Tokyo Ravens

Tokyo Ravens
Cover of the first light novel Shaman*Clan
東京レイヴンズ (Tōkyō Reivunzu)
Genre	Action, Romance, Supernatural
Light novel
Written by	Kōhei Azano
Illustrated by	Sumihei
Published by	Fujimi Shobo
Imprint	Fujimi Fantasia Bunko
Demographic	Male
Original run	May 2010 – present
Volumes	12
Manga
Written by	Atsushi Suzumi
Published by	Kadokawa Shoten
Magazine	Shōnen Ace
Demographic	Shōnen
Original run	December 25, 2010 – present
Volumes	9
Anime television series
Directed by	Takaomi Kansaki
Written by	Hideyuki Kurata
Music by	Maiko Iuchi
Studio	8-Bit
Licensed by	NA: Funimation
Original network	Tokyo MX, SUN, KBS, tvk, TVA, AT-X, BS11
Original run	October 8, 2013 – March 25, 2014
Episodes	24

Tokyo Ravens (東京レイヴンズ, Tōkyō Reivunzu) is a Japanese light novel series written by Kōhei Azano and illustrated by Sumihei. It was adapted into a manga series in 2010 an anime series on October 8, 2013. Funimation is simulcasting the series on their website.

Plot

In the "Great Disaster", Japan has been thrown into chaos by onmyouji. Harutora Tsuchimikado was born into an onmyouji family, but has no power whatsoever. His estranged childhood friend appears one day to take him up on a promise he made long ago to become her shikigami (familiar).

Characters

Main characters

Harutora Tsuchimikado (土御門 春虎, Tsuchimikado Harutora)

Voiced by: Kaito Ishikawa, Risa Taneda (young) (Japanese); Clifford Chapin (English)

The main protagonist of first arc and the son of the branch family of Tsuchimikado clan. Despite being born into a distinguished onmyouji family, he has no magical powers. He had been living a normal and laid back life seeing that he could not accomplish anything without any magical powers. When he was young, he made a promise with Natsume to become her shikigami and protect her. After witnessing the death of Hokuto, he became Natsume's shikigami to keep his promise he made to her many years ago. He seems to have some sort of "bad luck" which he considers an ancient curse passed down by his ancestors. He is really weak in studies and is usually tutored by Natsume to avoid being held back a year. Later in the series, the real identity of Harutora is revealed. He is the real reincarnation of Yakou Tsuchimikado. When he and Natsume were born, their places were exchanged. He was sent to the branch family and Natsume was sent to the main family. In the moment he regained his memories of the previous life, Natsume was killed. He performed the Taizan Fukun Ritual and revived her. He eventually stays by Natsume's side as she wakes up and kisses her, telling her that he is sorry and he hopes that one day they will meet again.

Natsume Tsuchimikado (土御門 夏目, Tsuchimikado Natsume)

Voiced by: Kana Hanazawa (Japanese); Caitlin Glass (English)

The main protagonist of second arc and Harutora's childhood friend and the daughter of the main family of Tsuchimikado clan. She is a prodigal onmyouji attending school in Tokyo. During summer break, she comes to Harutora's town to interrupt his peaceful life by holding him to the promise he made long ago to become her familiar. She is heir to the Tsuchimikado family and is assumed to be the reincarnation of Yakou Tsuchimikado. As a family tradition, she has to present herself as male in front of other onmyouji families, a tradition that was created to hide the true identity of Yakou's reincarnation. However, they found out that she was actually a girl when her clothes were torn apart. She has a Gohou-Type shikigami (Defense Familiars) called Hokuto, a true dragon spirit that has served the main family of Tsuchimikados for generations. She deeply cares about her family reputation and holds the burden of being the next heir of the Tsuchimikado clan. After the incident with Suzuka Dairenji, she is shown to be wearing the same ribbon Hokuto won from Harutora in the shooting game. She cares about Harutora and has had a crush on him since childhood.

Touji Ato (阿刀 冬児, Ato Tōji)

Voiced by: Ryōhei Kimura (Japanese); Ian Sinclair (English)

A former delinquent and Harutora's best friend from school. He is capable of special spirit sensing and has a vast knowledge on onmyodo. He was a victim to the Spiritual Disaster from two years ago. Harutora's doctor father treated him although the after-effects remained. He realized way before Hokuto that Natsume was the one who conjured her. He enrolled the Onmyo Academy in Tokyo along with Harutora. He usually helps Harutora whenever he gets in trouble. He is always seen wearing a green bandanna. Two years prior to the story, it was revealed that he was possessed by the oni which caused the Spiritual Disaster. Thus in the end he became a half-oni and now tries to gain control to contain the oni within himself. The reason he enrolled to Onmyo Academy was to purify the oni inside him.

