who will inuyasha choose? kikyo or kagome?

[mikosakura]

That's depressing. Marriages are supposed to be about starting a family and families are supposed to be stable. Instead Americans now practice serial monogamy. Like you said Tacchan, it's a shame.

[Bakeneko]

As Ilpalazzo says, "Kono sekai wa kusatte iru!" http://img34.photobucket.com/albums/v104/Bakeneko-ouji/tsukare.jpg

[mikosakura]

Now there's a little ray of sunshine.

[Bakeneko]

It's what I'm good for. http://img34.photobucket.com/albums/v104/Bakeneko-ouji/warai.jpg

[Mikadzuki Tatsu]

"This world needs to rot!" Is that what was said? Now, isn't that a little bit of encouragement for us all! And yes, that is indeed something that you are good at: pessimism and providing pessimism. (Must be optimistic! I shan't let you pessimists take over the world!)

[mikosakura]

I won't argue that.

[Bakeneko]

No, the line is "This world is rotting." You know that "-te iru" is the progressive form, Tacchan. Rouka de tattore.

[Mikadzuki Tatsu]

No, the line is "This world is rotting." You know that "-te iru" is the progressive form, Tacchan. Rouka de tattore.
I was looking at the "iru" when I decided on the tense, not the other verb. (I keep forgetting about the "-te." Argh! Annoying!) But I am not going to argue with you; you know better, after all. But I don't know what "Rouka de tattore" means at all. Could you please translate for this poor student of yours?

[Bakeneko]

It means "stand in the hall," the standard punishment for bad little students who forget their verb conjugations. http://img34.photobucket.com/albums/v104/Bakeneko-ouji/oowarai.jpg

[Mikadzuki Tatsu]

It means "stand in the hall," the standard punishment for bad little students who forget their verb conjugations. http://img34.photobucket.com/albums/v104/Bakeneko-ouji/oowarai.jpg
Is that so? *walks out in the hall and leans against the wall with her hands folded behind her back* There. I know you can't see me, but you know that I am standing in the hallway. Does that satisfy the teacher? :P

[Wing Weaver]

It's tough. Kagome's in the future-way too difficult fo Inuyasha to adapt to in many ways. She can't constantly run to the past. That won't work.

Kikyo is dead. Inuyasha doesn't want to go to hell with her!!

"Hey, forget goin ta hell. I got two tickets to Florida." *peace sign* :lol:

[Mikadzuki Tatsu]

It's tough. Kagome's in the future-way too difficult fo Inuyasha to adapt to in many ways. She can't constantly run to the past. That won't work.
Actually, it would. I'm sure Kagome would be more than happy to return to the feudal era to visit Inuyasha--and not just him but her other friends, as well: Sango, Miroku, Shippou, Kaede, and perhaps many others by then. And Inuyasha would be more than happy to wait for her, even if he has to wait for her to return from school.

Kikyo is dead. Inuyasha doesn't want to go to hell with her!!
Inuyasha had, in episode 46 (or was it 47?), said that it was his duty to go to hell with Kikyou, which states that he does intend to go to hell with her...or at least he intended so back then. But a big part of this argument is whether or not he still wants to go to hell with her. He is so much closer to Kagome now than he was back then...SO much closer! If it was so hard for him to leave Kagome back then, what about now? And he has promised that he would not leave Kagome's side. He is not going to break that promise to her.

[Bakeneko]

I imagine the timeslip will close once the Shikon Jewel is taken care of. Now before you jump on me for apparently contradicting myself, let me explain. I don't believe the Shikon Jewel permits travel through the timeslip, since it's been proven false on numerous occasions, but I do think that the timeslip opened up to resolve the issue of the jewel. That would explain why only Kagome and Inuyasha can travel through it, the two lives most recently effected by the "in" of the Shikon Jewel. (With Kagome, I'm meaning Kikyou by extension.)

As Tacchan noted, Inuyasha has consciously submitted himself twice to Kikyou's intent to drag him down to Hell in both 13.4 and 18.7. A lot has happened since then, so even if he still feels honor-bound to submit to Kikyou's will, that resolve has definitely weakened. It should be noted that Kikyou herself hasn't said anything about it since her initial attempt in 8.8-9, but I have a hard time believing that she's overcome her "in no ki." I'm not saying it's impossible, but my doubts are strong.

[Mikadzuki Tatsu]

I imagine the timeslip will close once the Shikon Jewel is taken care of. Now before you jump on me for apparently contradicting myself, let me explain. I don't believe the Shikon Jewel permits travel through the timeslip, since it's been proven false on numerous occasions, but I do think that the timeslip opened up to resolve the issue of the jewel. That would explain why only Kagome and Inuyasha can travel through it, the two lives most recently effected by the "in" of the Shikon Jewel. (With Kagome, I'm meaning Kikyou by extension.)
That makes sense, although that would be so upsetting if that happened! That would mean that Kagome would have to choose between her own era and the Sengoku Jidai! If she chooses her own era, she would never see Inuyasha or the others again. It would pain her to have to leave Inuyasha, more than it would pain her to have to leave behind the others, if you ask me. Not to mention it would break Inuyasha's heart and soul to have someone whom he loves so much leave him. But if she chooses the Sengoku Jidai, Kagome would never seen her family or school friends again. She would never have the luxuries of the modern era (which would be traumatic for some). She would never be able to attend school again, which means that any plans she had for life after her education, if she had any, would be dashed. It is such a hard decision to make; no matter what, it is a no-win situation. Of course, Inuyasha could always come back with her in the modern era. He would be lost, that's for sure, but who is to say that he would not be satisfied with just staying at the shrine? As long as he is with Kagome, who is to say that he will not be satisfied? But Kagome would also miss her other friends, and they would miss her. So I sincerely hope that you are wrong, Bake-kun! *crosses fingers*

As Tacchan noted, Inuyasha has consciously submitted himself twice to Kikyou's intent to drag him down to Hell in both 13.4 and 18.7. A lot has happened since then, so even if he still feels honor-bound to submit to Kikyou's will, that resolve has definitely weakened. It should be noted that Kikyou herself hasn't said anything about it since her initial attempt in 8.8-9, but I have a hard time believing that she's overcome her "in no ki." I'm not saying it's impossible, but my doubts are strong.
I, too, have doubts that Kikyou has overcome her "darker side" (that is "in no ki," right? I am not getting them mixed up again?). I am not sure she ever will, although I have theories about that. (But I prefer not to share anything just now.) Yes, I do think his resolve to completely abandon Kagome and spend an eternity in hell with Kikyou has diminished a bit. His feelings for Kagome have blossomed even more since then, and I am not sure he could bear to leave her behind and hurt her like that. Not to mention it would hurt him to have to leave her behind; it would like leaving a huge piece of his heart and soul behind.

