Utawarerumono: Mask of Truth (うたわれるもの 二人の白皇) is an anime television series based on the visual novel series developed by Aquaplus. It is a sequel to Utawarerumono: The False Faces.
It aired in Japan between July 3, 2022 and December 25, 2022, consisting of 28 episodes. It was released in North America on Crunchyroll between January 7, 2023 and July 16, 2023.
Synopsis
Yamato descends into chaos following the death of the emperor. Oshutoru, the General of the Right, is a fugitive accused of poisoning Empress Anju. In a battle with his pursuers, he uses the full power of the Akuruka, fusing his body and soul with the world itself. Before he says goodbye, he entrusts Anju and Nekone's future to his friend Haku. Taking up Oshutoru's mask and identity, Haku abandons his old life. He tells everyone, except Nekone, who knows the truth, that he is Oshutoru. They escape to Ennakamui, where Anju begins to recover, and she rises up to reclaim her rightful place as Empress. But Raikou, one of the Eight Pillar Generals, attempts to take advantage of the chaos and put a false empress on the throne. Yamato's armies soon march for Ennakamui to kill the true Empress. A war is about to begin that will engulf all of Yamato...