Suzuka Dairenji (大連寺 鈴鹿, Dairenji Suzuka)

Voiced by: Ayane Sakura (Japanese); Jad Saxton (English)

The youngest of the Twelve Divine Generals nicknamed "the Prodigy". She is a wanted criminal for researching and using forbidden magic. She comes to town searching for Natsume to use her spiritual powers for Taizan Fukun Ritual to revive her brother. She researched on Yakou Tsuchimikado and his Taizan Fukun Ritual in order to bring her brother back to life. This leads her into conflict with the Onmyo Agency. Although being a powerful onmouji, she is regarded as the weakest Divine General as stated by Reiji Kagami. She is the daughter of the deceased Divine General and the former leader of the Twin Horn Syndicate, Shidou Dairenji. In episode 3, it was revealed that she and her brother were subjected to deadly experiments by their father before and after their birth which resulted her being an excellent Onmyouji. Her brother later died due to the experiments and hence she came to Harutora's town to perform the Taizan Fukun Ritual and revive her dead brother. She was also guilty for her actions which lead to Hokuto's death but Harutora releases her from her guilt when he reveals that Hokuto was remotely controlled by its user. Most of her magic was temporarily sealed by Onmyo Agency and she later enrolls in the Onmyo Academy as her punishment for the incident in the country side.

Kyoko Kurahashi (倉橋 京子, Kurahashi Kyōko)

Voiced by: Eri Kitamura (Japanese); Leah Clark (English)

The granddaughter of the director of the Onmyo Prep School and heir to the Kurahashi family. She is part of the top students in the school and one of only 3 known students to possess a Gohou-Type shikigami which consists of two Yaksha series man-made familiars called Hakuou & Kokfuu. Initially she appears antagonistic towards Harutora (and by extension Natsume) due suspicion of using his family's fame and status of being Natsume's shikigami to suddenly enroll directly into the elite academy at mid semester. After a series of events, she reconciles with Harutora establishing a friendship based on common ground. She also reveals two surprising truths; first being, that Kurahashi's were once a branch family of the Tsuchimikado's. Second, she had once visited Tsuchimikado's home as very young child and Kyouko had made a certain promise with Natsume at the time. But once they had reunited again Natsume treated her like a complete stranger, frustrated at having her feelings trampled she used Harutora as a pretext to start fights with Natsume. However ironically in reality, the person she met that day wasn't Natsume, but Harutora who she mistook as Natsume. After helping Harutora save Natsume from a Yakou Disciple the two make up. This later causes her to admit to Natsume that she is in love with Harutora, because he is her first love. Kyouko now plans to further her relationship with Natsume and forces a reluctant Harutora to help her as payment for the Yakou Disciple incident.

Tenma Momoe (百枝 天馬, Momoe Tenma)

Voiced by: Hiro Shimono (Japanese); Josh Grelle (English)

A classmate that befriend Harutora and Touji during their first day at academy. He ended up unwitting involved in the Yakou Disciple incident when he was caught in attack from a shikigami called a Kodoku meant for Harutora. He however resolved himself to help Harutora rescue Natsume after listening his request. Since then Tenma has been drawn in various events related to the cult despite his somewhat cowardly nature. He is quite knowledgeable on various info relating to current events of the Onmyodo world at large and sometimes helps Harutora catch up with his studies by lending him his notebook. It was later revealed that he is from a prestigious onymouji family . He is also the successor of the Momoe family and Witchcraft Corporation, his deceased parents' company who currently manufacture man-made shikigami for general purposes and making the use of shikigami accessible to all people.

Akino Souma (相馬 秋乃, Souma Akino)

She is a branch family member of the Souma Clan, one of three great Onmyouji families, and is a "Living Spirit". Akino originally met Natsume in Seihuku Temple and became fast friends. After some "dire circumstances" that happened within the temple resulting in its complete utter destruction she travels with Natsume and rest of Tsuchimikados to Tokyo.

