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ノラガミ [Noragami] #1
Noragami: Stray God, Vol. 1
Yato is a stray god. He doesn’t even have a shrine, not to mention worshipers! Hoping he’ll eventually raise enough money to build himself the lavish temple of his dreams, Yato accepts all kinds of jobs. Of course, he can’t afford to be picky; from finding lost kittens to helping a student overcome bullies, no job is too small for Yato, the god-for-hire! An eccentric story with a charming cast of characters!
200 pages, Paperback
First published July 15, 2011
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About the author
Adachitoka
81 books536 followersAdachitoka consists of two female mangaka, from which the name is derived:
Adachi (安達)
Foreground characters illustrator
Birthday: December 14th
Birthplace: Yamagata-ken Murayama-shi
Tokashiki (渡嘉敷)
Background illustrator
Birthday: November 28th
Birthplace: Okinawa-ken Naha-shi
Adachi (安達)
Foreground characters illustrator
Birthday: December 14th
Birthplace: Yamagata-ken Murayama-shi
Tokashiki (渡嘉敷)
Background illustrator
Birthday: November 28th
Birthplace: Okinawa-ken Naha-shi
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December 24, 2015
Noragami is a rare manga.
I wouldn't say the plot is original or unexpected. Shonen mangas usually involves spirits and gods, and the master-weapon thing is a lot like Soul Eater.
But, when you think about it, it's not about what story you tell, it's about HOW you tell it.
Noragami surprised me with a complicated plot and great character development. The art is absolutely fantastic and inspiring. I find myself staring at a single panel for at least 5 minutes, trying to understand the clean lineart and the gorgeous style.
Another thing I like about it is the characters themselves; too bad Hiyori isn't ass-kicking like I thought she would be, but I like her. However I hope she will be more useful towards the end. Yato's character is complicated, and at first I thought he will be another typical protagonist. However, he is smarter than most shonen lead characters, and I find his character very interesting. Yukine is also great. A lot of people dislike him, saying that he is annoying and useless. I liked the fact the he made a lot of mistakes, and also, he showed a kind and loyal side, and his character developed, and yet the Mangakas managed to keep his change realistic.
There are a lot of great side characters, such as Bishamon, ebisu, and Kofuku.
And last but not least, the message of the story; I find it very inspiring that two female Mangakas create such a wonderful SHONEN manga. It's about friendship and forgiveness, and showing boys and girls that they shouldn't seek popularity, because even one important person is enought. I like it. One person that believes in Yato is enough for him.
Noragami is a great manga for those who seek a well written, action packed story, with likeable characters and great art.
If you're searching for a new favorite manga to put in your shelf, check it out.
I wouldn't say the plot is original or unexpected. Shonen mangas usually involves spirits and gods, and the master-weapon thing is a lot like Soul Eater.
But, when you think about it, it's not about what story you tell, it's about HOW you tell it.
Noragami surprised me with a complicated plot and great character development. The art is absolutely fantastic and inspiring. I find myself staring at a single panel for at least 5 minutes, trying to understand the clean lineart and the gorgeous style.
Another thing I like about it is the characters themselves; too bad Hiyori isn't ass-kicking like I thought she would be, but I like her. However I hope she will be more useful towards the end. Yato's character is complicated, and at first I thought he will be another typical protagonist. However, he is smarter than most shonen lead characters, and I find his character very interesting. Yukine is also great. A lot of people dislike him, saying that he is annoying and useless. I liked the fact the he made a lot of mistakes, and also, he showed a kind and loyal side, and his character developed, and yet the Mangakas managed to keep his change realistic.
There are a lot of great side characters, such as Bishamon, ebisu, and Kofuku.
And last but not least, the message of the story; I find it very inspiring that two female Mangakas create such a wonderful SHONEN manga. It's about friendship and forgiveness, and showing boys and girls that they shouldn't seek popularity, because even one important person is enought. I like it. One person that believes in Yato is enough for him.
Noragami is a great manga for those who seek a well written, action packed story, with likeable characters and great art.
If you're searching for a new favorite manga to put in your shelf, check it out.
April 15, 2020
انیمه سریال رو دیشب تموم کردم ، که خیلی به دلم نشست اون قدر که شروع کنم به خوندن مانگای انیمه!
