Yatagarasu (novel series)

Yatagarasu
Second novel volume cover
八咫烏
GenreHistorical fantasy[1]
Novel series
Written byChisato Abe
Published byBungeishunjū
ImprintBunshun Bunko
Original runJune 26, 2012 – present
Volumes10 + 2 side stories
Manga
A Raven for All Seasons
Written byChisato Abe
Illustrated byNatsumi Matsuzaki
Published byKodansha
English publisher
  • US: Kodansha
MagazineComic Days
DemographicSeinen
Original runJune 23, 2018 – April 11, 2020
Volumes4
Manga
Karasu wa Aruji o Erabanai
Written byChisato Abe
Illustrated byNatsumi Matsuzaki
Published byKodansha
Magazine
  • Evening
  • (August 25, 2020 – October 2021)
  • Comic Days
  • (November 5, 2021 – present)
DemographicSeinen
Original runAugust 25, 2020 – present
Volumes5
Anime television series
Yatagarasu: The Raven Does Not Choose Its Master
Directed byYoshiaki Kyōgoku
Written byYukiko Yamamuro
Music byEishi Segawa
StudioPierrot
Licensed byCrunchyroll
Original networkNHK General TV
Original run April 6, 2024 – September 21, 2024
Episodes20
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Yatagarasu (八咫烏) is a Japanese novel series written by Chisato Abe. The series began publication by Bungeishunjū in June 2012, with ten main volumes and two side story volumes being released as of February 2024. A manga adaptation of the first novel, titled A Raven for All Seasons, was serialized on Kodansha's Comic Days manga website from June 2018 to April 2020. A manga adaptation of the second novel, titled Karasu wa Aruji o Erabanai, began serialization in Kodansha's Evening magazine in August 2020, before being transferred to the Comic Days website in November 2021. An anime television series adaptation of the second and third novels produced by Pierrot aired from April to September 2024.

Characters

Yukiya (雪哉)
Voiced by: Mutsumi Tamura[2]
Wakamiya (若宮)
Voiced by: Miyu Irino[2]
Asebi (あせび)
Voiced by: Rina Honnizumi[3]
Hamayū (浜木綿)
Voiced by: Hiroki Nanami[3]
Masuho no Susuki (真赭の薄)
Voiced by: Ayaka Fukuhara[3]
Shiratama (白珠)
Voiced by: Rie Kugimiya[3]
Sumio (澄尾)
Voiced by: Eiji Takeuchi[4]
Natsuka (長束)
Voiced by: Satoshi Hino[4]
Rokon (路近)
Voiced by: Hiroshi Shirokuma[4]
Atsufusa (敦房)
Voiced by: Kengo Kawanishi[4]
Fujinami (藤波)
Voiced by: Yoshino Aoyama[4]
Ōmurasake no Omae (大紫の御前)
Voiced by: Atsuko Tanaka[4]
Kōme (小梅)
Voiced by: Yume Miyamoto[5]

Media

Novels

First part

No. Title Release date ISBN
1Karasu ni Hitoe wa Niawanai (烏に単は似合わない)June 26, 2012[6]978-4-16-381610-4
2Karasu wa Aruji o Erabanai (烏は主を選ばない)July 10, 2013[7]978-4-16-382280-8
3Kin no Karasu (黄金の烏)July 23, 2014[8]978-4-16-390095-7
4Kūkan no Karasu (空棺の烏)July 29, 2015[9]978-4-16-390302-6
5Tamayori Hime (玉依姫)July 21, 2016[10]978-4-16-390489-4
6Iyasaka no Karasu (弥栄の烏)July 28, 2017[11]978-4-16-390684-3

Second part

No. Title Release date ISBN
1Rakuen no Karasu (楽園の烏)September 3, 2020[12]978-4-16-391254-7
2Tsuioku no Karasu (追憶の烏)August 23, 2021[13]978-4-16-391415-2
3Karasu no Midoriba (烏の緑羽)October 7, 2022[14]978-4-16-391602-6
4Mochizuki no Karasu (望月の烏)February 22, 2024[15]978-4-16-391806-8

