While the anime captures the music and voice acting beautifully, the manga is often cited by fans as the superior way to experience the plot:
The is more than a relic of the 2000s. It sits at a unique intersection of manga history. It is Rumiko Takahashi’s best-selling work (over 50 million copies worldwide) and arguably the last of the "epic quest" shonen before the "Big Three" (Bleach, Naruto, One Piece) dominated the market. Inuyasha - Complete Manga Series
56 tankōbon volumes in the original Japanese and standard English releases. While the anime captures the music and voice