Karasu wa Aruji wo Erabanai


Yatagarasu: The Raven Does Not Choose Its Master

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Alternative Titles

Synonyms: The Crow Does Not Choose the Lord
Japanese: 烏は主を選ばない
English: Yatagarasu: The Raven Does Not Choose Its Master
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Type: TV
Episodes: 20
Status: Finished Airing
Aired: Apr 6, 2024 to Sep 21, 2024
Premiered: Spring 2024
Broadcast: Saturdays at 23:45 (JST)
Producers: NHK, NHK Enterprises
Licensors: None found, add some
Studios: Pierrot
Source: Novel
Genres: DramaDrama, FantasyFantasy
Themes: HistoricalHistorical, MythologyMythology
Duration: 25 min. per ep.
Rating: PG-13 - Teens 13 or older

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Score: 8.071 (scored by 1272512,725 users)
1 indicates a weighted score.
Ranked: #5532
2 based on the top anime page. Please note that 'Not yet aired' and 'R18+' titles are excluded.
Popularity: #3567
Members: 42,731
Favorites: 350

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Synopsis

In the Kingdom of Yamauchi, people have the ability to transform into three-legged crows known as yatagarasu. While the men plot over daily governance, women compete for the hand of Wakamiya, the crown prince who was selected as the Kinu, the servant to the Mountain God. Four young women arrive at the court to join the competition, including one named Asebi.

While the kind and innocent Asebi sticks out like a sore thumb compared to the other women, the crown prince has to fight for his place in the clan. Despite being born both to a concubine and as a second son, the royal priests still chose Wakamiya to be the Kinu over his older brother. This decision created a rift between the siblings while enraging Wakamiya's stepmother in the process.

When Yukiya, one of the teenage sons of the village chief, is sent to the palace to become Wakamiya's new attendant, the prince is not pleased in the slightest. However, Yukiya's presence at the imperial courts is no mere coincidence.

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Characters & Voice Actors

Wakamiya

Main
Irino, Miyu
Japanese

Yukiya

Main
Tamura, Mutsumi
Japanese

Hamayuu

Supporting
Nanami, Hiroki
Japanese

Sumio

Supporting
Takeuchi, Eiji
Japanese

Shiratama

Supporting
Kugimiya, Rie
Japanese

Masuho no Susuki

Supporting
Fukuhara, Ayaka
Japanese

Natsuka

Supporting
Hino, Satoshi
Japanese

Asebi

Supporting
Honizumi, Rina
Japanese

Samomo

Supporting
Yorita, Natsu
Japanese

Natsumihiko

Supporting
Kase, Yasuyuki
Japanese

Staff

Kyougoku, Yoshiaki
Director, Episode Director
Tange, Yuuji
Sound Director
Kawatsura, Shinya
Episode Director
Kogawa, Yoriyasu
Episode Director


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Ending Theme

1: "Tokoshie (とこしえ)" by Akiko Shikata (eps 1-19)
2: "poi" by Saucy Dog (eps 20)

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Reviews

Nov 27, 2024
The Raven Does Not Choose It's Master is by far the most impressive hidden gem I've ever seen. An anime that despite it's masterfully produced story, plot and pacing still manages to stay at the bottom of the popularity barrel. That sad treatment is something it certainly doesn't deserve, If I said it was better than everything that released in the same anime seasons as it, I wouldn't take that as objectively true, however it wouldn't be that far off from the truth. The short recommendation at the start is if you enjoy political maze plots, mystery vibes or even just watched something like "The ...
Aug 19, 2024
Mixed Feelings
Preliminary (15/20 eps)
If I'm being honest, so far, this show has been a bit of a nothing burger. I kinda have no idea what's going on most of the time, but I'd be lying if I said I wasn't intrigued. But that intrigue has yet to really lead anywhere. I enjoy the characters, they have unique personality's and it's interesting to see the story from many different POV's if not a bit confusing at times. The anime it's self looks great, all the characters have very distinct designs, and the scenery is always very detailed. Also, the opening is a banger, not only that but it's beautiful ...
Oct 9, 2024
Preliminary (9/20 eps)
I don't recommend. Not gonna lie, kinda disappointed since I really like the first 2 episodes. The world, the lore, I like all of them. But then, nothing. I find myself doing something else while watching. There is nothing wrong or bad with the anime but at the same time there is also nothing stands out, except maybe the excellent opening and ending as in it's really fit and set the mood for the show. I can't really describe it, but try to at least watch 7 episodes if you are interested. If even after that you still feel that hollowness then I would recommend ...

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