Kagome is an ordinary modern schoolgirl living an ordinary life. Who would have thought the dried-up old well on the site of her family's shrine would be a gateway to Japan's ancient past? Drawn through the gate against her will, Kagome finds herself battling demons for control of what she thought was a worthless trinket but is actually a powerful magical gem, the Shikon Jewel! Together with an unlikely ally, the half demon Inuyasha, Kagome begins a quest to recover the shards of the Shikon Jewe...
Some really enjoyable relationship development in this. Stuff with Kouga & InuKago plays out more or less how you'd expect, tho Inuyasha loses his head in battle more than usual, and Kagome actually says Thank You afterwards. Some interesting foreshadowing and development with Kagura as well. Was surprised to see Sesshoumaru's reaction when Kagura left, both knowing that she's probably heading towards her death
The middle portion is focused on something fro