Another introspective installment! In this one, two arcs stand out to me: Them learning more about the connection between Inuyasha's demon blood and Tetsusaiga, and Kagome being her own self.

Love Inuyasha's arc here. His demon self saves him in times of need, but he also realizes he loses himself (and his soul) every time he transforms. And then he realizes he doesn't want that, especially if he can't protect Kagome 😭 I think he's come a long way, and we see just how much Kagome has changed him and how he realizes what he wants because of her. 

One of my favorite arcs in the anime is Kagome being controlled by the Dark Priestess. Making Kagome kill Inuyasha, nostalgic of how Kikyo was made to kill him? Priceless 😭 but also it shows how strong and how different Kagome is, and how she's her own person. Not a reincarnation, not a twin, or whatever.

Also I'd like to add! Found family is kind of a big theme in this installment as well! Like the characters are realizing how much they've changed and how they're not alone anymore because they have friends now. I love that.