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Even beforeTwilighthad turned the love triangle concept into a pop-culture obsession,InuYashahad paved the way by weaving a tale of conflicted emotions. The competing suitors for the fair maiden’s love far pre-dates the release of Twilight.
The two works have similarities that cannot be ignored. InuYasha, the brooding hero with supernatural abilities, represents the focus character, one that is fleshed out and goes through a lot of character development. He is a classic embodiment of the vulnerable, misunderstood hero.
Kagome is attracted to this silent demeanour of InuYasha which mirrors Edward Cullen’s gloomy yet protective nature. The second suitor, Koga, is a confident and aggressive character who constantly makes moves on the heroine, as does Jacob Black toward Bella.
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A Tale of the Two Suitors
InuYasha is a hero with a past, a character that carries with him the burden of a dark life. His inner turmoil is what draws Kagome closer, the same way that Edward’s quiet nature and vulnerability tug at Bella’s heartstrings.
As an outsider in both worlds, human and demon, InuYasha has a distrustful and solitary nature. His guard and the walls he builds around his heart make any emotional moments feel impactful. As a flawed character, InuYasha doesn’t display perfection or consistency but grows slowly with each chapter.
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When it comes to Koga, his flamboyant attitude and direct advances are completely opposite to that of InuYasha’s. Koga is looking for power, and to him, Kagome is a means by which he can attain a higher degree of strength.
Kagome finds Koga making advances that she longs for from InuYasha. This is the reason she uses Koga’s pursuit to make the hero realise the true depth of his feelings towards her- a classic trope in modern-day romance.
![Bella and Edward [Credits: Summit Entertainment]](https://i2.wp.com/fwmedia.fandomwire.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/22004943/twilight.webp)
Origin of the Love Triangle
The concept of the love triangle is not something new. Although it might have been introduced to the television audience byInuYashafirst, it doesn’t stray from the fact that love triangles have ancient origins, even in Greek myths.
But as a modern-day rendition,InuYashaandTwilightexplore the possessive and controlling nature of the male leads. InuYasha and Koga act like they want to lay claim to Kagome and believe that Kagome should listen to them.
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This is much like theTwilightsituation with Edward and Jacob; they both compete for Bella’s affection. The two works give us a stunning moral at the end, with the heroines choosing to exercise their independent judgement and choosing their partner.
Kagome, after navigating a series of difficulties, chooses InuYasha, who has come to be very important to her, and someone who is closer to a protector rather than the cocky and self-centred alternative.
The settings ofInuYashaas an Eastern anime set in feudal Japan and the modern-day vampire romance ofTwilightmay seem different on paper, but the core themes and the development of the characters follow a set path. But the creation ofTwilightmeans that the anime has left a lasting legacy with the creation of a long-standing and favoured trope.
Chandra Shekhar
Anime Writer
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Chandra Shekhar is an Anime Writer at FandomWire with over 800 published articles under his belt. A law student by training but a storyteller at heart, he blends his sharp analysis with a deep love for all things anime. From the old-school Yu Yu Hakusho to the eldritch horrors of Lord of the Mysteries, his knowledge spans decades and genres. When he’s not writing, he’s likely buried in webnovels, silently hoping his favorite ones get the anime adaptation they deserve.
