Inuyasha is one of the classics when it comes to romantic anime with comedy and shounen elements. It was prevalent in the early 2000s and had a lot of different series, movies, and spinoffs, which can make the watch order for the anime a bit difficult to remember. You can use this article to help you remember the proper watch order by adding it to your bookmarks.
Inuyasha was different, though. Inuyasha mainly dealt with darker and more serious subject matters. The story setting of the Sengoku period in Japan also helped her showcase violence and dark elements while also retaining comedic elements. She also included romanticism in the story, blending all of the elements to create a truly wonderful story that is enjoyable both in the manga and in the anime.
Inuyasha (Credits: Sunrise)
The anime series has a number of sequels and movies that tell the story part by part. The watch order to follow for Inuyasha is the chronological order in which the installments in the series were released. Here is the watch order for Inuyasha:
1. Inuyasha (2000-2004)
The first installment of the Inuyasha series is the first-ever anime adaptation of the series, released in October 2000. The total number of episodes in the first season is 167, with each episode having 24 minutes of average runtime. You have to stop between episodes to watch the movies; you can watch them later as well, but watching them in between the series makes the experience overall better.
Left: Inuyasha, Right: Kagome Higurashi (Credits: Sunrise)
The first season starts the story by introducing the characters and the concept of the story to the audience. When Kagome Higurashi, a fifteen-year-old girl, falls into a well, she is transported to Sengoku period Japan. There she meets with a half-dog demon and half-human, Inuyasha, the dog-yaksha. The story then advances, portraying the adventures and challenges of both of them.
2. The Inuyasha Movies
The Inuyasha series has a total of four feature films under its serialization. All the films did great and are considered commercial successes. The first movie, Inuyasha: Affections Touching Through Time, released in 2001, needs to be watched after episode 54 in the series. After watching the movie, you can resume the series from episode 55.
The second Inuyasha movie, Inuyasha the Movie: The Castle Beyond the Looking Glass, released in 2002, needs to be watched after episode 110 in the first season of Inuyasha. After watching the movie, you can resume the series normally from episode 111.
Still from Sword Of Honourable Ruler. (Credit: Sunrise)
The third Inuyasha movie, “Swords of an Honourable Ruler,” was released in 2003 and should be watched after episode number 138 in the first season of Inuyasha. After watching the movie, you can continue the rest of the series from episode 139. The fourth and last movie in the Inuyasha series, “Fire on the Mystic Island,” can be watched after completing the first season of Inuyasha.
3. Inuyasha: The Final Act
Inuyasha: The Final Act is a sequel that was long awaited by the fans of the series. This sequel continues the story from the end of season one and proceeds to tell the remaining story of the manga to the audeince. It has a total of 26 episodes, with each episode having an average runtime of 25 minutes.
Left: Kagome Higurashi, Right: Inuyasha (Credits: Sunrise)
This season was released after a long five-year break in 2009 from the initial ending of the first season. It was well received by the fandom community of the series and was appreciated for its improved animation quality.
4. Yashahime: Princess Half Demon
Yashahime: Princess Half Demon can be considered to be Inuyasha Next Generations, similar to another anime, Boruto : Naruto Next Generations, but it did not receive a lot of criticism from the audience as compared to Boruto. The majority of the fans of the Inuyasha franchise were happy to see the show return after a long break. The show is split into two parts, which aired after a short break in between the first and second parts.
Left: Towa Higurashi, Right: Moroha (Credits: Sunrise)
The first half of the two-part anime series Yashahime: Princess Half Demon contains 24 episodes, with an average runtime of 24 minutes. From October 2020 to March 2021, it was broadcast. A total of 24 episodes, each lasting 25 minutes, made up the second part, Yashahime: Princess Half Demon The Second Act. From October 2021 to March 2022, the show was on.
The 48 episodes that make up both parts have received positive reviews from both the new and old Inuyasha fans. The new sequels carried on the legacy of the original Inuyasha characters by introducing new characters and following a new plot in the same world as the original.
You must have found yourself stuck in a situation or in between situations a lot of the time. That is a fairly common occurrence. Our adolescence was the same, as many would agree. We were not children, but we were not adults either. We were TEENAGERS.
The years that essentially make or break us. Such was the case with Simon, Will, Jay, and Niel too. These are adolescents trying to get through high school and enjoy their final years there. They made mistakes, but they learned from them too. They did their best, and we appreciated them for it.
If you haven’t guessed yet, I am talking about “The Inbetweeners”! A story about four boys and how they navigate life, or at least life as they know it to be. This is a British coming-of-age, teen-comedy sitcom drama that came out in 2008, precisely on the 1st of May, and lasted till the 18th of October, 2008.
