Yashahime: A Well Intended, but Unnecessary Sequel

After much demand, my second most requested video Yashahime: Princess half Demon the long awaited sequel to Rumiko Takahashi's popular anime and manga series Inuyasha.

Timestamps
Opening
00:21 Defending My Last Inuyasha Video
00:40 Why Sequels Like these Fail

Comparing Both Stories' Opening
01:10 Worldbuilding, Setting up the Story
03:42 Comparing Yashahime to Fire Tripper
06:00 Establishing a Hook

Explaining the New Protagonists
07:02 Towa
12:07 Moroha
17:14 Setsuna

New Protagonists as a Group
22:33 Abilities [Yashahime]
25:01 Abilities [Inuyasha]
26:38 Color Scheme

Chemistry
28:14 Moroha
30:57 The Sisters
33:52 Love Interests [Towa x Riku]
37:58 Love Interests [Setsuna x Hisui]

Comparing Yashahime to Similar Sequels
39:59 Ultimate Muscle
43:27 What Yashahime Added to the Franchise
45:48 Utilzing Old Characters [Miroku]
49:46 Utilzing Old Characters [Shiori]
51:56 Utilzing Old Characters [Sesshomaru]
56:38 Utilzing Old Characters [Inuyasha]
1:05:03 Alternative Direction for Inuyasha

Parenthood
1:06:05 New Trio Orphans?
1:09:12 Parental Disconnect

Avoiding Rehashing Old Material
1:09:49 Not Generational Equivalents
1:10:30 Old Villain vs New [Naraku vs Kirinmaru]
1:14:07 Not Same Plot [Shikon Jewel vs Rainbow Pearls]
1:16:28 Directionless Plot and Co
1:18:30 Exchanging Romance for Familial Bonds

Easter Eggs, Callbacks, and References to the Past
1:20:00 Easter Eggs and Callbacks
1:21:44 Continuity Issues
1:23:48 Contrived Callbacks
1:25:05 Odd Lines, Naming, and Wording

Comparing the Ending Credits
1:30:56 Yashahime Season 2's First Ending
1:31:32 Inuyasha's First Ending

Conclusion
1:33:50 Final Thoughts
1:34:58 Breaking the Cycles
1:37:28 Thanks for Watching