Raven of the Inner Palace

Raven of the Inner Palace

What is the true identity of the solitary Raven Consort?

TV-14 2022 · 1 season · 13 eps · ★ 6.6 · Animation, Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi & Fantasy

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The Raven Consort is a special consort living deep in the inner palace who, despite her title, does not perform nighttime duties for the emperor. Some who have seen her say she has the appearance of an old woman, while others describe her as a young girl. The Raven Consort's name is Shouxue. She can use mysterious arts and will accept any favor asked of her, whether it is to find something lost or to curse someone to death. The current emperor, Gaojun, visits her one night to ask a favor. Their meeting exposes a secret that will turn history on its head...

Directed by Yasuhiro Minami · Written by Satomi Oshima

Networks: Gunma TV, TOKYO MX, BS11

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Saku Mizuno Liu Shouxue / Ryuu Jusetsu (voice)
Masaaki Mizunaka Xia Gaojun / Ka Koushun (voice)
Taku Yashiro Wei Qing / Ei Sei (voice)
Marika Kouno Jiujiu (voice)
Nobunaga Shimazaki Wen Ying / Onkei (voice)
Nobuhiko Okamoto Dan Hai / Tan Kai (voice)
Mana Hirata Yi Siha / Ishiha (voice)
Reina Ueda Yun Huaniang / Un Kajou (voice)
Kikuko Inoue Narrator (voice)
Riho Sugiyama Xingxing/Shinshin (voice)
Tomokazu Sugita Xue Yuyong/Setsu Gyoei (voice)
Akira Ishida Feng Xiao Yue/Hou Shougetsu (voice)

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