Noragami

In times of need, if you look in the right place, you just may see a strange telephone number scrawled in red. If you call this number, you will hear a young man introduce himself as the Yato God.

Yato is a minor deity and a self-proclaimed "Delivery God," who dreams of having millions of worshippers. Without a single shrine dedicated to his name, however, his goals are far from being realized. He spends his days doing odd jobs for five yen apiece, until his weapon partner becomes fed up with her useless master and deserts him.

Just as things seem to be looking grim for the god, his fortune changes when a middle school girl, Hiyori Iki, supposedly saves Yato from a car accident, taking the hit for him. Remarkably, she survives, but the event has caused her soul to become loose and hence able to leave her body. Hiyori demands that Yato return her to normal, but upon learning that he needs a new partner to do so, reluctantly agrees to help him find one. And with Hiyori's help, Yato's luck may finally be turning around.

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Yato Main

Kamiya, Hiroshi Japanese

Yukine Main

Kaji, Yuuki Japanese

Iki, Hiyori Main

Uchida, Maaya Japanese

Bishamon Supporting

Sawashiro, Miyuki Japanese

Kofuku Supporting

Toyosaki, Aki Japanese

Kazuma Supporting

Fukuyama, Jun Japanese

Nora Supporting

Kugimiya, Rie Japanese

Daikoku Supporting

Ono, Daisuke Japanese

Rabou Supporting

Sakurai, Takahiro Japanese

Kuraha Supporting

Inoue, Kazuhiko Japanese

Cook, Justin Producer

Furukawa, Shin Producer

Amano, Naoki Producer

Terao, Yuri Producer

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Dec 10, 2024

Elyshion

Recommended

Noragami is an excellent anime! At the time of viewing and reviewing, I had underestimated this anime and so I give the rating at its fair value, which is well deserved! Then, the story is very original! We have a Japan as we see it today. That is to say, Japan that mixes tradition and modernity. Although in my opinion, the anime is more focused on ancestral Japan such as Japanese deities and myths, which are at the heart of the anime. I think it's a very good way to learn more about Japan. The characters are all very endearing, especially Yato with his cheerful ... air in a tracksuit, Hiyori and Bishamon.

Reviewer’s Rating: 10

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Nov 19, 2024

Cersil

Mixed Feelings

"Noragami" - this is the anime that you will never regret watching. Yes, the plot in the first season is not developed yet, it is only outlined, and it is done quite reasonably and logically. Most of the story is to be expected in the second season. But that doesn't mean that the first season is made up of useless fillers. Each episode is designed to draw you in easily and enjoyably. You really see the lives of almost real, existing people, who have a lot of difficulties and problems, the solution of which requires effort and means as well as human participation.

The main ... character, Hiyori, is neither a living nor a dead girl with a typical shoujo heroine character, very similar to Nanami from "Nice to Meet You, Kami-sama". While they share some similarities in appearance and a desire to help others, their personalities are quite different. Hiyori is gradually revealed as a brave and determined girl who can go into hulk-break mode when necessary, which doesn't spoil her in the slightest.

The second of the three protagonists is the homeless and suddenly hyper-responsible butcher god Yato, who will do anything for five yen and a prayer: he can get rid of mould in your bathroom, find your lost cat, or even save the world. The fixed cost of donations doesn't affect the quality of the work, which the hapless and forgotten Kami-sama literally hunts down, resorting to petty hooliganism on the subway and in the streets - spray-painting walls to advertise his services. The best thing about this character is his design, which looks fresh and original. It is unlikely that you will ever forget this character, especially because of his literally magical eyes, whose blue colour conquers the hearts of fans.

The third of the protagonists is the weaponised soul of a vicious and capricious boy named Yukine, whose charming appearance melts women's hearts. You'll hate him for a while, because troubled teenagers are generally no fun, but then he'll be brought up properly, rest assured. And yes, the strength of this boy is once again his original and memorable design.

The supporting characters are also quite original, just listen: there's the goddess of poverty, who appears as a cute and intriguing young woman; a harsh female inquisitor in a mistress costume, which would delight any masochist; a tough man who transforms into a lace fan to create chaos and devastation...
And there's more.

Music. The music in this anime is breathtakingly beautiful and so natural, as if it was created specifically for this anime. It adds colorful accents and creates a distinct atmosphere, making the pathos scenes more impactful than in the original manga.

Animation. Animators show wonders of skill, working meticulously on details. The characters never lose things in their hands, and the directors never forget to give a few extra seconds to objects that fall, break, scatter, tear, borrow, etc. The colouring of the world of "Noragami" is simply impressive, it speaks of a special style that you will later recognise from a thousand. The landscapes, the temples, the animation of phenomena and magic are all masterpieces. This is a massive work, hidden behind the light and smooth movements, but it becomes apparent when you take a closer look. Personally, I was struck by the complete synchronisation of lips and voice, the vivid facial expressions and fluid movements, the gracefulness of the transitions, which are imperceptible to the eye but speak volumes about the quality of this anime.

Reviewer’s Rating: 8

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May 29, 2020

yLusion

Not Recommended

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History 3/10

Noragami has the kind of story that attracts in the first ep. and then gets lost in the void. It starts with an interesting and intriguing theme, but leaves all the initial construction to start a cliché novel. From there, starts shooting everywhere: creates characters to try to strengthen the initial idea, but fails stupidly because of poor and insufficient development. The ending is catastrophic, being just a relief in the plot. Conclusion: Noragami fails miserably in the whole central idea, but has some interpersonal moments between characters that "save" the anime from pure failure.

Art and Sound 5/10

There is not much to stand out ... here. It is nothing close to the art direction of the Makoto Shinkai films, the absurd harmony with the plot of the Studio Ghibli films or the touching and expressive character of Sangatsu no Lion, but it is also not to be thrown away. In the end, it is enough.

Characters 2/10

We have come to Noragami's big problem.
At first, we have the protagonist disguised as a charisma just to appear to have some identity. Beside him, a generic dere whose only existential function is to remain beside the protagonist, being used only at the beginning and forgotten by everything else.
After a few walks, they find the third protagonist: a lost boy with a dark past whose narrative function is to be immature and to become mature. The production rushed this one so much that it reminded me of the "emotional and difficult" beginning of Tokyo Ghoul.

This ends the cliché trio of shounen: the protagonist, with whom the majority without a critical sense identifies, the childish friend and the woman. [In common shounens, the protagonist can be replaced by the childish, which matures throughout the anime, and the childish friend becomes the intelligent the charismatic, or the dumb one.]

About the supporting characters, it's amazing how they all have "a past" with the protagonist, what, again, serves as a cover for the problematic plot. The supporting characters are the most superficial thing. They just surge to create a situation with the protagonist, always starting from the "unknown past" with him. The highlight is for the villain: usually, when it comes to the villain, even the greedy studios are concerned with giving some personality, but, in Noragami, he arises from the same "unknown past" as Yato. In conclusion, everything about Noragami's characters is deplorable and shameful, from protagonists made with the utmost laziness to disposable support characters.

Enjoyment 2/10

Even after so many problems, enjoyment is subjective to everyone. Personally, I only say that I slept in the last episodes and found the entire anime a waste of time.

Overall 3.5/10

Noragami is a shame of the modern industry, using and abusing the "wow first episode", cliché and superficial characters, artificial development and a conclusion that makes no sense or is trustworthy with what was proposed. I didn't see anything that was constructive or entertaining in the anime.

Reviewer’s Rating: 3

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