Kagome Higurashi is a central character in the anime and manga series InuYasha. She is a modern-day high school student who is transported to the Sengoku period of Japan. Kagome is the reincarnation of a powerful priestess named Kikyo and possesses spiritual powers, including the ability to sense and purify the Shikon Jewel shards. Throughout the series, she forms a close bond with the half-demon InuYasha and becomes an integral part of the quest to collect the scattered shards of the Shikon Jewel. Her character is known for her bravery, kindness, and strong sense of justice.