Inu-Yasha
高橋留美子
Inu-Yasha
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
A Feudal Fairy Tale
by 高橋留美子
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
What if you could travel back in time and meet a half-demon with the heart of a hero? Imagine teaming up with a mysterious dog-like warrior named Inu-Yasha to face dangerous foes and uncover ancient secrets. But can you trust him, or will the past hold more surprises than you bargained for?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This graphic novel follows a Japanese high school girl who travels back to Japan’s feudal era and meets Inu-Yasha, a half-demon with a complex past. Targeted at teens, it combines action, fantasy, and some mature themes typical of manga, with occasional fantasy violence and emotional challenges. Suitable for readers comfortable with supernatural adventure and nuanced character relationships.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9ME — Moderate — EmotionalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781569313688
- Pages
- 192
- Publisher
- Viz Media
- Published
- May 6, 1999
- Type
- Nonfiction