YATAGARASU: The Raven Does Not Choose Its Master

Yamauchi is a realm where the Yatagarasu, three legged ravens, shed their wings and walk among people. The land is divided into four regions, North, South, East and West, each ruled by a noble house. Yukiya, son of a Northern leader, is suddenly pulled into matters surrounding the Imperial Prince. A shadowy web of murders, cryptic clues, and a looming invasion tests loyalties and minds. The story fuses political maneuvering with mythic beings, turning ordinary politics into a stage for danger and magic. As factions maneuver, characters must reckon with identity and duty without revealing the twists ahead. The show maintains a brisk pace and a mood of looming threat that hints at larger machinations.

An original series created by Yukiko Yamamuro, it released in 2024. The cast includes Mutsumi Tamura as Yukiya, Miyu Irino as the Imperial Prince, Rina Honnizumi as Asebi, with Hiroki Nanami and Ayaka Fukuhara in supporting roles, all contributing distinct voices.

As a 2024 debut, the show is still building its footprint. Early chatter centers on the visual design and the mix of political drama with mythic shapeshifters, suggesting it could stand out in a crowded fantasy landscape and invite creative fan theories. Its reception may grow as Yatagarasu lore expands.

Initial reception sits at 8.0 out of 10 from 14 votes, signaling steady interest among a niche audience and curious newcomers. Viewers and critics highlight themes of identity and power, the tension between personal loyalty and political ambition, and the cost of leadership when truth hides behind masks.

As of now there are no major awards or nominations publicly documented for the series. Its early reception and potential remain a topic of discussion among fans, who await whether the ambitious premise, striking animation, and strong voice cast will translate into nominations or wins as the season unfolds.