Side stories

No. Title Release date ISBN
1Karasu Hyakka: Hotaru no Shō (烏百花 蛍の章)May 10, 2018[16]978-4-16-390835-9
2Karasu Hyakka: Shirayuri no Shō (烏百花 白百合の章)April 26, 2021[17]978-4-16-391361-2

Manga

A manga adaptation of the first novel, illustrated by Natsumi Matsuzaki, was serialized on Kodansha's Comic Days manga website from June 23, 2018 to April 11, 2020.[18] The manga is published in English on Kodansha's K Manga app under the name A Raven for All Seasons.[19]

A manga adaptation of the second novel, also illustrated by Matsuzaki, began serialization in Kodansha's Evening manga magazine on August 25, 2020.[20] It was later transferred to the Comic Days website beginning on November 5, 2021.[21]

A Raven for All Seasons

No. Release date ISBN
1 November 14, 2018[22][23]978-4-06-513467-2
978-4-06-514108-3 (SE)
2 May 7, 2019[24][25]978-4-06-515526-4
978-4-06-516401-3 (SE)
3 October 9, 2019[26]978-4-06-517267-4
4 June 10, 2020[27]978-4-06-519948-0

Karasu wa Aruji o Erabanai

No. Release date ISBN
1 February 22, 2021[28]978-4-06-522456-4
2 August 23, 2021[29]978-4-06-524420-3
3 April 21, 2022[30]978-4-06-527496-5
4 February 21, 2023[31]978-4-06-530279-8
5 February 22, 2024[32]978-4-06-534648-8

Anime

An anime television series adaptation of the first three novels, Karasu wa Aruji o Erabanai, was announced in October 2023. It was produced by Pierrot and directed by Yoshiaki Kyōgoku, with Yukiko Yamamuro overseeing series scripts, Takumo Norita designing the characters, and Eishi Segawa composing the music.[2] The series aired from April 6 to September 21, 2024, on NHK General TV.[1][4] The opening theme song is "Poi" performed by Saucy Dog.[33] Crunchyroll licensed the series under the title Yatagarasu: The Raven Does Not Choose Its Master.[34]

