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Inuyasha /Ee-noo-yah-sha/ A half-demon seeking the Shikon Jewel to become a full demon. Kagome /Kah-go-meh/ A modern-day girl who travels back in time and is the reincarnation of Kikyo. Kikyo /Kee-kyo/ A powerful priestess who originally guarded the Shikon Jewel and was Inuyasha's first love. Sesshomaru /Sesh-sho-mah-roo/ Inuyasha's older, full-demon half-brother who possesses immense power and initially views humans with disdain. Miroku /Mee-roh-koo/ A lecherous monk cursed with a Wind Tunnel in his hand. Sango /Sahng-go/ A skilled demon slayer seeking revenge for the destruction of her village. Shippo /Ship-po/ A young orphaned fox demon who travels with Inuyasha and the others. Naraku /Nah-rah-koo/ The main antagonist, a half-demon who manipulates events to achieve his own goals. Kohaku /Koh-hah-koo/ Sango's younger brother, manipulated and controlled by Naraku. Rin /Reen/ A young human girl who becomes Sesshomaru's traveling companion. Koga /Koh-gah/ The leader of the wolf demon tribe, who is also in love with Kagome. Kaede /Kah-eh-deh/ Kikyo's younger sister and a village priestess. Bankotsu /BAN-ko-tsoo/ Leader of the Band of Seven, a skilled swordsman wielding the powerful Banryoku sword. Known for his strategic intelligence and honor despite being a demon warrior. Jakotsu /JAH-ko-tsoo/ Band of Seven member wielding a flexible whip-sword. Known for flamboyant personality and deadly combat despite effeminate mannerisms. Suikotsu /SWEE-ko-tsoo/ Band of Seven member with a divided personality—gentle and kind-hearted versus ruthless killer. Wields a staff weapon in combat. Ginkotsu /GIN-ko-tsoo/ Band of Seven member who is a demonic cyborg with metal-fused body armor. Uses explosive weapons and possesses enhanced mechanical strength. Renkotsu /REN-ko-tsoo/ Band of Seven member known for archery skills and strategic cunning. Often betrays allies for personal gain, demonstrating treacherous nature. Mukotsu /MOO-ko-tsoo/ Band of Seven member who uses poison and medicinal pills as weapons. Possesses grotesque appearance with exposed skeletal features. Kyokotsu /KYOH-ko-tsoo/ Band of Seven member who is a large, grotesque demon. Relies on brute strength and heavy weaponry in combat. Hakudoshi /HAH-koo-doh-shee/ Manifestation of Naraku's younger self appearing as an innocent child while wielding considerable demonic power. Serves as a strategic antagonist in later story arcs. Jaken /JAH-ken/ Sesshomaru's loyal retainer and servant. Despite small stature, possesses magical abilities and wields a staff weapon, frequently engaging in comedic bickering. Yura /YOO-rah/ Ghost demon who controls hair as a weapon. Obsessed with collecting beautiful hair, becoming an early series antagonist opposing the protagonists. Tsubaki /TSOO-bah-kee/ Vengeful priestess and rival to Kagome who manipulates the Shikon Jewel through curses. Seeks revenge against Kagome and Inuyasha for past grievances. Midoriko /MEE-doh-ree-koh/ Ancient priestess who created the Shikon Jewel through her spiritual power. Her soul remains bound within the jewel long after her physical death. Goshinki /GOH-shin-kee/ Powerful demon boss with an ox-like head and immense strength. Guards territory fiercely and serves as a major antagonist the protagonists must overcome.

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