InuYasha the Movie 4: Fire on the Mystic Island

About InuYasha the Movie 4: Fire on the Mystic Island

InuYasha the Movie 4: Fire on the Mystic Island (犬夜叉 紅蓮の蓬莱島) blends adventure, comedy and drama by Sunrise (2004). Below is a fresh retelling of what the story is about. In short: The unexplained island of Houraijima has reappeared after 50 years, and with its reappearance has brought the attack of four gods, the Shitoushin, who have their eyes set on the gifts that protect and sustain the island. Now it's up to Inuyasha and his companions, along with Sesshoumaru, to find a way to defeat the mighty Shitoushin.

With adventure at the core, exploration, new locations and a steady sense of momentum drive the story. Voice work is led by Kappei Yamaguchi as Inuyasha and Satsuki Yukino as Kagome Higurashi.

This one is best suited to anyone who enjoys travel-the-world storytelling. The run is 1 episodes in total, so you know what you are signing up for.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with Sunrise, which means the visual identity of InuYasha the Movie 4: Fire on the Mystic Island follows that studio's craft. The adventure focus matters here: exploration, new locations and a steady sense of momentum drive the story. At 7.3/10 it earns a solid reception, a safe pick for fans of the genre. On the casting side, Kappei Yamaguchi voicing Inuyasha gives the lead role a recognizable voice. It aired in 2004, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.