Onmyo Academy/Onmyo Preparatory School

Jin Ohtomo (大友 陣, Ōtomo Jin)

Voiced by: Koji Yusa (Japanese); J. Michael Tatum (English)

Harutora's homeroom teacher. A fairly quirky fellow who tends to be more laid back then one would expect from a teacher, to the point where some would accuse him of being irresponsible. Despite that, he's usually good at giving solid advice to students and is known activist against the school's harsh policies when comes to education. He lost his leg in a clash with Ashiya Douman and now has a prosthetic leg. He was a former Magic Investigator and Divine General nicknamed "The Shadow" who worked under Daizen Amami to investigate the Twin Horn Syndicate until he gave his resignation and started working as a homeroom teacher of Onmyo Preparatory School in order to observe and protect Natsume.

Miyo Kurahashi (倉橋 美代, Kurahashi Miyo)

Voiced by: Fumi Hirano (Japanese); Wendy Powell (English)

The current head of the Kurahashi family and Onmyo Prep School. She is a known figure in the underworld of Onmyouji and her son (and Kyouko's father) is the Chief of Exoticism Division of Onmyo Agency. The current Kurahashi Clan is considered one of most powerful onmyouji families whose influence over the politics of Onmyoudo and Japan rivals that of once glorious Tsuchimikado family. A skilled Diviner, she helped the Onmyo Agency solve numerous extremely difficult cases. Miyo is also one of the few people who knew Yakou personally. She has a pet cat which uses as a messenger to relay information at long distances.

Mako Fujino (富士野 真子, Fujino Mako)

Voiced by: Kotono Mitsuishi

A 26 year old matron of the boys dormitory who works in Onmyo Academy and also a good friend of Ako Kifu. She's into "Boys Love" relationship and often fantasizes about it with Ako. She spread the rumors about "Harutora, Touji and Natsume's relationship" after getting mistaken by Natsume's shikigami with Harutora who looks exactly like Natsume albeit with a male body.

Ako Kifu (木府 亜子, Kifu Ako)

Voiced by: Aya Hisakawa

Matron of the girls dormitory and a good friend of Mako Fujino.

Fujiwara (藤原)

Voiced by: Mitsuo Senda

An old man who works in the Onmyo Academy who cares about his students well-being. He is a teacher and also a practical instructor of Onmyoudo. He used to be independent Exorcist in his younger days.

See Suzu Saotome

See Takiko Souma

Onmyo Agency

Zenjirou Kogure (木暮 禅次朗, Kogure Zenjirō)

Voiced by: Shinya Takahashi

An Independent Officer/Exorcist as well as a Divine General nicknamed the "Omnipotent Sword" working under Onmyo Agency together with Reiji Kagami. He was a classmate with Jin Ohtomo and they both were in the 36th class of Onmyo Academy. The two along with Ryo Saotome were known as the Three Crows of the 36th. His shikigami is a pair of Tengu known as Karasu-Tengu.

Karasu-Tengu (烏天狗)

Voiced by: Omi Minami

Karasu-Tengu are the pairs of Crow Shikigami spirit controlled by Zenjirou Kogure. Their names are Kokuryuu, Dassai, Reisen and Hou'oubiden.

Reiji Kagami (鏡 伶路, Kagami Reiji)

Voiced by: Hiroyuki Yoshino

He is a First-Class onmyouji and also a powerful Divine General nicknamed "Ogre Eater". He has a rude personality and does not care about other people. He has a scar on his forehead. He's an Independent Officer/Exorcist. Like Suzuka, Genji Kurahashi has placed a seal on him to lower his spiritual powers but the main source of his powers are from the oni he subdues.

Shaver (シェイバ)

Voiced by: Takuma Terashima

Reiji's Shikigami which serves as a medium for the sword Higekiri. After getting affected by Ashiya Douman's Magical tool which can create Spiritual Disasters, Shaver went insane and tried to attack Natsume by forcing her to summon Hokuto for a fight but was later defeated by Harutora after Harutora's 'semi-awakened state'.

Daizen Amami (天海 大善, Amami Daizen)

Voiced by: Hiroya Ishimaru

The current chief of the Magic Investigation Division of the Onmyo Agency and also a Divine General nicknamed "The Divine Fan". He was also the senior of Jin Ohtomo when he worked in the Magic Investigation Division of the Onmyo Agency. He's longtime friend to Miyo Kurahashi and often addresses her as "Miyo-chan". Amami excels at Illusion magic, Kodama and commands two high class Man-made familiars called Kinji & Ginji.

