Character Profile: Sesshomaru
Fields |
USA Info |
Japanese Info |
Image |
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Name |
Sesshomaru | Sesshoumaru(殺生丸) |  |
Alias |
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Race |
Dog demon | Inu-youkai("dog demon") | |
Gender |
Male | Male | |
Age |
At least 500 years old(appears about 20-ish) | At least 500 years old(appears about 20-ish) | |
Hair |
Silver(looks white) | Silver(looks white) | |
Eyes |
Golden | Golden | |
Height |
5'10"(source: InuYasha Anime Magazine, 2006 Edition, 7th Version, Volume 4, back page) | 178 cm(source: InuYasha Anime Magazine, 2006 Edition, 7th Version, Volume 4, back page) | |
Weight |
167.6 lbs(source: InuYasha Anime Magazine, 2006 Edition, 7th Version, Volume 4, back page) | 76 kg(source: InuYasha Anime Magazine, 2006 Edition, 7th Version, Volume 4, back page) | |
Status |
InuYasha's older half-brother | InuYasha's older half-brother | |
Quote |
"When it comes to humans, I, of course, bear no such weakness." | ||
Voice |
David Kaye | Ken Narita | |
Debut |
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Anime |
InuYasha | InuYasha | |
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Inuyasha the Movie | Inuyasha: Toki wo Koeru Omoi | |
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InuYasha the Movie 4: Fire on the Mystic Island | Eiga Inuyasha: Guren no Horaijima |
Character Description: Sesshomaru
Sesshoumaru is InuYasha'a older brother. He appears to be very cold and emotionless. Emotions are difficult for him, but his own journey (originally to hunt and kill InuYasha) will have very special plans for him.
He, too, possesses a sword given by his late father: this one forged from the right fang. It's known as Tenseiga, and there is an odd twist to it. Whereas InuYasha's Tetsusaiga (Tessaiga in Japan) can slay 100 demons in a single swing, Tenseiga's stroke can save 100 souls. It is a sword of life rather than death, and the cold Sesshomaru finds the sword to be quite worthless.
But Tenseiga sticks diligently to its destiny of saving lives. Once InuYasha managed to discover the secret to Tetsusaiga's power, a stroke from the sword almost killed Sesshoumaru, but Tenseiga stepped in and spirited Sesshoumaru away. The truth is that the unique swords are a twist of fate designed by his and InuYasha's father to ensure that neither brother can overcome the other.
For a while, Sesshoumaru couldn't make a weapon that could overcome Tetsusaiga, but then again, with Tenseiga in his possession, not even Tetsusaiga can strike him down. Tenseiga, however, will play a role in Sesshoumaru's personal journey, as he learns the truth about its powers of life.
In the meantime, Sesshoumaru finds another way to challenge InuYasha. Learning of the fallen demon Goshinki, who had managed to bite Tetsusaiga in two, he consults a twisted disciple of Toutousai named Kaijinbou, who takes a fang from the fallen demon and forges a new sword: Toukijin. Despite all the evil embodied in that sword, Sesshoumaru is able to overcome it and master the sword, finally gaining the chance to face his brother on equal terms.
In the manga, Sesshomaru receives a new sword, Bakusaiga, and his left arm is restored. It's explained in chapter 519 by Totosai that the sword is proof Sesshomaru can stand on his own as a daiyokai (greater demon) and has lost his obsession for his father's blade, Tetsusaiga. His arm returns for the same reason.
I'm told Sesshoumaru's name means "Destruction of Life" in Japanese.
Although the anime has not yet introduced Sesshoumaru's mom, she has appeared in the manga (though she has yet to be named).
Fluffy
I'm told a lot of fans have nicknamed Sesshoumaru "Fluffy" because of the fluffy thing on his shoulder. Many fans guessed that it was his tail or part of his cloak, and one fan contacted me saying Rumiko Takahashi said that it is actually a parasitic demon.
