Noragami: Stray God
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| Brilliant episode. And so the original anime character appears! Hopefully they'd manage to keep the story as close to the manga as possible so we can get a sequel. I'm sure everyone would hate to see a random original anime ending for this show. Bishamon's army scene was incredible. Very badass. Yukine is still annoying :\ Nora was kinda creepy walking up to Yukine and messing with his head. |
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| Very nice adaptation of the manga. Just waiting for that part now. |
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| not sure how well it follow the manga but it is still very good. i mean some scenes are missing but i already forgot which ones. **sigh** |
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| Great episode, as usual. I'm really enjoying the focus on the relationship between Yukine and Yato. Also, the show's dark side is becoming more and more pronounced. It's great how the show seamlessly intertwines the plot mysteries with character development and actions scenes. This anime makes it look easy. |
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| Nora is like a bad ex-girlfriend that wont leave you alone. |
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Esheraz said: Nice episode, feel sorry for Yukine...He doesn't need to go through all this trouble :( Why would you feel sorry for such a self-absorbed brat? |
O-Divine-Demon said: Esheraz said: Nice episode, feel sorry for Yukine...He doesn't need to go through all this trouble :( Why would you feel sorry for such a self-absorbed brat? I think people downplay Yukine's perspective a little too much because Yato's the main character. Although he is quite bratty, he is being treated like a tool by Yato, used against his own will, feels unneeded because Yato can use Nora, and feels betrayed by Yato because Yato lied about how they were going to be able to save the girl from episode 5. Brats are not brats just because they are self-absorbed, something happened to them to make them act the way they do. |
| I hope Yukine straighten up real soon or Yato is going to be in some really trouble. Great episode!!! |
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AlexTheRiot said: AkuNoKawaiiUsagi said: marian11 said: How the fucking hell does Yukine have 174 favourites? Are the guys who added him high or something? The guy is one of the most unlikeable characters I've seen. Heck even Hiyori is a lot more likeable than him. I know he's unlikable (because I used to hate him, haha) but he's cute, realistic and I can relate to his character very well. You may not notice it but there are loads of yukines in the society right now :/ Someone who thinks everyone has given up on him. And someone who just wants to die (though Yukine's already dead, he can't die again XD) We still need to see his past, I've a feeling that's where most of those favorites come from. I think theyre manga readers soo SandyBoi said: Veena has 8 shinki :o |
| Yukine is really starting to get annoying. Otherwise good episode. |
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xmaikokoro said: O-Divine-Demon said: Esheraz said: Nice episode, feel sorry for Yukine...He doesn't need to go through all this trouble :( Why would you feel sorry for such a self-absorbed brat? I think people downplay Yukine's perspective a little too much because Yato's the main character. Although he is quite bratty, he is being treated like a tool by Yato, used against his own will, feels unneeded because Yato can use Nora, and feels betrayed by Yato because Yato lied about how they were going to be able to save the girl from episode 5. Brats are not brats just because they are self-absorbed, something happened to them to make them act the way they do. well I don't think that yato is treating yukine just like a tool otherwise he woldnt followed him after hiyori and watched over him, learned him tricks to defend himself and also he wanted to get closer to him but yukine pushed him always away ((kinda like bleach and the zanpakuto but yukine doesn't hears yatos calling)) |
| I can see where Yukine is coming from. He just found out that he's dead, he's been used against his will to kill "someone" and nothing has been clarified to him, so there's nothing for him to work with and care about anything for that matter as Yato hasn't been helping him all that much. However this desperate, ignorant approach is pretty annoying. And if Yato does get through to him, and it's not too late, and he still stays a brat then I would like to see Yato take care of him and finally tell us about his' past because that old, samurai-looking cut-scenes look so awesome :'3 And Hiyori, is she just there to kickstart the series, mentally support Yukine or is she going to play some important role in this whole shablam...?! |
| So they finally explained what is Nora. Can't wait for the next episode. |
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| This show is getting really interesting. I kind of hope the mood will lighten eventually for Yato. So far, this series is probably the best one I'm watching this season other than Nagi no Asukara which I don't count as this season because it started last fall. |
