Movies in order
InuYasha movies in order.
Every InuYasha movie by release date, with its runtime and the TV series that was airing when it came out, so you know where each film fits.
- 4 movies
- 2001–2004 released
- 6 h 23 min in total
All 4 InuYasha movies in release order
| # | Movie | Released | Runtime | MAL score | Came out during |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | InuYasha the Movie: Affections Touching Across Time | Dec 22, 2001 | 99 min | 7.57 | InuYasha |
| 2 | InuYasha the Movie 2: The Castle Beyond the Looking Glass | Dec 21, 2002 | 99 min | 7.67 | InuYasha |
| 3 | InuYasha the Movie 3: Swords of an Honorable Ruler | Dec 20, 2003 | 98 min | 7.80 | InuYasha |
| 4 | InuYasha the Movie 4: Fire on the Mystic Island | Dec 23, 2004 | 87 min | 7.56 | InuYasha |
Release dates, runtimes and story links come from MyAnimeList. “Came out during” is the latest TV series that had premiered by the movie’s release; watch that series first. “Main story” movies are linked into the storyline as sequels or prequels.
InuYasha movies by the numbers
4 films were released between 2001 and 2004.
Runtimes range from 87 minutes (InuYasha the Movie 4: Fire on the Mystic Island) to 99 minutes (InuYasha the Movie: Affections Touching Across Time). InuYasha the Movie 3: Swords of an Honorable Ruler has the highest MyAnimeList score of the group (7.80), and InuYasha the Movie 4: Fire on the Mystic Island the lowest (7.56). None of the films are linked into the main storyline, so they work as standalone side stories.
InuYasha (2000) is animated by Sunrise, adapted from a manga and tagged action, adventure and fantasy. On MyAnimeList it averages 7.88 and ranks 254th by popularity.
| Release span | 2001–2004 |
|---|---|
| Longest | InuYasha the Movie: Affections Touching Across Time (99 min) |
| Shortest | InuYasha the Movie 4: Fire on the Mystic Island (87 min) |
| Highest rated on MyAnimeList | InuYasha the Movie 3: Swords of an Honorable Ruler (7.80) |
| Lowest rated on MyAnimeList | InuYasha the Movie 4: Fire on the Mystic Island (7.56) |
| Main-story films | 0 of 4 |
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How this list is built
Every film MyAnimeList links to InuYasha as a sequel, prequel, side story or summary is listed by its original Japanese release date. Compilation films that retell the TV series are included and labelled by their own titles, so you can skip them if you’ve seen the show.
Frequently asked questions
How many InuYasha movies are there?
4. The list includes every film MyAnimeList links to the franchise, including compilation and short films.
What order should I watch the InuYasha movies in?
Release order is the safest: each film assumes you know the TV series up to its release. Watch a movie after the series listed next to it in the table, starting with InuYasha the Movie: Affections Touching Across Time.
Are the InuYasha movies canon?
None are linked into the main storyline on MyAnimeList, so they are side stories. You can skip them or watch them in any order without missing the main plot.
How long does it take to watch every InuYasha movie?
About 6 h 23 min for the 4 released movies, based on their listed runtimes.
What is the best InuYasha movie?
By MyAnimeList score, InuYasha the Movie 3: Swords of an Honorable Ruler (7.80) is the highest rated of the 4 released films. Scores are community averages and change over time.
Which InuYasha movie is the longest?
InuYasha the Movie: Affections Touching Across Time runs 99 minutes, the longest in the list. The shortest is InuYasha the Movie 4: Fire on the Mystic Island at 87 minutes.
Which InuYasha movie should I watch first?
InuYasha the Movie: Affections Touching Across Time (2001) is the earliest release. It came out during InuYasha, so watch that series up to that point first.
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