Myōga

A flea demon. From his deference, mannerism and the fact that he refers to InuYasha as "Lord InuYasha" or "My Lord", he clearly considers himself to be a retainer to InuYasha. However, while he is supposed to be InuYasha's retainer, he is usually away for long periods elsewhere, and runs away in fear at any fights that the group gets into.

Myoga was the caretaker of the "false grave" of InuYasha's father, and once Sesshomaru discovered the location of this sham, Myoga immediately set out to find and warn InuYasha.

Myoga is often referred to as "Old Myoga", and seems to be well informed as to current events and historic events that occurred long before InuYasha was born. That and the conversations between Myoga and Totosai lead us to believe that these two were well-trusted retainers of InuYasha and Seshomarou's father.

Myoga always appears wearing a short kimono jacket and hakama, in a style often referred to as "traveling clothes".

Myoga has on many occasions unknowingly saved InuYasha and his friends. An example of this is when Mukotsu's poison went through Kagome, Sango, and Miroku's bodies, Myoga was able to seemingly-with ease suck the blood out.

Later in the series, Myoga is often seen traveling on a crow. It is unknown as to whether this crow is possessed to protect Myoga, or if it's well-trained.

Myoga runs whenever the group is in danger or can't when a fight and Kagome once noted during a battle that since Myoga was still there they must have a pretty good chance to win.

Name meaning

 * My&#333;ga means "divine protection."