Kirara

Sango's pet fire cat demon. Also known as Kirara. She has the power to, in battle, grow from her harmless kitten form into a large, fiery beast resembling a sabre-tooth tiger. Kirara's abilites include flight and she is a formidable foe in any fight. Sango usually rides her in this form.

She is based on Japanese folklore, in which a cat who has survived past the age of 9 or 10 may developed a forked tail and evolve into a supernatural being with great powers called a Nekotama. She is hinted at having fought along side Midoriko; her living so long explaining that prospect. These cats are said to have great strength, be able to shapeshift, animate corpses, and sometimes control fire.

For most of the series, Kirara stays primarily with Sango and aids InuYasha's group in battles. At the end of the series after Naraku's defeat, she joins Kohaku as he trains to become a demon slayer while Sango starts her new life with Miroku and their children. In the anime series, it is suggested that she was once the companion of Midoriko, who originally created the For most of the series, Kirara stays primarily with Sango and aids InuYasha's group in battles. At the end of the series after Naraku's defeat, she joins Kohaku as he trains to become a demon slayer while Sango starts her new life with Miroku and their children. In the anime series, it is suggested that she was once the companion of Midoriko, who originally created the Jewel of four souls.