7.9
Noragami
ノラガミ
7.9
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#807
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#27
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Synopsis
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 h...
Background
Aside from the anime and manga there is a mobile game titled Noragami -Kami to Enishi-.
AI Synopsis
AI · OriginalA broke god, a stray soul, and a cursed weapon team up to turn myth into mayhem.
Yato, a down‑on‑his‑luck minor deity, brands himself the "Delivery God" and hustles odd jobs for a meager five yen each. With no shrine, no followers, and a temperamental weapon‑spirit named Yukine who’s ready to quit, his divine ambitions teeter on the brink of absurdity. Everything shifts when a clumsy middle‑schooler, Hiyori Iki, throws herself in front of a car to save him, only to have her soul ripped loose from her body. Now a half‑ghost, Hiyori can drift between the living world and the spirit realm, but she’s desperate to regain a solid form. She forces Yato into a reluctant partnership, demanding he find a new shinki to anchor her spirit. Together, the trio—Yato, the newly‑recruited weapon‑spirit Yukine, and the ethereal Hiyori—navigate a bustling Tokyo where gods, phantoms, and yokai clash in the shadows. Their misadventures blend slap‑stick brawls, heartfelt confessions, and mythic intrigue, all while Yato chases the elusive dream of building his own shrine and earning genuine worship. As old grudges surface and rival deities plot, Yato must confront his murky past and decide whether fame or friendship truly defines a god.
Urban MythologyDivine UnderdogSupernatural Buddy‑ComedyAction‑PackedHeartfelt
Why Watch
AI1
**Yato’s chaotic humor masks deeper trauma**
The series constantly tosses slapstick gags—like Yato’s disastrous “five‑yen delivery” attempts—while gradually revealing his dark past as a war god, creating a compelling contrast.
2
**Hiyori’s half‑spirit perspective adds emotional stakes**
When Hiyori’s soul drifts between worlds, viewers experience the human world’s fragility and the spirit realm’s danger, especially in the heart‑wrenching scene where she watches her own body die.
3
**Kofuku and Daikoku’s sibling rivalry fuels comedy and lore**
Their bickering over who’s the “real” goddess of fortune delivers laugh‑out‑loud moments, yet their backstory deepens the mythological tapestry of the series.
4
**Fast‑paced battles blend mythology with modern Tokyo**
Fight sequences—like Yato versus the masked Ayakashi on a subway platform—showcase Bones’ kinetic animation while weaving Shinto myth into a contemporary setting.
5
**Themes of belonging resonate with anyone feeling invisible**
Yato’s desperate quest for worship and Hiyori’s struggle to stay grounded echo universal desires for purpose, making each episode emotionally resonant beyond the action.
Best for: Viewers who enjoy supernatural action with a mix of humor, mythic depth, and character‑driven emotional growth.
Similar Vibes
AINoragami Aragotostrong
Direct sequel that deepens the mythology, raises emotional stakes, and expands Yato's past — essential continuation that fulfills the first season's promise with richer character work.
Blue Exorciststrong
Shares the 'hidden supernatural world bleeding into modern Japan' setup, a protagonist with divine/demonic heritage, and a blend of action, humor, and found-family dynamics.
Kamisama Kissmoderate
A human girl entangled with a minor god, shrine politics, and yokai — lighter tone but same mythology-infused romance, comedic banter, and theme of belonging.
Mushishimoderate
Episodic, atmospheric, and deeply rooted in Japanese folklore — shares the 'supernatural as natural phenomenon' perspective and quiet reverence for unseen worlds.
The Ancient Magus' Bridemoderate
A girl with spiritual sight enters a hidden magical society guided by an inhuman being — same mix of wonder, danger, and emotional healing through supernatural bonds.
Yato: Stray God (Noragami: Stray God)
tangentialAlternate title for the same series — included only to note the manga's deeper lore, but not a separate anime.
Audience Guidance
AIRecommended age: 13++
moderate
ViolenceFantasy combat with blood, impalement, and visible injuries; corruption manifests as body-horror-like growths on characters.
moderate
Disturbing themesDepicts a suicide attempt, child abuse and neglect in a character's backstory, and themes of death, abandonment, and existential despair.
mild
LanguageOccasional swearing (e.g., 'damn,' 'bastard') in both sub and dub.
mild
Sexual contentBrief non-explicit fanservice: bath scenes, occasional focus on female characters' curves, but no nudity or sexual situations.
Noragami is a supernatural action series about a minor god and a girl whose soul slips out of her body. It blends humor and heart with darker arcs involving suicide, abuse, and graphic fantasy violence, making it best for teens who can handle emotional weight alongside the battles.
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FAQ
Noragami has 12 episodes.
Noragami is currently finished airing.
Noragami was produced by Bones.
Noragami aired Jan 5, 2014 to Mar 23, 2014.
Noragami is based on a Manga.
Noragami is a supernatural action series about a minor god and a girl whose soul slips out of her body. It blends humor and heart with darker arcs involving suicide, abuse, and graphic fantasy violence, making it best for teens who can handle emotional weight alongside the battles.
