Noragami
Noragami: Stray God

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Well, this is the end of one of my favorite mangas... what should I say?
If you give it a chance you may got yourself into a story about:
- A charismatic, funny and eloquent "calamity" god in sweatpants who gave his best to be remembered by people and protect what he loved the most.
- An energetic, empathic and perceptive girl whose life completely changed the day she "saved" a sweatpants guy.
- A youthful, kinda rebel but good boy spirit whose personal development was stunning.
These three main characters bond made me laugh, worry, and almost cry through the story. I'm thankful to experience it and ... invite you to experience it too.

In general, I consider this great manga will fulfill elements like:
- Memorable characters. Most of the characters, not only the main, were awesome. The way their past stories are revealed to understand why they are the way they are help me to connect with them. I'm aware that not for all the characters their actions are justificable but at the end the deity and human mix of elements made the story work with this flexibility and change of morals and variety of personalities.
- Interesting story. If you like supernatural elements and/or japanese folklore I think you may enjoy this story. Especially this story propose that deities can "adopt" spirits in order to gave them a second chance. For sure, this "second chance" will depend on the deity because them theirselves have their own concepts of good and evil. Though the story we accompany the deities to discover "human concepts" and also realize the fickleness of humanity as well as they reconsider their own actions and way of thinking.
- Amazing art. The art in each panel is enjoyable, the way the personality of each character is designed and expressed is great. Also, facial and body expressions are cool. Especially when they gave us battle panels and detailed equipment associated to the shinkis.

For sure I would recommend people to gave it a chance. ;)

Story - 7/10

Gods and spirits.Minor and major gods.Noragami has an interesting theme(personal preference.I love mythology).However, the story-telling is inconsistent and weak.There's humor here and there, but the weakness of the plot irritates me a lot.

Art - 7/10

Decent.but nothing too spectacular.

Character - 5/10

... This is where it bugs me.Noragami does no effort on character.Everyone's character is changed to suit the situation, especially the supporting characters.There is some charcater development, but nothing note-worthy.

Enjoyment - 7/10

Despite it's flaws, Noragami is a fun read.It sometimes irritates me, but it also makes me laugh and feel.

Overall - 6/10

I wouldn't call Noragami a worthwhile read, but it's not bad.The humor and setting are fun.

this manga has rated PG-13 but believe me this is A TOTAL massacre manga. After starting with slow this is going to kill each and every character.

As disgusting as it is , the MC is shown OVERPOWERED power-freak who doesn't have his mind on the right place and goes massacre without a thought. he is a puppet. I mean each and every character doesn't stand a chance against the MC whether it's someone with higher power or whatever. and the gaudy character of the MC who doesn't respect a single person and call them "bitch" is unacceptable for a "god" character. It all makes me ... hate to the MC. Such selfish delinquent doesn't deserve to be a god and worshiped. and there is a whole lot dissatisfaction toward the story.