Atsune Hirata (比良多 篤祢, Hirata Atsune)

Voiced by: Akira Ishida

A Magic Investigator working in the Onmyo Agency. After the resignation of Jin Ohtomo, he's directing the investigation of the Twin Horn Syndicate.

Iwao Miyachi (宮地 磐夫, Miyachi Iwao)

Voiced by: Unshō Ishizuka

A powerful First-Class Onmyouji and a Divine General nicknamed "Fire Demon". He is an Excotism Officer and Commander of Purification Rite Center. A burly figure with a good nature, he is considered one of the strongest of 12 Divine Generals due to his complete mastery of Acala's Fire Realm Mantra, one of the highest class of fire magic. He serves as Genji's confidant and has strong faith in him.

Mari Yuge (弓削 麻里, Yuge Mari)

Voiced by: Marina Inoue

She is an 24 year old Independent Officer/Exorcist and a Divine General nicknamed "Binding Princess". Her specialty is in making powerful Magical Barriers as her nickname suggests.

Genji Kurahashi (倉橋 源司, Kurahashi Genji)

Voiced by: Jurota Kosugi

The chief of Exoticism Bureau, current head of the Onmyo Agency and one 12 Divine Generals titled "Heaven's Bearer". He is Kyouko's father and Miyo's son. A well respected man with iron will, strong ambitions and a sharp mind.

Tōgo Miyoshi (三善 十悟, Miyoshi Tougo)

Voiced by: Hiroshi Tsuchida

A mild manner man who serves as the chief of the Clairvoyance Division which function as the Onmyo Agency's intelligence section. He is member of the 12 Divine Generals called the "Divine Eye". Despite a being First Class Shaman his combat skills are comparatively weak, however his true value lies in his unnaturally powerful Spirit Sight.

Etou (江藤)

Voiced by: Kensuke Satō

A stern instructor and leader of the 13th Exorcist Squad at Onmyo Agency's Meguro Branch. He was a former Yakou Disicple who was good friend with Makihara and Mutobe. He tried to help his old comrades escape by using a magical tool Douman had given organization to summon spiritual disasters and cover their retreat. In the end he was killed by Shaver, before he could carry it out.

Twin Horn Syndicate/Bicornis Fellowship

Takiko Souma (相馬 多軌子, Souma Takiko)

Voiced by: Hisako Kanemoto

A mysterious girl who appears for the first time in the 15th episode, in front of the Heavenly Altar. She affirms she is a student, but Harutora, Natsume and Touji have never seen her or heard her name, although she seems to know them. Later it was revealed that she was disguised as Atsune Hirata who has acted as a double agent between Twin Horn and Onmyo Agency's Magic Crime Investigation Division. She is the last remaining direct member of the Souma family who are implied have royal origins as will as being a shrine maiden. The Souma Clan along with Kurahashi Clan stood on top of the world of Onmyoudo together with the Tsuchimikado Clan during WWII and supported the Tsuchimikados through their control of military. However when Japan lost the war they had all but disappeared.

While she is one of older members of Twin Horn Syndicate, Takiko consider herself different from the current Yakou Disciples because she seeks to fulfill his will and ideals which the organization was founded on. She is secretly allied with Genji Kurahashi to achieve this desire and cleanse Twin Horn Syndicate of its mindless fanatical elements by awakening Yakou within Natsume.

Shidō Dairenji (大連寺 至道, Dairenji Shidou)

Voiced by: Takahiro Sakurai

The former head of Twin Horn Syndicate/Bicornis Fellowship and the Imperial Household's Lingering Spirit Division. He used himself as a core to trigger the spiritual disaster that happened two years prior to the story. In the end, he became a ogre (demon) and progressed into Phase 4-scale Phenomena but later died due to unknown reasons. He is the father of the Divine General, Suzuka Dairenji. When he was alive he was a Divine General nicknamed the "Professor".

In episode 17 it is later learned his maiden was "Souma" and Dairenji was another House he married into, thus implying blood relations with Takiko. Takiko revived him as Yase-Doji (Imperial Pallbearer: a type of Ogre shikigami) to serve her as her Shikigami. His memories of his previous life were kept intact and while he gained a great power that surpassed his previous life. He too modified his appearance appearing younger so as to match Takiko's 'taste'. As Takiko's Shikigami, his Yase-doji contract name is Yashamaru.

