---
title: "YATAGARASU: The Raven Does Not Choose Its Master"
year: 2024
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/yatagarasu-the-raven-does-not-choose-its-master-2024"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 243141
imdb_id: "tt32174340"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 1
episodes_count: 20
runtime_minutes: 25
community_rating: 8.2
vote_count: 20
content_rating: "TV-14"
---

# YATAGARASU: The Raven Does Not Choose Its Master (2024) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/yatagarasu-the-raven-does-not-choose-its-master-2024

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

YATAGARASU: The Raven Does Not Choose Its Master is a 2024 animated series set in the world of Yamauchi. The story follows Yukiya, the son of a leader in the North, who is called to attend to the Imperial Prince amidst murder, mysteries, and an invasion from an unexpected enemy. The world is inhabited by the Yatagarasu, a race of three-legged ravens capable of shapeshifting into humans.

The land of Yamauchi is divided into four regions—North, South, East, and West—each governed by a noble family. The series aired from April 6 to September 21, 2024, on NHK General TV. It is categorized under animation, drama, and sci-fi and fantasy.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A Northern leader's son faces murder, mysteries, and an unexpected invasion in a world of shapeshifting ravens."

### Why Watch
- Features a unique world inhabited by the Yatagarasu, a race of three-legged ravens that shapeshift into humans
- Combines elements of murder mystery and epic fantasy within a divided land of four noble regions
- Includes an engaging plot involving an unexpected invasion and an Imperial Prince

### Caveats & Content Note
- Information regarding specific pacing or viewer suitability is not provided in the sources
- Tone & Suitability: The series is rated TV-14 and spans genres including animation, drama, and sci-fi and fantasy.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #epic-fantasy, #shapeshifting-ravens, #political-intrigue, #mystery-drama, #sci-fi-fantasy

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (20 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 20
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 3 (15%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 17 (85%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Mutsumi Tamura** as *Yukiya (voice)*
- **Miyu Irino** as *Imperial Prince (voice)*
- **Rina Honnizumi** as *Asebi (voice)*
- **Hiroki Nanami** as *Hamayū (voice)*
- **Ayaka Fukuhara** as *Masuho no Susuki (voice)*
- **Rie Kugimiya** as *Shiratama (voice)*
- **Eiji Takeuchi** as *Sumio (voice)*
- **Satoshi Hino** as *Natsuka (voice)*
- **Hiroshi Shirokuma** as *Rokon (voice)*
- **Kengo Kawanishi** as *Atsufusa (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream YATAGARASU: The Raven Does Not Choose Its Master?
The series is available for streaming on Crunchyroll.

### Q: Is the series worth watching?
The series features an epic fantasy setting with shapeshifting ravens, murder mysteries, and an unexpected invasion.

### Q: How long is the series?
The series aired from April 6 to September 21, 2024.

### Q: What is the age rating for this show?
The series has a TV-14 rating.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [YATAGARASU: The Raven Does Not Choose Its Master — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/243141)
- [Yatagarasu (novel series) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yatagarasu_(novel_series))
- [YATAGARASU: The Raven Does Not Choose Its Master](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/243141/cast)
- [Where to Watch YATAGARASU: The Raven Does Not Choose Its Master (2024) TV Show Online](https://watch.plex.tv/)
- [Yatagarasu: The Raven Does Not Choose Its Master (2024)](https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/tv-shows/Yatagarasu-The-Raven-Does-Not-Choose-Its-Master/)
- [Yatagarasu: The Raven Does Not Choose Its Master - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt32174340)

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