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I had high expectations of #Yatagarasu and yet it exceeded them all. I never had the opportunity to describe this about an #anime, but the first "arc"/half was full of (super intriguing, not stressful) DRAMA - which I totally didn't expect. I almost feel like it's completely safe/valid to recommend the first ~13 episodes to drama lovers that weren't particularly into/familiar with anime.

Subsequent episodes then continued to expand the lore, world building of the anime and I just couldn't stop simping for the whole idea/lore of the world - last I had this reaction was for #AttackOnTitan, specifically in the very early seasons when Titans and Paradis were more interesting/relevant in the story.

The main character also absolutely passed my vibe check, in flying colours particularly bcos of how unique I found his character is compared to any other MCs (for me). Excellent choice of cast too in the seiyu department, particularly the MC, Prince, and his brother - it's also really nice to recognise Kaine's (from #NierReplicant) voice as the Empress, though it's sad to know that if the anime continues, this voice will almost definitely be changed seeing that Tanaka Atsuko has passed :(

I could go on and on about this anime, and it's probably way too early to call it (at least, one of) my absolute fav after just 20 episodes, but it's so tempting bcos it's THAT good.

It is said that Emperor Jimmu was guided from Kumano to (what would become) Yamato by a divine, 3-legged bird.

The 'Yatagarasu' (八咫烏) was believed to be an incarnation of Kamo Taketsunumi (賀茂建角身命), one of the principal gods later enshrined at Shimogamo-jinja (下鴨神社).

#NationalFoundationDay #建国記念の日 #Yatagarasu #八咫烏 #omikuji

Yatagarasu's Message. :HoodCrow: 🗝️

#yatagarasu #crow #japanesemythology #watercolor #illustration