[Bakeneko]

Tacchan, I'm sorry to tell you this, but there are going to be some losses before the end. Some hard decisions are going to have to be made. Among others, the morale of the series is to make the best of life in the face of adversity. To have a perfectly rosy ending with everyone's desires handed to them on a silver platter would trivialize all that they've fought and suffered for. The cast has learned to live in spite of tragedy and that struggle will continue to the very end. Everyone will suffer to some degree before it's all said and done. I don't expect anything less.

As for Inuyasha and Kikyou, we're not going to know for sure where their hearts are until Naraku is gone and the two face each other for the final confrontation.

[Mikadzuki Tatsu]

Tacchan, I'm sorry to tell you this, but there are going to be some losses before the end. Some hard decisions are going to have to be made. Among others, the morale of the series is to make the best of life in the face of adversity. To have a perfectly rosy ending with everyone's desires handed to them on a silver platter would trivialize all that they've fought and suffered for. The cast has learned to live in spite of tragedy and that struggle will continue to the very end. Everyone will suffer to some degree before it's all said and done. I don't expect anything less.
Right now, I am ready to grab something really hard and bang it against something else really hard. Is there an iron crowbar that I can bang against a brick wall or iron siding? I need to smash something right now. *looks around and sighs*

I know that there are going to be losses. I just hate to think of what might happen with those losses. How painful it is going to be for everyone! And not just the characters, but the viewers as well! Oh, I can just hear the shrieks of outrage now. *whines* But you are right. It would be disappointing if there was not some loss at the end. It is just something that we have to live with; and perhaps we shall appreciate the series all the more for it.

Now I am going to have to think up more scenarios of what might happen. (And once I again I turn on the radio and a song that fits this situation perfectly is playing! Is there some being out there that makes it so that anytime I think about something like this and turn to the radio, a befitting song plays?)

As for Inuyasha and Kikyou, we're not going to know for sure where their hearts are until Naraku is gone and the two face each other for the final confrontation.
True, but one can always theorize, can one not?

[Bakeneko]

Right now, I am ready to grab something really hard and bang it against something else really hard. Is there an iron crowbar that I can bang against a brick wall or iron siding? I need to smash something right now. *looks around and sighs*


Bang away. (Chotto matte... Nanka warusou... http://img34.photobucket.com/albums/v104/Bakeneko-ouji/asewarai.jpg)

True, but one can always theorize, can one not?

Besides discussing the same old points and chatting, there's not much else for us to do, now is there? http://img34.photobucket.com/albums/v104/Bakeneko-ouji/warai.jpg

[Mikadzuki Tatsu]

Bang away. (Chotto matte... Nanka warusou... http://img34.photobucket.com/albums/v104/Bakeneko-ouji/asewarai.jpg)
That I gladly shall! *marches off to the dojo to bang things*

Besides discussing the same old points and chatting, there's not much else for us to do, now is there? http://img34.photobucket.com/albums/v104/Bakeneko-ouji/warai.jpg
No, there is not. And I do not really want to start repeating the same things over and over again; or else I am going to start feeling like a broken record. How 'bout you?

[Bakeneko]

Are you kidding me? Do you have any idea how many times I've had to regurgitate the same points? I don't mind all that much, but it is kinda like a sticker in my brain. (In case you don't know, "sticker" is a colloquialism for a thorn or any thorn-bearing seeds.) For some reason, I'm very conscious of repeating myself even if I'm talking to a different person. Part of me says, "You've already told this story. Why are you doing it again?" http://img34.photobucket.com/albums/v104/Bakeneko-ouji/asewarai.jpg

I particularly like when you come up with a grand idea that I'd already said a ways back. Gives me a chuckle. http://img34.photobucket.com/albums/v104/Bakeneko-ouji/warai.jpg

[Mikadzuki Tatsu]

Are you kidding me? Do you have any idea how many times I've had to regurgitate the same points? I don't mind all that much, but it is kinda like a sticker in my brain. (In case you don't know, "sticker" is a colloquialism for a thorn or any thorn-bearing seeds.) For some reason, I'm very conscious of repeating myself even if I'm talking to a different person. Part of me says, "You've already told this story. Why are you doing it again?" http://img34.photobucket.com/albums/v104/Bakeneko-ouji/asewarai.jpg
Yeah, I have kind of noticed how much you hate repeating yourself, even to other people.

I particularly like when you come up with a grand idea that I'd already said a ways back. Gives me a chuckle. http://img34.photobucket.com/albums/v104/Bakeneko-ouji/warai.jpg
You mean when I say something that I think, that was something you had brought up a long time ago that had apparently fused into my brain? It gives you a chuckle, does it? Well, at least it makes you smile and laugh. ;)

[Bakeneko]

WE ARE THE BAKE. YOU WILL BE ASSIMILATED. RESISTANCE IS FUTILE.

Is that what's happening to your brain? http://img34.photobucket.com/albums/v104/Bakeneko-ouji/oowarai.jpg

[Mikadzuki Tatsu]

:| ... Nani...na? :blink: What are you talking about?

[Bakeneko]

No X-Files and no Star Trek either, I take it... Tsumannee na, omae...

[Mikadzuki Tatsu]

I understand the reference, but I want to know what that has to do with my brain, and what I had said previously.

[Bakeneko]

You were talking about how things I said got fused in your brain and basically became your thoughts. Sounds like assimilation to me.

[Mikadzuki Tatsu]

You were talking about how things I said got fused in your brain and basically became your thoughts. Sounds like assimilation to me.
Oh, I see... *suddenly panics* Oh no! If this keeps up, I might become a female version of you! :O We do not need two Bakenekos around here! I don't want to lose my optimism! :eek:

[Bakeneko]

Demo atama ga yoku naru sa. http://img34.photobucket.com/albums/v104/Bakeneko-ouji/nekojita.jpg

[Greek Honeybee]

To have a perfectly rosy ending with everyone's desires handed to them on a silver platter would trivialize all that they've fought and suffered for. The cast has learned to live in spite of tragedy and that struggle will continue to the very end. Everyone will suffer to some degree before it's all said and done. I don't expect anything less.
But hasn't everyone already suffered? For me, it would only trivialize their struggles if they failed in the end. I don't expect everything perfect, that would be nearly impossible, but I do hope that it's a generally happy ending with more smiles than tears.

And why does everyone always assume Kagome's time would be so difficult for Inuyasha to adjust to? :P He's been handling the future stuff pretty well, from what we've seen so far.