**خطر اسپویل**
مانگا ماجرای خدایی است به نام یاتو ، که معبدی نداره ، کسی هم اون رو نمیشناسه و سعی می کنه با کمک به مردم هم پولی بدست بیاره که برای خودش معبد بسازه ، هم مردم اون رو بشناسند و ستایش کنند ، در گذشته های دور یاتو خدایی خون ریز بوده و هر کسی که مردم به نام یاتو آرزو می کردند می کشته ولی از اونجایی که کسی اون رو الان نمیشناسه و درحال فراموش شدن کامله برای رسیدن به آرزوش ، شماره تلفنش رو بردر و دیوار شهر می نویسه و در عوض پنج یوان هر کاری که بخوان انجام می ده از دنبال گربه گم شده گرفته تا نظافت و پنچرگیری ، با این که خداس از انجام هیچ کاری فرار نمی کنه و حاضر انجام هر کاری میشه
مانگا همچنان در حال انتشار ولی از فصل سوم انیمه خبری نیست ، همین باعث شد بیام سراغ خوندن مانگا نوراگامی
پ.ن: انیمه تا پایان جلد دهم مانگا ساخته شده (چپتر 39)
بعد از دیدن دو فصل انیمه می تونید از جلد یازدهم شروع کنید به خوندن
**خطر اسپویل**
مانگا ماجرای خدایی است به نام یاتو ، که معبدی نداره ، کسی هم اون رو نمیشناسه و سعی می کنه با کمک به مردم هم پولی بدست بیاره که برای خودش معبد بسازه ، هم مردم اون رو بشناسند و ستایش کنند ، در گذشته های دور یاتو خدایی خون ریز بوده و هر کسی که مردم به نام یاتو آرزو می کردند می کشته ولی از اونجایی که کسی اون رو الان نمیشناسه و درحال فراموش شدن کامله برای رسیدن به آرزوش ، شماره تلفنش رو بردر و دیوار شهر می نویسه و در عوض پنج یوان هر کاری که بخوان انجام می ده از دنبال گربه گم شده گرفته تا نظافت و پنچرگیری ، با این که خداس از انجام هیچ کاری فرار نمی کنه و حاضر انجام هر کاری میشه
مانگا همچنان در حال انتشار ولی از فصل سوم انیمه خبری نیست ، همین باعث شد بیام سراغ خوندن مانگا نوراگامی
پ.ن: انیمه تا پایان جلد دهم مانگا ساخته شده (چپتر 39)
بعد از دیدن دو فصل انیمه می تونید از جلد یازدهم شروع کنید به خوندن
May 5, 2023
A mysterious man in a tracksuit, a dead boy and a half dead teenage girl.
I watched the anime around five years ago, but never picked up the manga despite being dead inside after that cliffhanger.
Yato is a god. More precisely, a god who carries out contracts and will do anything for money. Now, that sounds greedy. How much, do you ask? Why, he asks five yen.
This track-suit touting, blue-eyed slouch is much more than he appears. Unlike other gods, he has no shrine dedicated to him and no worshippers. Yukine and Hiyori are also fantastic characters
I absolutely wish I'd read this earlier. The art is grim and I miss a little of Yato's silliness, but the manga is so much more nuanced. 9/10 stars, would recommend.
I watched the anime around five years ago, but never picked up the manga despite being dead inside after that cliffhanger.
Yato is a god. More precisely, a god who carries out contracts and will do anything for money. Now, that sounds greedy. How much, do you ask? Why, he asks five yen.
This track-suit touting, blue-eyed slouch is much more than he appears. Unlike other gods, he has no shrine dedicated to him and no worshippers. Yukine and Hiyori are also fantastic characters
I absolutely wish I'd read this earlier. The art is grim and I miss a little of Yato's silliness, but the manga is so much more nuanced. 9/10 stars, would recommend.
July 28, 2018
Since the anime is my favourite of all times, I could not possibly not love the manga as well. Yato and basically each and every character in the manga, are adorable and darkly complex. Since this is the first volume, I can't see any character development yet, but the backgrounds of their past are promising. Finally, the art is very good and suits the story.
*******UPDATE**********
Since I've finished the whole manga series, or at least up to volume 18, as the rest isn't out yet, here is my review for the whole series:
4 out of 5 stars for Noragami
I loved the art, the characters and the story. Even though it was slow at some points, it really had it all, mystery, action, and some love, as well as humor and fantasy parts. Recommended for those who enjoy a good manga and love action and comedy themes.
*******UPDATE**********
Since I've finished the whole manga series, or at least up to volume 18, as the rest isn't out yet, here is my review for the whole series:
4 out of 5 stars for Noragami
I loved the art, the characters and the story. Even though it was slow at some points, it really had it all, mystery, action, and some love, as well as humor and fantasy parts. Recommended for those who enjoy a good manga and love action and comedy themes.
