What reading level is Inu-Yasha ?

Inu-Yasha by 高橋留美子 is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Upper Grades readers (Ages 13+).

What age is Inu-Yasha appropriate for?

Inu-Yasha is recommended for Ages 13+. HootRating: 9ME (Moderate — Emotional).

What genre is Inu-Yasha ?

Inu-Yasha is nonfiction — Comics & Graphic Novels.

Does Inu-Yasha have any content warnings?

Inu-Yasha has a HootRating of 9ME (Moderate — Emotional). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Inu-Yasha ?

Inu-Yasha by 高橋留美子 is 192 pages.

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

Reading Level 4-5 9ME Ages 13+ Matched

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

Adventure Fantasy World-Building Friendship Coming of AgeGraphic Novels-Manga

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 — Emotional

Emotional

Moderate ←

Physical

Moderate

Social

Clear

Thematic

Light

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

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Details

Book Length

192 pages

ISBN: 9781569313688
Pages: 192
Publisher: Viz Media
Published: May 6, 1999
Type: Nonfiction

Genres

Comics & Graphic Novels

Subjects

Graphic NovelsGraphic Novels-MangaGraphic LiteratureMangaComics & Graphic NovelsScience Fiction, Fantasy, & MagicGood and EvilMagicTeenage GirlsJapanHeroesTime TravelLegendsYoung Adult LiteratureComics & Graphic Novels, East Asian Style, Manga, Science FictionComics & Graphic Novels, East Asian Style, Manga, FantasyComics & Graphic Novels, East Asian Style, Manga, RomanceFriendshipComics & Graphic Novels, East Asian Style, Manga, Historical FictionComics & Graphic Novels, East Asian Style, Manga, Crime & Mystery

People

InuyashaKagome HigurashiSangoMirokuShippoKiraraNaraku

Places

JapanLegendsShikon no Tama