[Mikadzuki Tatsu]

Demo atama ga yoku naru sa. http://img34.photobucket.com/albums/v104/Bakeneko-ouji/nekojita.jpg
I'm having trouble figuring out what you just said. Could you please just translate for me?

But hasn't everyone already suffered? For me, it would only trivialize their struggles if they failed in the end. I don't expect everything perfect, that would be nearly impossible, but I do hope that it's a generally happy ending with more smiles than tears.
Me, too. (Of course, Bake-kun has to point out the worst, being the pessimist that he is.) They have all suffered so much that it would be a heart-wrenching tear-jerker if there were more suffering in the end.

And why does everyone always assume Kagome's time would be so difficult for Inuyasha to adjust to? :P He's been handling the future stuff pretty well, from what we've seen so far.
I think enough time in Kagome's world and he will understand what he does not undestand now. The problem is that he cannot go out much, because of his features: So teenagers in Japan these days tend to look a bit wild, but none have doggie ears. Of course, he is going to have to learn to get to used to wearing modern day clothing so he does not attract so much attention in public. (A medieval outfit alone is enough. A bright red miedieval outfit makes it worse.) But I do not think he would do so badly in Kagome's time.

It's that so many people must find him more out of place in the modern era that Kagome is out of place in the Sengoku Jidai. Or something.

[Bakeneko]

I never said they had to fail, just that they can't get through unscathed. Yes, they suffered a lot of tragedy, but something thing big isn't going to be resolved without sacrifices. I expect a generally uplifting ending to the series, but there'll be a slightly bittersweet taste to it, 'cause not everyone is going to make it and those that do won't be the same.

I also believe Inuyasha could survive in the modern world. They add extra excursions in the filler eps, but even the canonical material shows plenty of occasions of him relatively at ease. He doesn't seem to have many problems with modern technology and he doesn't seem to be afraid in the slightest of being seen by normal people. He wouldn't have to be the breadwinner or anything. Taking care of the shrine would be a decent living for him unless he really wanted to pick up a trade. I think some people overestimate his attachment to his own time, namely because he doesn't have any attachment to his own time. His personality is based on making a place for himself, the when and the where really aren't factors to him.

[Greek Honeybee]

I think enough time in Kagome's world and he will understand what he does not undestand now. The problem is that he cannot go out much, because of his features: So teenagers in Japan these days tend to look a bit wild, but none have doggie ears. Of course, he is going to have to learn to get to used to wearing modern day clothing so he does not attract so much attention in public. (A medieval outfit alone is enough. A bright red miedieval outfit makes it worse.) But I do not think he would do so badly in Kagome's time.

It's that so many people must find him more out of place in the modern era that Kagome is out of place in the Sengoku Jidai. Or something.
Nowadays, ears like his would probably be assumed to be a kind of genetic deformity. People might blink and stare, but they're not going to run away in fear like in his era. It's probably more likely he'd be harassed by women of all ages wanting to play with them. ^_^ And I guess his clothes aren't all that out of place for someone who hangs out at a Shinto shrine. Kagome's grandfather wears traditional clothes and no one thinks much of it when he's out and about.

[Mikadzuki Tatsu]

Nowadays, ears like his would probably be assumed to be a kind of genetic deformity. People might blink and stare, but they're not going to run away in fear like in his era. It's probably more likely he'd be harassed by women of all ages wanting to play with them. ^_^ And I guess his clothes aren't all that out of place for someone who hangs out at a Shinto shrine. Kagome's grandfather wears traditional clothes and no one thinks much of it when he's out and about.
I think it's more like his ears will be seen as some kind of fashion statement than a genetic deformity. :lol: And you're right, he is going to have to worry about the many women, young and old, who are going to want to play with them...and perhaps some young boys would want to play with them, too.

When do we ever see Grandfather Higurashi go out and about?

I never said they had to fail, just that they can't get through unscathed. Yes, they suffered a lot of tragedy, but something thing big isn't going to be resolved without sacrifices. I expect a generally uplifting ending to the series, but there'll be a slightly bittersweet taste to it, 'cause not everyone is going to make it and those that do won't be the same.
I hate the idea of you being right, because I hate the idea of something else bad happening after everyone has suffered so much. And it won't just be something bad; it'll be something horrible.

I also believe Inuyasha could survive in the modern world. They add extra excursions in the filler eps, but even the canonical material shows plenty of occasions of him relatively at ease. He doesn't seem to have many problems with modern technology and he doesn't seem to be afraid in the slightest of being seen by normal people. He wouldn't have to be the breadwinner or anything. Taking care of the shrine would be a decent living for him unless he really wanted to pick up a trade. I think some people overestimate his attachment to his own time, namely because he doesn't have any attachment to his own time. His personality is based on making a place for himself, the when and the where really aren't factors to him.
You're right. It's much more a matter of finding a place for himself, not where that place is. It's just that, until now, he had no choice but to take make that place in the Sengoku Jidai. But now a new door has been unlocked. Who is to say that he is not going to open it?

I think it would be fun watching him trying to learn about modern-day technology, although, frankly, I'm not sure he even cares. Although if he chooses to live in the modern era, he is going to have to learn about some of that technology, for the sake of his survival more than anything else.

Besides, I think he'll be happy wherever Kagome is. ^_^

[Greek Honeybee]

It's just that, until now, he had no choice but to take make that place in the Sengoku Jidai. But now a new door has been unlocked. Who is to say that he is not going to open it?
Who's to say he wasn't meant to? ;) I'm still thinking he's been allowed into Kagome's time for a reason that we haven't seen yet.

[Mikadzuki Tatsu]

Who's to say he wasn't meant to? ;) I'm still thinking he's been allowed into Kagome's time for a reason that we haven't seen yet.
Point. Kagome had to be allowed into the Sengoku Jidai to fulfill her quest. But that did not require Inuyasha to have to be able to go to Kagome's time. So why can he? More ideas are popping into my head, but I am not going to voice them just yet. I shall wait. I am patient enough.

[Bakeneko]

Inuyasha does use some modern technology. Why, look at him using a flashlight.

http://img34.photobucket.com/albums/v104/Bakeneko-ouji/Inuyasha/inumi5.jpg

No problem at all. It's actually surprising how little people are bothered by all Kagome's modern stuff. I mean, you've got the candy she gives Shippou, the medical supplies, canned beverages... All sorts of things get used without even a batting an eye. Of course, the same holds true for the modern world not really taking much notice of Inuyasha, even when he's bouncing around in broad daylight with nothing to hide his ears. (It happens in the manga.) You see, most people put on blinders and just go about their business and ignore what's going on around them. If you've ever seen Trigger Happy TV on Comedy Central, you'll watch 95% of the people simple walk on by no matter what crazy thing is going on. An even more extreme example comes from footage of people casually walking at Ground Zero even as the planes were hitting the Towers on 9/11. If people can ignore that, they'll overlook a silver-haired kid in a bright red suit.

