Karasu wa Aruji wo Erabanai

In the Kingdom of Yamauchi, people have the ability to transform into three-legged crows known as yatagarasu. While the men plot over daily governance, women compete for the hand of Wakamiya, the crown prince who was selected as the Kinu, the servant to the Mountain God. Four young women arrive at the court to join the competition, including one named Asebi.

While the kind and innocent Asebi sticks out like a sore thumb compared to the other women, the crown prince has to fight for his place in the clan. Despite being born both to a concubine and as a second son, the royal priests still chose Wakamiya to be the Kinu over his older brother. This decision created a rift between the siblings while enraging Wakamiya's stepmother in the process.

When Yukiya, one of the teenage sons of the village chief, is sent to the palace to become Wakamiya's new attendant, the prince is not pleased in the slightest. However, Yukiya's presence at the imperial courts is no mere coincidence.

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Wakamiya Main

Irino, Miyu Japanese

Yukiya Main

Tamura, Mutsumi Japanese

Hamayuu Supporting

Nanami, Hiroki Japanese

Shiratama Supporting

Kugimiya, Rie Japanese

Sumio Supporting

Takeuchi, Eiji Japanese

Masuho no Susuki Supporting

Fukuhara, Ayaka Japanese

Natsuka Supporting

Hino, Satoshi Japanese

Asebi Supporting

Honizumi, Rina Japanese

Samomo Supporting

Yorita, Natsu Japanese

Natsumihiko Supporting

Kase, Yasuyuki Japanese

Kyougoku, Yoshiaki Director, Episode Director

Tange, Yuuji Sound Director

Kawatsura, Shinya Episode Director

Kogawa, Yoriyasu Episode Director

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Jan 8, 2025

Valentine07

Recommended

(Spanish review below).

I liked the first part a lot more than the second. The conflicts in the palace and the mystery behind the emperor seem a thousand times more interesting to me than the monkeys. In fact, when they appeared in the story I was like: what is this?
The first part has a much bigger element of mystery than the second part. It reminded me a lot of ‘The Apothecary’s Diaries’. Also, the characters that are introduced in the second part didn’t manage to interest me either.

The animation is amazing and I really liked the drawing style. Also, I found the world of the Yatagarasu ... very interesting, with all its hierarchies and legends. At first I had a bit of trouble understanding the subject of hierarchies, but the story gradually introduces you to the details.

I really liked the characters, especially the main ones. Although they follow certain tropes, I don’t consider them to be clichés. Also, I loved that no one seemed to be who they really are!

It's an anime that develops slowly, but it's very enjoyable and it's not until the second part, as I said, that I started to get a little bored. I still highly recommend it and if there is a second season I will definitely be watching it.

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La primera parte me gustó mucho más que la segunda. Los conflictos del palacio y el misterio detrás del emperador me parecen mil veces más interesantes que los monos. De hecho, cuando estos aparecieron en la historia quedé como: ¿qué es esto?
La primera parte tiene un elemento de misterio mucho mayor que la segunda parte. Me recordaba mucho a ‘Los diaros de la boticaria’. Además, los personajes que se introducen en la segunda parte tampoco lograron gustarme o interesarme.

La animación está increíble y el estilo de dibujo me gustó mucho. Además, el mundo de los Yatagarasu me resultó muy interesante, con todas sus jerarquías y leyendas. Al principio me costó entender un poco el tema de las jerarquías, pero la historia te adentra poco a poco a los detalles.

Los personajes me gustaron bastante, sobre todo los principales. Si bien siguen ciertos tropos, no considero que sean clichés. Además, ¡amé que nadie pareciera ser quien realmente es!

Es un anime que se desarrolla de forma lenta, pero es muy disfrutable y no es hasta la segunda parte, como ya dije, que comenzó a aburrirme un poco. Igualmente lo recomiendo muchísimo y si hay una segunda temporada la estaré viendo sin dudas.

Reviewer’s Rating: 8

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Jan 15, 2025

NemethBooshi

Mixed Feelings

The show is separated by two arcs. If I were rating just the first, it would have been a 9/10.

The first arc takes a few episodes to establish itself but once it does, it's a story full of intrigue and unexpected twists and turns.

The second arc however, just isn't as strong as the previous. All the unanswered questions and political drama in the first arc were mostly ignored. Though I can appreciate the world building, if there isn't going to be a season 2 then they should have just cut this arc completely.

As a whole, I still think this show is worthy of praise even ... though it takes a minute to get into and the second arc not being as strong as the first.

Reviewer’s Rating: 8

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Oct 9, 2024

BlueVergeofDeath

Not Recommended

Preliminary (9/20 eps)

I don't recommend. Not gonna lie, kinda disappointed since I really like the first 2 episodes. The world, the lore, I like all of them. But then, nothing. I find myself doing something else while watching. There is nothing wrong or bad with the anime but at the same time there is also nothing stands out, except maybe the excellent opening and ending as in it's really fit and set the mood for the show. I can't really describe it, but try to at least watch 7 episodes if you are interested. If even after that you still feel that hollowness then I would recommend ... to just drop it because I'm quite sure future episodes won't change a thing.

Reviewer’s Rating: 5

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