Noragami is a very special anime to me, because i watched it back when i was just getting into anime, and i was very impressed with it. I gave the first season a 9/10, but the second one didn't really hold up to my expectations.
Story: 8/10
This season went in a totally different direction from the first one, adding new characters, developing backstories, plot points, plot twists and so on. It was interesting to find out the reason behind Bishamon's hatred for Yato, and all the events related to Ebisu, Nora and Yato were also intriguing. However, i felt like this season tried to be more serious, and it didn't work that well for me, since i was expecting a light-hearted action-comedy. Another downfall is the fact that this season didn't expand the world of Noragami, it's like all the phantoms lurking around the city were just forgotten.
Characters: 7/10
The characters sure went through a lot of changes, especially Bishamon, who learnt to let go of her past and her hatred for Yato, and in the end actually tried to save him. Yato, however, took a turn for the worse in my opinion. I enjoyed the goofy, bombastic and overall hillarious Yato of season 1 more than this serious guy with an "i will protect my dear ones no matter what" attitude. Hyori... i guess she didn't really change. Then we have some new characters that didn't really impress me. Kugaha didn't strike me as an antagonist and i didn't get attached to Ebisu, since he was only around for a few episodes.
Art: 9/10
Can't say much about the art and animation, it was consistent, similar to the first season, with lots of vivid colors and details, Bones did a really good job once again.
Sound: 9/10
I felt like this was actually an improvement from the first season, adding new tracks, but being keeping the techno style with the occasional pipe sounds. The voice acting was well done, nothing worth mentiong about it.
Enjoyment: 8/10
Although i expected more action and more comedy, i can't say that season 2 was a boring experience. The ending left me a bit disappointed, as i was wishing for a big fight between Yato and Izanami or at least some fight at all, but they chose to wrap it up in and anti-climactic fashion.
Overall: 8/10
If you have seen the first season you'll probably watch the second season anyway, so i recommend it for all Noragami fans out there. Even though i didn't enjoy it as much as season 1, i am eagerly wating for season 3, witch will probably happen since we got a lot of foreshadowing in the final episode.
