After falling into an old well and into ancient Japan, Kagome discovers that her destiny is linked ot the dog-like half demon called Inuyasha. As Kagome learns more about her connection to the past and to Inuyasha, she comes into conflict with the terrible deomns that are drawn to the Shikon Jewel, including Inuyasha's own half brother, Sesshomaru. Finding the shards of the Shikon Jewel is going to require powerful magic, strange allies, and a strong heart. Kagome's got plenty of heart, but she's going to need Inuyasha's help for the rest of it, and he may not be so willing to lend a hand.

Reads from right to left. Collects volumes 1-3 of the graphic novel series. Original Japanese edition published in 1997 by Shogakukan inc, Tokyo.

v. 1. Accursed youth -- v. 2. Fang of steel -- v. 3. Dark castle.