Young fox demon, Inuyasha's loyal friend and comic relief
Shippo supports Inuyasha both during travel and in the final fight.
Shippo travels with Inuyasha during the search for the jewel shards and later frees him during the castle battle.
Their alliance is expressed through coordinated participation in the rescue mission.
Shippo joins Miroku and the others during the castle infiltration, and the group fights together against Kaguya.
They share membership in the recurring hero team.
Sango and Shippo travel with the same combat group and participate together in the assault on the castle.