Inuyasha 30th Anniversary Art Book Released in Japan
Shogakukan's collection gathers 450 color illustrations, many reproduced for the first time, plus interviews with Rumiko Takahashi.
Shogakukan released Inuyasha: Sengoku Otogizoshi 30th Anniversary Original Artwork & Interview Collection in Japan on November 13, 2026, cbr.com reported. The book marks the anniversary of Rumiko Takahashi's manga, which began serialization in Shogakukan's Weekly Shonen Sunday 30 years earlier.
The collection contains 450 color illustrations, spanning manga artwork, Weekly Shonen Sunday covers and collaborative illustrations. Many of the color artworks in the book are reproduced for the first time.
Alongside the artwork, the volume includes commentary and interviews with Takahashi, as well as reflections on the characters, among them protagonist Kagome Higurashi, the half-demon Inuyasha and antagonist Naraku.
The book is published in Japanese. There has been no word on an English edition; VIZ Media, which has translated other special art books for Takahashi's works in the past, has not announced a release.
Inuyasha ran for over 11 years and concluded after 558 chapters across 56 tankobon volumes.
Quick answers
When was the Inuyasha 30th anniversary art book released?
Shogakukan released it in Japan on November 13, 2026.
What does the Inuyasha 30th anniversary book include?
It contains 450 color illustrations, many reproduced for the first time, plus commentary and interviews with Rumiko Takahashi and reflections on the characters.
Is there an English edition of the Inuyasha 30th anniversary art book?
The book is published in Japanese, and no English edition has been announced.