This was a small-budget series with rookie writers and rookie actors. The production company did not expect this to happen. But it BLEW UP. People were and are loving it, and they liked how uncertain it was, just like a series about teenagers should be. This is a classic that can be undoubtedly considered one of the most successful 21st Century British sitcoms.
A scene from The Inbetweeners (Source: Netflix)
The four central characters, guys, as they are shown in the series, have a quirk of their own. We have Will, who is shown as the narrator of the show, the nerdy, bespectacled guy, who would give us a premise and workings through each of the 18 episodes they had shot. Then we have Jay, the bragger. He is the character in the story which kind of lives in a world of his own and makes up stories that no one believes well, no one except Niel at least.
Niel is considered to be the weirdest of them all. Well, he believes what Jay says, after all! His quirk is not telling anyone anything unless asked so., leading to a lot of interesting situations. Last but not least, we have Simon, the ladies’ guy! No one quite hits the spot as these characters do once you watch them on screen.
Inbetweeners Filmings Locations
Since this was considered to be a low-budget show, most of the shooting was done in London, England itself. A lot of local areas, malls, and amusement parks can be seen in the series.
1. 4 Whitley Close, Abbots Langley, Hertfordshire, England, UK
This particular house location found on Abbots Langley was used for the filming of Inbetweeners. Near this location is the Abbey Drive, which was also used for filming in the series. The picture shown below is shown to be the house of the character Will McKenzie in the series. There were other houses in the same area that were used as filming locations for the houses of the other guys. The Inbetweeners production house that is Bwark Productions, has confirmed this particular information.
Will’s House in The Inbetweeners (Source: Pinterest)
The series starts with Will’s character shown to be extremely alarmed by the news that his parents are separating, and now Will has to change schools, going from a Private school to Rudge Park Comprehensive. There are scenes where the other three guys are seen to take an interest in Will’s Mother and are, on various occasions asking Will if they can ask his Mother out.
2. Ruislip High School, Hillingdon, England, UK
The school that became famous in this series, a school everyone who has watched this series wants to go to, does actually exist! It is actually known by the name of Ruislip High School in the UK. You may not be able to go and visit Rudge Park Comprehensive, but you can visit the site where Ruislip High is located. This is the school that Will unwillingly had to be a part of, where he was called names, being the new dorky student.
The Rudge Park School shown in The Inbetweeners (Source: Pinterest)
This is also the place where the four guys meet and form an unlikely but loved group. Will decided to make friends with this group, thinking this would be a ‘normal’ pair that would help him mesh with the crowd. That might not have happened, but they did make a world of their own that no one could make an entry in.
3. Thorpe Park Resort, Surrey, England, UK
Thorpe Park? Does it ring a bell? Yes, this is definitely the famous Thorpe Park that Simon promises he will take his friends after he gets his driver’s license. Simon does get his driver’s license in Season 1, episode 3. But, it was only because the lady’s man impresses Tracey, the examiner where he goes to give his license exam. He decides to take his friends for a joy ride. But how would it be a teen sitcom if things were to go as planned?
The Inbetweeners Thorpe Park Scenes were shot here (Source: Pinterest)
Simon’s friends soon realize that he CANNOT drive. The following scenes are followed by some extremely hilarious moments as they try to reach their location. And a ride on the roller coaster after they somehow manage to reach Thrope Park. This park is still extremely famous and can be visited and enjoyed some amusement rides.
4. Pippingford Park, East Sussex, UK
To give the final season a classic ending, the boys decided to go to a camp. Simon is supposed to be moving away to Swansea because his father’s work calls for it. He is reasonably upset about this but cannot really do anything about the situation. Will suggests all of them go for a farewell trip, and that is how they end up going to Pipping Ford Park. Trouble follows the boys even at this place, as because of Niel and Jay, Simon losses his car to the lake.
Pippingford Park (Source: UK Landscape Photography)
The boys are bonding in their own ways, even through all of this. Even as the show approaches its end, there are no sob moments or farewells because that is just not the way The Inbetweeners carry themselves. It ends with someone farting and all of them vomiting, wishing us all farewell in their own way.
Just how much do People love ‘The Inbetweeners’?
Be it the critics or the audience, everyone sees the show for how wonderful it is! Spiffing, to say the least. People are seen to fall in love with the unfiltered and almost crude take on things that this series has.
The Inbetweeners Scene with Will (Source: YouTube)
The way they did not shy away from showing anything that adolescents were shown and known to be engaging in, be it things related to sexual matters, the no-thinking-going-forward attitude, or saying whatever came to mind. They had it all down to the word. Even after almost 15 years since its last episode was aired, this series continues to be people’s favorite.
During a recent post celebrating the series’ completing fifteen years, the actors made a post saying they were sorry to be making all the people feel old! But the audience wouldn’t have it any other way because this series did age like fine wine!