[Mikadzuki Tatsu]

Yes, I guess you're right. Inuyasha would adapt perfectly to the modern world. He really has no connections to the Sengoku Jidai, except for Sesshoumaru; and that's not much of a familial relationship. He has no issues with using modern technology; he either doesn't care or thinks it convenient and sees no reason to complain.

Wait, that's right. How can he complain about the era that has an endless supply of ramen? :lol:

[Bakeneko]

There you have it. http://img34.photobucket.com/albums/v104/Bakeneko-ouji/warai.jpg

[Kagura Hakubi]

For some reason, I find myself reminded of one particular episode... around when they met Miroku, I think... They're in a town, and Inuyasha's sniffing around on the ground to find who they're chasing (I think, again, they were searching for Miroku to get the shards back)... The villagers are talking to each other... And it's something like...

Kagome: Come on, Inuyasha..

Villager 1: Who are they? Are they new in the town?

Villager 2: I don't know... I think they might be youkai...

Kagome: See, Inuyasha, you're attracting too much attention!

Villager 3: yeah... the boy seems alright, but that girl's clothes...

Kagome: *stricken look, part facefault*

[Mikadzuki Tatsu]

That was when they were searching for Miroku. I remember it, too. Are you saying that it is proof that perhaps Kagome would not fit in the Sengoku Jida, that her clothing would make peope think of her as a youkai? It seems that that is where you are headed with that. And you may be right.

[Brill]

No X-Files and no Star Trek either, I take it... Tsumannee na, omae...

This person hasn't lived at all. Frack. ;)

[Mikadzuki Tatsu]

This person hasn't lived at all. Frack. ;)
Are you talking about me? *twitch*

[Brill]

Are you talking about me? *twitch*

So I take it you haven't seen Battlestar Galactiica. How bout "Bidi-bidi-bidi Eat lead sucker."?

[Mikadzuki Tatsu]

Does it matter?

[Brill]

Well it does when the occasion calls for cheesy American TV sci-fi lines and the reader doesn't get it. We're trying to make bridges here.

[Bakeneko]

Tacchan wa hashi-yaburi to iu mono. http://img34.photobucket.com/albums/v104/Bakeneko-ouji/warai.jpg Tacchan is the bridge-buster.

[Mikadzuki Tatsu]

Tacchan wa hashi-yaburi to iu mono. http://img34.photobucket.com/albums/v104/Bakeneko-ouji/warai.jpg Tacchan is the bridge-buster.
Oh, thanks a lot.

[Bakeneko]

Itsudemo yoi. http://img34.photobucket.com/albums/v104/Bakeneko-ouji/oowarai.jpg Anytime.

[Kagura Hakubi]

*swats Bakeneko with her fan*

I'm still here, you know. I decided to stick around for a while, just to keep tabs on you, seeing as koryu-ane is in foreign climes now, and unable to take her retribution in person.

[Bakeneko]

Itee... Aitsu ga kekkou ha'ee kedo sa... Ore o seibai shitai nara isshun de koko ni tonde tataki no mesu ze. http://img34.photobucket.com/albums/v104/Bakeneko-ouji/ase.jpg Ow... But she's pretty fast... If she wants to punish me, she flies over here in an instant and beats the snot out of me.

[Mikadzuki Tatsu]

Itee... Aitsu ga kekkou ha'ee kedo sa... Ore o seibai shitai nara isshun de koko ni tonde tataki no mesu ze. http://img34.photobucket.com/albums/v104/Bakeneko-ouji/ase.jpg Ow... But she's pretty fast... If she wants to punish me, she flies over here in an instant and beats the snot out of me.
Are you talking about me? It is not a matter of flying fast as much as it is that I can teleport from my castle to yours in no time. It takes at least a day to fly over there if I don't want to wear myself thin.

[Kagura Hakubi]

What can I say, I'm like a modern gadjet... Here for her convinience.

[Bakeneko]

Kagura, ano na... http://img34.photobucket.com/albums/v104/Bakeneko-ouji/ase.jpg

By the way, Tacchan, you're box is full.

[Mikadzuki Tatsu]

Try again. I emptied it a bit.

[Bakeneko]

Alright, it went through. The cable guys are here, so I might be losing service in a few minutes...

[Kagura Hakubi]

Permanantly? Not, I hope... The forum probably won't recover without you.

[Mikadzuki Tatsu]

He cannot leave us permanently! Never!

[Brill]

Never say never.

[Kagura Hakubi]

Fate... no matter how harsh... as long as we are alive... we can overcome it.

Unfortunatly, that doesn't work as a post, so I'm adding a ramble here about the character limit... maybe I should just stop quoting my sources like that.

[Hankoubou]

Why would he be leaving us permanently? I am sure if he was he would have said so, I am sure cable men do more than just connect and disconnect, perhaps he is having problems with his television's cable, or just getting another connection.

[Bakeneko]

Actually, they were supposed to do something about an exposed line, but they spent an hour trampling my mom's flowers and getting nothing accomplished except knocking out our service for the duration of their stay.

As if I'd let the cable keep me away from this place... If I lost my broadband, I'd just go back to dialup. I imagine I'll still drop by even if I get to go to Japan after I graduate, so you don't have to worry just yet. http://img34.photobucket.com/albums/v104/Bakeneko-ouji/warai.jpg

This forum should stay active at least until the entire series gets released here in the States, so we've still got more than three years to go.

[Mikadzuki Tatsu]

And even after the entire series is released here in the States, there is still going to be much to talk about (such as the ending), and there are going to be people who are getting into it and who are going to have questions.

[Bakeneko]

Oh, I'm sure of that. There's still a little life in the Ranma forum, and it ended nearly ten years ago. I get the feeling that once things die down here, the mods might bundle things up into a Takahashi forum, sort of like what they've done for Watase and Miyazaki/Gibli. I kinda like the idea, since I'd really love having a place to discuss some of her other works.

[Mikadzuki Tatsu]

If that is the case, I guess I will have to go make sure that I finish reading her other works. *sigh* But it would be nice to be able to discuss all of her works.

[Bakeneko]

Heh... I've got quite a full plate... I've still got eight wide ban of Maison Ikkoku, fourteen bunkoban of Urusei Yatsura, both Rumik World compilations, more than half of 1 or W, both wide ban of the Mermaid series, and the three tankouban of One Pound Gospel to read.

