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The Inuyasha movie franchise consists of four feature-length films centered on the half-demon Inuyasha, the time-traveling girl Kagome, and their various comrades as they face supernatural threats. These entries connect through recurring characters such as Inuyasha, Kagome, and Sesshomaru, who encounter different adversaries in each film, including demons from the past, lunar entities, ancient swords, and mysterious islands. Because these films function as distinct cinematic adventures released consecutively from 2001 to 2004, following the release order naturally tracks the production timeline of the films.

Inuyasha the Movie: Affections Touching Across Time
Movie, 2001
Watch this first as it introduces half-demon Inuyasha and Kagome, who traveled 500 years through time, as they face Menomaru, whose father invaded Japan 300 years ago.

Inuyasha the Movie 2: The Castle Beyond the Looking Glass
Movie, 2002
Watch this second. After their most formidable foe is vanquished, Inuyasha and his comrades return to everyday life before Kaguya, the princess from the Moon of Legend, emerges.

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Inuyasha the Movie 3: Swords of an Honorable Ruler
Movie, 2003
Watch this third. It explores the relationship between Inuyasha and his brother Sesshomaru as they deal with a third sword named Sounga that awakens seven hundred years after their father's death.

Inuyasha the Movie 4: Fire on the Mystic Island
Movie, 2004
Watch this fourth. The mysterious island of Houraijima reappears after 50 years, bringing an attack from four gods known as the Shitoushin against Inuyasha, his friends, and Sesshou.
| # | Title | Type | Year | Rating | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Inuyasha the Movie: Affections Touching Across Time | Movie | 2001 | ★ 7.5 | Not yet |
| 2 | Inuyasha the Movie 2: The Castle Beyond the Looking Glass | Movie | 2002 | ★ 7.7 | Not yet |
| 3 | Inuyasha the Movie 3: Swords of an Honorable Ruler | Movie | 2003 | ★ 7.7 | Not yet |
| 4 | Inuyasha the Movie 4: Fire on the Mystic Island | Movie | 2004 | ★ 7.6 | Not yet |
Average audience ratings, in watch order.
You should start with Inuyasha the Movie: Affections Touching Across Time, which is the first entry released in 2001 detailing the introduction of Inuyasha and Kagome.
Following the chronological release order from 2001 to 2004 is recommended as it matches the order the films were originally produced and released.
None of the entries can be skipped if you want to watch the complete four-part movie franchise, as each features a distinct adversary and storyline.
Watch in this order: 1. Inuyasha the Movie: Affections Touching Across Time, 2. Inuyasha the Movie 2: The Castle Beyond the Looking Glass, 3. Inuyasha the Movie 3: Swords of an Honorable Ruler, 4. Inuyasha the Movie 4: Fire on the Mystic Island.
This guide lists 4 entries, released between 2001 and 2004.
Inuyasha the Movie 2: The Castle Beyond the Looking Glass has the highest average rating in this guide, at 7.7 out of 10.