The weekly column by Michihiko Suwa, the Yomiuri TV producer
August 9, 2004 Original Japanese text

Today, I want to answer questions posted to the letter corner of the program website.

First of All, a question from Ms. Yuu Kouzaka: "Why did you want to animate InuYasha series?" The story of InuYasha series is that Kagome slips back to her ancestor of 500 years ago. As you know InuYasha TV series started in October 2000, which was the turn of the 20th century. I thought it was a good timing for exhibiting the old Japan in the 21st century. InuYasha is a fiction describing the old Japan where both Youkais and humans appear. The adventure story is thrilling and hilarious. I wanted to show the story's attraction to viewers. It is the reason to animate InuYasha series

I answer her next question: "What is InuYasha for Mr. Suwa?" In addition that the story of InuYasha is wonderful, it contains many things people has esteemed such as traditional morality. For me, InuYasha is a source of power to live in the 21st century. I think I have gotten the energy from this work, and have been able to share the energy with all.

Lastly, a question from Tsu-chan: "Please make a comment about composition of impressive sound tracks, such as Hanyou InuYasha, of Mr. Kaoru Wada, InuYasha Music composer.” It seems to me that he gets a sense of accomplishment that he could express sound of Japanese spirit with instruments such as shamisen and Wadaiko(Japanese drum). He, who has actively pursued Japanese-style music, is satisfied to gain more confidence in his own ability for musician. When I listen to this music, I feel the adrenaline flow and my heart pounds. It is an emotional, excellent music. This music is recorded in InuYasha Sound Track CDs released by Avex. Mr. Wada is charge of music for the movie 4 that comes out in December. Now he is composing the music with vigor. Please look forward to the music!