In case you're wondering how much I have read, then the list goes as follows: 36 tankouban of Inuyasha (plus the eleven chapters that haven't been compiled yet), all 38 tankouban of Ranma, four bunkoban of Urusei Yatsura, two wide ban of Maison Ikkoku, and three of the stories in 1 or W.

Mada mada...

[Mikadzuki Tatsu]

Then I believe a forum in which we can talk about all of her works would be just the thing for you. ^_^

[Bakeneko]

The chapter I'm reading in Urusei Yatsura right now is particularly hilarious. It's supposed to be set in the Heian Jidai (which predates the Sengoku Jidai by several hundred years and is incidentally the period when the Shikon Jewel was created), but it's loaded with all these anachronisms like TVs and telephones. (Since there are obviously no telephone poles in the Heian Jidai, the telephone lines run from one sakura tree to the next, obviously. http://img34.photobucket.com/albums/v104/Bakeneko-ouji/oowarai.jpg)

On the topic of Urusei Yatsura, I need to ask Sakura-kun if she got her name from the hebomiko of the series. I should also consider addressing Hankou as "Cherry." http://img34.photobucket.com/albums/v104/Bakeneko-ouji/oowarai.jpg

[Hankoubou]

Captain: What you say?

[Bakeneko]

CATS: You have no chance to survive make your time.

CATS: HA HA HA HA . . . . http://img34.photobucket.com/albums/v104/Bakeneko-ouji/warui.jpg

(I am a cat. That's close enough, right? http://img34.photobucket.com/albums/v104/Bakeneko-ouji/oowarai.jpg)

[Hankoubou]

I guess, but you still didn't answer the question.

[Kagura Hakubi]

...

I saw a Gundam Wing AMV with the song. It was... odd. Almost as odd as Maremeia Kushrenada singing Rammstein.

[Bakeneko]

Cherry, or Sakuranbou as he's also known, is a Buddhist monk from Urusei Yatsura, a constant nuisance to just about everyone else in the cast. Here's a pic:

http://img34.photobucket.com/albums/v104/Bakeneko-ouji/UruseiYatsura/cherry1.jpg

He happens to use his houriki in this particular chapter to make Shinobu's top fall off in order to thwart Mendou and Ataru in a surfing contest. Definitely a fine example of a namakusai bouzu... http://img34.photobucket.com/albums/v104/Bakeneko-ouji/asewarai.jpg

I was joking, of course, and it would've been funnier if you knew who I was talking about right off the bat...

[Mikadzuki Tatsu]

Not to sound rude or anything, but this isn't a Rumiko Takahashi general forum yet, folks. (But thank you for enlightening all of us, Bake-kun.)

[Bakeneko]

BUREIMONOME!!! http://img34.photobucket.com/albums/v104/Bakeneko-ouji/okoru.jpg

...

...

...

...

Nanchatte! http://img34.photobucket.com/albums/v104/Bakeneko-ouji/nekojita.jpg

[Mikadzuki Tatsu]

I don't even know what you just said.

[Bakeneko]

Well, then, I guess that mitigates the reaction you can have. http://img34.photobucket.com/albums/v104/Bakeneko-ouji/warai.jpg

[Kagura Hakubi]

Boureinomoni, I think, comes from "Bourei", undead, and "mono", thing... so he was calling something an undead thing... then he said he was joking.

[Mikadzuki Tatsu]

I think he just told me, "You're dead meat!" or something like that. (I added what I catch to be a Bakeneko twist there.) And then he said he was joking. That's good for him. He just saved himself a zen thrash.

[Kagura Hakubi]

Your interpretation is so much more... elegant, koryu-ane..

[Bakeneko]

Dare ga bourei to itta ka, dare ga? Burei to itta n da yo!

Bourei to iu no wa kou shite... 亡霊

Burei to iu no wa kou shite... 無礼

Wakaru ka?

"Burei" means "rude." "Bureimono" means "rude person." The "-me" is just what I like to call an inverse honorific, since it's meant for insulting purposes. If you followed the logical thread from Tacchan's post preceding mine, the conclusion is rather obvious, isn't it?

And I'll remind you two once again that "nanchatte" is "just kidding."

[Mikadzuki Tatsu]

I apologize for my error, sensei. :bow:

[Bakeneko]

It was Kagura who made the error. You simply went along with it.

[Kagura Hakubi]

I know what Nanchatte is. Hence "I think he said he's joking"... which is english for.. "Just kidding!"

[Mikadzuki Tatsu]

I know what Nanchatte is. Hence "I think he said he's joking"... which is english for.. "Just kidding!"
When you say "English," you mean British English, right? (That is what I assume you are referring to. But I don't understand why some people say that American English is not English. It's like saying that Canadian French or Belgian French is not French.)

[Kagura Hakubi]

Well, the dutch think the belgians speak belgian, so heh... ;)

yeah, that's what I meant.

French don't think Canadians speak french, in my experience, mexicans don't speak spanish, brazillians don't speak spanish or portugese... I find these things a lot. Heh.

[Bakeneko]

The only error I was referring to was mistaking "burei" for "bourei." I did say "you two" when reiterating the "nanchatte" thing 'cause I misread your post and thought you said "I think he said" instead of "then he said..." Ore no warui. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v104/Bakeneko-ouji/asewarai.jpg

[Kagura Hakubi]

You know what's wierd? I remembered saying "I think he said", as well... but I didn't. Kowaii na...

[Bakeneko]

Honma ni ko'ee... http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v104/Bakeneko-ouji/asewarai.jpg

[noroku]

Kagome beacause she is alive,and cheerful.

[Mikadzuki Tatsu]

Well, Kagome is definitely more alive and cheerful than Kikyou, that's for sure.

[Bakeneko]

Oh, if Kikyou'd only remember to take her Prozac... http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v104/Bakeneko-ouji/oowarai.jpg

[meowchi]

:lol: yeah, I bet that would make her a much nicer person.

[mikosakura]

Kikyo on Prozac...Oddly, I'm picturing her chasing butterflies off a cliff. Strange...

[Bakeneko]

Now, there's something I'd pay to see. (I've actually got the mental image going on in my head... http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v104/Bakeneko-ouji/oowarai.jpg)

[Mikadzuki Tatsu]

Kikyou chasing butterflies off a cliff? *takes a few moments to absorb that image*

*practically falls out of her chair roaring with laughter*

[mikosakura]

Yep. Quite an amusing scene, I'd say. Prehaps we could convince tacchan to put her artistic talents to use and create an illustration.

[Mikadzuki Tatsu]

Kano ryuu? Atashi no gasai? Moshikashite...This dragon? My artistic talent? Perhaps...