Chihiro Mutobe (六人部 千尋, Mutobe Chihiro)

Voiced by: Junichi Suwabe

He was the right-hand man of Shidou Dairenji who also worked for the Spirit Division while being a member of Twin Horn. Two years after the first Spiritual Terrorism, he tried to conduct a catastrophic event on the same scale with the assistance of Douman. Before getting into custody by Zenjirou Kogure, he died due to a death curse spell which he placed on himself prior to incident. Takiko revived him as Yase-Doji to serve her as her Shikigami along with Shidou. His memories of his previous life were kept intact and gained a great power that surpassed any he had in his previous life. He too modified his appearance appearing younger so as to match Takiko's 'taste'. As Takiko's Shikigami, his Yase-Doji contract name is Kumomaru.

Yoshitaka Makihara (牧原 義隆, Makihara Yoshitaka)

Voiced by: Tsuguo Mogami

One of the leaders of degraded fanatical faction of Twin Horn Syndicate. He and his cohorts within the Onmyo Agency were the ones behind attempts at kidnapping Natsume and participated in Spiritual Terrorism prior to the story. Makihara and his men tried escaped the crackdown by the Magical Investigators by once again manipulating spirit pulses to cause another spiritual disaster. He was shot dead by and had memories erased by Hirata. Makihara was good friends with Chihiro Mutobe and Etou.

The Tsuchimikado Clan

Yakou Tsuchimikado (土御門 夜光, Tsuchimikado Yakō)

Voiced by: Ryotaro Okiayu

A genius Onmyoji and visionary who had appeared in the midst of the Great Pacific War and would be known as the father of modern Onmyoudo. It was through his actions that the art of Onmyoudo was able to revitalized itself in Japan by creating a new foundation, attaining him fame as well as many followers. A key figure in Japanese Imperial Army his leadership in Onmyo Agency won the military and the country many victories. However it would also be he who caused the Great Spiritual Disaster which brought about country's immediate downfall in the war. Despite the controversy that had a arisen towards him in the aftermath of this, his legacy is still enormously respected and revered. Little is known of what happen to him afterwards, but there many who theorize that Yakou's grand ritual may not have necessary failed and that he actually undergone reincarnation. These theories and rumors further fueled by divination, predicted that Yakou would incarnate himself half a century later to next head of Tsuchimikado household to whom his powers have blossomed in and once again raise up lead the Onmyouji to a new era. Many of those who are strongly devoted to him refer to Yakou as the King of North Star/Polaris King.

Yasuzumi Tsuchimikado (土御門 泰純, Tsuchimikado Yasuzumi)

Voiced by: Shō Hayami

The current head of the Tsuchimikado clan and Natsume's father. He can read the stars and predict the future accurately. In Volume 8 of the light novel, it was revealed that he given his son to a branch family to safeguard and had Natsume take his place, meaning, he is the biological father of Harutora.

Takahiro Tsuchimikado (土御門 鷹寛, Tsuchimikado Takahiro)

Voiced by: Tomoyuki Shimura

Harutora's father who is a doctor and is currently treating Touji. He was a First Class Mystical Investigator in the Onmyo Agency but later left it and now works as a doctor in countryside. He is also a graduate from Onmyo Academy. It is later revealed he is not Harutora's real father.

Chizuru Tsuchimikado (土御門 千鶴, Tsuchimikado Chizuru)

Voiced by: Akeno Watanabe

Harutora's mother and Takahiro's wife who used be an Exorcist for Onmyo Agency. She worked in the Akibabara branch and was one of top 5 most skilled members there. Known for her peppy like attitude she is quite well liked among her peers. Claims she went by many names such as "Ram of Akiba, Heavenly Bellie or Lady Thunder of the Flash, but in reality she was nicknamed the "Human Power Generator' for how highly destructive her powers normally are. She's specializes in Lightning manipulation. It is later revealed she is not Harutora's real mother.

Others

Hokuto (北斗)

Voiced by: Hisako Kanemoto (Japanese); Tia Ballard (English)

Harutora's childhood friend. She had a romantic relationship with Harutora and got really jealous when Harutora was kissed by Suzuka. During his next encounter with Suzuka, she sacrifices herself to save Harutora from Suzuka's shikigami Tsuchigumo, revealing herself to be a shikigami. Hokuto is actually Natsume's shikigami, whom Natsume used as a medium to be close to Harutora. Hokuto's 'death' was one of the things that prompted Harutora to become Natsume's shikigami but has wonted to her shikigami since they where kids when they made a promise. She shares her name with another Shikigami called Hokuto, a dragon.