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| Even if they don't possibly follow the manga, I don't see why there would be a new character. Ahhh Yukine being a prick. I remember being annoyed too, but I think he's favorite worthy after all this. Though not sure where the anime will end at. The boy's just got a lot of angst and self-pity, which he needs to get rid of and understand that Yato is actually being incredibly patient with him. Yato could technically get rid of Yukine at any time he wants to, but he hasn't given up on Yukine. Yato's words can sometimes be harsh, and since he's also always joking around, it's hard for anyone to understand him. Annnnd more Kazuma! The only guy atm that believe in Yato's kindness :) Even Hiyori feels a little iffy about Yato, which I can understand since he used to use Nora and his past about killing a shinki. |
koleareFeb 18, 2014 7:21 AM
| I do kind of understand where Yukine is coming from, suddenly getting pulled back into the living world and used as sword to "kill" abnormalities must be difficult and confusing, especially if you feel like you're really killing them when you actually want to save them (like the little girl) but to act the way he did is a no go. He needs to understand he can't take his frustrations out by stealing stuff or walking away from his problems, on the other hand we must remember he's like 15 years old and still very fragile as teenager, we've all had difficult periods in our teenage years, right? I think he's being bratty but what else can you expect from a 15 year old boy with a seemingly hard past (which he doesn't remember but it certainly has a big impact on him subconsiously) and whom gets put in a strange situation like this. I'm glad Yato isn't the type to dispose of him though, Yukine just needs someone to slap some sense back in him, but who'll also stick by his side and whom he can rely on. Can't wait to see them working things out and start working like a team :) |
tomzz4 said: And Hiyori, is she just there to kickstart the series, mentally support Yukine or is she going to play some important role in this whole shablam...?! She has a very important role, very. I think they'll reveal Hiyori's importance at the end of the anime..? |
Takuan_Soho said: tingy said: Even if they don't possibly follow the manga, I don't see why there would be a new character Depending on the length of the series, and whether or not there is a natural conclusion in the manga where an adaptation can end, introducing a new character is a good way of creating a compelling story arc with a real ending without damaging the main manga or ruining an on going character. Adaptation is not easy, in most cases the production team only has one season under contract without any assurance from the publisher for a second, so the production team wants to create a compelling animation that can stand on its own (usually with the limitations from the publisher as stated above). Generally speaking dramatic shows need to have an ending to give the show meaning (other genres can more often without a strong ending), so rather than faithfully follow the manga to some open ending, the production team will create one. A new villain with Nora would be the best way to use Nora's popularity (assuming that she is with the manga fans), while preserving her core identity for the manga. |
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| I hope Yukine and Yato sort out their issues soon :( The info about the Nora ('s?) was interesting though, and Hiyori was adorable~ Can't wait for the next episode! |
| I read the manga and now I know the next part would be painful to watch -__- Yukine's going to be annoying as heck. |
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marian11 said: How the fucking hell does Yukine have 174 favourites? Are the guys who added him high or something? The guy is one of the most unlikeable characters I've seen. Heck even Hiyori is a lot more likeable than him. LOLLL I loved Yukine up until episode 5. Now he needs to get his shit together, I don't care if he's dead or if he's "only" fourteen. One can only stoop so low. Poor Yato :( Something really bad must have happened with Nora for him to be that desperate not to use her. |
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| Jeez Yukine is annoying as hell, I can't stand him... I want to know more about Yato's dark past !!! |
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| Dat Takahiro Sakurai's voice...make my heart melt!! great episode!! Yato, Nora, and Yukine...Oh My. i still hate Yukine so much! but great moment in this episode is between Yato and Hiyori! <3 10/10 |
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| more yukine drama but hiyori seems to have gotten the main idea across to yato. hopefully he'll be okay soon before bad bad things happen :( also learned what nora really means. but why is that nora chasing down yato? and who is that guy standing with her in the end? hm..... and nora is right, yukine has pretty eyes <3 |
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| Wow, we finally got more insight on Nora, and about the past of Regalia's with multiple owners... it seems the issue with Yukine isn't solved just yet. Can't wait to see Yato discipline him or he will get a change of heart. |
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| So Nora are basically independent Shinki? Sort of like mercenaries, willing to do the dirty jobs for whoever comes along? That could be an interesting development! Too bad this series isn't long enough! It could easily be a 24 ep series or more since the manga is so far ahead! I wonder if they will do anime original this time? BONES tends to do that, which can be good or bad, but it will almost always have a conclusion at least! |
| Basically the only reason I'd drop this series would be because of Yukine. He's just such a brat. And Hiyori too, always somehow trying to protect Yukine and speak out for him when Yukine's actions have much broader consequences. Nice. The only character with some degree of common sense in the main trio is Yato and he's supposed to be the goofball... |