February 8, 2024
5 ⭐ for Books 1-23!
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***if anyone cares...i'd worked at a bookstore wayyyy back in the day and i'd read these for free (emp. perk), but i can't for the love of yato figure out why i didn't log each book my gawd😑
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***if anyone cares...i'd worked at a bookstore wayyyy back in the day and i'd read these for free (emp. perk), but i can't for the love of yato figure out why i didn't log each book my gawd😑
June 19, 2019
THIS SERIES MAKES ME SOSOSO HAPPY. 😩❤️ It feels so good to finally reunite with my precious babies Yato, Hiyori and Yukine.
Can’t wait to start this series 🙌🏽 The anime was FANTASTIC and I am officially obsessed.
Can’t wait to start this series 🙌🏽 The anime was FANTASTIC and I am officially obsessed.
June 18, 2024
You know what?
I’m not sure what to make do this. It was a good read but man Yato is definitely a piece of work. The world building and the introduction of the various spirits and gods is really interesting. I’ve had this on my TBR for a while, and I’m actually glad that I finally picked it up! I’ve great things about the anime so I’ll be sure to check that out soon.
I’m not sure what to make do this. It was a good read but man Yato is definitely a piece of work. The world building and the introduction of the various spirits and gods is really interesting. I’ve had this on my TBR for a while, and I’m actually glad that I finally picked it up! I’ve great things about the anime so I’ll be sure to check that out soon.
August 24, 2020
Whoa, I never ever HEARD of this series but it was a lot of fun.
So it begins with a girl getting bullied in class. So she finally gives up and calls a number on a bathroom stall that says hire them for help. A god comes and says he's there to fix all her problems. However, she doesn't believe him. Hilarity ensues. After that big first chapter we get much deeper into the God and his life but also the other main character of the series. Can they work together to stop demons and save people who is the god too much of a stuck up to do any of that?
This was really fast paced and fun. The fights were cool but it was the humor that worked almost all the time. Little slapstick but mostly just great reactionary humor. I also enjoyed all the characters, and especially the god, who's a piece of shit. I'll be checking out more of this series. A 4 out of 5.
So it begins with a girl getting bullied in class. So she finally gives up and calls a number on a bathroom stall that says hire them for help. A god comes and says he's there to fix all her problems. However, she doesn't believe him. Hilarity ensues. After that big first chapter we get much deeper into the God and his life but also the other main character of the series. Can they work together to stop demons and save people who is the god too much of a stuck up to do any of that?
This was really fast paced and fun. The fights were cool but it was the humor that worked almost all the time. Little slapstick but mostly just great reactionary humor. I also enjoyed all the characters, and especially the god, who's a piece of shit. I'll be checking out more of this series. A 4 out of 5.
February 9, 2017
This review has been blessed by Yato, the fabulous
November 19, 2023
Noragmi Volume 1
Esse primeiro volume vai dos cap 1 ao 3 e mostra o início da história do Gato um Deus que quer ter seu próprio santuário e ter muitos adoradores mas pra isso ele precisa de dinheiro pra conseguir ter o santuário então ele ajuda as pessoas por 5 ienes e vai juntando conseguir alcançar seu objetivo confesso que a premissa é interessante mas ao mesmo tempo achei estranha mas deve ser porque não estou acostumado com história de mangá assim mas espero gostar mais conforme eu avanço.
Esse primeiro volume vai dos cap 1 ao 3 e mostra o início da história do Gato um Deus que quer ter seu próprio santuário e ter muitos adoradores mas pra isso ele precisa de dinheiro pra conseguir ter o santuário então ele ajuda as pessoas por 5 ienes e vai juntando conseguir alcançar seu objetivo confesso que a premissa é interessante mas ao mesmo tempo achei estranha mas deve ser porque não estou acostumado com história de mangá assim mas espero gostar mais conforme eu avanço.
March 11, 2014
This work is dedicated to Kawashima Tadashi-sensei in heaven.
--Adachi Toka
TITLE: Noragami (ノラガミ) literally Stray Gods
SYNOPSIS [from MyAnimeList]:
Yato, a minor god, dreams to become the most revered deity in the world with big shrine and all. However, being a penniless god that he is, he has a long way to go and his shinki leaving him doesn't help matter. Later, when he does his job, a high school girl named Hiyori Iki pushes him out of the way of a speeding bus; unaware of his status as deity.
