History Heartwarming / InuYasha

* In a second instance when Inuyasha loaned his robe to Kagome, he apologized that it's disgusting since the insides are stained with his sweat and blood. Kagome replies that nothing about Inuyasha is disgusting. Considering Inuyasha's insecurities about his half-demon nature, that's probably the nicest thing she could ever say to him.

* After the battle with the Thunder Brothers, Inyuasha sees Kagome and Shippo convinced they're now spirits on their way to the afterlife he rushes up to Kagome and begs her not to go. Thankfully the flames were just some protective foxfire from the fur pelt belonging to Shippo's father. Once he discovers this Inuyasha denies everything, but it's far too late.

* Kikyou and St. Hakushin. A quiet and broken DarkMagicalGirl vs. a totally embittered BarrierWarrior. The DarkMagicalGirl wins... via giving the BarrierWarrior a CooldownHug and helping him to obtain peace and relief after years of pain and suffer.

* From the first season, Mayu's final scene with Kagome, showing off the kimono her mother made for her right before [[spoiler:she leaves with the Spirit Piper to head to the afterlife.]]

* The loyalty between the Inu Tachi. As vitriolic as they can be, they do really come through for each other when needed. They even all settle down together in Kaede's village, becoming life long friends.

* One of Inuyasha's final lines in the series: "Kagome taught me how to smile, how to believe in people! Kagome was the reason I could make friends and rely on those friends! To shed tears for others, to understand true strength and kindess... they're all things I learned from Kagome! Kagome was born to meet me! ''And I too... for her sake..."''

* From the second movie: "''[=InuYasha=]'', I love you. I love you as a half-demon!"

** Made even more heartwarming by the fact that he tells her that ''he knew'' it was her. Not only is [[spoiler: he the last thing she sees]] she also realizes that the ever so stoic Sesshoumaru [[spoiler: cared enough to come see her in her final moments]]. To top it all off, it seems like Sesshoumaru wanted to [[spoiler: save her using Tenseiga.]]

* In the anime, Rin wants to stay together with Sesshoumaru, but eventually realizes that her lifespan will be much shorter than his and asks him if, after she has died, he'll remember her. His reply is a stoic, "[[DontSaySuchStupidThings Such a foolish thing]]."

* The ending when Kagome [[spoiler:starts permanently wearing the miko clothing. It might also symbolize how Inuyasha has truly moved on from Kikyo as seeing Kagome in those clothes doesn't bother him anymore.]]

* Chapter 335 (or the last episode of the original anime) when Inuyasha and co. are trapped inside a stone oni's stomach. Inuyasha uses shikon shards in his Tessaiga to make it stronger, but it ends up corrupting him and making him transform. Kagome's reaction is to run to Inuyasha even as the acid in the area will burn her legs. Her presence purifies the shikon shard and stops Inuyasha from transforming, and Inuyasha asks Kagome that [[http://mangafox.me/manga/inuyasha/v36/c355/13.html she keeps holding him while he tries Tessaiga again.]]

* The fact that even though Kohaku was being [[spoiler: mind-controlled]] he still didn't kill [[spoiler: Kagome or Rin]] because he cared about them and the fact that he couldn't forget Sango even after his [[spoiler: memory-wipes]] shows just how much he cares.

* This troper always teared up during the end of the first season opening when [=Inuyasha=] is walking all alone in the forest, lonely, and he then sees the full-grown Kirara coming toward him with all his friends on her back. Kagome reaches down and picks him up. They all smile down at him as if saying 'You'll never be alone anymore!' and he smiles back, realizing this. Aww!

** Awwww. I just teared up.

* When Inuyasha first learns to master the Wind Scar/Kaze No Kizu, he uses it in defense against Sesshomaru, resulting in Sesshomaru being sent flying several miles away with grievous injuries. Afterwards, Toutousai points out that Inuyasha hadn't swinged Tessaiga with all his force, meaning he hadn't been willing to kill his older brother, no matter how much he might hate him. Inuyasha, of course, denies this.

** This is also the same part where the two nearly share their first kiss. While the manga leaves it somewhat ambiguous as to whether they were, the anime episode removes any doubt as they come close to touching lips before [[MomentKiller Sota suddenly barge in to interrupt them.]] To no doubt a massive cry was heard in the fandom.