| yato's part time job lmao knowing more about nora was interesting kazuma for best char tho he's such a boss also, manga readers forgive me but yukine is an ass |
| This anime is getting better and better. |
| Lel people being angry with Yukine for being a brat, well it can't be helped, he IS a brat. Its already hinted that he has a troublesome past so being a problematic kid shouldn't be a surprise. I think Yato already know that turning a kid into a regalia bring a lot of problems since their mind isn't mature yet. All and all, it was a good episode. Nora is basically a whore, that's explain the tattoo all over her which are her many names. |
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| Noragami not cease to amaze me each episode the story develops more I want to know more about the past of Yukine, of good boy became delinquent and about what happened to Yato and Nora I already say that this is the best anime of the season .. ________ Noragami não para de me surpreender a cada episódio a historia se desenvolve mais quero saber mais sobre o passado de Yukine, de bom garoto passou a ser delinquente e sobre o que aconteceu com Yato e com Nora já digo que este é o melhor anime da temporada .. |
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| Never read the manga but based on what we know, my theory is that Bishamon had the same problem Yato is facing with Yukine decades ago. She probably refused to kill her Regalia so Kazuma made a job request to Yato to kill them. Yato most likely used Nora for that job. No idea who is that new God that just appeared though. |
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| It would be a real pleasure if Yato used Nora to kill Yukine I think that would be great. I mean look at them they belong together (in an open relationship). Actually as long as Yukine ends up being killed I'll be happy. I don't want Yato to change from being a war god but then again it doesn't look like hes going back to his old ways. I'm guessing he used Nora to kill a Regalia and perhaps that's why he may not want to use her anymore because he wants to change. |
| New anime character!!!!! yukine issue Isn't resolve right? |
| Yukine is acting like such a brat, and maybe I could at least have a minimum of sympathy for him if he didn't stoop as low as stealing relief donations. He's even more detestable since he acts all victimized, when Yato had every reason to be suspicious, yet actually is guilty. Almost makes me want to side with the people wanting him to use Nora to finish him of. Though I'll give him the benefit of the doubt. Being thrown in that crazy world, not knowing anything is a decent reason to act out and do stupid things. Though I do find it funny that he's got some complex about not wanting Yato to use other regalias, yet he sees Bentamon owning multiple ones, and asks a God having tons of regalias to take him in. Does he wants to be a bottom that hard? But I expect as soon as someone tells him to what lengths Yato is allowing him to go, being infected as hell, he'll probably do a 180, feeling extremely appreciated/guilty. |
Arata84Feb 17, 2014 1:06 AM
| Just kill Yukine already. Geez, I wonder how Yato is controlling himself from doing so. Anyway, it's still a great episode. Things are getting darker.. I wonder if I should read the manga now that I'm so hooked. |
| Yukine is still a child. He died at a young age, he sees others better off than him so he's envious. That's about every child out there. Cut him some slack c: He does need discipline though. |
airbornejaws said: And is it just me? Or have I seen Kazuma before? I swear there's someone who looks exactly like him (and may even have the same VA too) in another series. Yukio Okumora |
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airbornejaws said: I wonder if the 'debt' he was talking about was killing Bishamon's regalia, he/she could have been like Yukine or Nora and was internally killing Bishamon as well. That would make sense actually! But if that were the case then Bishamon should know better and wouldn't be going on a rampage every time she meets Yato and wouldn't be hunting him down like that! Right? O.O Because if we assume her Regalia was an evil one, then that Regalia would have affected her the same way Yukine is affecting Yato!!! But even so Yato isn't getting rid of Yukine so probably that's exactly what happened back then with Bishamon!! She didn't want to kill her Regalia but Kazuma was too worried she'd be killed, so he asked Yato for help! Gosh, I don't know if that's how it is but it sounds plausible!! @.@ Yukine-kun, I feel I'm the same as Yato, I can't give up on him! I'm so glad Hiyori got through to Yato and opened his eyes!!! She really is a nice and caring girl! ^^ Seems like Nora is really bringing out the worst in Yato so I'd assume that's the reason he's avoiding her and rejecting her! What's more that guy who was with her also seems suspicious or maybe he was even one of Yato's Regalias back in the days when he was the "real" God of Calamity - meaning killing mercilessly! |
| Yato's wound looked really bad. I wish Yukine stops acting like that, and accept Yato as his master. Then again, can't really blame him when he has ho live with him in cold and live on barely anything. Yato needs to become more responsible as well. |
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| I saw a screencap from one of the unaired episodes here -> I HAVE A REALLY BAD FEELING ABOUT THIS. Even though I've read the manga 'till chappie 29... I think I might cry on the next few episodes. |
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