Kanade

was the guardian miko of Hōraijima, a place where demons and humans lived in harmony, and consequently the birthplace of many hanyō.

History
Every fifty years, the Time Barrier around Hōraijima would weaken, and yōkai from the mainland would attack. Among the bloodthirsty horde, were the Four War Gods. Kanade fought during those battles and managed to seal the War Gods' powers in four spheres in her comb box, before throwing herself into the Cauldron of Resonance, at the cost of her life. Unfortunately, the Four War Gods figured that by throwing half-demons into the cauldron, they could regain a small portion of their powers.

During the story
Fifty years later, she reappeared as a glowing green orb at the bottom of the Cauldron of Resonance when Inuyasha and Asagi were thrown into it. She gave Inuyasha her blessings and the little that remains of her life force in order to allow him to escape the cauldron. In return, she asked him to save the children that are on the island. She also gave him the container holding the power of the Four War Gods.

Personally
Kanade cares very much of the children of Hōraijima. She wishes for Asagi and the others to have a happy life and expresses regret of the fact that they are forced to be sacrificed by the Shitōshin.

Powers & Abilities
Kanade is powerful enough to seal away the true powers of the Shitōshin.

Trivia

 * She mainly appears in the movie as a glowing green firefly that speaks.
 * The meaning of Kanade's name, "play music," likely refers to the song that she taught to the children of the island.