---
title: "Raven of the Inner Palace"
year: 2022
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/raven-of-the-inner-palace-2022"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 153482
imdb_id: "tt21197084"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 1
episodes_count: 13
runtime_minutes: 24
community_rating: 6.4
vote_count: 43
content_rating: "TV-14"
---

# Raven of the Inner Palace (2022) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/raven-of-the-inner-palace-2022

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Raven of the Inner Palace is a television series created by Kouko Shirakawa that aired in 2022. The show centers on the enigmatic Raven Consort, a figure who resides within the depths of the imperial palace. Unlike other consorts, she does not fulfill traditional duties for the emperor. Known by the name Shouxue, she possesses the ability to perform mysterious arts and will grant any favor requested of her, ranging from locating lost items to invoking curses. Descriptions of her appearance vary, with some claiming she looks like an elderly woman while others insist she appears as a young girl. The series explores the intrigue surrounding her character when Emperor Gaojun seeks her out for a favor, leading to the revelation of a significant secret. The program features voice performances by actors including Alejandro Saab, Alexis Tipton, Christopher Wehkamp, and Bryn Apprill. The title references the raven bird, known for its intelligence and cultural symbolism, though the series itself focuses on palace-based fantasy and mystery.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A mysterious consort living in the inner palace holds the power to grant supernatural favors."

### Why Watch
- engaging premise
- unique character dynamics

### Caveats & Content Note
- limited information on series scope
- Tone & Suitability: The series contains themes involving curses and mysterious arts.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: mysterious, supernatural, historical, intimate

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | None | Amazon Video |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | None | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, Crunchyroll | None | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | None | None |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (13 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 13
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 4 (31%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 9 (69%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Saku Mizuno** as *Liu Shouxue / Ryuu Jusetsu (voice)*
- **Masaaki Mizunaka** as *Xia Gaojun / Ka Koushun (voice)*
- **Taku Yashiro** as *Wei Qing / Ei Sei (voice)*
- **Marika Kouno** as *Jiujiu (voice)*
- **Nobunaga Shimazaki** as *Wen Ying / Onkei (voice)*
- **Nobuhiko Okamoto** as *Dan Hai / Tan Kai (voice)*
- **Mana Hirata** as *Yi Siha / Ishiha (voice)*
- **Reina Ueda** as *Yun Huaniang / Un Kajou (voice)*
- **Kikuko Inoue** as *Narrator (voice)*
- **Riho Sugiyama** as *Xingxing/Shinshin (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Who is the Raven Consort?
The Raven Consort is a woman named Shouxue who lives deep within the inner palace.

### Q: Does the Raven Consort perform duties for the emperor?
Despite her title, she does not perform nighttime duties for the emperor.

### Q: What is the Raven Consort known for?
She is known for her ability to use mysterious arts and for accepting favors ranging from finding lost items to casting curses.

### Q: What does the emperor want from her?
The emperor Gaojun visits her to ask for a favor.

### Q: What is the appearance of the Raven Consort?
Witnesses describe her appearance inconsistently, with some claiming she looks like an old woman and others describing her as a young girl.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Raven - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raven)
- [Raven of the Inner Palace (TV Series 2022) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt21197084)
- [Raven vs Crow - What's the Difference and How to Tell Them Apart](https://sciencenotes.org/raven-vs-crow-whats-the-difference-and-how-to-tell-them-apart/)
- [Common Raven Overview, All About Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology](https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Common_Raven/overview)
- [Raven of the Inner Palace (TV Series 2022-2022) — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/153482)
- [10 Fun Facts About the Common Raven | Audubon](https://www.audubon.org/magazine/10-fun-facts-about-common-raven)

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