Koukyuu no Karasu

The series' plot is good, but I think this deserve a season 2 where it focuses about the raven itself not about the fl, I'm still in a puzzle what really happened at the raven inside the fl. Anyways I still recommend this series! Superb!! Loved watching it! I just hope that it'll have a season 2 where they can answer what really happen at the raven, like is it really suppressed by the winter king?? And if it's contained why does it looks for another vessel? What's behind that? And Why every 8 years the previous vessel dies after finding a new one?? Too many questions left, hoping rlly for season 2.

This anime is definitely on the slower paced side, but it genuinely is so good. It's an imperial Chinese palace setting (similar to Apothecary Diaries) and it also features a slow burn romance. The animation and art style are absolutely gorgeous as well. Most of the characters take on more realistic appearances (no crazy hair colors) but that doesn't really affect me too much. The story is more supernatural, featuring magic. It has mysteries and resolutions, but it is a bit more dark with its themes. (Such as themes of abuse) but it makes for an amazing story. I truly wish this anime gets a season 2.

I'm so glad I came across this gem of an anime as I'm a sucker for some good artistic historical anime.

This definitely is a fantasy/ supernatural genre but unlike other typical anime this has got nothing to do with fights and showdowns. It is just v artistic and each episode narrates a unique story of its own. The narration and cinematography is just so beautiful. It's so therapeutic to watch!

I do wish we get a second season where we get to explore more development in the relation between the leads. However I have a feeling we would not get one.

Surely a slow burn but you will like it if the description seems your type.

This anime series is set in ancient China. Within the innermost area of the Imperial Palace the Emperor and those closest to him reside. Among there is the 'Raven Consort'; unlike the other consorts she has no contact with the emperor. Instead her duty is summoning the spirits of the dead and helping them find peace in the afterlife. Inevitably she gets caught up in palace machinations and as the series progresses we learn more about her and her family's past.

From first glance it is clear that this series looks great; with impressive character designs, beautiful costumes and backgrounds. Of course this doesn't guarantee a good story but thankfully that is also a lot of fun to watch. The characters are interesting and the story provides both drama and human interest. Overall I'd certainly recommend this to anime fans looking for something a little different.

These comments are based on watching the series in Japanese with English subtitles.

Raven of the Inner Palace was such a magical experience. It was full of beautiful scenes and lovely characters. I am obsessed with the story and how platonic relationships can fit together into tales like this.

It also occurs to me how many layers of folklore and mythology are put into it, there's just never enough of the ghosts and how they are perceived by the people around them.

It is a series that testifies to the complex relationship we as humans hold towards death, the other side, grief and the same process of letting go of our loved ones.

As a recently self proclaimed fan of this anime, PLEASE, GIVE US A SECOND AND more seasons!