Character is the first topic i want to touch on. The difference between Kamisama Hajimemashita and other animes in terms of character was that the lead, nanami, was LIKEABLE. All of the characters were done very well but Nanami really caught my attention. yes she had some of THOSE traits (bossy, clumsy etc.) but she was also funny, hardworking and persistent.Tomoe another main is the audience getter, he's very cliche. He's possessive, arrogant (bordering mean) and saves Nanami in basically every episode. It's the regular anime guy persona but i'm a regular teenage girl and honestly, that's what i like to see. Despite the shortness of the anime the characters do develop and change.
story. this is really the most important part isn't it? A young human girl becomes the a land god of a shrine and has to basically deal with her daily life as a god and a student. Oh and spoiler alert she falls in love with her familiar (Tomoe) who she's now living with. So it's simple. But it's alos sweet, funny and has places to go which can make a simple story refreshing.
The art. i'm not particularly versed in the dos and don'ts of anime artwork, but i do know what looks visually appealing. kamisama hajimemashita is better than many but far from perfect. in my opinion, Kamisama Hajimemashita looked good.
final topic; sound. there really was none.. which is why i think this is Kamisama Hajimemashita greatest downfall. you had an ending, you had an opening which were very catchy i'll admit, but that was it.
I liked this anime because i'm cliche. The creators knew what i liked and they delivered. A story with magic, an attractive male lead, a female lead who didn't annoy me and a heavy load of romance. That is why i think Kamisama Hajimemashita is outstanding, it was enjoyable.
You should watch Kamisama Hajimemashita. It's short. i watched all 13 episodes in a day so spend a day (or maybe a few if you have a life) and enjoy this little gem of an anime.
i hope for another season of Kamisama Hajimemashita!
