The series Karasu wa Aruji o Erabanai calls to mind - Seirei no Moribito, Akatsuki no Yona - reflect the elite company it keeps.
10 days ago • Subscribe
More like this
![Featured image for Karasu wa Aruji o Erabanai (YATAGARASU: The Raven Does Not Choose Its Master) – 05](https://cdn.aniblogtracker.com/live/20240505/1714892130.83727.122864.jpg)
![Background image for Karasu wa Aruji o Erabanai (YATAGARASU: The Raven Does Not Choose Its Master) – 05](https://cdn.aniblogtracker.com/live/20240505/1714892130.83727.122864.jpg)
Karasu wa Aruji o Erabanai (YATAGARASU: The Raven Does Not Choose Its Master) – 05
There's literally no studio I would trust more with any work of this genre that I cared about.
![Featured image for Karasu wa Aruji o Erabanai (YATAGARASU: The Raven Does Not Choose Its Master) – 07](https://cdn.aniblogtracker.com/live/20240519/1716101730.84386.123652.jpg)
![Background image for Karasu wa Aruji o Erabanai (YATAGARASU: The Raven Does Not Choose Its Master) – 07](https://cdn.aniblogtracker.com/live/20240519/1716101730.84386.123652.jpg)
Karasu wa Aruji o Erabanai (YATAGARASU: The Raven Does Not Choose Its Master) – 07
Not to come over all X-Files, but with very few exceptions "trust no one" seems to be the order of the day.
exception, Karas, YATAGARASU: The Raven Does Not Choose Its Master
![Featured image for Karasu wa Aruji o Erabanai (YATAGARASU: The Raven Does Not Choose Its Master) – 06](https://cdn.aniblogtracker.com/live/20240512/1715504130.84057.123251.jpg)
![Background image for Karasu wa Aruji o Erabanai (YATAGARASU: The Raven Does Not Choose Its Master) – 06](https://cdn.aniblogtracker.com/live/20240512/1715504130.84057.123251.jpg)
Karasu wa Aruji o Erabanai (YATAGARASU: The Raven Does Not Choose Its Master) – 06
Another five minute episode of Karasu wa Aruji o Erabanai in the books. Or so it felt like, anyway.
![Featured image for Karasu wa Aruji o Erabanai (YATAGARASU: The Raven Does Not Choose Its Master) – 08](https://cdn.aniblogtracker.com/live/20240526/1716710130.84717.124053.jpg)
![Background image for Karasu wa Aruji o Erabanai (YATAGARASU: The Raven Does Not Choose Its Master) – 08](https://cdn.aniblogtracker.com/live/20240526/1716710130.84717.124053.jpg)
Karasu wa Aruji o Erabanai (YATAGARASU: The Raven Does Not Choose Its Master) – 08
This is literal palace intrigue in every sense of the word.
![Featured image for Karasu wa Aruji o Erabanai (YATAGARASU: The Raven Does Not Choose Its Master) – 04](https://cdn.aniblogtracker.com/live/20240428/1714291530.83390.122451.jpg)
![Background image for Karasu wa Aruji o Erabanai (YATAGARASU: The Raven Does Not Choose Its Master) – 04](https://cdn.aniblogtracker.com/live/20240428/1714291530.83390.122451.jpg)
Karasu wa Aruji o Erabanai (YATAGARASU: The Raven Does Not Choose Its Master) – 04
This is all, in a word, great. It's the clear best episode of the series despite the first three being excellent.
![Featured image for Karasu wa Aruji o Erabanai (YATAGARASU: The Raven Does Not Choose Its Master) – 12](https://cdn.aniblogtracker.com/live/20240623/1719182130.86121.125837.jpg)
![Background image for Karasu wa Aruji o Erabanai (YATAGARASU: The Raven Does Not Choose Its Master) – 12](https://cdn.aniblogtracker.com/live/20240623/1719182130.86121.125837.jpg)
Karasu wa Aruji o Erabanai (YATAGARASU: The Raven Does Not Choose Its Master) – 12
Wakamiya may just be entering magnificent bastard territory. Read more
![Featured image for Karasu wa Aruji o Erabanai (YATAGARASU: The Raven Does Not Choose Its Master) – 09](https://cdn.aniblogtracker.com/live/20240602/1717311330.85082.124475.jpg)
![Background image for Karasu wa Aruji o Erabanai (YATAGARASU: The Raven Does Not Choose Its Master) – 09](https://cdn.aniblogtracker.com/live/20240602/1717311330.85082.124475.jpg)
Karasu wa Aruji o Erabanai (YATAGARASU: The Raven Does Not Choose Its Master) – 09
I continue to find Hamayuu the most interesting of the candidates, and her backstory reveal certainly does nothing to change that.
