Yukiya
main character
TV
7.8
My TrackerPLANNING
Episode: 0 / 20
My Score:
Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 20
- Episode length
- 25 min
- Total watch time
- 8 h 20 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- April 6, 2024 – September 22, 2024
- Season
- Spring 2024
- Source
- Other source
- Studio
- Studio Pierrot
- Original creator
- Chisato Abe
- Music
- Eishi Segawa
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or Older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 78/100
Estimated watch time
8h 20m
⚡ 4 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Royal Affairs100%Shapeshifting90%Male Protagonist80%Primarily Adult Cast80%Politics80%Ojou-sama79%Philosophy70%Swordplay66%Ensemble Cast65%Gore65%
TVFINISHED2024 SPRING7.8 / 10 AniList score
YATAGARASU: The Raven Does Not Choose Its Master
烏は主を選ばない• Karasu wa Aruji wo Erabanai
Synopsis
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)
Should you watch YATAGARASU: The Raven Does Not Choose Its Master?
YATAGARASU: The Raven Does Not Choose Its Master has been very well received, with an average AniList score of 78/100 — 71% of 4,692 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #27 highest-rated anime of 2024, and #11 highest-rated anime of Spring 2024 on AniList.
Of the 11.1K AniList users who started it, 8.6% dropped it, so it is dropped at a typical rate; 6.8K have finished it.
At about 8 h 20 min in total, plan on one to two weeks at a couple of episodes a day.
Best for viewers who enjoy Action, Drama, Fantasy — especially royal affairs, shapeshifting, male protagonist, primarily adult cast.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
20 episodes are listed.
Trailer
Watch on YouTubeMain cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Chisato Abe
- Series composition
- Yukiko Yamamuro
- Character design
- Takumo Norita
- Music
- Eishi Segawa
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
- OP1“poi” by Saucy Dog · eps 1-20
Endings (1)
- ED1“Tokoshie” by Akiko Shikata · eps 2-12
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
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YATAGARASU: The Raven Does Not Choose Its Master FAQ
How many episodes does YATAGARASU: The Raven Does Not Choose Its Master have?
YATAGARASU: The Raven Does Not Choose Its Master has 20 episodes of about 25 minutes each, roughly 8 h 20 min in total.
How long does it take to watch YATAGARASU: The Raven Does Not Choose Its Master?
About 8 h 20 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 10 days; at one hour a day, about 9 days.
Is YATAGARASU: The Raven Does Not Choose Its Master finished?
Yes. YATAGARASU: The Raven Does Not Choose Its Master has finished airing — the final episode aired September 22, 2024.
Is there a season 2 of YATAGARASU: The Raven Does Not Choose Its Master?
No sequel is listed for YATAGARASU: The Raven Does Not Choose Its Master as of October 2026.
Is YATAGARASU: The Raven Does Not Choose Its Master based on a other source?
Yes. YATAGARASU: The Raven Does Not Choose Its Master adapts the other source by Chisato Abe.
Who animated YATAGARASU: The Raven Does Not Choose Its Master?
YATAGARASU: The Raven Does Not Choose Its Master was animated by Studio Pierrot.
Who sings the opening of YATAGARASU: The Raven Does Not Choose Its Master?
The opening, "poi", is performed by Saucy Dog.
Where can I watch YATAGARASU: The Raven Does Not Choose Its Master?
YATAGARASU: The Raven Does Not Choose Its Master is listed on Crunchyroll, Bandai Channel. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.