Noragami

Noragami: Stray God (ノラガミ, Noragami) is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by the manga artist duo Adachitoka. It was serialized in Kodansha's shōnen manga magazine Monthly Shōnen Magazine from December 2010 to January 2024, with its chapters collected in 27 tankōbon volumes. The manga is licensed for English release in North America by Kodansha USA.

The story revolves around a minor god named Yato, who is down on his luck and struggling to gain followers. Yato's dream is to become a well-known and revered god, but he does not have a shrine or any worshippers. One day, a high school girl named Hiyori Iki saves Yato from an oncoming bus, but ends up getting hit herself. The incident causes her soul to become loose from her body, leading her to experience an out-of-body existence. Hiyori seeks Yato's help to return her to normal, and in the process, she becomes involved in the world of gods, spirits, and the afterlife.

A 12-episode anime television series adaptation produced by Bones was broadcast from January to March 2014. A 13-episode second season, titled Noragami Aragoto, was broadcast from October to December 2015. Both series are licensed in English by Crunchyroll.

By February 2024, the manga had over 8 million copies in circulation. The series has been well-received, with critics praising its plot, worldbuilding and characters.