Things get complicated when this incident triggers abnormality in Hiyori's soul, causing her to make an Astral Projection whenever she falls unconscious. To turn herself back to normal, Hiyori must help Yato becoming a better god who can fix the problem, along with Yato's new shinki, Yukine.
"Even if things are painful and tough. People should appreciate what it means to be alive at all."
--Yato
4.5 Stars.
Adachi Toka is female mangaka duo that worked with Tadashi Kawashima on the series ALIVE: The Final Evolution until Kawashima-sensei's death in July 15, 2010. Yes, Kawashima worked on the series on his deathbed. It was saddening to read the last chapters of ALIVE as I knew about this fact. Regardless I was drawn to the beautiful and distinct art style of Adachi Toka, and was delighted to see a series emerged from them. While I loved the story of ALIVE and miss it, Noragami reminds me of what I loved the most about that series: the art style combined with the characters and story.
The story follows Hiyori when she meet Yato and eventually his new shinki, Yukine, and truly delves into what it means to be alive. Just from the few pages or rather the first volume, I can tell that there is a deeper meaning and message that will unfold over the course of the series. I've always loved these kinds of stories. Even with the usage of Japanese Mythology as a base--deities and whatnot--it truly amazes me what emerges out of Japanese culture to inspire these kinds of stories. So don't be fooled by the fact it is a shounen and a typical guy fights demons trope, I'm sure you may be surprised.
--Adachi Toka
TITLE: Noragami (ノラガミ) literally Stray Gods
SYNOPSIS [from MyAnimeList]:
Yato, a minor god, dreams to become the most revered deity in the world with big shrine and all. However, being a penniless god that he is, he has a long way to go and his shinki leaving him doesn't help matter. Later, when he does his job, a high school girl named Hiyori Iki pushes him out of the way of a speeding bus; unaware of his status as deity.
Things get complicated when this incident triggers abnormality in Hiyori's soul, causing her to make an Astral Projection whenever she falls unconscious. To turn herself back to normal, Hiyori must help Yato becoming a better god who can fix the problem, along with Yato's new shinki, Yukine.
"Even if things are painful and tough. People should appreciate what it means to be alive at all."
--Yato
4.5 Stars.
Adachi Toka is female mangaka duo that worked with Tadashi Kawashima on the series ALIVE: The Final Evolution until Kawashima-sensei's death in July 15, 2010. Yes, Kawashima worked on the series on his deathbed. It was saddening to read the last chapters of ALIVE as I knew about this fact. Regardless I was drawn to the beautiful and distinct art style of Adachi Toka, and was delighted to see a series emerged from them. While I loved the story of ALIVE and miss it, Noragami reminds me of what I loved the most about that series: the art style combined with the characters and story.
The story follows Hiyori when she meet Yato and eventually his new shinki, Yukine, and truly delves into what it means to be alive. Just from the few pages or rather the first volume, I can tell that there is a deeper meaning and message that will unfold over the course of the series. I've always loved these kinds of stories. Even with the usage of Japanese Mythology as a base--deities and whatnot--it truly amazes me what emerges out of Japanese culture to inspire these kinds of stories. So don't be fooled by the fact it is a shounen and a typical guy fights demons trope, I'm sure you may be surprised.
October 23, 2024
A fun premise that is well executed despite stereotypical characterisations and overused manga tropes. The world buildings is the main draw, and if more intricacies are introduced to further add to the key selling point, it has the potential to be fantastic.
actual rating: 3.5 stars
actual rating: 3.5 stars
November 7, 2023
I enjoyed this, but I think I need more to decide if I'm willing to commit to it or not.
The god of the title appears to help a girl who is being bullied, and I'm afraid it was a weak opening. I was a bit disappointed in the way he behaved so I'm hoping for a LOT of character growth.
The second story was better, and I liked the new characters.
The action is a bit confusing and messy, but otherwise the story flows okay.
I'll probably give the next volume a go but not sure if I'll continue.
The god of the title appears to help a girl who is being bullied, and I'm afraid it was a weak opening. I was a bit disappointed in the way he behaved so I'm hoping for a LOT of character growth.
The second story was better, and I liked the new characters.
The action is a bit confusing and messy, but otherwise the story flows okay.
I'll probably give the next volume a go but not sure if I'll continue.
