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Sunday, September 12, 2010

Character Profile: Sesshomaru

"Compared to me, you were never any good."
                                -Sesshomaru

In the anime/manga Inu Yasha, Sesshomaru is the eldest son of the of the great wolf demon of japan and is known as the Demon Lord of the Western Lands.

Like his father he is an extremely powerful individual, possessing a vast array of martial powers with an air of nobility and honor. However, he didn't inherit his father's interest in humanities well being. He has a younger brother, named Inu Yasha who is half human. He views Inu Yasha with disgust, yet grudgingly acknowledge his familial duties.

As an individual, Sesshomaru is confident in his abilities and is aloof seeing everyone else as inconsequential or in the way. If he has any allies, they are beings who respect him for his great power. Jaken (a kappa), Ah-Un (steed),  and Rin (a human girl) are one of his few companions who he treats with some level of interest. Jaken follows him as his courtier, while Rin follows him becuase her family was slaughtered and bought her back to life with his sword Tenseiga. His time with all three have softened his heart just a tiny bit

Sesshomaru is a strong character who faces the world alone. He knows the only one he can depend on is himself. He takes his responsibility of his father's title seriously and upholds his position. Although able to to be on his own, he has learned that others do provide a benefit. Jaken's loyalty is something he does appreciate, and Rin's gratitude and kind nature has shown him why his father did care for humans.

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