Kagome, a young school girl from modern-day Japan, gets pulled into a time portal and transported back to feudal Japan where she discovers that her destiny is linked to that of Inu-Yasha, a doglike half-demon, and together, they search for the Shikon Jewel which can fulfull the dreams of any man or monster.

"Sakura's curiosity about the mysterious Rinne draws her deeper into an amazing world on the boundary between the living and the dead. Helping Rinne is one thing, but will tagging along with him leave her trapped in the afterlife? And does Rinne really know what he's doing? Dealing with the afterlife isn't easy, especially when you don't know all the rules!"--P. [4] of cover.

InuYasha and his friends attempt to help a village that has been attacked by a dog.

Kagome is a modern Japanese high school girl. Never the type to believe in myths and legends, her world view dramatically changes when, one day, she's pulled out of her own time and into another! There, in Japan's ancient past, Kagome discovers more than a few of those dusty old legends are true, and that her destiny is linked to one legendary creature in particular-the dog-like half-demon called Inuyasha! That same trick of fate also ties them both...

Rinne finds himself acting as a mentor for the shinigami Shoma, an elementary school student from the afterlife. Although he is supposed to be learning how to help spirits pass on, Shoma wants to go after the biggest evil spirits he can find. Can Rinne keep this young shinigami on the right path or will the devil Masato lead him astray?

"Inuyasha sets out on a quest to learn how to properly handle his blade Tetsusaiga. Unfortunately, the master trainer he seeks--the Great Holy Demon Spirit--has problems of his own. Can Inuyasha solve them for him in exchange for lessons without accidentally slaying innocent women, children, and even harmless demons?" -- from publisher's web site.

"Inuyasha's half brother Sesshomaru is trapped in the world of the dead! Will he find the key that opens the door to the world of the living? Meanwhile, Inuyasha and the others stumble upon a strange village ruled by a demon with peculiar feeding habits..."-- p. [4] of cover.

"The demon Naraku's true intentions are finally revealed! Then, Kagome is swallowed up by the Meido. Is she finally beyond her friends' reach? And will the final battle over the Shikon Jewel draw Inuyasha and Kagome together...or pull them apart forever?!"--P. [4] of cover.