May 20, 2022
Primero ví el anime y me enamoro a primera vista ahora que estoy leyendo el manga con este primer volumen me quedé fascinada por los personajes, me encanta todo este mundo que ha creado el autor de Noragami y ver en los siguientes volúmenes lo que va a pasar, conocer más su historia para saber cómo sigue.
June 18, 2020
a promising start.
July 18, 2020
Really enjoyed this! Gave me such Shadowhunter vibes and I loved it!! ❤️❤️
July 14, 2025
“Your spirit is showing”🖤
4 stars
4 stars
August 4, 2020
[ Releído en Agosto 2020. ]
Yato es un dios que responde a las plegarias de los humanos por la módica cantidad de 5 yenes (equivalente a $1 pesito mexicano), y aunque muchas de esas tareas involucran rescatar gatos, limpiar el baño y salvar a una chica que sufre bullying en la escuela, él hace lo posible por cumplir con sus encargos, ya que su meta es construir un templo a su nombre.
Mientras tanto, se nos plantea la idea de que existe un punto medio entre vivos y muertos, en el que los ayakashi coexisten con las almas errantes y criaturas sobrenaturales como Yato, que al final de cuentas es uno de tantos dioses. Sin embargo, esos monstruos son producto de deseos corruptos, de violencia y en general, malos sentimientos que cualquiera experimenta en su día a día.
Hiyori, por su parte, es una estudiante de preparatoria que casualmente logra ver a Yato (la gente común y corriente no podría ni siquiera detectar su presencia) y al intentar salvarlo de un choque, ella recibe el impacto de un camión y partir de allí, su alma y su cuerpo se separan con más facilidad.
Ahora bien, esta fue una recomendación de una amiga mía y aunque nunca logré ver muchos capítulos del anime, lo cierto es que el manga me parece mucho más entretenido. ¡Ya no puedo esperar a que leamos el siguiente volumen!
Por cierto, este primer tomo cuenta con los 3 primeros capítulos de la serie.
Read it for the #SpringIntoMangaLove mangathon.
Yato es un dios que responde a las plegarias de los humanos por la módica cantidad de 5 yenes (equivalente a $1 pesito mexicano), y aunque muchas de esas tareas involucran rescatar gatos, limpiar el baño y salvar a una chica que sufre bullying en la escuela, él hace lo posible por cumplir con sus encargos, ya que su meta es construir un templo a su nombre.
Mientras tanto, se nos plantea la idea de que existe un punto medio entre vivos y muertos, en el que los ayakashi coexisten con las almas errantes y criaturas sobrenaturales como Yato, que al final de cuentas es uno de tantos dioses. Sin embargo, esos monstruos son producto de deseos corruptos, de violencia y en general, malos sentimientos que cualquiera experimenta en su día a día.
Hiyori, por su parte, es una estudiante de preparatoria que casualmente logra ver a Yato (la gente común y corriente no podría ni siquiera detectar su presencia) y al intentar salvarlo de un choque, ella recibe el impacto de un camión y partir de allí, su alma y su cuerpo se separan con más facilidad.
Ahora bien, esta fue una recomendación de una amiga mía y aunque nunca logré ver muchos capítulos del anime, lo cierto es que el manga me parece mucho más entretenido. ¡Ya no puedo esperar a que leamos el siguiente volumen!
Por cierto, este primer tomo cuenta con los 3 primeros capítulos de la serie.
Read it for the #SpringIntoMangaLove mangathon.
May 19, 2017
Questo manga è iniziato davvero bene! La storia è divertente (davvero, mi sono ritrovata a ridere ad alta voce) e al tempo stesso si toccano anche argomenti seri, come in questo capitolo, nella quale una ragazza è preda di bullismo.
I disegni sono davvero ben chiari e adoro le mille espressioni facciali di Yato! Ah, Yato, già lo amo! L'unica pecca? Non è possibile vedere il fantastico azzurro dei suoi occhi come nell'anime (che devo ancora guardare, ma ho presente).
I disegni sono davvero ben chiari e adoro le mille espressioni facciali di Yato! Ah, Yato, già lo amo! L'unica pecca? Non è possibile vedere il fantastico azzurro dei suoi occhi come nell'anime (che devo ancora guardare, ma ho presente).
May 25, 2015
Interesante. De no ser porque vi el anime antes claro... Me habían dicho que no se parecía al anime y por eso lo leí inmediatamente. No son tan distintos, solo que usualmente en el manga se profundiza lo que en el anime se da por aludido y lo que por ende los que leyeron el manga saben. Estuvo interesante, fue gracioso incluso mas que la serie.
