Rumiko Takahashi’s ‘Inuyasha’ Is All That Fans Want to See After ‘Rurouni Kenshin’ and ‘Ranma 1/2’ Get Hit Remakes
In recent years, the anime community has been fed with remakes of the classic 80s and 90s anime, turning them into adaptations that fit the modern audience. The most prominent examples that come to mind are Rurouni Kenshin and Ranma 1/2, who have risen in popularity because of their reboots.
This reminds the anime community of Inuyasha, whose adaptation in 2000 wasn’t nearly enough to satisfy us. Now that remakes are emerging, the potential for Inuyasha’s story to become popular has enticed interest greatly.
Rumiko Takahashi’s masterpiece undeniably deserves a remake or remastered version of Inuyasha. However, is it always the best course of action? Some fans find more beauty in the classic anime style as opposed to the modern animation style.
Rurouni Kenshin garners a similar sentiment where fans, while appreciating the modern remake, actually prefer the older art style. It’s time to explore why this happened.
The beauty of older, classic animation vs animation now in Rurouni Kenshin
Nobuhiro Watsuki, despite all the controversies surrounding him, has been graced with many adaptations of Rurouni Kenshin. The first television series dates back to 1996 and now, the second remake television series began in 2023. Despite the jump in quality, fans find something rather lacking in it.
The series has no end to adaptations. It has a five-part live-action movie series, even starring Netflix’s live-action One Piece actor, Mackenyu, as Enishi Yukishiro. So, considering the endless adaptations, Rurouni Kenshin has been milked for good.
The 2023 remake is undeniably smooth and gorgeous. It depicts swordsmanship better and has caused a rise in popularity. The differences between this and its original anime adaptation are massive.
Rurouni Kenshin 1996 vs 2024 pic.twitter.com/HzfElrs2AW
— Retro Anime (@retro_twt) January 31, 2025
However, there’s a lack of charm that fans miss in the new adaptation.
The new one has better animation, but the old one is far more stylistic & ends up the being better in most situations.
— Mark Victor Ferrer (@MarkVicFerrer) January 31, 2025
1996 looks better, tbh. Retro anime will always be the best anime, in my opinion—the art style conveyed more feeling. I don't know; to me, it feels like more heart was put into it.
— Games Reload (@GamesReload_) January 31, 2025
I gave up on the 2023 version after season 1.
— Andreas Jervström (@mistwalker1985) January 31, 2025
Music and how it enhances the scenes is so much better in 1996.
There is so much more flair and style in the 96 version. The new version feels so sterile.
— neo (@neo_aoshi) January 31, 2025
One of the many best samurai animations and a beautiful one if anything, honestly am happy they did a remake of it an hopefully they continue till the very ending.
— fateful (@armorjuggernaut) February 1, 2025
But I gotta say, the music doesn't hit like it does in the old days….the music back then was so much more better
Overall, with everything fans have said, it’s clear a remake doesn’t always mean it will be superior to the original animation. It can do justice in terms of the quality of animation but the art style and music will always complement the story much better in the original.
Does Inuyasha need a remake?
Inuyasha is a classic that should remain a classic in the anime community. A remake might ruin the charm of the original anime adaptation, especially when the animation and story actually hold up for a modern audience.
The animation isn’t as choppy as Rurouni Kenshin’s 1996 adaptation. It’s fluid and isn’t jarring for audiences now who want to explore older anime.
That being said, it doesn’t mean Rumiko Takahashi should be completely denied a remake. A remake would correct the mistakes of the original’s penchant for filler episodes and the slow pacing. We just have to wait and see if this happens.
Inuyasha is available on Crunchyroll.
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