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YATAGARASU: The Raven Does Not Choose Its Master

Karasu wa Aruji wo Erabanai · 烏は主を選ばない

TV · Finished · Spring 2024 · 20 episodes · 25 min

Welcome to Yamauchi, a world inhabited by the Yatagarasu, a race of three-legged ravens who shapeshift into humans. The land is divided into four regions—North, South, East, and West—each ruled by a noble family. Yukiya, the son of a leader in the North, is shocked by a call to attend to the Imperial Prince. Murder, mysteries, and an invasion from an unexpected enemy await in this epic fantasy.

(Source: Crunchyroll)

Genres: Action, Drama, Fantasy, Supernatural

Tags: Royal Affairs, Shapeshifting, Male Protagonist, Politics, Primarily Adult Cast, Ojou-sama, Philosophy, Swordplay, Ensemble Cast, Gore, Mythology, Anthropomorphism

Studio: Studio Pierrot

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Episodes

  1. Episode 1: A Lady out of Place
  2. Episode 2: The Blockhead Second Son
  3. Episode 3: A True Golden Raven
  4. Episode 4: An Imperial Council
  5. Episode 5: A Purge
  6. Episode 6: A Tanabata Invitation
  7. Episode 7: Falling
  8. Episode 8: The Intruder
  9. Episode 9: Lady Raven
  10. Episode 10: Assassinating the Prince
  11. Episode 11: The Loyal Retainer
  12. Episode 12: To Choose a Consort
  13. Episode 13: Ravens Shouldn`t Wear Kimono
  14. Episode 14: The Taboo Elixir
  15. Episode 15: The Girl Who Lived
  16. Episode 16: Wisteria Arrows
  17. Episode 17: King of the Underground
  18. Episode 18: The World Outside
  19. Episode 19: A Well Run Dry
  20. Episode 20: The Golden Raven

Reviews

Promising politics, worldbuilding, and possibly character growth

Pleasant enough to watch, very intellectually exciting at points but often takes an unideal route

A serious political drama with a web of conspiracies