[mikosakura]

Of course "this dragon". All of your drawings that I've seen so far have been quite good. I'm not saying you have to or anything( though even if I did, you wouldn't have any reason to obey me) but it's just a thought.

[Mikadzuki Tatsu]

Of course "this dragon". All of your drawings that I've seen so far have been quite good. I'm not saying you have to or anything( though even if I did, you wouldn't have any reason to obey me) but it's just a thought.
Arigatou. (Great. Here comes the flaming cheeks again...)

[mikosakura]

Oh dear, sorry. Didn't mean to embarrass you. -_-;

[Bakeneko]

Oh, nonsense. It's a good thing to make Tacchan blush. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v104/Bakeneko-ouji/oowarai.jpg

[Mikadzuki Tatsu]

Oh, nonsense. It's a good thing to make Tacchan blush. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v104/Bakeneko-ouji/oowarai.jpg
Sou ka na? Nande?

[Bakeneko]

Kawaii. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v104/Bakeneko-ouji/warai.jpg

[Mikadzuki Tatsu]

Doushite atashi wa anata iu kawaii o shiru? *sigh*How did I know that you'd say it was cute?

[Bakeneko]

"Doushite anta ga kawaii to itta koto o suru nante shitte ita no?"

You need to learn that you can be implied a lot of the time. Also, you almost never use "shiru" without making it progressive. (The only exception is the negative.)

[Mikadzuki Tatsu]

So much to learn... so much to learn... *sigh*

[Bakeneko]

Dakara ganbaranakucha. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v104/Bakeneko-ouji/warai.jpg

[erinroxx14]

undefined i know that inuyasha will choose kagome because she is alive. Inuyasha cant choose kikyou because she lives off dead souls and she is dead and has been dead for 50 years. so i believe that Inuyasha will choose Kagome because even though they fight with each other they still love each other. You can see that Inuyasha has deep feelings for Kagome. Kagome loves Inuyasha with all her heart, and Inuyasha loves Kagome. They are ment to be together forever till death. Inuyasha loves Kagome so much that i think that he would die for Kagome, and Kagome would die for Inuyasha. Inuyasha's love for Kagome is a strong love. stronger that i have ever seen. so i know that Inuyasha will choose Kagome

[Yuhi25]

I definitely think Kagome. I mean Kikyo is just a wandering spirit now, or somthing like that. Inuyasha and Kikyo don't really have a future together, at least in my opinion. Sorry to all Kikyo fans.

[Gerald]

Surely Kagome. Kikyo died 50 years ago,was ressurected and was killed again by Narak. In the Inuyasha anime "You Only Die Twice".

[Brill]

Well, four's the charm in this series. ;)

[JBworld29]

He should choose Kagome. From what I’ve seen Kikyo is a *****. :naughty:

[puffmonkie]

Even though I like Kikyou, I really think Inuyasha will and should end up with Kagome. I mean, he so easily fell in love with her. In my opinion, he doesn't even deserve kikyou for being so fickle and indecisive. So as for Kikyou, I think she should realize that and give up on Inuyasha. After Naraku dies she should just die again, or (not gonna happen) hook up with sesshoumaru. sigh u_u.

[Greek Honeybee]

Inuyasha's feelings kinda make sense. At first, Kagome reminded him of Kikyou, and from all that talk of reincarnation, he thought maybe she was Kikyou. I can imagine that would sort of open up the possibility in his mind.

But he was confused and wasn't sure if it was true or not. I think the matter wasn't decided for him until Kikyou was resurrected. He seemed to realize then that Kagome was her own individual, and he'd been falling for her all that time, rather than a ghost. But by then, the "damage" had been done. He can't deny his feelings, now that he's aware of them.

[themadhatter]

Overall I think that Inuyasha was first attracted to Kagome because she reminded him of Kikiyo. But after being around Kagome as much as he has been, it's changed his view on who he loves more. The part of him that loves Kikiyo is pretty much dead, but he still remembers.

The Mad Hatter

[Whitey594]

I really think that Inuyasha will and should end up with Kagome. I don't hate Kikyo, I just hate how she meddles in Kagome and Inuyasha's relationship, and I think she knows she does. Its obvious that Inuyasha loves Kagome more than Kikyo, you don't need to say it aloud for the feeling to be there and its mutual. Some one posted before that if Inuyasha did end up with Kagome he would just think she is Kikyo, this is NOT true to any extent. Inuyasha knows Kagome is Kagome, she isn't anyone else, her heart belongs to her. I think Inuyasha and Kagome should be together because they care for each other. If Kikyo truly loved Inuyasha she wouldn't have asked him to turn human using the Shikon Jewel, and if she truly loved him, Naraku wouldn't have tricked them in the firsy place. Kikyo knows that Kagome makes Inuyasha happy, probably happier than when he was with her, and if she loves him, she will leave him to be with Kagome and never come between them again. About Inuyasha going to hell with Kikyo, that will NOT happen, Kikyo will see that Inuyasha loves Kagome, not her, and will somehow reach nirvana so she won't have to go to hell and Inuyasha won't have to go with her. Pretty much the only reason Inuyasha still cares(or lack of a better word) about Kikyo is that he feels obligated to give her his life, but if Kikyo really loved him, then she would let Inuyasha be.

[RPGQueen]

Speaking from my own experiance he will never give up on kikyo. My first love had his first love die when they were together, so he let me go as he did not feel that it was fair for me to love someone who would not give me the same amount of love that he had for another. it hurts to this day to think about :( watching the series I can relate to kagome and I hope that her charcter is strong enough to accept that Inuyasha will not have the same feelings for her as he does for kikyo.

[Greek Honeybee]

I'm sorry to hear about your trouble, there. Perhaps you can keep trying as long as you love him. He might need you more than he lets on. Inuyasha certainly wouldn't live long without Kagome. He's tried to send her away, but luckily for him, she just keeps coming back. She's been a greater source of comfort and healing for him than Kikyou ever was. (Even Kikyou herself can admit that.) And he's been gradually letting go of his past because of it.

[Whitey594]

Inuyasha HAS been starting to let go of his past, so he can be with Kagome. Kagome really has been a better source of comfort, healing, and even love than Kikyo ever was. Kagome softened his heart, because before Kagome, Inuyasha hated all humans except Kikyo, but with Kagome by his side he has seen the better side of humans. It all points in one direction: Kagome and Inuyasha will be together forever

[Old Ape Face]

if i where inuyasha i would most definatly go with kegome. for one thing not only is she alive buy kikyo wants him dead. i don't know about you but i would go with the one who's not dead and dosen't want [I]me/[I] dead.