![Featured image for Karasu wa Aruji o Erabanai (YATAGARASU: The Raven Does Not Choose Its Master) – 10](https://cdn.aniblogtracker.com/live/20240609/1717918530.85449.124908.jpg)
![Background image for Karasu wa Aruji o Erabanai (YATAGARASU: The Raven Does Not Choose Its Master) – 10](https://cdn.aniblogtracker.com/live/20240609/1717918530.85449.124908.jpg)
Karasu wa Aruji o Erabanai (YATAGARASU: The Raven Does Not Choose Its Master) – 10
Well, aren't I the blind squirrel who found the acorn.
![Featured image for YATAGARASU: The Raven Does Not Choose Its Master – Episode 1](https://cdn.aniblogtracker.com/live/20240415/1713146129.82683.121639.jpg)
![Background image for YATAGARASU: The Raven Does Not Choose Its Master – Episode 1](https://cdn.aniblogtracker.com/live/20240415/1713146129.82683.121639.jpg)
YATAGARASU: The Raven Does Not Choose Its Master – Episode 1
Yatagarasu’s focus on the women themselves grants them a little narrative autonomy even if the system itself reduces them to political pawns.
![Featured image for First Look: Yatagarasu: The Raven Does Not Choose Its Master](https://cdn.aniblogtracker.com/live/20240416/1713276930.82803.121780.jpg)
![Background image for First Look: Yatagarasu: The Raven Does Not Choose Its Master](https://cdn.aniblogtracker.com/live/20240416/1713276930.82803.121780.jpg)
First Look: Yatagarasu: The Raven Does Not Choose Its Master
A bunch of ladies stand around and talk and stuff because they all want to be the one to marry a prince. Also there are supernatural creatures who…
![Featured image for First Impression: YATAGARASU: The Raven Does Not Choose Its Master](https://cdn.aniblogtracker.com/live/20240415/1713186930.82709.121674.jpg)
![Background image for First Impression: YATAGARASU: The Raven Does Not Choose Its Master](https://cdn.aniblogtracker.com/live/20240415/1713186930.82709.121674.jpg)
First Impression: YATAGARASU: The Raven Does Not Choose Its Master
A kid runs through the forest, taking his sick younger sibling on a piggyback ride as he flees from strange lights. Suddenly, he loses his footing and falls.…
Karasu wa Aruji o Erabanai – Episode 01-02 Review
「場違いな姫君/ぼんくら次男」 (Bachigaina Himegimi/ Bonkura Jinan) "Princess Out of Place/Bonkura Second Son" Karasu wa Aruji o Erabanai is everything I hoped it would be – and I was doing…
![Featured image for Anime Taste Testing: Black Butler Public School Arc and Yatagarasu – The Raven Does Not Choose Its Master](https://cdn.aniblogtracker.com/live/20240414/1713061530.82634.121586.jpg)
![Background image for Anime Taste Testing: Black Butler Public School Arc and Yatagarasu – The Raven Does Not Choose Its Master](https://cdn.aniblogtracker.com/live/20240414/1713061530.82634.121586.jpg)
Anime Taste Testing: Black Butler Public School Arc and Yatagarasu – The Raven Does Not Choose Its Master
And so endeth my first impressions for the spring 2024 anime season on a fairly lackluster note.