Kon (コン)

Voiced by: Aki Toyosaki (Japanese); Monica Rial (English)

Harutora's shikigami. A diminutive silver-fox spirit who wears miko-like clothing and wields a wakizashi and has served the Tsuchimikado clan since a long time. She has been by Harutora's side since the moment he became Natsume's shikigami, but due to his low spiritual power and awareness, he was unable to hear or see her. A rare Gohou-type shikigami, she possesses independent thought and actions and is fiercely loyal to her master, and even gets jealous when Harutora associates with other girls. Shortly before Harutora's awakening as Yakou, Kon reveals her true identity as Hishamaru, one of Yakou's two legendary familiars who had 'disappeared' after his death. Kon forcefully destroyed her 5 seals restoring her true power and her appearance as Hishamaru. Her first seal hides both it and the other seals, the second seals her personality, the third seals her appearance, the fourth seals her power, and the final seals her memory.

Hishamaru (飛車丸)

Voiced by: Yuko Kaida

She along with Kakugyouki are the two powerful legendary shikigami of Yakou Tsuchimikado who were constantly at his side and renowned enough to gain military rank in the Japanese Army during World War II. It is revealed in a short flashback that she has a familial connection to Yakou and is born into a branch family, thus, explaining her position as Yakou's familiar. She apparently disappeared shortly after her master's disappearance; later, it is explained she has been secretly waiting for Yakou's return. Kakugyouki considers her to be more loyal to Yakou than he is. Her faithfulness isn't just loyalty but also her devoted feelings for Yakou because he approached her without fear and showed her kindness, commenting how cute she was when they first met.

Kakugyouki (角行鬼)

Voiced by: Hiroki Yasumoto

One of the two Yakou's powerful legendary Shikigami who were constantly at his side and renowned enough to gain military rank in the Japanese Army during World War II. He apparently disappeared shortly after his master's disappearance. He is later shown to be very much alive and is now a wanderer. He has one arm missing as seen at the end of episode 6. Kakugyouki states he has no plans to get involved with the Yakou Cult (Twin Horn Syndicate) and remains neutral in conflict between them and Onmyo Agency.

Suzu Saotome (早乙女 涼, Saotome Suzu)

Voiced by: Izumi Kitta

A mysterious eccentric 3rd year student that people often mistake for being younger than she is. She likes little girls despite looking like one herself. She is, actually, Doman's familiar, even if she refers to herself as his "disciple". Her actual identity is that of infamous Ryou Saotome (pronounced Suzu), the leading Yakou researcher. She once worked for the Lingering Spirit Division, but left after a year. Along with being a graduate of Onmyo Prep, in her school days she was classmates with Jin Ohtomo and Zenjirou Kogure forming the third member of Three Crows of 36th batch.

Douman Ashiya (蘆屋 道満, Ashiya Dōman)

Voiced by: Nobuo Tobita

One of the most powerful onmyouji from Abe no Seimei's era. He was the rival of Abe no Seimei and fought him nearly a thousand years ago. Ashiya Douman has shown interest in Yakou's reincarnation and seems to have connection with Twin Horn Syndicate/Bicornis Fellowship and Kakugyouki. He also fought with Jin Ohtomo which resulted in Jin losing his leg. Currently, he is no longer a human but a Phase 5 oni. He forces himself to stay as a Phase 3 because if he did become Phase 5, he would cease being 'Ashiya Douman'. He later agrees to become Jin's familiar.

Toshiya Dairenji (大連寺 利矢, Dairenji Toshiya)

Voiced by: Akiko Yajima

Suzuka's kind, but ill fated older brother who succumbed to his father experiments and died prior to the story. Suzuka attempted to bring him back by trading her life for his using the Taizan Fukun Ritual. Her brother ended up coming back as a shade. The shade then tried to kill Suzuka, but was stopped by Harutora. Once sealed and put to rest by Natsume, a distraught Suzuka and Harutora together buried him.

Media

Light novels

Tokyo Ravens began as a series of light novels by Kōhei Azano, author of Black Blood Brothers, with illustrations by Sumihei. So far, twelve volumes have been released. The first volume of a side-story series titled Tokyo Ravens EX was published on July 20, 2013; so far, two volumes have been released.