[Hideki]

just finish watching season 1. does the resurrected kikyou still love inuyasha? she allow inu to embrace her once and another time in season 2 if i remember correectly.

[Mikadzuki Tatsu]

It's hard to say. Kikyou was possessive of Inuyasha at first, but that's not exactly a sign of love--at least not in the way she was possessive it isn't. It's possible that she still loves him, but there's also that part of her that is consumed with anger and hatred.

[puffmonkie]

For those that think that Kikyou meddles in Kagome and Inuyasha's relationship,you should get one thing straight. Kikyou doesnt actively search for Inuyasha, they meet by chance. What is really interfering in the Inu/Kag relationship is Inuyasha's inability to forget about Kikyou and Kagome is hurt by that.

[Imasyon]

I think inuyasha will end up with kagome tough I voted for Kikyo, I like her very, very, very much more then kagome....(always complaining...why don't she leaves then?)

[Little fan]

I believe he going with Kagome she's better then Kikyou.

[Imasyon]

a question: the thread is named with "who will inuyasha choose" but the poll with "who should inuyasha choose", is there not a little diffrence between both questions? If the question was who will he chose, I'd chosen diffrently...^_^

[Inuyasha's grl]

Is Anyone Here?

[fairmaiden]

I'm sory, I know this doesn't really answer the question...

For me, I think Inu-yasha should choose the ONE he really loves the most. Clearly he isn't over Kikyo but isn't also prepared to fight for Kagome. It would be unfair for all of them. I think that He should finish up or get over whatever unfinished business he has with Kikiyo and face his feelings for Kagome as well and move on based from what he has decided from that point on. Cause even if he chooses Kikiyo he will still have feelings for Kagome and esp. vice-versa since they have a history together. What is also a factor between Inu-yasha and Kagome is the fact that their love was unexpected that arose from their common goal, which is to collect the shards. And so it is harder to define their feelings for each other. Since they are always together bec. of the shards. And its complicated for Inu-yasha bec. he knows in his heart that he already has someone and died bec. of her, which is also 1 of the reasons why they're on joint forces. And THAT was supposed to be all that it is. And that is what is also hard for Inu-yasha since he knows that Kikyo is in his heart but he is astounded that he is falling for another girl. But if we're going to look at it like in real life, since we're discussing about whom will he choose, only one thing is what we're all sure of and that is that he can only have one of them. Not have one of them beside him while his mind wanders on the safety or fate of the other. Cause if I place myself on either Kikiyo or Kagome, I wouldn't want to have that uncertainty of his love for me, wether it is I he loves the most or If I have someone else sharing his love... I mean, you know, who doesn't want to be the only one in THAT person's life right? You wouldn't want to be second best to him or sharing his love with someone else, right?

By the way, on one thought, why doesn't Inu-Yasha pursue Kikyo considering he said that he loves her? Just curious..

[a fire inside]

i think that he would choose kagome.

[Lady Hellsing]

i personally think it will be kagome because.... shes alive!!!!!!!w
I personally think you should watch the movies for a proper answer. ;) He chooses Kagome, people. It should be blantantly obvious.

[Brill]

Oh and their relationship has progressed oh so far, from their handholding. NOT!

[Kagura Hakubi]

*pokes Brill* They're fifteen. Kagome doesn't develop into a raging nymphomaniac for another two years yet.

[YouBrokeMyHeart]

He'll probably end up with Kagome. >_< I hate her, hate them both. But I guess Kagome's a better pick... 1) She's alive. 2) She loves him, and he loves her too (I know Kykio and him are still in love, but, the 3rd one...) 3) She's never tried to pull him to the depths of Hell!!! 4) She's not apart of their era, but she might as well be, wouldn't fit into her own world anymore.

[mr44mag]

Kikyo probably reeks of decay and grave soil. InuYasha has a very sensitive nose. I know I can't stand to be near a woman that smells bad.

[Mikadzuki Tatsu]

*pokes Brill* They're fifteen. Kagome doesn't develop into a raging nymphomaniac for another two years yet.
Not to mention, do either of them seem like romantics to you? Inuyasha is by far one of the least romantic people in the entire series.

[eternal_angel]

I voted Kagome.. I think her and Inuyasha make a gorgeous couple XD

[Brill]

*pokes Brill* They're fifteen. Kagome doesn't develop into a raging nymphomaniac for another two years yet.


Well call me when the sex starts then. :P

[honeywhiska]

the question is "who will inuyasha choose? kikyo or kagome?"

i think he should choose kaggie... cos my friends think kikyo is annoying

and kagome is like useful

besides one is alive and one is dead

and one hates him and one loves him

one is selfless, one is evil

which one do you think??? KAGOME OF COURSE!!!!

besides... if inuyasha chose kikyo, then she would make him abandon kagome forever and she'd have to go back to her own time. whereas, if he chose kagome, then as kagome is a nice person she'd let him have them both... and they can continue being friends.

and obviously you're supposed to choose the reincarnation if both people are the same person. because it's the reincarnation that has the actual soul, and liking dead people is just wrong.

and besides when i was reading the manga i just found kikyo to be unattractive so to speak. mere ugly. i mean except when she smiles and when she was alive (with inuyasha in their time), she looks average. and kagome is more cute compared to her

besides kikyo is too serious. she works alone, and only helps people for no particular reason. there is no beauty in just knowledge... like in the manga in every scene she just appears for like 3 seconds, shoots and arrow or grows a tree, then disappears. so cold hearted

i found kikyo to be really pretty when she was alive, with the black hair and humungous eyes. but i guess it's over and inuyasha has to move on

as for kagome, i think she's a nice character... so that's reason alone... and i dont think kikyo was alive for much of the manga (which i'm basing this whole reply on).. inuyasha liked kikyo when she was alive, because she was pretty.

and let me redefine, that inuyasha likes kagome and not kikyo. inuyasha shows he cares for kikyo, but that's it. he is just worried that she may die AGAIN... and he has lingering feelings for her that cannot be erased... so every time kik is in danger, he has to go save her and abandon kagome cos it may be dangerous.

besides inuyasha... doesnt act like someone else when he is around kagome, he is himself. every time he sees kikyo, or someone that looks like her, all he can do is sit and watch, with hate in his eyes and maybe growl. their past love has gone, so they have to start over... oh and lastly inuyasha said he , when he's with kagome she makes him stronger... so he can fight better and what did he say to kikyo? NOTHING! along those lines that is. he just said he won't let her die WHEN SHE IS ALREADY DDEAD

[Ketaru]

Hukd awn Fonix...