![Featured image for The Raven Does Not Choose Its Master – Episodes 1 and 2 Discussion](https://cdn.aniblogtracker.com/live/20240420/1713622531.83021.122034.png)
![Background image for The Raven Does Not Choose Its Master – Episodes 1 and 2 Discussion](https://cdn.aniblogtracker.com/live/20240420/1713622531.83021.122034.png)
The Raven Does Not Choose Its Master – Episodes 1 and 2 Discussion
Ravens are birds of poetry and dark magic. Throughout recorded literature, they have played important roles in everything from mythology to contemporary fiction. Ravens are also extremely intellige…
![Featured image for Spring 2024 Impressions: Karasu wa Aruji wo Erabanai, Whisper Me a Love Song, THE NEW GATE](https://cdn.aniblogtracker.com/live/20240415/1713152730.82689.121644.jpg)
![Background image for Spring 2024 Impressions: Karasu wa Aruji wo Erabanai, Whisper Me a Love Song, THE NEW GATE](https://cdn.aniblogtracker.com/live/20240415/1713152730.82689.121644.jpg)
Spring 2024 Impressions: Karasu wa Aruji wo Erabanai, Whisper Me a Love Song, THE NEW GATE
Karasu wa Aruji wo Erabanai Short Synopsis: As four women from four different provinces vie for a prince’s hand in marriage, a male representative from the northern province…
Karas, YATAGARASU: The Raven Does Not Choose Its Master, THE NEW GATE, Whisper Me a Love Song
The Crow Doesn’t Choose Its Master #01 — Courtly Disintrigue
If I wasn't sick of imperial courts before, I definitely am now. This is actually a Saturday show, but it's NHK only with no streaming at the…
![Featured image for Aharen-san wa Hakarenai – 11 – What Does Normal Mean?](https://cdn.aniblogtracker.com/live/20220612/1655044976.37689.66863.jpg)
![Background image for Aharen-san wa Hakarenai – 11 – What Does Normal Mean?](https://cdn.aniblogtracker.com/live/20220612/1655044976.37689.66863.jpg)
Aharen-san wa Hakarenai – 11 – What Does Normal Mean?
Ever since that camp kiss I’ve been itching for some kind of confirmation of what was said between Aharen and Raidou, and why she ran to her tent…
![Featured image for The Big O – Episode 11](https://cdn.aniblogtracker.com/live/20210227/1614445059.5089.27568.jpg)
![Background image for The Big O – Episode 11](https://cdn.aniblogtracker.com/live/20210227/1614445059.5089.27568.jpg)
The Big O – Episode 11
Hello everyone, and welcome back to Wrong Every Time. Today I’m eager to dive back into The Big O, and perhaps uncover a few more secrets regarding Paradigm’s…
![Featured image for Raven of the Inner Palace Episode 11: Favorites](https://cdn.aniblogtracker.com/live/20221214/1671043210.49121.80892.jpg)
![Background image for Raven of the Inner Palace Episode 11: Favorites](https://cdn.aniblogtracker.com/live/20221214/1671043210.49121.80892.jpg)
Raven of the Inner Palace Episode 11: Favorites
Raven of the Inner Palace Episode 11: The Owl has murdered once. The Raven Consort asks Ying Wen to investigate. Then he doesn't return...
![Featured image for The Sun Does Not Move (2021) review](https://cdn.aniblogtracker.com/live/20211121/1637467957.25676.52661.jpg)
![Background image for The Sun Does Not Move (2021) review](https://cdn.aniblogtracker.com/live/20211121/1637467957.25676.52661.jpg)
The Sun Does Not Move (2021) review
“A highly pleasant action spy thriller that will satisfy both those hungry for exciting action and those who love a dense narrative with twist and turns.”
![Featured image for RahXephon does NOT equal Evangelion](https://cdn.aniblogtracker.com/live/20210320/1616279859.6665.29941.jpg)
![Background image for RahXephon does NOT equal Evangelion](https://cdn.aniblogtracker.com/live/20210320/1616279859.6665.29941.jpg)
RahXephon does NOT equal Evangelion
I am writing this post in the hope of ending a needless and futile debate. I’m writing it knowing that I’m talking about the anime community, and unnecessary…
![Featured image for Jojo Anime does not exist](https://cdn.aniblogtracker.com/live/20230914/1694719804.68412.103936.jpg)
![Background image for Jojo Anime does not exist](https://cdn.aniblogtracker.com/live/20230914/1694719804.68412.103936.jpg)
Jojo Anime does not exist
Jojos Bizzare Adventure Does Not Exist There was a 2007 animated film of Phantom Blood the first part of Jojos. However, you can find it anywhere. There are recreations…
Yesterday o Utatte – 11
I say this with love, but watching Yesterday o Utatte is going to leave me looking like one of those heads carved out of dried apples. Read more
![Featured image for Patron Pick Fall 2022: Koukyuu no Karasu – 11](https://cdn.aniblogtracker.com/live/20221211/1670739611.48714.80441.jpg)
![Background image for Patron Pick Fall 2022: Koukyuu no Karasu – 11](https://cdn.aniblogtracker.com/live/20221211/1670739611.48714.80441.jpg)
Patron Pick Fall 2022: Koukyuu no Karasu – 11
Koukyuu no Karasu gets the job done by doing a lot of big things poorly but doing all the little things incredibly well. Read more
Dungeon ni Deai o Motomeru no wa Machigatte Iru Darouka III – 11
「ウルトラソウル (決戦)」 (Urutora Sōru (Kessen)) "Ultra Soul (Decisive Battle)" For all my criticisms of Aiz Wallenstein's uninteresting personality, this episode proved to be the ultimate culmination of her characterisation.
