<p><a href="http://inuyasha.wikia.com/wiki/Daiy%C5%8Dkai" rel="noreferrer">Inuyasha wiki</a> says the following about daiyōkai:</p>

<blockquote>
  <p>Most daiyōkai have long lifespans, possibly even longer than those of
  normal yōkai. They tend to remain calm in battle even if the situation
  is dire or their life is threatened. Daiyōkai vary in shape and size,
  just like normal yōkai. Some have, or are able to transform into,
  human-like forms, such as the Inu no Taishō and Sesshōmaru. Others,
  like Ryūkotsusei, are very large in size and don't at all resemble
  humans. Though it is not clear whether this applies to all Daiyōkai,
  it seems that some became feudal rulers over vast territories,
  commanding lesser demons. They sometimes wage war against other yōkai
  and humans alike.</p>
</blockquote>

<p>About what qualifies one as such, is more controversial. It may be possible that it's both possible to be born like one, and to <em>become</em> one. </p>

<p>For example,  Inu no Taishō's son from an unnamed demoness, Sesshōmaru, is a daiyōkai, and even Inuyasha, while being half-human, possesses power beyond those of an ordinary yōkai, so "being born with it" is plausible.</p>

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2012-12-18T10:48:12.017Z
2012-12-18T10:48:12.017Z
SingerOfTheFall
<p>In Inuyasha, there seems to be a higher class of Yokai, where Inuyasha's father belonged, called "Dai-Yokai" (or "Great Yokai").</p>

<p>What qualifies you (the average Yokai) to be a Dai-Yokai? Are you born like it? Do you earn the status somehow?</p>

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2012-12-17T21:21:23.737Z
It's been a long time since I watched/read Inu-Yashi, but I was always under the impression it was just a name given to exceptionally strong demons, and is something you earn.
Wipqozn
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2012-12-17T21:32:00.240Z
@Wipqozn: Does that make me one?
Madara's Ghost
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2012-12-17T21:35:20.693Z
I'm pretty sure they need an even high class for you :P
Wipqozn
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What qualifies one as a Dai-Yokai?
# What qualifies one as a Dai-Yokai?
Posted by: username_0 on 2012-12-17
In Inuyasha, there seems to be a higher class of Yokai, where Inuyasha's father belonged, called "Dai-Yokai" (or "Great Yokai").

What qualifies you (the average Yokai) to be a Dai-Yokai? Are you born like it? Do you earn the status somehow?
**Tags:** inuyasha
> **Comments:**
> **username_1**: It's been a long time since I watched/read Inu-Yashi, but I was always under the impression it was just a name given to exceptionally strong demons, and is something you earn.  
> **username_0**: @Wipqozn: Does that make me one?  
> **username_1**: I'm pretty sure they need an even high class for you :P  
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## 1 answers
### Answer by username_2 on 2012-12-18. Score: 5 | Accepted answer
[Inuyasha wiki](http://inuyasha.wikia.com/wiki/Daiy%C5%8Dkai) says the following about daiyōkai:

> Most daiyōkai have long lifespans, possibly even longer than those of
> normal yōkai. They tend to remain calm in battle even if the situation
> is dire or their life is threatened. Daiyōkai vary in shape and size,
> just like normal yōkai. Some have, or are able to transform into,
> human-like forms, such as the Inu no Taishō and Sesshōmaru. Others,
> like Ryūkotsusei, are very large in size and don't at all resemble
> humans. Though it is not clear whether this applies to all Daiyōkai,
> it seems that some became feudal rulers over vast territories,
> commanding lesser demons. They sometimes wage war against other yōkai
> and humans alike.

About what qualifies one as such, is more controversial. It may be possible that it's both possible to be born like one, and to *become* one.

For example, Inu no Taishō's son from an unnamed demoness, Sesshōmaru, is a daiyōkai, and even Inuyasha, while being half-human, possesses power beyond those of an ordinary yōkai, so "being born with it" is plausible.
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