In the anime Inuyasha, swords are considered a primary weapon used by almost all characters. However, these swords possess “terrifying” powers that enable their wielders to conquer nearly all adversaries. Let’s explore the mighty abilities of the six legendary swords that have “made waves” in the Inuyasha story!
1. Tessaiga – The Sword of Heaven’s Destruction
Tessaiga is Inuyasha’s sword, crafted by the blacksmith Totosai from the fang of Inu no Taisho (Inuyasha and Sesshomaru’s father). Initially, Tessaiga resembles a katana with a “rusty” appearance, but after being imbued with spiritual energy, it transforms into a formidable weapon.
The power of Tessaiga’s Wind Scar only works against demons, not against humans.
Tessaiga is primarily a defensive sword that can slay up to 100 demons in one swing, making it nearly invulnerable to any demon that cannot connect with it (except for Totosai and Inu no Taisho). Sorcerers, priests, and other practitioners cannot nullify the spiritual energy of Tessaiga. For instance, Kagome’s new name could potentially nullify the sword’s powers and revert it to its original “rusty” form.
Additionally, Tessaiga possesses the ability to absorb the spiritual energy of the demons it slays, preventing Inuyasha from transforming into a bloodthirsty demon that loses its rationality.
The incredible powers of Tessaiga.
Specifically, according to Totosai’s explanation, Tessaiga has the ability to absorb the spiritual energy of those demons that have been struck by it. The sword can unleash several powerful attacks such as: Wind Scar, Tessaiga’s Dragon, Diamond Shattering Strike, and the Resurrection of the Dead Demon.
However, Inu no Taisho’s decision to hand Tessaiga to Inuyasha caused Sesshomaru to become very envious, leading him to constantly pursue his half-brother to find a way to reclaim Tessaiga.
2. Tenseiga – The Sword of Life
While Tessaiga can slay 100 demons in one swing, Tenseiga has the ability to revive 100 beings after one swing. To understand further, Tessaiga is a “sword for killing,” while Tenseiga is a “sword for healing.”
Tenseiga is the sword of the gods that can help the dead come back to life.
According to their father’s will, the resurrection sword Tenseiga was given to Sesshomaru. However, for him, this “cannot kill” sword was merely a burden.
The true strength of Tenseiga lies in its ability to destroy “those who should not exist” such as demons, ghosts, and other supernatural beings. Even the formidable attack, the Dragon of the Dead, originally belonged to Tessaiga but was eventually transferred to Inuyasha after Sesshomaru perfected this resurrection ability.
Despite this, Tenseiga is a sword that does not possess the ability to directly kill other beings, but it can create connections for its wielder in dangerous situations. With Tenseiga, Sesshomaru became the only one capable of traveling between the realms without being hindered.
3. Sounga – The Sword of Dark Night
Sounga is one of the three primary weapons of the powerful demon Inu no Taisho, and it was sealed after his death. Unlike Tessaiga and Tenseiga, Sounga is the sword of the underworld, capable of transforming 100 enemies into 100 corpses after one swing.
No one knows who created Sounga or its origins, only that it is a sword with ties to the underworld and possesses immense terrifying power.
Sounga is one of the three ‘swords that dominate the three realms’.
If we had to rank the strongest swords in Inuyasha, Sounga would undoubtedly take the top spot, making it an incredibly dangerous weapon. Therefore, anyone who wishes to wield Sounga must be a powerful foe against Inuyasha’s father.
Bakusaiga appeared alongside Sesshomaru’s left arm (which had been previously severed from Inuyasha) during his battle against Magatsuhi. This sword is a manifestation of Sesshomaru’s true strength, as it had long resided in his being. However, due to his hatred for Inuyasha and the jealousy stemming from their father not leaving Tessaiga for him, Sesshomaru had yet to discover this sword.
It wasn’t until he was able to stand on his own that he could wield this “sword of his own existence.”