![Featured image for How Odaiba Got its “O”: A Brief Tokyo History](https://cdn.aniblogtracker.com/live/20230127/1674853810.52259.84559.png)
![Background image for How Odaiba Got its “O”: A Brief Tokyo History](https://cdn.aniblogtracker.com/live/20230127/1674853810.52259.84559.png)
How Odaiba Got its “O”: A Brief Tokyo History
The island of Odaiba is one of Tokyo's major landmark. But not long ago, it didn't even exist. Discover Tokyo history rising from the depths.
![Featured image for The ANN Aftershow - Yatagarasu Gets Violent!](https://cdn.aniblogtracker.com/live/20240510/1715363129.83983.123169.jpg)
![Background image for The ANN Aftershow - Yatagarasu Gets Violent!](https://cdn.aniblogtracker.com/live/20240510/1715363129.83983.123169.jpg)
The ANN Aftershow - Yatagarasu Gets Violent!
James and Lynzee discuss the latest episode of Yatagarsu. Plus, GoHands keeps making anime, and we don't know WHY.
Rascal Does Not Dream of Logical Witch
By Hajime Kamoshida and Keji Mizoguchi. Released in Japan as “Seishun Buta Yarou wa Logical Witch no Yume wo Minai” by Dengeki Bunko. Released in North America by…
Rascal Does Not Dream of a Nightingale
By Hajime Kamoshida and Keji Mizoguchi. Released in Japan as “Seishun Buta Yarou wa Nightingale no Yume wo Minai” by Dengeki Bunko. Released in North America by Yen…
“Aoba no Basuke“ – Size does (not) matter
A tall body is the ultimate weapon in basketball… or maybe not? Aoba Taiju is roughly 2m (~6.6ft) tall. He has played basketball since primary school, and yet,…
![Featured image for “Aoba no Basuke“ – Size does (not) matter](https://cdn.aniblogtracker.com/live/20230725/1690293521.65480.100458.jpg)
![Background image for “Aoba no Basuke“ – Size does (not) matter](https://cdn.aniblogtracker.com/live/20230725/1690293521.65480.100458.jpg)
“Aoba no Basuke“ – Size does (not) matter
A tall body is the ultimate weapon in basketball… or maybe not? Aoba Taiju is roughly 2m (~6.6ft) tall. He has played basketball since primary school,…
Rascal Does Not Dream of His Student
By Hajime Kamoshida and Keji Mizoguchi. Released in Japan as “Seishun Buta Yarou wa My Student no Yume wo Minai” by Dengeki Bunko. Released in North America by…
Rascal Does Not Dream of Altruistic Girls
I hope you caught the airing this weekend of Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dreaming Girl, the excellent movie for the Rascal Does not Dream of Bunny…
Rascal Does Not Dream of Siscon Idol
By Hajime Kamoshida and Keji Mizoguchi. Released in Japan as “Seishun Buta Yarou wa Siscon Idol no Yume wo Minai” by Dengeki Bunko. Released in North America by…
Kubo-san wa Mob o Yurusanai – 01
「ヒロイン女子とモブ男子」 (Hiroin Joshi to Mobu Dansh) "Heroine and Background Character" One thing that will never change: extroverts trying to “fix” introverts.
