Tokyo Ravens

Tsuchimikado Harutora was born into a prestigious onmyoji family, but he never developed the ability to perceive spirit energy, so he settled for a quieter life training at a branch Onmyo school with his friends. That routine is interrupted when his childhood friend Natsume, the calm and capable heir of the main family, returns to Tokyo. Her appearance pulls Harutora back toward family responsibilities and into a world of ritual magic, spiritual combat, and political tensions within onmyodo. The series follows his attempts to reconcile ordinary friendships with escalating supernatural threats, without giving away major plot twists.

The TV anime premiered in 2013 as an adaptation of Kouhei Azano's light novels, with Hideyuki Kurata and Kouhei Azano credited as creators. Voice cast includes Kaito Ishikawa, Kana Hanazawa, Ryohei Kimura, Hisako Kanemoto, and Ayane Sakura, blending action, comedy, and fantasy elements.

Tokyo Ravens didn't receive major industry awards, and it wasn't a standout at big anime prize ceremonies. Still, it maintained a steady audience after broadcast, and fans kept discussions and episode commentary active, helping the show stay noticed in niche circles.

While Tokyo Ravens never broke into mainstream pop culture, its blend of occult ritual, school comedy, and action found a loyal niche. Characters like Natsume and Harutora regularly appear in fan art and cosplay, and the show is often cited by viewers looking for modern onmyoji-themed stories.

Critical and fan response has been mixed, reflected in a modest average rating of 6.4/10 from audience votes. Viewers praise its worldbuilding, supernatural action scenes, and the chemistry among the main cast, while critics point to uneven pacing, too many plot threads, and an overlong midseason. Major themes include duty versus personal desire, questions of identity, and how tradition adapts to modern Tokyo, with friendships tested by supernatural responsibilities.