Yashahime season 1 explained
is a Japanese anime television series produced by Sunrise that serves as a sequel to Rumiko Takahashi's Inuyasha series. It was first announced in May 2020[1] and was directed by Teruo Sato with main character designs by Takahashi.[1] Most of the main cast and staff have returned, with Katsuyuki Sumisawa in charge of the scripts, Yoshihito Hishinuma in charge of the anime character designs and Kaoru Wada composing the music.[1] The sequel series is set after Inuyasha and his allies destroyed Naraku and the Shikon Jewel. The trio of family daughters began their journey keeping all Rainbow Pearls from villainous siblings. It aired from October 3, 2020 to March 20, 2021 on both Yomiuri TV and Nippon TV.[2] [3] The opening theme "New Era" is performed by the male idol group SixTones, while the ending theme "Break" is performed by Uru.[4] [5] The second opening theme "Burn" is performed by NEWS, while the second ending theme "Kesshō" is performed by Ryokuōshoku Shakai.[6] [7]
Viz Media announced it had acquired the rights to digital streaming, electronic sell-through (EST), and home video releases of the series for North and Latin American territories.[1] [8] Medialink also announced that it has the rights to the series in Southeast Asian and South Asian territories.[9] Viz Media streamed the series on Crunchyroll, Funimation, and Hulu.[10] On October 26, 2020, Funimation announced a partnership with Viz Media to release an English dub of the series, with most of the English cast of Inuyasha reprising their roles.[11] [12] [13] The English dub of the series was broadcast on Adult Swim's Toonami programming block aired on June 27, 2021.__TOC__
Episode list
Home media release
Japanese
Aniplex+ (Japan – Region 2/A)Box | Episodes | Release date | Ref. |
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| 1 | 1–12 | March 24, 2021 | [14] |
2 | 13–24 | June 23, 2021 | [15] | |
English
Viz Media (North America – Region 1/A)Part | Episodes | Regular edition release date | Limited edition release date | Ref. |
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| Season 1 | 1 | 1–12 | February 15, 2022 | [16] [17] |
2 | 13–24 | August 9, 2022 | [18] [19] | |
Notes and References
- Web site: Inuyasha Anime Gets Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon TV Spinoff This Fall. Pineda. Rafael Antonio. May 8, 2020. Anime News Network. May 9, 2020.
- Web site: Pineda. Rafael Antonio. Inuyasha Anime Spinoff Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon Airs on Saturdays This Fall. Anime News Network. June 22, 2020. June 21, 2020.
- Web site: Pineda. Rafael Antonio. Inuyasha Spinoff Anime Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon's 1st Trailer Reveals Cast, October 3 Debut. Anime News Network. August 7, 2020. August 6, 2020.
- Web site: Pineda. Rafael Antonio. SixTONES Idols Perform Inuyasha Spinoff Anime Yashahime's Opening Song. Anime News Network. September 17, 2020. September 16, 2020.
- Web site: Hodgkins. Crystalyn. Uru Performs Ending Theme for Inuyasha Spinoff Anime Yashahime. Anime News Network. September 6, 2020. September 6, 2020.
- Web site: Hodgkins. Crystalyn. 4-Member Band Ryokuōshoku Shakai Perform New Ending Theme for Yashahime Anime. Anime News Network. December 6, 2020. December 6, 2020.
- Web site: Hodgkins. Crystalyn. Idol Group NEWS Perform New Opening Theme for Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon Anime. Anime News Network. December 26, 2020. December 26, 2020.
- Web site: Frater. Patrick. Iconic 'Inuyasha' Anime Rebooted as 'Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon'. Variety. May 17, 2020. May 11, 2020.
- Web site: Ani-One Asia Licenses Inuyasha Spinoff Anime Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon. Rafael Antonio. Pineda. Anime News Network. September 3, 2020. September 15, 2020.
- Web site: Sherman. Jennifer. Inuyasha Spinoff Anime Yashahime to Stream on Crunchyroll, Funimation, Hulu. Anime News Network. September 23, 2020. September 23, 2020.
- Web site: Sherman. Jennifer. Funimation Announces Inuyasha Spinoff Anime Yashahime's Dub Cast. Anime News Network. October 27, 2020. October 26, 2020.
- Web site: Mateo. Alex. Viz Announces Inuyasha Spinoff Anime Yashahime's New, Returning Dub Cast. Anime News Network. November 6, 2020. November 3, 2020.
- FUNimation. 1323807211471147012. November 3, 2020. They're back! @richardiancox, @dkayevo, Jillian Michaels and more are returning to their iconic roles for the Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon dub!. Funimation. November 3, 2020.
- Web site: 半妖の夜叉姫 Blu-ray Disc / DVD BOX 1. Aniplex+. January 22, 2022.
- Web site: 半妖の夜叉姫 Blu-ray Disc / DVD BOX 2. Aniplex+. January 22, 2022.
- Web site: Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon - Season 1, Part 1. Viz Media. January 22, 2022.
- Web site: Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon - Season 1, Part 1 (Limited Edition). Viz Media. January 22, 2022.
- Web site: Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon - Season 1, Part 2. Viz Media. January 22, 2022.
- Web site: Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon - Season 1, Part 2 (Limited Edition). Viz Media. January 22, 2022.