Koukyuu no Karasu

Raven of the Inner Palace / 後宮の烏 / Kokyu no Karasu

Genres: Fantasy, Historical, Josei, Mystery, Mythology
Themes: Historical, Mythology
Demographics: Josei
Studios: Bandai Namco Pictures
Producers: Aniplex, BS11, Kansai Telecasting, Marui Group, Movic, Shueisha, Tohan Corporation
Rating: 7.54 / 10
Rank: #1853
Popularity: #2097
Users Listed: 115,008
Users Scored: 41,620
NSFW: No
Last Updated: 12/30/2022
Aired: October 1, 2022 – December 24, 2022 (Fall)
Type: tv
Source: Light Novel
Age Rating: PG 13
Episodes: 13
Broadcast: Saturday at 23:30 (JST)

Synopsis:

The series centers on Ryuu Jusetsu, the enigmatic Raven Consort, a figure of both awe and apprehension within the imperial court. Isolated in her secluded palace, she’s known for her purported abilities to fulfill any request, fostering legends of both sage-like wisdom and dangerous power. Jusetsu's solitary existence is disrupted when Emperor Ka Koushun seeks her aid in a perplexing matter, compelling her to venture beyond the palace walls for the first time.

Her reluctant acceptance of Koushun’s requests leads her to form an unusual bond with Jiujiu, a curious young court attendant appointed as her sole companion. As they navigate the intricacies of the court and address the needs of its inhabitants, Jusetsu must contend with unforeseen dangers that emerge from the wider world. The story explores themes of solitude, destiny, and the potential consequences of confronting a shadowed past—all while maintaining an atmosphere of quiet mystery and understated intrigue.

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Episodes:

Episode 1: The Jade Earring, Part 1 (Aired: 10/01/2022)
Episode 2: The Jade Earring, Part 2 (Aired: 10/08/2022)
Episode 3: The Whistle (Aired: 10/15/2022)
Episode 4: The Skylark Princess (Aired: 10/22/2022)
Episode 5: Confidant (Aired: 10/29/2022)
... and 8 more episodes

Characters:

Ka, Koushun (Main) - Voice Actors: Mizunaka, Masaaki, Koichi, Makoto, Wehkamp, Christopher, Mae, Reshel
Ryuu, Jusetsu (Main) - Voice Actors: Mizuno, Saku, Tipton, Alexis
An, Keiran (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kugimiya, Rie
Ashuu (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kojima, Sachiko, Young, Stephanie
Ei, Sei (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Yashiro, Taku, George, Lee
Empress Dowager (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Katsuki, Masako, Leonard, Linda
Han (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Nukui, Yuka
Hou, Shougetsu (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Ishida, Akira
Hou, Ichigyou (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Ogata, Mitsuru
Ishiha (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Hirata, Mana, Daviau, Hayden
Jiujiu (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kouno, Marika, Apprill, Bryn
Jo, Sei (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Amami, Yurina
Ka, Meiin (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Arai, Yuuki, Williams, Kent
Kaku, Kou (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Saitou, Souma
Keishi (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Nakamura, Kaori
Keiyou's Older Brother (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Shiraishi, Kento
Kin, Keiyou (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kanemoto, Hisako
Kin, Koukei (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Ueda, Youji
Kippuku, Shihitsu (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Shiraishi, Kento
Kou, Ran (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Toriumi, Kousuke
On, Kei (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Shimazaki, Nobunaga, Saab, Alejandro
Princess Meiju (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Motoyoshi, Yukiko
Ran, Hyougetsu (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Eguchi, Takuya
Reijou (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Inoue, Honoka
Ri, Shuuyou (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Sugiyama, Riho, Munoz, Anastasia
Sai, Enrin (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kugimiya, Rie
Sakyuu, You (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Ootsuka, Houchuu
Setsu, Gyoei (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Sugita, Tomokazu
Sha (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kawasumi, Ayako, Searcy, Molly
Shi, Ken (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Hatanaka, Tasuku, Allen Jr., Mark
Shou, Kouei (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Iwami, Manaka
So, Kougyou (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Komatsu, Naoko
Tan, Kai (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Okamoto, Nobuhiko
Ui (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Chafurin
Un, Kajou (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Ueda, Reina
Un, Eitoku (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Sugisaki, Ryou
You, Senjou (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Ichinose, Kana
You, Juujou (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Shiraishi, Haruka
Yuisha (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Minami, Mayu

Staff:

Inoue, Megumi (Producer)
Saitou, Souichirou (Producer)
Miyawaki, Chizuru (Director, Setting)
Aketagawa, Jin (Sound Director)
Ishii, Akie (Episode Director, Storyboard)
Kuji, Gorou (Episode Director, Storyboard)
Minami, Yasuhiro (Episode Director, Storyboard)
Yasumura, Ryou (Episode Director)
Avu-chan (Theme Song Composition, Theme Song Lyrics)
Tsukada, Koji (Theme Song Arrangement)
Ziyoou-vachi (Theme Song Performance)
krage (Theme Song Performance)
Amemiya, Hideo (Key Animation)
Andou, Yui (Sound Effects)
Ayuko (Original Character Design)
Cho, Ah-young (2nd Key Animation)
Fujisaki, Shingo (Key Animation)
Furihata, Masahiro (Key Animation)
Hasegawa, Kazuo (Animation Director)
Hayashi, Ryuuta (Background Art)
Heishi, Yoshihisa (Planning)
Higuchi, Hiromitsu (Chief Producer)
Hirota, Haruka (2nd Key Animation)
Ikai, Kazuyuki (Animation Director, Key Animation)
Ikeda, Tomomi (Key Animation)
Iwakami, Atsuhiro (Planning)
Izumi, Arika (Associate Producer)
Kawabe, Yuusuke (Key Animation)
Kawahara, Kumiko (Key Animation)
Kawasaki, Rena (Animation Director, Key Animation)
Kinoshita, Yumiko (Key Animation)
Kitahara, Koudai (Key Animation, 2nd Key Animation)
Kodama, Keita (Chief Producer)
Kouno, Jirou (Background Art)
Kunieda, Shingo (Planning)
Kuroyanagi, Kenji (Key Animation)
Matsumoto, Midori (Key Animation)
Minagawa, Akari (Key Animation)
Mishima, Rika (Key Animation)
Miyake, Masanori (Executive Producer)
Nagakawa, Kaoru (Key Animation)
Nagatome, Ai (Key Animation)
Nakamura, Norifumi (Art Director)
Nakaya, Kouichi (Key Animation)
Naminoue, Yuri (Key Animation)
Nishikawa, Masato (Key Animation)
Noji, Kiyoshi (Key Animation)
Nozaki, Reiko (Animation Director, 2nd Key Animation)
Ogawa, Etsushi (Planning)
Okada, Masato (Key Animation)
... and 23 more staff

News:

Fall 2022 Simulcast List [Update 10/30] (09/26/2022)
Fall 2022 Preview (09/17/2022)
'Koukyuu no Karasu' Reveals Additional Cast Pair, Second Promo (09/09/2022)
'Koukyuu no Karasu' TV Anime Unveils Additional Cast, Staff, First Promo (08/20/2022)
PV Collection for Apr 25 - May 1 (05/01/2022)
'Koukyuu no Karasu' Reveals Main Staff, Cast, Fall 2022 Premiere (04/14/2022)
Novel 'Koukyuu no Karasu' Receives Anime Adaptation (12/13/2021)

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