Is there any interesting info about Sesshoumaru or Rin in the inuyasha profile book? (I mean as individual characters, not as a ship since it's quite old)
Hi anon! Thanks for the message.
Honestly....IDK I don't really think so? Maybe Sesshoumaru's description is interesting, he is described as being "handsome yet fragile". I guess he's not suppose to look that strong but we all know better!
Rumiko also mentions that his armor is made with demon energy so he can regenerate it when its damaged. She also mentioned Sesshoumaru's dog form is only 4/5 in terms of effectiveness because he doesn't use it that often.
Its not very shippy, but actually, there is something in the book that ties Sesshoumaru and Rin together!
In addition to describing every main characters attacks, they also describe them according to the four souls or energies that make up the Shikon jewel. These souls are: Ara for courage, Saki for love, Nigi for friendship, and Kushi for wisdom.
Sesshoumaru's soul is made up mostly of Ara (courage) which makes him very arrogant. For Nigi (friendship) it mentions Sesshoumaru's growing tolerance to Inuyasha, Rin of course, and surprisingly Kohaku:
Also, Rin is the focus of Sesshoumaru's Saki aura/energy (and bonus SesshJaken lol).
Waaay before Sesshoumaru went to the underworld for Meidou Zangetsuha, the profiles book already hypothesizes that he has inherited his father's care for humans:
As you would expect, the Saki section for the main characters all relate to their official love interests. Miroku's is a little different because he loves women in general, but there is still a section for Sango. And Shippou's Saki is being matchmaker to Inu/Kag and Mir/San. I think his is the only exception where his love for his friends constitute for Saki.
In my opinion the "love" Sesshoumaru feels for Rin isn't realized yet, so its vague and a very new emotion for him.
Rin's page is super short so here it is:
I would love to see her capabilites as an adult now! And of course, I love how she cares about Kohaku even though he tried to kill her.
Thanks for ask anon, I hope this answers your question!