July 12, 2018
4.5 stars
I have a thing called "Noragami addiction".
Every time I watch an episode of the anime or even when I listen to ten seconds of the opening songs, I become addicted again. So this time I decided I had to read the manga.
(Also because I'm a so hard yatori shipper and I can't wait for the anime to make something happen between these two :3)
I have a thing called "Noragami addiction".
Every time I watch an episode of the anime or even when I listen to ten seconds of the opening songs, I become addicted again. So this time I decided I had to read the manga.
(Also because I'm a so hard yatori shipper and I can't wait for the anime to make something happen between these two :3)
August 27, 2020
4/5 estrellas.
Primer lectura que termino después de un bloqueo lector tremendo.
Y justo arrancamos con Noragami. Y sí, me gustó, sinceramente.
Primer lectura que termino después de un bloqueo lector tremendo.
Y justo arrancamos con Noragami. Y sí, me gustó, sinceramente.
January 16, 2022
4.25 stars
This was a very pleasant surprise! Noragami follows Yato, a homeless god, who wants nothing more than to build his own temple where people can worship him! However, since he is at the very bottom of all divine beings, he cannot be fussy about the jobs he gets offered and in this volume we see him help a schoolgirl who is being bullied, retrieving a lost kitten and helping someone fix their leaky taps! And all for the very cheap sum of 5 yen!! So it’s probably going to take him forever to amass the right amount of money he needs for a temple!
This opening volume was action-packed, fast-paced and full of slapstick comedy. I found myself frequently smiling and laughing throughout (especially the scene involving Yato, Hiyori and the “shinki” Hiyori found)!
I think there is huge potential for this series and I’m aware it’s also an anime so I’m tempted to check that out as well.
A thoroughly enjoyable romp!
This was a very pleasant surprise! Noragami follows Yato, a homeless god, who wants nothing more than to build his own temple where people can worship him! However, since he is at the very bottom of all divine beings, he cannot be fussy about the jobs he gets offered and in this volume we see him help a schoolgirl who is being bullied, retrieving a lost kitten and helping someone fix their leaky taps! And all for the very cheap sum of 5 yen!! So it’s probably going to take him forever to amass the right amount of money he needs for a temple!
This opening volume was action-packed, fast-paced and full of slapstick comedy. I found myself frequently smiling and laughing throughout (especially the scene involving Yato, Hiyori and the “shinki” Hiyori found)!
I think there is huge potential for this series and I’m aware it’s also an anime so I’m tempted to check that out as well.
A thoroughly enjoyable romp!
May 3, 2024
2.43 on CAWPILE. This one sadly was just not my cup of tea.
December 29, 2022
to moja pierwszą manga jaką miałam okazję przeczytać, może dlatego moja icena to tylko trzy gwiazdki. narazie historia wydaje się dość interesująca, nie mogę na ten moment powiedzieć o całej serii za dużo, ale napewno sięgnę po kolejne tomy. chciałabym jeszcze wspomnieć o pięknej okładce i kresce, bo to już na samym początku mnie przyciągnęło.
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October 15, 2019Hoy vengo a hacer combo en la sección de Otras Narrativas para hablaros del manga Noragami y de su adaptación al anime.
Noragami es un manga de demografía shonen escrito y dibujado por Adachitoka. Tras este seudónimo se encuentran dos mujeres: Adachi y Tokashiki. Poco se sabe de estas mangakas japonesas, que valoran especialmente su intimidad. Ambas trabajaron como asistentes de varios artistas y a partir de ahí empezaron su andadura juntas como coautoras.
La obra sigue en publicación de forma mensual en la revista Monthly Shonen Magazine y hasta la fecha lleva recopilados un total de 18 tomos y un extra. En España es Norma Editorial la que se encarga de su traducción y publicación.
La historia se centra en las divinidades japonesas de la religión sintoísta y sigue los pasos de Yato, un dios menor que quiere hacerse famoso. En el mundo de Noragami, algunos de los dioses conviven con los humanos en la Tierra Media (el mundo terrenal), como si fueran personas normales. Aunque los humanos pueden verlos, eso ocurre muy rara vez porque los dioses viven en el ángulo muerto: puesto que no pertenecen al mundo de los vivos, los humanos los olvidan con mucha facilidad.
Una de las funciones de los dioses, a parte de cumplir los deseos de sus fieles, es la de acabar con los ayakashi (o fantasmas), criaturas monstruosas que llegan a la Tierra Media desde la Otra Orilla (el mundo de los muertos) y que atormenta a los humanos y les obligan a cometer actos impuros. Para hacerlo, los dioses disponen de la ayuda de sus shinki (o Tesoros Sagrados).
