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Inuyasha the Movie 3: Swords of an Honorable Ruler (2003): Cast & Box Office

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Inuyasha the Movie 3: Swords of an Honorable Ruler is a 2003 fantasy adventure film directed by Toshiya Shinohara, starring Kappei Yamaguchi as Inuyasha (voice), Ken Narita and Fumihiko Tachiki. It runs 1 hour 39 minutes and earned $6.7 million worldwide.

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Inuyasha the Movie 3: Swords of an Honorable Ruler (2003) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 39m (99 min)
Original language
Japanese
Studio
Sunrise
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The story

What Is Inuyasha the Movie 3: Swords of an Honorable Ruler About?

The premise of Inuyasha the Movie 3: Swords of an Honorable Ruler without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

The three Fang swords clash in an epic battle. Inuyasha and his brother Sessomaru each wield a blade inherited from their father, who also sealed a third sword, Sounga. Seven hundred years after his death Sounga awakens, threatening mankind’s very existence. Can the children of the Great Dog Demon stop this unimaginable power?

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Cast & crew

Inuyasha the Movie 3: Swords of an Honorable Ruler Cast & Characters

Kappei Yamaguchi leads the cast as Inuyasha (voice), with Ken Narita as Sesshomaru (voice) and Fumihiko Tachiki as So'unga (voice). Directed by Toshiya Shinohara; 14 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Toshiya Shinohara

More films directed by Toshiya Shinohara: Inuyasha the Movie 4: Fire on the Mystic Island, Sakura Wars, Inuyasha the Movie 2: The Castle Beyond the Looking Glass and Inuyasha the Movie: Affections Touching Across Time.

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Plot

Inuyasha the Movie 3: Swords of an Honorable Ruler Plot Summary

What happens in Inuyasha the Movie 3: Swords of an Honorable Ruler from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

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Two centuries ago, the great dog-demon Tōga denied his elder son Sesshomaru’s request for ownership of two legendary blades, Tessaiga and So’unga. Afterward, Tōga travels to a mansion guarded by samurai, where his human wife, Lady Izayoi, is giving birth. The mansion is attacked by the army’s leader, Takemaru of Setsuna, who is secretly in love with Izayoi and arranges a brutal attempt on her life by stabbing her and setting the mansion ablaze. Tōga defeats the assailants, wounds Takemaru, and enters the burning halls. He uses his third sword, Tenseiga, to revive Izayoi, then allows her to flee with their newborn, whom he names Inuyasha.

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Box office

Inuyasha the Movie 3: Swords of an Honorable Ruler Box Office

Inuyasha the Movie 3: Swords of an Honorable Ruler grossed $6.7 million worldwide.

2003 box office

Worldwide gross

$6.7M

International
$6.7M
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Inuyasha the Movie 3: Swords of an Honorable Ruler Trailers & Videos

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Inuyasha the Movie 3: Swords of an Honorable Ruler Also Known As

32 alternative titles, including “InuYasha the Movie 3: Swords of World Conquest” and “Inuyasha Movie 3 - Das Schwert der Welteroberung”.

Also known as
  • InuYasha the Movie 3: Swords of World Conquest
  • Inuyasha Movie 3 - Das Schwert der Welteroberung
  • Eiga Inuyasha: Tenka Hadō no Ken
  • Inuyasha: Swords of an Honorable Ruler
  • Inuyasha - Tenka Hado no Ken
  • 이누야사 극장판 : 천하패도의 검
  • 이누야사 극장판: 천하패도의 검
  • 이누야샤 극장판 3; 천하패도의 검
  • 이누야샤 극장판 3 : 천하패도의 검
  • InuYasha - Die Schwerter, die die Welt unterwerfen
  • InuYasha Mozifilm 3. - A világhódítás kardjai
  • InuYasha - The Movie 3 - Swords of an Honorable Ruler (2003)
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  • 극장판 이누야샤 3 : 천하 패도의 검
  • 이누야샤 극장판 3: 천하패도의 검
  • 이누야샤 극장판 3 - 천하패도의 검
  • InuYasha - The Movie 3: Swords of an Honorable Ruler
  • Inuyasha, la película 3: La espada conquistadora
  • Inuyasha: The Movie - La spada del dominatore del mondo
  • InuYasha Film 3. - A világhódítás kardjai
  • 犬夜叉:天下霸道之剑
  • אינויאשה: חרבות של שליט מכובד
  • InuYasha 3: A Espada Dominadora do Mundo
  • Inuyasha: Tenka Hadou No Ken
  • Inuyasha 3: L’espasa de la conquesta
  • 이누야샤: 천하패도의 검
  • 犬夜叉 天下覇道の剣
  • InuYasha, film 3 : Tenka Hadou no Ken
  • InuYasha: La espada conquistadora
  • 犬夜叉 天下霸道之劍
  • InuYasha 3: Những Thanh Kiếm Chinh Phục Thế Giới
  • Инуяся. Фильм 3: Меч, покоряющий мир
  • อินุยาฉะ เทพอสูรจิ้งจอกเงิน เดอะมูฟวี่3 : อภินิหารดาบครองฟ้าดิน

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Inuyasha the Movie 3: Swords of an Honorable Ruler FAQ: Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Inuyasha the Movie 3: Swords of an Honorable Ruler, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Inuyasha the Movie 3: Swords of an Honorable Ruler?

Inuyasha the Movie 3: Swords of an Honorable Ruler runs 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).

When was Inuyasha the Movie 3: Swords of an Honorable Ruler released?

Inuyasha the Movie 3: Swords of an Honorable Ruler was released on December 20, 2003.

Who directed Inuyasha the Movie 3: Swords of an Honorable Ruler?

Inuyasha the Movie 3: Swords of an Honorable Ruler was directed by Toshiya Shinohara.

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Who is in the cast of Inuyasha the Movie 3: Swords of an Honorable Ruler?

Inuyasha the Movie 3: Swords of an Honorable Ruler stars Kappei Yamaguchi as Inuyasha (voice), Ken Narita as Sesshomaru (voice) and Fumihiko Tachiki as So'unga (voice), among 14 credited actors.

How much did Inuyasha the Movie 3: Swords of an Honorable Ruler make at the box office?

Inuyasha the Movie 3: Swords of an Honorable Ruler grossed $6.7 million worldwide.

Does Inuyasha the Movie 3: Swords of an Honorable Ruler have a post-credit scene?

No. Inuyasha the Movie 3: Swords of an Honorable Ruler has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Inuyasha the Movie 3: Swords of an Honorable Ruler in?

The original language of Inuyasha the Movie 3: Swords of an Honorable Ruler is Japanese.

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