Episodes

No.Title [35][36]Directed by [a]Animation directed by [a]Original air date
1"A Lady Out of Place"
Transliteration: "Bachigaina Hime-gimi" (Japanese: 場違いな姫君)		Yoshiaki KyougokuHiroaki Imaki & Momoko NagakawaApril 6, 2024 (2024-04-06)
2"The Blockhead Second Son"
Transliteration: "Bonkura Jinan" (Japanese: ぼんくら次男)		Naoki KotaniHiroaki Imaki, Momoko Nagakawa, Minoru Murao, Yūji Kondō & Tomoyuki MatsumotoApril 13, 2024 (2024-04-13)
3"A True Golden Raven"
Transliteration: "Makoto no Kin'u" (Japanese: 真の金烏)		Shinya KawatsuraMinoru Murao, Yuka Suzuki & Hiroaki ImakiApril 20, 2024 (2024-04-20)
4"An Imperial Council"
Transliteration: "Gozen Kaigi" (Japanese: 御前会議)		Naoki KotaniMomoko Nagakawa, Reika Hoshino, Yūji Kondō, Tomoyuki Matsumoto & Hiroaki ImakiApril 27, 2024 (2024-04-27)
5"A Purge"
Transliteration: "Shukusei" (Japanese: 粛清)		Yoriyasu KogawaMinoru Murao, Shi Jie Zhu, Yuka Suzuki & Hiroaki ImakiMay 4, 2024 (2024-05-04)
6"A Tanabata Invitation"
Transliteration: "Tanabata no Sasoi" (Japanese: 七夕の誘い)		Shinya KawatsuraMomoko Nagakawa, Yūji Kondō, Tomoyuki Matsumoto & Hiroaki ImakiMay 11, 2024 (2024-05-11)
7"Falling"
Transliteration: "Tenraku" (Japanese: 転落)		Toshiyuki KatoKeizō Shimizu, Minoru Murao, Yūji Kondō, Tomoyuki Matsumoto & Hiroaki ImakiMay 18, 2024 (2024-05-18)
8"The Intruder"
Transliteration: "Shinnyūsha" (Japanese: 侵入者)		Yoriyasu KogawaMomoko Nagakawa, Yūji Kondō, Tomoyuki Matsumoto & Reika HoshinoMay 25, 2024 (2024-05-25)
9"Lady Raven"
Transliteration: "Karasuda-yū" (Japanese: 烏太夫（からすだゆう）)		Kaoru SuzukiKeizō Shimizu & Hiroaki ImakiJune 1, 2024 (2024-06-01)
10"Assassinating the Prince"
Transliteration: "Wakamiya Ansatsu" (Japanese: 若宮暗殺)		Shigenori KageyamaMinoru Murao, Yūji Kondō, Tomoyuki Matsumoto & Reika HoshinoJune 8, 2024 (2024-06-08)
11"The Loyal Retainer"
Transliteration: "Chūshin" (Japanese: 忠臣)		Yoriyasu KogawaMomoko Nagakawa, Minoru Murao & Hiroaki ImakiJune 15, 2024 (2024-06-15)
12"To Choose a Consort"
Transliteration: "Kisaki Erabi" (Japanese: 后選び)		Kaoru SuzukiKeizō Shimizu, Shi Jie Zhu & Reika HoshinoJune 22, 2024 (2024-06-22)
13"Ravens Shouldn't Wear Kimono"
Transliteration: "Karasu ni Hitoe wa Niawanai" (Japanese: 烏（からす） に 単（ひとえ）は似合わない)		Naoki KotaniMomoko Nagakawa, Shi Jie Zhu & Hiroaki ImakiJune 29, 2024 (2024-06-29)
14"The Taboo Elixir"
Transliteration: "Kindan no Kusuri" (Japanese: 禁断（きんだん）の薬（くすり）)		Toshiyuki KatoMinoru Murao, Yūji Kondō, Tomoyuki Matsumoto, Yoshiaki Tsubata & Reika HoshinoJuly 20, 2024 (2024-07-20)
15"The Girl Who Lived"
Transliteration: "Ikinokotta Shōjo" (Japanese: 生き残った少女)		Shigenori KageyamaKeizō Shimizu, Momoko Nagakawa, Yūji Kondō, Tomoyuki Matsumoto & Hiroaki ImakiAugust 17, 2024 (2024-08-17)
16"Wisteria Arrows"
Transliteration: "Fuji no Ya" (Japanese: 藤の矢)		Naoki KotaniMomoko Nagakawa, Minoru Murao & Reika HoshinoAugust 24, 2024 (2024-08-24)
17"King of the Underground"
Transliteration: "Chikagai no O" (Japanese: 地下街の王)		Shinya KawatsuraMomoko Nagakawa, Keizō Shimizu, Shi Jie Zhu, Yoshiaki Tsubata & Hiroaki ImakiAugust 31, 2024 (2024-08-31)
18"The World Outside"
Transliteration: "Gaikai" (Japanese: 外界)		Kaoru SuzukiMomoko Nagakawa, Minoru Murao & Reika HoshinoSeptember 7, 2024 (2024-09-07)
19"A Well Run Dry"
Transliteration: "Kare Ido" (Japanese: 涸（か）れ井戸)		Kageyama HirominMurao Minoru, Keizo Shimizu, Shi Jie Zhu, Yoshiaki Tsubata & Hiroaki ImakiSeptember 14, 2024 (2024-09-14)
20"The Golden Raven"
Transliteration: "Kin no Karasu" (Japanese: 黄金の烏)		Yoshiaki KyogokuMomoko Nagakawa, Minoru Murao, Keizo Shimizu, Shi Jie Zhu & Reika HoshinoSeptember 21, 2024 (2024-09-21)

Notes

  1. ^ a b Production staff information is taken from the ending credits of each episode.

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