Anyway, I don't want to end this post without talking about this character (for those who don't know him) and why I like him—well, all the characters in Inuyasha. This character is the brother of the anime's protagonist, Inuyasha, with whom he has a great rivalry. Besides being half-human and half-demon, which he considers a disgrace to the lineage since he is pure-blooded demon, his attitude isn't just one of hatred; it's one of absolute superiority and disgust. Furthermore, instead of bequeathing him Tessaiga (Iron Reaver Soul Stealer), the destructive sword his "hybrid" brother Inuyasha received, his father bequeaths him Tenseiga (Heavenly Fang), a sword that cannot kill and only serves to heal or revive. Obviously, this is an insult to him, and he greatly covets his brother's sword.

However, even with his contempt for humans, during the course of the story he meets Rin, a little girl who tries to take care of him despite his coldness after he is wounded in battle. When this little girl dies, he uses the Tenseiga to revive her, not out of duty, but out of an impulse of gratitude/curiosity he had never felt before. And it is basically the story of a villain whose arc is not one of defeat, but of personal evolution and quiet redemption, which is why I love it, because it was the most beautiful character development of all. He was given the opportunity to understand what his father wanted to tell him and, not only that, to let go of his obsession (with inheriting his father's traits), but to accept his own path and the strength he possesses.

And it's not just his evolution that's appealing, where we saw a layer of humanity and vulnerability that made him much more interesting than a one-dimensional villain, but also his appearance and fighting style. While the protagonist is impulsive and sometimes immature (and yet still endearing), he's serene, composed, and possesses a great deal of control. That elegance is quite striking. So, were you already familiar with this character? Let me know if you like him and what you thought of the figure.