Noragami
Summary: 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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Description
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.
[Written by MAL Rewrite]
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Noragami Review
Noragami â In times of need, if you look in the right place, you just may see a strange telephone number scrawled in red. This overview is intentionally spoiler-free and focuses on tone and intent rather than plot specifics.
Thematically, It sits firmly within Action, Supernatural conventions as a TV work and has garnered attention (MAL score: 7.94). This work explores character dynamics, tonal shifts, and the interplay between narrative ambition and execution. The story's pacing and tonal choices are crafted to complement the central ideas, often emphasizing atmosphere and emotional truth over explicit exposition. The show's ability to evoke a consistent mood â whether melancholic, exuberant, or contemplative â is a recurring strength, and the scenes are constructed so viewers can infer stakes without needing explicit spoilers.
Characterization is a core pillar here. Protagonists and supporting figures are written with distinct motivations and narrative roles; even when archetypal, the series invests in small behavioral details that make choices feel earned. Character arcs are handled with an eye for gradualism: development often arrives through incremental beats rather than abrupt, expository shifts. The interactions between characters create texture, and relationships are used to illuminate both personal flaws and larger thematic concerns.
On the visual front, production values play a significant role. The animation quality varies by sequence but frequently showcases thoughtful direction and composition. Background art, framing, and color palettes are used deliberately to support tone â quieter scenes favor muted palettes while action or heightened emotional beats employ brighter, more kinetic visuals. Direction choices, such as camera movement and shot selection, often elevate scenes beyond their raw script, creating moments that linger in the viewer's mind.
The soundscape â score, incidental music, and sound design â complements the visual language. Music cues are placed to maximize emotional resonance without manipulating the audience with melodrama; this restraint often leads to more authentic emotional payoff. Sound design punctuates key moments, and when the series leans on silence, those quieter moments are given weight by measured audio choices.
Pacing and structure are handled with craft. Episodes are arranged to build tension and release methodically, and the narrative rarely rushes through important emotional beats. That said, the deliberate pacing may feel slow to viewers who prefer faster plot turnover; the reward is greater nuance and an accumulation of meaning across the series. Accessibility is generally good â one can appreciate surface-level pleasures, while repeat or attentive viewing reveals additional layers.
No title is without flaws. Occasional unevenness in subplots or variable animation across episodes can be distracting. Some tonal shifts might feel abrupt if you expect uniformity; others will argue that those shifts are purposeful. These are worth noting, but they seldom undercut the larger achievements of the work.
In sum, Noragami offers a rich experience for viewers who value character-driven storytelling, considered visual design, and a soundtrack that supports rather than overwhelms. For fans of Action, Supernatural, this is an especially rewarding watch. It's recommended for those who appreciate layered narratives and artistry in animation, and best approached with patience and attention to nuance.
Characters & Voice Actors
Iki, Hiyori
Main
Uchida, Maaya
Japanese
Iki, Hiyori
Main
Apprill, Bryn
English
Iki, Hiyori
Main
Fölster, Julia
German
Iki, Hiyori
Main
MonrĂłs, Caridad
Spanish
Iki, Hiyori
Main
Bueno, RaĂssa
Portuguese (BR)
Iki, Hiyori
Main
HernĂĄndez, Ana Karen
Spanish
Iki, Hiyori
Main
Mu, Hsuan-ming
Mandarin
Yato
Main
Kamiya, Hiroshi
Japanese
Yato
Main
Liebrecht, Jason
English
Yato
Main
Schwarz-Msesilamba, Asad
German
Yato
Main
Pera, Roger
Spanish
Yato
Main
Freire, Caio
Portuguese (BR)
Yato
Main
FernĂĄndez, IvĂĄn
Spanish
Yukine
Main
Kaji, Yuuki
Japanese
Yukine
Main
Solusod, Micah
English
Yukine
Main
Diakow, Tobias
German
Yukine
Main
Felis, Rubén
Spanish
Yukine
Main
Cavalcanti, Renato
Portuguese (BR)
Yukine
Main
Padilla, Erick
Spanish
Akiha
Supporting
Takahashi, Shinya
Japanese
Staff
Amano, Naoki
Producer
Cook, Justin
Producer
Furukawa, Shin
Producer
Iizumi, Tomokazu
Producer
Kuroda, Kouta
Producer
Nakagawa, Gaku
Producer
Tanaka, Youko
Producer
Terao, Yuri
Producer
Tamura, Koutarou
Director, Episode Director, Storyboard
Yamada, Minoru
Sound Director
Hirakawa, Tetsuo
Episode Director, Storyboard
Miyahara, Shuuji
Episode Director
Nakamura, Satomi
Episode Director
Sueda, Yoshifumi
Episode Director, Storyboard
Tobita, Tsuyoshi
Episode Director
Tsukada, Takurou
Episode Director
Yamazaki, Mitsue
Episode Director, Storyboard
Fukuda, Hiroko
Script
Waba, Akiko
Script
Kobayashi, Hiroshi
Storyboard