"Noragami" is a supernatural battle action anime adapted from the popular manga by Adachitoka.
Season 1 aired January-March 2014, and Season 2 "Noragami Aragoto" aired October-December 2015. Production is by BONES ✨
The story follows Yato, a nameless god without a shrine, who grants people's wishes for just 5 yen while chasing his dream of building his own shrine.
One day, high school girl Hiyori Iki gets hit by a car while saving Yato, causing her soul to slip out of her body easily. Together with Yukine, a boy who becomes Yato's shinki (divine weapon), an epic adventure begins at the boundary between gods and humans, the living and the dead 🔥
A masterpiece full of thrilling action with laughter and tears, and the deep world-building of the gods' realm!
✨ Highlights
🧑 👥 Main Characters
❓ FAQ
🌟 注目コメント
01① The Five-Yen God × Thrilling Battle Action
Despite being a "stray god" without a shrine, Yato calls himself a "Delivery God" and takes on any wish for just 5 yen.
The balance between comedic daily life and intense battle scenes is exquisite, and BONES' powerful action animation is a must-see.
Combat scenes using shinki are stunning in their animation beauty and speed ⚔️
02② The Worldview of the Living and the Dead
Two worlds intersect: the "Near Shore" where humans live and the "Far Shore" where gods and phantoms dwell.
Shinki are originally human souls given names by gods and transformed into weapons—a brilliant concept.
The original mythology system based on Japanese Shinto creates profound depth in the story 🌙
03③ Exceptionally High-Quality Theme Songs
"Goya no Machiawase" (Hello Sleepwalkers), the Season 1 OP, is a high-speed rock number that perfectly captures the show's worldview.
"Kyouran Hey Kids!!" (THE ORAL CIGARETTES), the Season 2 OP, is an explosively energetic masterpiece in anime song history.
Both are massive hits with hundreds of millions of YouTube views 🎵
04④ Perfect Balance of Comedy and Tears
Yato's gag scenes in his tracksuit and obsession with 5-yen coins guarantee laughs.
Yet there are many deeply moving episodes about Yukine's past and Yato's loneliness.
The masterful switching between comedy and drama makes it impossible to look away 😢
05⑤ Complex Relationships Among Gods
The grudge between Yato and Bishamon, the duo of Kofuku and Daikoku, Tenjin's dignity—each god's character stands out.
Real deities like the Seven Lucky Gods appear with original anime interpretations.
The politics and rules among gods add richness to the story ✨
06① Meeting Yato - Season 1 Opening
High school girl Hiyori Iki gets into a car accident while trying to save a suspicious man (Yato) from a bus.
Though she survives, she develops a "half-phantom" condition where her soul easily slips out of her body.
The story begins when Hiyori asks the five-yen god Yato to fix her condition 🌟
07② Meeting Yukine and the Trial - Season 1 Middle
Yato finds the spirit of a dead boy as his new shinki, naming him "Yuki" (Yukine).
However, Yukine cannot accept his death and repeatedly steals and rebels, creating "blight" that corrodes Yato's body.
The scene of Yukine's rampage and Yato risking his life to save him through an "ablution" is impossible to watch without tears 😭
08③ Bishamon Arc - Season 2 "ARAGOTO"
The main axis of Season 2 is the grudge between the war god Bishamon and Yato.
Bishamon is one of the Seven Lucky Gods commanding many shinki, but Yato once slaughtered her clan in the past.
When the truth is revealed, a shocking development awaits that overturns the concepts of "justice and evil" ⚡
09④ Interactions with Tenjin and the Far Shore's Rules
Tenjin (Sugawara no Michizane), the god of learning, teaches Hiyori and others the rules of the gods' society.
"Humans must not forget gods, but must not get too deeply involved either"—this Far Shore rule creates tension in the story.
The deeper Hiyori and Yato's bond grows, the heavier this rule weighs 📜
10⑤ Yato's Past and the Shadow of "Father"
Yato once had a shinki called "Nora" and carries a dark past.
The shadow of "Father," the being who created Yato, gradually becomes clear.
Yato's struggle to change from "a god who kills" to "a god who saves" is the theme running through the entire work 🔮
Yato
The protagonist, a nameless god without a shrine known as a "stray god" (noragami). Dressed in a tracksuit and scarf, he calls himself a "Delivery God" taking on any wish for 5 yen. Usually a goofball, but shows incredible swordsmanship in battle. His dream is to build his own shrine, and through meeting Hiyori and Yukine, he grows into "a god who saves people" ⛩️
Hiyori Iki
The heroine, a high school girl who loves martial arts. After getting into an accident trying to save Yato, she becomes a half-phantom whose soul slips out easily. In half-phantom form, a tail-like "guidepost" appears and her physical abilities dramatically improve. She is a great supporter of both Yato and Yukine, an important presence connecting their bond 💜
Yukine
Yato's shinki who transforms into a sword. His true name is "Yuki," a spirit who died young in unfortunate circumstances. Initially causes problems unable to accept his death, but grows through the love of Yato and Hiyori. In Season 2, there is a surprising development where he evolves into a "blessed vessel" ❄️
Bishamon
One of the Seven Lucky Gods and the strongest war god. A tall, blonde beauty commanding many shinki with immense power. She deeply resents Yato, but the truth behind their grudge is unexpected. She also has a kind side, treasuring her shinki like family 🗡️
Kazuma
A shinki serving as Bishamon's guidepost, appearing as a young man with glasses. The oldest among Bishamon's shinki, he deeply respects and loves her. He actually has a secret connection with Yato, holding an important key to the story. A calm and brilliant strategist type 🔍
Kofuku
A god of poverty who calls herself "Ebisu," appearing as a cute girl with pink hair. She actually has the power to bring disaster and can open "back doors" between the Near Shore and Far Shore. An old friend of Yato, she and her partner Daikoku are great allies to Hiyori and the others. Behind her innocent personality lies terrifying power 🌸
