Inu-Yasha - Down the Well (Vol. 1)
Anime DVD Review

This series succeeds on so many levels where all other anime fall flat. It sometimes feels like a cross between Ranma and Blue Seed, but Rumiko Takahashi (Urusei Yatsura) once again blends interesting characters, the supernatural, comedy, adventure and romance into a winning story line that is entirely her own. The series is the rare kind of anime that appeals to many different types of people.

Of course, it seems to take the first half of the series to even assemble all the characters, but once they are all together, watch out! Combined with an amazing soundtrack ("My Will" being the most beautiful closing theme we've heard in a long time), Inu Yasha is yet another winner of a series from one of the greatest talents in Japan today.

Reviewed by Brian Cirulnick, July 2003

Inu-Yasha :
A Feudal Fairy Tale, Vol. 1
Manga Review

Judging by their reaction to even a week's loss of Inuyasha on Cartoon Network's Adult Swim, Inuyasha fans are a rabid and fanatical lot. That said, they probably hunger for all things connected to Rumiko Takahashi's wonderful Feudal-era action-adventure romantic-comedy.

Delight to the tale as told by Ms. Takahasi, as only she could draw it. The original manga is a joy to behold, her art and wit could not be sharper, the panels simply burst from the page. As long-time Urusei Yatursa fans, we are certain this is her greatest manga achievement since Ranma 1/2. Those rabid fans are right, you really can't go a day without it.

Reviewed by Brian Cirulnick, January 2004

The Art of Inuyasha
Anime Book Review

Okay all you ultra-rabid Inu Yasha fans, here's a wonderful book to add to your collection, chock full of character profiles, behind-the-scenes animation art, manga panels, layouts and much more!

Including both colorful cell art and paintings, this book showcases full-color designs, watercolors from the manga covers, and 66 pages of colored manga pages, many previously unpublished in the United States. The Art of Inu Yasha is a beautiful book full of clear, sharp images that make it a "must-have" item.

Reviewed by Brian Cirulnick, September 2005

Inu Yasha Original Soundtrack Album
Anime Soundtrack Review

If you've been watching Inu Yasha, the latest amazing creation from Rumiko Takahashi, then you already know just how fabulous the music is. From the beautiful, sing-able "My Will" closing title theme to the amazing bumpers and the eerie supernatural sounds that populate the series, the music is simply astounding. This album as everything you've ever wanted to hear and more from the series. We say that it has "high replay value", as you'll want to listen over and over again.

Reviewed by Brian Cirulnick, May 2003

Inuyasha: The Secret of the Cursed Mask (for PS2)
Anime Video Game Review

This is an RPG game with a unique concept — you create a character to represent yourself, and then that character meets up with and tags along with the cast of Inu Yasha, helping them to complete a quest. Along the way, you build a relationship with the characters. Featuring the English Dub crew of Richard Cox, Moneca Stori and Jillian Michaels, it is essentially like playing an episode of the TV series as seen on Cartoon Network.

Based on your actions and who you choose to spend time with (or don't choose to spend time with) you can get one of 12 possible endings. (In order to get the second ending with that person, you first have to play through the game, get that persons first ending (which unlocks their second ending), then play through the game again to view the second ending.) This is what gives the game it's replay value. After all, you want to see all the endings don't you?! For fans of the show, this game is an absolute MUST!!!!