Anime Review | Noragami

Noragami is still an on-going anime, with its third season in progress (fingers crossed it comes out soon!). However, since this was another show I recently watched, I wanted to get my thoughts out there, even if it's only about the first and second season.

Summary:
Yato is a minor god of calamity who yearns for a shrine of his own. In his attempts to gain a

shrine, he comes across a girl of the Near Shore named Hiyori Iki. Because of her encounter with a god, those from the Far Shore, Hiyori's soul occasionally slips out of her body. Yato promises to find a solution to Hiyori's little problem, but first, Yato needs a regalia or a weapon. Lucky for Yato, Yukine appears, and the trio embarks on various adventures that include facing Yato's past, fighting evil spirits, and doing odd jobs to hopefully get Yato his shrine.

This was such a fantastic anime. The graphics and art were phenomenal. I can't get over how beautiful the design was. It completely blew me away. I also enjoyed the story. I think this will be one of the animes that I'll probably read the mangas of because I simply need more of it in my life.

I really loved Yato's character. Although he was a little goofy and ridiculous, he turned out to be a strong and determined character. Yukine was adorable as well. Although I was irritated with him at first (only slightly, I swear), he decided he would become stronger for Yato. Yukine went through an incredible transformation throughout the show, and in the end, I was so proud of him. I will admit, Hiyori annoyed me at first too. Part of me thought she was somewhat of a burden, but she grew on me. She really brought out the compassion in both Yukine and Yato. Hiyori was always there for both of them, and she always cared for both of them. The dynamic between the trio is my absolute favorite.

Kofuku and Daikoku were fantastic characters as well. As much as Daikoku claimed that he didn't really like Yato, he still allowed Yato and Yukine to stay at their place. Kofuku and Daikoku were also always there for Yato, although at times they were reluctant. In the end, however, they really showed how much they cared for Yato.

Bishamon was another character I didn't really like in the beginning. Not only did she constantly try to get revenge on Yato, but she also wouldn't admit her reasons for her hatred for Yato until the end. But, like most of these characters, Bishamon grew on me. I definitely liked her more towards the end of the second season. On the other hand, I liked Kazuma from the start. He was loyal and honest. Kazuma's actions showed that he cared a lot for Bishamon and that he always knew what was best for her, despite his doubts.

So the last episode of the second season ended on quite the cliff-hanger, and I'm still not over it. All I have to say is: SEASON THREE WHERE ARE YOU???