Los shinki son las almas en pena de personas que han muerto y que están atrapadas en la Tierra Media. Los dioses las “reviven” para convertirles en sus siervos, dándoles un nuevo nombre que les queda tatuado en la piel. Además, los shinki tienen la capacidad de convertirse en recipiente sagrado (un objeto, generalmente un arma) cuando su dios los llama por su nombre de invocación. Hay una relación muy estrecha entre el dios y sus shinki. El dios es el único que conoce el motivo de la muerte del shinki y el shinki debe acudir siempre a la llamada del dios mientras siga atado a él mediante su nombre póstumo. Además, el estado mental y los pecados que pueda cometer el shinki afectan directamente al dios, haciendo que si estos son intencionados y reiterados el dios enferme y pueda llegar a morir.
La historia empieza cuando el dios Yato acaba de perder a su Tesoro Sagrado, Tomone, que lo ha abandonado porque no soporta su estilo de vida como vagabundo. Yato busca a uno nuevo mientras realiza encargos de mala muerte a cambio de una ofrenda (5 yenes), para así ganarse una buena reputación y poder construirse su propio templo.
Durante uno de esos encargos, Yato está a punto de ser atropellado por un autobús, pero una estudiante de 15 años llamada Hiyori Iki lo salva. Con tan mala fortuna que es ella la que acaba atropellada. Por culpa del accidente, el alma y el cuerpo de Hiyori se separan y ella se convierte en una medio-fantasma (algo parecido a un ayakashi): a pesar de que no muere empieza a sufrir una extraña condición y pierde el cuerpo con facilidad. Cuando eso ocurre le sale cola y adquiere habilidades sobrenaturales, además de la capacidad de interactuar con normalidad con los seres divinos y los de la Otra Orilla.
Desesperada, Hiyori le pide un deseo a Yato: que la devuelva a su estado normal. Pero Yato no puede hacer mucho al respecto, y menos ahora que está sin shinki y a merced de los ayakashi. Por eso Hiyori se ofrece para buscarle uno nuevo. Es así cómo el tercer protagonista de la historia se une al grupo. Yuki, de nombre humano Yukine, de nombre de recipiente sagrado Setsu y de nombre de invocación Sekki, se convierte en el nuevo Tesoro Sagrado de Yato. Su forma de recipiente sagrado es una hoja de katana desnuda.
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Noragami es un manga de demografía shonen escrito y dibujado por Adachitoka. Tras este seudónimo se encuentran dos mujeres: Adachi y Tokashiki. Poco se sabe de estas mangakas japonesas, que valoran especialmente su intimidad. Ambas trabajaron como asistentes de varios artistas y a partir de ahí empezaron su andadura juntas como coautoras.
La obra sigue en publicación de forma mensual en la revista Monthly Shonen Magazine y hasta la fecha lleva recopilados un total de 18 tomos y un extra. En España es Norma Editorial la que se encarga de su traducción y publicación.
La historia se centra en las divinidades japonesas de la religión sintoísta y sigue los pasos de Yato, un dios menor que quiere hacerse famoso. En el mundo de Noragami, algunos de los dioses conviven con los humanos en la Tierra Media (el mundo terrenal), como si fueran personas normales. Aunque los humanos pueden verlos, eso ocurre muy rara vez porque los dioses viven en el ángulo muerto: puesto que no pertenecen al mundo de los vivos, los humanos los olvidan con mucha facilidad.
Una de las funciones de los dioses, a parte de cumplir los deseos de sus fieles, es la de acabar con los ayakashi (o fantasmas), criaturas monstruosas que llegan a la Tierra Media desde la Otra Orilla (el mundo de los muertos) y que atormenta a los humanos y les obligan a cometer actos impuros. Para hacerlo, los dioses disponen de la ayuda de sus shinki (o Tesoros Sagrados).
Los shinki son las almas en pena de personas que han muerto y que están atrapadas en la Tierra Media. Los dioses las “reviven” para convertirles en sus siervos, dándoles un nuevo nombre que les queda tatuado en la piel. Además, los shinki tienen la capacidad de convertirse en recipiente sagrado (un objeto, generalmente un arma) cuando su dios los llama por su nombre de invocación. Hay una relación muy estrecha entre el dios y sus shinki. El dios es el único que conoce el motivo de la muerte del shinki y el shinki debe acudir siempre a la llamada del dios mientras siga atado a él mediante su nombre póstumo. Además, el estado mental y los pecados que pueda cometer el shinki afectan directamente al dios, haciendo que si estos son intencionados y reiterados el dios enferme y pueda llegar a morir.
