Kabuto
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- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 39
- Episode length
- 25 min
- Total watch time
- 16 h 15 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- July 29, 1990 – June 30, 1991
- Season
- Summer 1990
- Source
- Manga
- Director
- Takashi Watanabe
- Original creator
- Buichi Terasawa
- Age rating
- R — 17+ (violence & profanity)
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 61/100
- Also known as
- Crow Demon Kabuto, Kabuto, Ninja Kabuto
- Score across sites
- 5.51/10
Estimated watch time
16h 15m
⚡ 8 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Historical50%
overview details
Synopsis
500 years ago in the Tensho Era of Japan, a man was born who defied the will of a demon; a man who had gods of good on his side; a man destined to battle evil....his name was Kabuto. Somehow, Kuroyasya Douki, the vile Black Night Demon, escaped his prison in hell and returned to the earthly plane to wreak vengeance on the family-line of Kabuto. None can escape his deadly magic and masterful skills with the blade; however, the gods of the North, West, East, and South band together to help Kabuto stand for Justice. With the questionable help of a diabolical talking sword that his own father forged, Kabuto may live another day to see his own sons born....
Main cast & voice actors
Should you watch Karasu Tengu Kabuto?
Only if you enjoy action, adventure and drama.
Reception is lukewarm: 61/100 on AniList, with 44% of 180 ratings at 8/10 or higher. It's the #18 highest-rated anime of 1990.
17.7% of viewers drop it before the end, more than most, so give it a few episodes to see if it clicks.
At roughly 16 h 15 min in total, it is a long commitment — about 3 weeks at an hour a day.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Episodes
39 episodes are listed.
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Buichi Terasawa
- Director
- Takashi Watanabe
Where it fits in the series
- Optional extras: Kabuto the Golden Eye Monster
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Karasu Tengu Kabuto FAQ
How many episodes does Karasu Tengu Kabuto have?
Karasu Tengu Kabuto has 39 episodes of about 25 minutes each, roughly 16 h 15 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Karasu Tengu Kabuto?
About 16 h 15 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 20 days; at one hour a day, about 17 days.
Is Karasu Tengu Kabuto finished?
Yes. Karasu Tengu Kabuto has finished airing — the final episode aired June 30, 1991.
Is there a season 2 of Karasu Tengu Kabuto?
No sequel is listed for Karasu Tengu Kabuto as of October 2026. You can continue the story in the original manga.
Is Karasu Tengu Kabuto based on a manga?
Yes. Karasu Tengu Kabuto adapts the manga by Buichi Terasawa.