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Yashahime Translation: Web NewType Online Interview

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“Hanyō no Yashahime”: Interview with Matsumoto Sara, Komatsu Mikako, and Tadokoro Azusa. ~The Gradual Reveal Behind the Mystery of the Parents’ Generation~

“Hanyō no Yashahime” is a story where the daughters of Inuyasha and Kagome and Sesshōmaru, characters who appeared in the big hit anime based on Takahashi Rumiko’s work, “Inuyasha”, are the protagonists. Half-demon twins, Towa and Setsuna, are separated from each other during childhood due to the fire caused by the evil god, Homura. Towa, who time traveled to the modern era, is raised by Higurashi Sōta’s (Kagome’s younger brother) family as their daughter and grows up into a young girl who is good at martial arts. Meanwhile, Setsuna, who was left behind in the feudal era, makes a living slaying demons with her fellow demon slayers who are headed by Kohaku.

One day, alongside a half-demon bounty hunter known as “The Monster Killing Moroha”, Setsuna battles against Mistress Three Eyes who covets the “Rainbow Pearls” the girls possess. Amidst that, the space-time tunnel of the Tree of Ages reopens once again and the two time travel to the modern era. There, Setsuna reunites with Towa who lives in the modern era, but due to having her dreams stolen by the “Dream Butterfly”, she has lost childhood memories.

In order to retrieve Setsuna’s memories, Towa goes to the feudal era with the two of them. While searching for the “Dream Butterfly”, they learn the secrets of their birth and the existence of the greater demon who threatens the world, Kirinmaru…… Finally, it has been revealed: Towa and Setsuna’s mother and the whereabouts of Inuyasha and Kagome. We asked the three who play the half-demon princesses about the story which has reached a big turning point.

— All three of you are big fans of “Inuyasha”, but could you tell us what the appeal is of the new story, “Hanyō no Yashahime”?

Matsumoto: I would say that the depiction of going between the modern and feudal eras in “Inuyasha” was carried over. People who know “Inuyasha” can enjoy it more, and “Hanyō no Yashahime” is story that starts off in the modern era Towa is in, so it’s a situation where people touching the work for the first time can time travel to the feudal era which I think makes it easy to understand. The characters are appealing with each of them having something to shoulder and relationship that are complexly tied together. Unraveling the mysteries in your own way and then comparing investigations on the character’s actions and story I think is fun.

Tadokoro: You see, we were acting without knowing the upcoming developments, so the wild ideas we came up with as to the identity of Towa and Setsuna’s mother was expansive (laughs). Regarding Moroha, it was clear from the start that she was Inuyasha-san and Kagome-san’s daughter, so I was deeply moved when I saw the vestiges she inherited from her parents in her appearance. As a fan, the part where it gradually becomes clear as to what sort of lives the three lived being separated from their parents is entertaining. Also, all the villains are pretty. Especially Kirinmaru-sama.

Komatsu: So you address him as “sama” (laughs)

Tadokoro: I instantly liked him (laughs). It’s the same with his appearance but because I want to know more about his character, I want to hurry and see the upcoming story and you can’t miss it because there are mysteries. I think being able to go into the world of that kind of story is appealing.

Komatsu: Coming from a generation that watched “Inuyasha”, a world without Inuyasha and the others feels strange. As the three girls slay demons, not only is discovering the secrets of their birth a key point of the story but the cheerful dialogue between them as they move as a team is a highlight. The existence of demons is a given and your life is in danger if you don’t slay them, so in a sense, you’re catching a glimpse of daily life in the Inuyasha world which I think is also appealing. There’s a sense of reality that you’ll struggle to eat if you don’t earn money by slaying demons. Finally, I think every important point that smells of Inuyasha and Sesshōmaru will become addicting.

Matsumoto: Yes. Just when you think you want to see an element of “Inuyasha”, a recollection is put in which is good.

— With the broadcasting of episode 15, the mystery of the identity of Towa and Setsuna’s mother, which was the subject of investigation, and why Moroha wasn’t with her parents has become clear. Looking back from episode 1, which episode left an impression on you?

Matsumoto: For me, it was episode 14, “The Mastermind Who Burned the Forest”, which caused the story to take a big step forward. While I was seething with anger confronting the culprit behind Towa and Setsuna’s separation, when Homura took his own life, it moved me to the point of feeling numb during the recording and I became unable to move. It left such a deep impression on me that I can’t forget the feeling of Setsuna calling me back like “Get a hold of yourself!” even now. There was someone pulling the strings behind Homura and the scene of our father, Sesshōmaru, standing next to that person on top of that was shocking. “What exactly is father trying to do? We daughters worry because we don’t understand!” is what I thought. Also, with the Homura incident, the distance between Towa and Setsuna has changed big time.

Tadokoro: For me, it was episode 15, “Lunar Eclipse, The Sorrowful Parting of Fate”, after all as it was the episode that depicted what happened to Inuyasha-san and Kagome-san which was important to me as an actor. Kagome-san kissed Moroha’s forehead and said “You’re such a good child” while crying. There was so much love in her voice that was so moving that it made me happy to know that the two of them gave her lots of love.

Komatsu: For me, it was episodes 12, “Night of the New Moon, Black-Haired Towa”, and 13, “The Delicious Feudal Monk”, which answered my questions regarding the existence of half-demons. It was especially surprising that Miroku was the one restraining Setsuna’s seething blood when she transforms into a demon. I not only realized that Miroku was powerful after all, but it also revealed what he was up to, so I think it was an episode that really moved the story forward.

— What sort of episodes would you like to see depicted going forward?

Matsumoto: I would like the three of them to go back to the modern era again.

Tadokoro: I want to see Grandpa and the others!

Komatsu: I want the three of them to go to school. I want to see Setsuna and Moroha in a school uniform.

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Pet/companion: raccoon. 9 THE CAPTAIN. Also referred to as Boss. Trying to navigate the group to success. Slow to give up personal information. The crew are all family the captain would die for. Non binary person with ancestry in mongolia as well as various east asian populations. Pet/companion: Siberian Husky. 10. DOC. Not actually a doctor, more like a paramedic, field surgeon. Sort of a vet for humans. A mostly Tibetan person. Might be 40 years old, might be 90 years old. Pet/companion: saker falcon. 11. SU. Sometimes Suke. Assassin. Bodyguard. Not a talker. Japanese. Highly specialized weapons. Pet/companion: venomous cyborg snake. 12. The Client / possible new adoptee, a well-off lad from the lunar colonies, disowned for his stance against the political status quo, with powerful political enemies. He has hired the crew to help uncover proof of a big secret he is trying to bring to light, and he has his own secret from the crew. 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