In this post, we take a closer look at the current status of the series “Karasu wa Aruji wo Erabanai”, also known by the following titles:
- Yatagarasu: The Raven Does Not Choose Its Master
- 烏は主を選ばない
- The Crow Does Not Choose the Lord
Status#
Based on our analysis, the series is NOT FINISHED. ❌
Here’s how we reached that conclusion:
- Some related entries are still listed as ongoing on MyAnimeList
- The series is listed as ended on Trakt
- The original source material has not been fully adapted, according to MangaUpdates
Taken together, these points indicate that Karasu wa Aruji wo Erabanai is still ongoing in some form.
Watch order#
Yatagarasu Series ↗ ↖
The Chronicle of Yatagarasu
Summary
This series is a story of the legendary bird in Japanese mythology, Yatagarasu.In this world of Yatagarasu, which is like ancient Asian world, they had been cultivated their own culture living with a human appearance for a long time, however, urgent issues are occurring; the succession of loyal family, the power struggles of noble families and the war with invaders from the other world. The keys to tackling the problems are loyalty and friendship.
In each volume, stories unfold according to different perspectives, and the continuing mysteries are resolved in unexpected ways at the conclusion of each book.
As the series go on, through the mysterious adventures, the young prince and his friends successfully overcome many difficulties during their adolescence and the whole world of mythology gradually show its secret meanings in the magnificent scale, including its connection to temporary world.
(Source: Bungeishunju)
Karasu Hyakka ↗ ↖
Yatagarasu Series Gaiden
Karasu ni Hitoe wa Niawanai ↗ ↖
烏に単は似合わない
Summary
In the land of Yamauchi, a world dominated by "Yatagarasu" instead of humans, it's time for the Crown Prince to choose his Queen. Four princesses are sent to the palace by four great noble families who are fiercely fighting for power in the Imperial Court. They all have their own reasons for wanting to become Empress, and many shocking developments happen along the way. In the end, who will be selected by the prince?(Source: Kodansha Comics USA)
Background
Karasu ni Hitoe wa Niawanai was published digitally in English as A Raven for All Seasons by Kodansha Comics USA through K MANGA on April 18, 2023.
Karasu wa Aruji wo Erabanai ↗ ↖
The Crow Does Not Choose the Lord
Karasu wa Aruji wo Erabanai ↗ ↖
烏は主を選ばない
Summary
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.
[Written by MAL Rewrite]