[Ice Chick]

the question is "who will inuyasha choose? kikyo or kagome?"

i think he should choose kaggie... cos my friends think kikyo is annoying

and kagome is like useful

besides one is alive and one is dead

and one hates him and one loves him

one is selfless, one is evil

which one do you think??? KAGOME OF COURSE!!!!

besides... if inuyasha chose kikyo, then she would make him abandon kagome forever and she'd have to go back to her own time. whereas, if he chose kagome, then as kagome is a nice person she'd let him have them both... and they can continue being friends.

and obviously you're supposed to choose the reincarnation if both people are the same person. because it's the reincarnation that has the actual soul, and liking dead people is just wrong.

and besides when i was reading the manga i just found kikyo to be unattractive so to speak. mere ugly. i mean except when she smiles and when she was alive (with inuyasha in their time), she looks average. and kagome is more cute compared to her

besides kikyo is too serious. she works alone, and only helps people for no particular reason. there is no beauty in just knowledge... like in the manga in every scene she just appears for like 3 seconds, shoots and arrow or grows a tree, then disappears. so cold hearted

i found kikyo to be really pretty when she was alive, with the black hair and humungous eyes. but i guess it's over and inuyasha has to move on

as for kagome, i think she's a nice character... so that's reason alone... and i dont think kikyo was alive for much of the manga (which i'm basing this whole reply on).. inuyasha liked kikyo when she was alive, because she was pretty.

and let me redefine, that inuyasha likes kagome and not kikyo. inuyasha shows he cares for kikyo, but that's it. he is just worried that she may die AGAIN... and he has lingering feelings for her that cannot be erased... so every time kik is in danger, he has to go save her and abandon kagome cos it may be dangerous.

besides inuyasha... doesnt act like someone else when he is around kagome, he is himself. every time he sees kikyo, or someone that looks like her, all he can do is sit and watch, with hate in his eyes and maybe growl. their past love has gone, so they have to start over... oh and lastly inuyasha said he , when he's with kagome she makes him stronger... so he can fight better and what did he say to kikyo? NOTHING! along those lines that is. he just said he won't let her die WHEN SHE IS ALREADY DDEAD

Me thinks you need to go back and reread the manga. There are so many inaccuracies in your post it's funny. I honestly laughed when I read this.

[Anime Junkie]

I say Inuyasha should pick some one else to be free of the sit commands...and all Kagomes temper tantrams........

[meku2007]

i think kagome because i killed kikyo!

[meku2007]

PS kikyo tried to drag him into the underworld so who would u choose kagome or a crazed fangirl and when kagomes angry she could just say this!

SIT,SIT,SISISISISISITTTTT BOY! lol

[Anime Junkie]

SIT,SIT,SISISISISISITTTTT BOY! lol

Poor Inuyasha...........

[meku2007]

yah!!!! death to inuyasha and kikyo (then kagome commits suicide!)

[Anime Junkie]

yah!!!! death to inuyasha and kikyo (then kagome commits suicide!)

Thats worng.......On so many levels.........:eek:

[Mikadzuki Tatsu]

Just go read the manga, people. Then this whole argument can come to an end. This has lasted for...how many years now? Three?

[meku2007]

haha ok fine somone kills her *cough*sango*cough*

[Anime Junkie]

haha ok fine somone kills her *cough*sango*cough*

Thats just as bad.....

[meku2007]

no because it gets worse kirara kills sango and miroku kills kirara and shippo kills miroku and a demon kills shippo!

[Anime Junkie]

no because it gets worse kirara kills sango and miroku kills kirara and shippo kills miroku and a demon kills shippo!

Um ok........but what the point of killing all the charrs of the anime?

[meku2007]

because animes barely ever have a happy ending PS Naraku kills inuyasha

[meku2007]

i hate inuyasha

[Anime Junkie]

i hate inuyasha

Well thats your opinion......I thing inuyasha is awesome and is a force to be reconed with......Inuyasha.....FTW....... :thumbsup:

[meku2007]

Whatever (Whever)

[aeondesires]

i personally think it will be kagome because.... shes alive!!!!!!!w

Like, WHAT KIND OF CRAZY PERSON MARRIES A DEAD PERSON???

[StandingAlone]

i hate inuyasha

If you hate Inuyasha so much than why post anything on a thread about it? Wouldn't you rather just not waste your time on something you don't like? Hmm

[Laharu]

kagome duh

[Dr. Ezra]

Sesshomaru.

[StandingAlone]

Yes very true, Inuyasha loves the incest and homosexuality. Honestly who didn't know that?

[Dr. Ezra]

I know. It's so obvious.

[aeondesires]

no because it gets worse kirara kills sango and miroku kills kirara and shippo kills miroku and a demon kills shippo! All the characters really die in Inu-Yasha? Why, though, if only Kagome and Inu-Yasha stay alive, then what will the point of it be?

[master terrence]

You know this thread is like 3 years old. So nostalgic of when I used to watch inuyasha... I can't find my old post though. But I voted for Kagome.

[goddessofanime]

Someone else. Because we all know that Inuyasha's true love is Naraku.

[Kilala_06]

It seems he likes Kagome more, i would have to stick with that^_^

[animegurl]

Oh god, I hope it's Kagome... T_T

[Nialo931]

Wow...my interest in Inuyasha as a series died awhile ago but I guess I'll post.

I would hope Kikyo but that won't happen so I'll have to instead go with Kagome.

[Shadow Raven.]

Kagome .

[Sesshomaru90]

I think Inuyasha will end up going with kagome but chase after kikyo whenever he senses she's near as usual

[ZeroRyoko1974]

Innuyasha manga is ending, so you will probably never know (like there will be a conclusive ending lol)
The 28th issue (released on June 11) of Shogakukan's Weekly Shonen Sunday magazine has confirmed that the next issue (on sale on June 18) will feature the final chapter of Rumiko Takahashi's Inuyasha time-travelling fantasy manga. Takahashi has been working on Inuyasha over the course of 11 years and seven months, more than 54 volumes, and 558 magazine installments. Inuyasha will be Takahashi's longest regularly serialized work — topping Urusei Yatsura (over eight years), Maison Ikkoku (seven years), and Ranma 1/2 (over eight years). (One-Pound Gospel, the Mermaid series, and Rumic Theater have all been running for more years, but were all also irregularly serialized and shorter in page count.)

Viz Media has been releasing the manga in North America, and it has also released the 2000-2004 television anime adaptation.

[Leader Desslock]

Innuyasha manga is ending, so you will probably never know (like there will be a conclusive ending lol)
Oh, come on... Takahashi's other series had conclusive endings. Lum and Ataru ended up together. Yotsuya ended up with Kyoko, and Ranma and Akane even agreed to tie the knot in their own good time. I'm sure InuYasha will have just as conclusive an ending.