However, in the 2007 edition of "The InuYasha Profiles" the author, Rumiko Takahashi, clearly states the fur is part of his body. This can be further addressed by the fact that the mane also appears over the same shoulder in his dog shape. Sesshoumaru apparently has control over it, whatever it is, as in one episode he uses it to bind InuYasha.
Sesshoumaru's Height
I'm also told that it was specified in the series that Sesshoumaru is 7 feet tall, though that would contradict other information given about his height, including visual information (he does not look that tall!), so if you know exactly when and where this is stated in the series, please contact me.
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Character Description: Sesshomaru
Sesshomaru is InuYasha's half and older brother. Unlike his halfbreed brother, Sesshomaru was born all demon, no half of another such as a human. Although he wants to end InuYasha's life and take his powerful sword of destruction given to him by their father, he really could be a nice guy deep down.
He saved a human child, Rin, with his sword of healing after she tried to take care of him when injured. He gave back that favor in feeling sad when he saw the human child dead and with a loving soul (the only way to activate the sword) he brought her back to life.
In some ways Sesshomaru and InuYasha, by working together, have a chance to defeat Naraku, and in times Sesshomaru does "look after" his brother.
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Flag[admin]#40 - Posted by Richelle on Monday, November 9th, 2009 at 10:05pm:
In # 143 Sesshomaru helped this kid otter with her dad after his head was chopped of by Hakudoushi while riding the demon horse Entei. Sesshomaru brought him back to life with Tenseiga. That was nice of him. ^.^
Flag[admin]#39 - Posted by kogahot on Saturday, November 7th, 2009 at 7:59pm:
grr inu 4 cuting off his arm!
lord fluffy is mine
or koga im happy w/ dat
Flag[admin]#38 - Posted by Richelle on Saturday, November 7th, 2009 at 5:29pm:
I think Sesshomaru is misunderstood people think he is mean and evil but that's not true at all he really is a nice person. He says he despises humans so then why does he care for Rin she's a human. He cares for her and protects her. He lves her as she was his very own daughter!
Flag[admin]#37 - Posted by Arishimasu on Wednesday, November 4th, 2009 at 9:30pm:
The fur on Sesshoumaru's shoulder is a parasitic demon as stated in an interview with the author...
Flag[admin]#36 - Posted by Gee on Wednesday, November 4th, 2009 at 11:47am:
"Sesshousuru" is Japanese romanji for "kill..." When I first saw the word, I thought "Sesshomaru" right away.
Flag[admin]#35 - Posted by angel_of_honest_1990 on Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009 at 2:35pm:
What is the name of Sesshomaru's cloud? that he fly's on.
Flag[admin]#34 - Posted by sesshyiskagomesman on Tuesday, October 20th, 2009 at 5:54pm:
i love sesshy he is so cute he riminds me of a teddy bear
Flag[admin]#33 - Posted by Alexa on Monday, October 19th, 2009 at 6:31am:
OYG How do you fall in love with an anime character? IDK but I did. Ily Sesshy!
Flag[admin]#32 - Posted by Darko on Friday, October 16th, 2009 at 8:17am:
sesshomaru is sooooo amazing. hell ya. so preeeetty. hahaha its kinda creepy to know that jaukin is gayishly likes him. i mean he looks like a frog... thing. and ya i agree JunashiUchiha person. i always think of them like itachi and sasuke. cause the younger brother wants to kill the other brother.... wait... WHY THE HELL WOULD THEY WANT TO... WHATS HAPPENING!!1??? ... show more »
Flag[admin]#31 - Posted by ayame_15 on Monday, September 7th, 2009 at 4:42pm:
i am not to sure where i heard this but, the fluffy thing on sesshomaru's shoulder is his tail, i could believe this. my friend agrees with me about that, at first she thought is was just some weird boa thingy. we finally agreed on it was his tail and that he yes does have control over it.