Tokyo Ravens

About Tokyo Ravens

Tokyo Ravens is an engaging supernatural series full of magic, action, and drama. Based on the light novel written by Kōhei Azano, it was adapted to an animated series which aired from October 2013 till March 2014.

The series primarily revolves around Tsuchimikado Harutora, a member of an ancient clan who can manipulate spiritual energy. Though he was born without these abilities, his life takes an unexpected turn when his childhood friend, a powerful mystic, sacrifices herself to save him and gives him her abilities. This begins Harutora's exciting journey to become a spirit seer and honour his friend's wishes.

Making / Production

Animation studio Eight Bit and director Takaomi Kanasaki are the forces behind bringing Tokyo Ravens to the small screen. The screenplay was adapted by Hideyuki Kurata, who successfully captured the essence of the original light novel series. The show's producers are GA Bunko, Bushiroad, and the Tokyo MX station.

Actors

• Kaito Ishikawa as Tsuchimikado Harutora - beautifully brought to life the character's transformation from an ordinary teenager to an exceptional spirit seer.
• Risa Taneda as Tsuchimikado Natsume - played the caring and zealous friend to perfection.
• Ryohei Kimura as Ato Touji - provided the voice for this loyal and comedic sidekick proficiently.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• Despite being released as a light novel series, Tokyo Ravens also has a manga adaptation.
• Its creator, Kōhei Azano, is a prolific novelist who won the Grand Prize in the second Mephisto Prize awards.
• The series is heavily influenced by Shintoism and Taoism, incorporating many elements from these faiths into its storyline.

Quotes

• "I'll protect her. Even if I die." - Tsuchimikado Harutora
• "I can not end being a fool, but I hate to be idiotic more than that!" - Tsuchimikado Natsume
• "If you want to protect something, you can't do it by staying clean." - Ato Touji

Music, Soundtrack

• The opening themes "X-encounter" by Maon Kurosaki and "Outgrow" by Gero added to the thrilling and suspenseful mood of the series.
• Background music was well suited to the scenes, accentuating the ebb and flow of the storyline. Composed by Maiko Iuchi.