Kaeda is one of the supporting characters of InuYasha series. She is the younger sister of Kikyō.
She is voiced by Hisako Kyōda as adult/eldery, Mika Itō as young in the Japanese version, Pam Hyatt in the original series, Jenn Forgie as young and currently Linda Darlow in The Final Act, and Hanyō no Yashahime.
Early life[]
Kaede loses her eye while helping defend the village from a demon attack shortly before the Shikon Jewel incident. Kikyō's powers weakened after falling in love with Inuyasha and in her state, she still tried to defend the village during a demon attack. A demon began attacking Kaede from behind and Kikyō fired an arrow at the demon. The demon broke into pieces from the arrow and a piece of the debris pierced Kaede's eye.
Role in the Story[]
After Kikyō's death, Kaede became an unusually strong shrine priestess in her own right and defends the village against demons. When Kagome arrives, Kaede recognizes her as the modern-day reincarnation of Kikyō. After Kagome frees Inuyasha, Kaede puts the "Subjugation Beads" onto him to give Kagome the ability to control him with a mere spoken word: "Sit." She had a first met with Inuyasha's servant, Myoga the flea, the same servant whose originally served from his father the Great Dog Demon. She was surprised that someone is searching for the tomb.
Kikyō's spirit appears before Kaede in a vision, apologizing for the suffering she caused her younger sister. When the vision ends, Kaede is in tears, thinking of all the years she lost with the sister she loved so much, and regrets not being able to do anything to help her. Three years later after Naraku's defeat, Rin lives with Kaede in the village to become accustomed to living alongside other humans. While having been present when Sango gave birth to a baby boy, Kaede is also training Kagome to become a full priestess.
Personality[]
Kaede is highly respected by the villagers and the members of Inuyasha's group, and she often advises them about demons and other spiritual anomalies. Though Inuyasha is easily annoyed by her, he listens to her when necessary and does not hesitate to protect her from a threat.
Quotes[]
| “ | Kikyō: Forgive me, Kaede. Kaede: (gasps) Big sister! Kikyō: It must not have been easy. I know you have suffered greatly because of me, sister. Kaede: Th-that's not true. (gasps) Kikyō: Forgive me, Kaede. Kaede: Kikyō! |
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| ~ Kikyō's farewell to Kaede, before her soul was saved as it descends to heavens |
| “ | Kaede: I presume the Shikon Jewel fear Kagome's spiritual power and decided to take action. Inuyasha: The Shikon Jewel? Kaede: As ye well know, the Shikon Jewel contains both the good spirit we call Naohi, and an evil spirit Magatsuhi. |
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| ~ Kaede talks about the jewel have two spirits. |
| “ | I know you! I know this fellow. His name isn't Muso! I knew it! You are the fugtive Onigumo! | „ |
| ~ Kaede recognizes Muso as Onigumo. |
| “ | Inuyasha, Muso is Onigumo. | „ |
| ~ Kaede informs Inuyasha about Muso's true identity. |
Trivia[]
- Her First English Actress, Pam Hyatt also voices Aunt Marie from Barbie in A Christmas Carol.
- Her Child English Voice Actress, Jenn Forgie also voiced Misogynistic mass murderer Jakotsu.
- Arguably, Kaede is weaker than Kikyō and Miroku. This is likely due to her specializing more in medicine than exorcisms.
- Kaede is a rarity of her era, having managed to reach her 80s by the time of Yashahime.
- She lived with Rin for six years before the girl was put in her enchanted slumber.
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