La historia empieza cuando el dios Yato acaba de perder a su Tesoro Sagrado, Tomone, que lo ha abandonado porque no soporta su estilo de vida como vagabundo. Yato busca a uno nuevo mientras realiza encargos de mala muerte a cambio de una ofrenda (5 yenes), para así ganarse una buena reputación y poder construirse su propio templo.
Durante uno de esos encargos, Yato está a punto de ser atropellado por un autobús, pero una estudiante de 15 años llamada Hiyori Iki lo salva. Con tan mala fortuna que es ella la que acaba atropellada. Por culpa del accidente, el alma y el cuerpo de Hiyori se separan y ella se convierte en una medio-fantasma (algo parecido a un ayakashi): a pesar de que no muere empieza a sufrir una extraña condición y pierde el cuerpo con facilidad. Cuando eso ocurre le sale cola y adquiere habilidades sobrenaturales, además de la capacidad de interactuar con normalidad con los seres divinos y los de la Otra Orilla.
Desesperada, Hiyori le pide un deseo a Yato: que la devuelva a su estado normal. Pero Yato no puede hacer mucho al respecto, y menos ahora que está sin shinki y a merced de los ayakashi. Por eso Hiyori se ofrece para buscarle uno nuevo. Es así cómo el tercer protagonista de la historia se une al grupo. Yuki, de nombre humano Yukine, de nombre de recipiente sagrado Setsu y de nombre de invocación Sekki, se convierte en el nuevo Tesoro Sagrado de Yato. Su forma de recipiente sagrado es una hoja de katana desnuda.
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October 5, 2022
On the recommendation of a friend and coworker, thank you Taylor, I was able to read the first 2 volumes of Noragami. This introduction is pretty great as it has lots of humor, action, heart and a really quick reading pace. Yato is a relatively unknown, poor god who is hoping to earn enough money build his own shrine and gain more worshipers. He takes on fairly menial tasks from those looking for any sort of help. As a god for hire he needs a spiritual weapon to fight the various 'demons' that exist in between our world and, essentially, the world of the dead. A Shinki in this case is a spirit who can be called to transform into a weapon, but is otherwise generally annoyed at Yato.
This volume is a great introduction to the world because we learn enough to get a sense of what is happening, but not so much that we don't want to come back for more. It's a nice balance of humor and action that really helped the pacing and lead to some fun dialog from all the characters we meet without anyone having to do a giant exposition dump. I'm looking forward to volume 2!
This volume is a great introduction to the world because we learn enough to get a sense of what is happening, but not so much that we don't want to come back for more. It's a nice balance of humor and action that really helped the pacing and lead to some fun dialog from all the characters we meet without anyone having to do a giant exposition dump. I'm looking forward to volume 2!
April 23, 2017
I choose to read the first volume at least, only because Yato seemed diferent kind of character. And yes, he is different than other shounen protagonists. Firstly, he is a god. ( one of the minor gods out there ). He has a wish to build his shrine. He is clever and funny. He acts mature and also childish.
And also there is Hiyori, which I liked quite a lot. She has nearly died and now trapped in two dimensions and can leave her body occasionally. She wants her body back to normal.
The story seems cliche spirit-demon-action -battle thing, though. I am sure the plot will get deeper and become complex. Lastly, I liked the artwork a lot. Yato is especially drawn handsome.^^
And also there is Hiyori, which I liked quite a lot. She has nearly died and now trapped in two dimensions and can leave her body occasionally. She wants her body back to normal.
The story seems cliche spirit-demon-action -battle thing, though. I am sure the plot will get deeper and become complex. Lastly, I liked the artwork a lot. Yato is especially drawn handsome.^^
October 26, 2022
*review for entire series*
I actually have absolutely no words to explain how much I loved this story. The romance, the supernatural aspects, the memory loss and underworld plotlines - I could genuinely talk about it for days. Not to mention there isn't a single character I don't absolutely love. Everyone needs to read this I swear.
I actually have absolutely no words to explain how much I loved this story. The romance, the supernatural aspects, the memory loss and underworld plotlines - I could genuinely talk about it for days. Not to mention there isn't a single character I don't absolutely love. Everyone needs to read this I swear.
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