Volume list

No.	Title	Japanese release date	Japanese ISBN
01	SHAMAN*CLAN	May 20, 2010	978-4-8291-3519-8
02	RAVEN's NEST	September 9, 2010	978-4-8291-3552-5
03	cHImAirA DanCE	December 18, 2010	978-4-8291-3592-1
04	GIRL RETURN & days in nest I	May 20, 2011	978-4-8291-3637-9
05	days in nest II & GIRL AGAIN	July 20, 2011	978-4-8291-3657-7
06	Black Shaman ASSAULT	October 20, 2011	978-4-8291-3688-1
07	_DARKNESS_EMERGE_	May 19, 2012	978-4-8291-3757-4
08	over-cry	October 20, 2012	978-4-8291-3809-0
09	to The DarkSky	March 19, 2013	978-4-8291-3865-6
10	BEGINS/TEMPLE	October 19, 2013	978-4-0471-2911-5
11	change:unchange	April 19, 2014	978-4-0407-0087-8
12	Junction of STARs	November 20, 2014	978-4-0407-0139-4
EX1	party in nest	July 20, 2013	978-4-8291-3909-7
EX2	seasons in nest	February 20, 2014	978-4-0407-0030-4

Manga

Tokyo Ravels inspired the creation of six manga series based on the light novels. The first one, Tokyo Ravens, was illustrated by Atsushi Suzumi. It began in December 2010, and was serialized in Shōnen Ace. The chapters have been collected into eight volumes. It follows the main story of the light novels. The second manga series, Tokyo Ravens: Tokyo Fox was illustrated by COMTA and published in Fujimi Shobo's Age premium in 2011. It features an original story focused on Kon. The third series, Tokyo Ravens: Red and White, is a manga spinoff by Azumi Mochizuki. It was serialized in Kadokawa's Monthly Dragon Age and concluded in the November 2013 issue. The fourth series, Tokyo Ravens: Sword of Song, is a manga spinoff by Ran Kuze. Its serialization began in the November 2013 issue of Kodansha's Monthly Shōnen Rival. The fifth series, Tokyo Ravens -Girls Photograph-, started serialization in Kadokawa's Monthly Dragon Age in the January 2014 issue. It focuses on the female characters of the series. The sixth and the latest series, Tokyo Ravens AnotherXHoliday started in Kadokawa's shojo magazine Millefeui in the February 2014 issue. It focuses on the male characters of the series.

Anime

An anime adaption aired in Japan from October 8, 2013 to March 25, 2014, produced by 8-Bit and directed by Takaomi Kansaki. Funimation has licensed the series for English release. The first opening theme is "X-encounter" by Maon Kurosaki and the first ending theme is "Kimi ga Emu Yūgure" (君が笑む夕暮れ) by Yoshino Nanjō. The second opening theme is "Outgrow" by Gero and the second ending theme is "Break a spell" by Mami Kawada.

Episode list

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Reception

In Anime News Network's Fall 2013 Anime Preview Guide, reviewers Rebecca Silverman and Theron Martin gave the series an initial rating of 2 out of 5 stars, while reviewers Carlo Santos and Carl Kimlinger gave the series an initial rating of 2.5 out of 5 stars. Martin commented that "the artistic effort is wholly unimpressive beyond the yukata that Hokuto wears and the CG creations stand out too starkly against the regular animation. Director Takaomki Kanasaki is quite capable of producing fun, stylish fare (as he proved with Is This a Zombie?), but this definitely does not qualify. Only some decent early character development saves this one from the garbage pile," while Santos gave a slightly more positive review, stating that "Tokyo Ravens is nothing special, but it isn't horrible, either. This supernatural adventure series employs all the usual trappings of the genre, but does so without making a mess of the story or throwing too many ideas in. In fact, it even spends a good amount of time on the characters' day-to-day lives, instead of rushing them into the action." Silverman praised the series' art and character designs, as well as the series' use of both 2D and 3D CGI graphics, but concludes that "right now it feels like a hodgepodge of ideas that hasn't quite gotten itself grounded yet," while Kimlinger criticized the series' poor start and use of clichés, stating that "watching Tokyo Ravens is probably the closest you'll get to experiencing precognition. In a show that gets the desired effect from its tropes, that wouldn't be a problem. But Ravens only does its tropes half-right."

External links

• Official Novel Website Template:Ja icon
• Official Anime Website Template:Ja icon
• Tokyo Ravens at Fujimi Shobo Template:Ja icon
• Tokyo Ravens (anime) at Anime News Network's encyclopedia