Shintarō

is the son of the village chief.

History
When his father never returned from Hijiri island, he begged the villagers to let him go, but they refused, as he was the next village headman. When Inuyasha's gang came, they helped him and took him to the island. Shintarō found out his father was killed by demons when he and Inuyasha's gang got to the island. He witnessed the battle between Inuyasha and Bankotsu. He is the only brother of three older sisters, which prompts Miroku to directly offer to help Hana and her sisters "bear sons," which naturally incurs the instant wrath of Sango. Hana wonders out-loud if she and her sisters can safely entrust Shintarō with Miroku as they all shy away from him.

Shintarō returns home and presents to his sisters the bones of their father. Miroku offers to give their father a proper burial.

Manga vs. Anime

 * In the anime, Shintarō retrieves his father's remains after the events at Hijiri island. Shintarō and his sisters later witness the destruction of Mount Hakurei. They are finally seen serving food in his village when Inuyasha and his friends leave the area after confronting Naraku. These events are not shown in the manga.

Media appearances
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Manga

 * Chapter 255
 * Chapter 256
 * Chapter 257

Anime
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 * Episode 112
 * Episode 113
 * Episode 121
 * Episode 125

Shintarō Shintaro Shintaro 新太郎