So much happens in the first episode of Inuyasha that by the end, much like time-jumping shrine heiress Kagome, you may be unclear on how things will proceed from this point. If there's one thing that's obvious, though—made apparent somewhere between the creatures in the opening animation and the fact that Kagome's first instinct on finding a half-demon pinned to a tree by an arrow is to caress his ears—, it's that there'll be plenty here for furries.
Besides that, and a few comedic moments revolving around a cat, the first episode really didn't have much stand-out content. The monster design was ... fine? The settings were super basic. Inuyasha hits the ground obnoxious, though there is some hope for him: if this show turns out to be about his grief for his killer that would be pretty cool. Unfortunately, I am unlikely to find out, as the whole production, while competent enough, is quite lackluster. Inuyasha is a classic, and the character is one of the most popular male characters of all time, so clearly there's something there. But the first episode just isn't that good, and in the face of seeming mediocrity I'll recommend better stuff instead.
Recommend: No.