![Featured image for Artist wa Hana o Fumanai: Kohinata Marco](https://cdn.aniblogtracker.com/live/20240517/1715960729.84309.123563.png)
![Background image for Artist wa Hana o Fumanai: Kohinata Marco](https://cdn.aniblogtracker.com/live/20240517/1715960729.84309.123563.png)
Artist wa Hana o Fumanai: Kohinata Marco
Books so often just sort of happen to me, and I love it that I’ve managed to set my life up in such a way that this is…
![Featured image for Karasu Tengu Kabuto](https://cdn.aniblogtracker.com/live/20231009/1696860600.70177.106063.jpg)
![Background image for Karasu Tengu Kabuto](https://cdn.aniblogtracker.com/live/20231009/1696860600.70177.106063.jpg)
Karasu Tengu Kabuto
A tengu and his protectors come together to fight a reoccurring evil in this multi-generational adventure of epic proportions and striking art from a beloved and dynamic creator. My…
![Featured image for Representation: Why Does It Matter and What Are Its Limits?](https://cdn.aniblogtracker.com/live/20221213/1670946611.48992.80750.jpg)
![Background image for Representation: Why Does It Matter and What Are Its Limits?](https://cdn.aniblogtracker.com/live/20221213/1670946611.48992.80750.jpg)
Representation: Why Does It Matter and What Are Its Limits?
Years ago I wrote about representation in media. I think I made some good points, but I also feel like it was a bit vapid. My thoughts on…
So Raven
Hey everybody! It’s been a while. I decided to start a new blog at SoRaven.com. I will be writing on issues pertaining to technology. (How vague can I…
![Featured image for He Does Not Let Anyone Roll The Dice (Goblin Slayer)](https://cdn.aniblogtracker.com/live/20211007/1633610555.22746.49019.jpg)
![Background image for He Does Not Let Anyone Roll The Dice (Goblin Slayer)](https://cdn.aniblogtracker.com/live/20211007/1633610555.22746.49019.jpg)
He Does Not Let Anyone Roll The Dice (Goblin Slayer)
“Before the world ends, the goblins will put an end to many more villages. We cannot ignore the goblins because the world is in danger.”Goblin Slayer, Vol. 1…
Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dreaming Girl
By Hajime Kamoshida and Keji Mizoguchi. Released in Japan as “Seishun Buta Yarou wa Yumemiru Shoujo no Yume wo Minai” by Dengeki Bunko. Released in North America by…
Rascal Does Not Dream of a Knapsack Kid
By Hajime Kamoshida and Keji Mizoguchi. Released in Japan as “Seishun Buta Yarou wa Randoseru Girl no Yume wo Minai” by Dengeki Bunko. Released in North America by…
Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai
By Hajime Kamoshida and Keji Mizoguchi. Released in Japan as “Seishun Buta Yarou wa Bunny Girl Senpai no Yume wo Minai” by Dengeki Bunko. Released in North America…
Rascal Does Not Dream of Petite Devil Kohai
By Hajime Kamoshida and Keji Mizoguchi. Released in Japan as “Seishun Buta Yarou wa Chibi Devil Kohai no Yume wo Minai” by Dengeki Bunko. Released in North America…
Rascal Does Not Dream of a Lost Singer
By Hajime Kamoshida and Keji Mizoguchi. Released in Japan as “Seishun Buta Yarou wa Mayoeru Singer no Yume wo Minai” by Dengeki Bunko. Released in North America by…
Rascal Does Not Dream of His First Love
By Hajime Kamoshida and Keji Mizoguchi. Released in Japan as “Seishun Buta Yarou wa Hatsukoi Shoujo no Yume wo Minai” by Dengeki Bunko. Released in North America by…
Fan Perception Does Not Accurately Represent a Work
I noticed people recently saying that people only care about Nier Automata for 2B’s ass and that the game isn’t actually good. This is a type of comment…
![Featured image for Second Impressions – Kubo-san wa Mob o Yurusanai](https://cdn.aniblogtracker.com/live/20230118/1674046210.51460.83656.jpg)
![Background image for Second Impressions – Kubo-san wa Mob o Yurusanai](https://cdn.aniblogtracker.com/live/20230118/1674046210.51460.83656.jpg)
Second Impressions – Kubo-san wa Mob o Yurusanai
Kubo always seeming to be around to witness Shirashi’s travails may support the stalker theory. Read more
Eizouken ni wa Te o Dasu na! – 03
When you get series with this much personal vision behind them it's almost as if you're watching a different medium from most anime. Read more The post Eizouken…
![Featured image for First Impressions – Kubo-san wa Mob o Yurusanai](https://cdn.aniblogtracker.com/live/20230111/1673423410.50961.83064.jpg)
![Background image for First Impressions – Kubo-san wa Mob o Yurusanai](https://cdn.aniblogtracker.com/live/20230111/1673423410.50961.83064.jpg)
First Impressions – Kubo-san wa Mob o Yurusanai
One thing that will never change: extroverts trying to “fix” introverts. Read more