that means I need to be quiet right?”

“Seatmate?”

“Yeah! I decided to sit beside you, starting today!”

“You’re kidding, right?”

“Nope.”

“… I can’t argue with you about this. I’m going to drain myself.” I managed to mutter under my breathe. Looking away, to cope what the fuck just happened.

I could still feel her staring at me.

I could even still feel her grin.

That bubbly annoying beam.

She’s being too quiet though… Too… This feels wrong.

“You can talk. Just not so much.”

I can hear her exclaim, it was cheerful for some reason.

I can make out what she looks like, it’s pretty- pretty irritating.

That day, I covered a hand to my mouth.

Not to hide the smile forming, but to keep my face looking annoyed.

Who would have thought Clara Bernardo also likes Inuyasha?

[kagekitsuneoflight]

What does Naraku look like in your au? I doubt he would have been able to absorb that nobleman

This is a fun question, and it lets me get into my own personal head canon for Naraku’s life as Onigumo, at least partially.

Primarily in the way that lets him mirror Inuyasha’s backstory slightly! He’s actually the bastard son of a nobleman, and his mother was just a servant. I’m heavily summarizing here and not getting into it too much, but he’s (technically) Kagewaki’s (the nobleman who’s body he stole) grand uncle. He doesn’t look the same, but he does look similar! This is also just me neatly explaining why Naraku kept Kagewaki’s appearance, even though he’s a shapeshifter.

Naraku, in this au, is much younger, appearing only to be two years older than Kagome herself. He also doesn’t have his distinctive eyeshadow, mainly because I head canon that it’s a marking of his power. He can still shapeshift, but it’s an ability that’s super exhausting for him to maintain for long periods of time. It’s just easier to adjust his appearance through modern makeup then it is through shapeshifting.

His hair is also much shorter, ending just at his shoulders. His eyes are a softer shade of red, and he’s even shorter, standing at a modest 5’5. His clothing is also radically different, opting for cheaper, easily repaired clothes rather than anything eye catching or elaborate. (This doesn’t mean that he doesn’t want fancy elaborate clothes, but he knows that it’s just not worth it. This is also why he wears makeup. Even the cheapest product in the modern age is enough to make him look richer and fancier than he technically is).

His voice is also just gruffer in general, because even though he’ll still keep the same speech patterns, he’s not exactly at his “mature” voice yet.

[romancemedia]

Anime Romances + Photo

[inusmasha]

Hey y’all! I’ve been making soap!

It’s really simple too. I just use sea water, olive oil, and lye, making it incredibly gentle for sensitive skin. It’s been cool. I’ve even found a way to use herbs too which I loveeee. It’s weird but it feels so nice to make something both practical and pretty at the same time. And my bathroom smells amazing…. I’ve def made too much soap but no one can get mad at me because everything smells so good. They’ll make nice Christmas gifts so at least I don’t have to worry about that !!!!!

I'd love to hear about any skin conditions you guys may have! I’m still new at this and want to continue practicing. I would love ideas !!

Pure Castile soap is gentle enough to use on babies, burn victims, cancer patients, animals, ect. Since I’m surrounded by pregnant ladies I thought it would be a good offering but.. soap and herbs can help a multitude of issues so! Reply away and give me stuff to research~~~*~* yes?

[nnoragamis]

rewatching the inuyasha series as an adult is so funny because. kagome higurashi does not get nearly enough credit for how strong-willed she was at the tender age of 18. she gave up her life in the modern era, easy access to good medical care, food, running water, electricity, and pretty much every other comfort that she'd known and been accustomed to all her life, and did it cheerfully. meanwhile if the roles were reversed and you stuck inuyasha in a modern office job, trying to send (1) polite email would have killed him on the spot.