** This is also the same part where the two nearly share their first kiss. While the manga leaves it somewhat ambiguous as to whether they were, the anime episode removes any doubt as they come close to touching lips before [[MomentKiller Sota suddenly barge in to interrupt them.]]

* "''[=InuYasha=]'', I love you. I love you as a half-demon!"

* Season 4 Episode 90, "Sota's Brave Confession of Love", depicts Kagome's little brother Sota trying to muster up the nerve to approach a girl he likes, and he turns to [=InuYasha=] for advice. While one would expect the hanyou to be the last one to turn to for advice of this sort, [=InuYasha=] genuinely shows support and treats Sota as if he were his own kid-brother. Ultimately, Sota does approach the girl and she willingly accepts his affections, further compounding the warm-fuzzies.

* Sesshomaru's PetTheDog episode with Rin. Very early in the series, Sesshomaru is recovering from his fight with Inuyasha and is surprised a little girl is bringing him food and is smiling to see him. We're shown that she's an orphan and is abused by the villagers for stealing food to give to Sesshomaru. She's eventually killed when Koga's wolves wipe the village out. When Sesshomaru goes on his way, he finds Rin's lifeless body on the ground and while saying that it was a test for Tensaiga, obviously was repaying her kindness to him. Rin became his MoralityPet afterwords.

* The few times it's revealed that Inuyasha and Koga deep down actually care about each other, such as when Koga might defend Inuyasha in a fight (while claiming it was accidental) or when Inuyasha reveals his human form for a second to protect Koga, and on another occasion is relieved when Koga turns out to be alive after his fight with Ginkotsu.

* Sesshomaru's remorse over [[spoiler: getting Rin killed]] when traveling to Hell and his inability to [[spoiler: save her]]. This is basically the pinnacle of emotion from the most stoic character in the series. It's not so bad that he cries, because he never would, but seeing him get even this remorseful is nothing short of amazing. It gets even better when [[spoiler: she's brought back]].

* Sesshomaru's remorse over [[spoiler: getting Rin killed]] when traveling to Hell and his inability to [[spoiler: save her]]. This is basically the pinnacle of human emotion from the most stoic character in the series. It's not so bad that he cries, because he never would, but seeing him get even this remorseful is nothing short of amazing. It gets even better when [[spoiler: she's brought back]].

* This troper always teared up during the end of the first season opening of {{InuYasha}} (shown on youtube) when Inuyasha is walking all alone in the forest, lonely, and he then sees the full-grown Kirara coming toward him with all his friends on her back. Kagome reaches down and picks him up. They all smile down at him as if saying 'You'll never be alone anymore!' and he smiles back, realizing this. Aww!

* One story depicts Kagome's little brother Sota trying to muster up the nerve to approach a girl he likes, and he turns to [=InuYasha=] for advice. While one would expect the hanyou to be the last one to turn to for advice of this sort, [=InuYasha=] genuinely shows support and treats Sota as if he were his own kid-brother. Ultimately, Sota does approach the girl and she willingly accepts his affections, further compounding the warm-fuzzies.

* One story has Inu-Yasha looking for a powerful shield-casting demon, which he must kill to give his sword the power to break Naraku's protective barriers. He discovers that the demon is actually a little girl who's half-demon, and who's being forced to protect her demon grandfather to protect her mother. While her grandfather thinks humans are worthless, though, it's revealed that his son, the girl's father, really did love her mother and had threatened to leave his clan if the other demons didn't honor his wishes and leave his wife's village alone. [[spoiler:At the end of the story, Inu-Yasha turns down the chance to use the girl to power his sword, insisting that he'll just find an even stronger shield demon. The girl, as thanks for helping her, gives him a jewel that powered her abilities. Breaking it gives his sword the power it needed.]]

* The few times it's revealed that Inuyasha and Koga deep down actually care about each other, such as when Koga might defend Inuyasha in a fight (while claiming it was accidental) or Inuyasha when reveals his human form for a second to protect Koga, and on another occasion is relieved when Koga turns out to be alive after his fight with Ginkotsu.