Anime/Manga Noragami Aragoto

[TwilightBlade]

I can't wait for each new episode ;o; I love this anime. The trash can scene during the first five minutes of episode 3 just melted my heart. And then the episode got so dark with Yukine's outburst and depression, and Kugaha's plan in motion.

 

[Aisu]

Aww, Hiyori is so good for Yato-chan; he was so overwhelmed by her feelings he dumped himself in the trash, adorable.

 

[Winter]

YUKINE ;___; </3

 

[derozio]

That insane cliffhanger, tho ;_____;

Spoiler:

I would've been happier if I hadn't already read the manga. Kinda dialed down the impact of this episode's cliffhanger by a very significant degree. :(

The episode was well directed and we got to know a lot of Bishamonten's backstory. At this point, she's just one of those dumb "too kind for her own good" characters who can't see logic or reason. I like her design and her powers a lot but she seriously needs to open her goddamn eyes and try to see Yato for what he really is - her friggin' savior. :(

If we're looking at it from her perspective, I guess you could try justifying her a bit by saying that she's not the one who asked to be saved by Yato back then. And she doesn't know who asked Yato to do it, either. For a character who LOVES her shinki more than anything else, Yato's murderous spree would definitely seem like heartless slaughter and her hate for him is justifiable in that regard.

Still, THAT cliffhanger. I can't wait for next episode. Despite me knowing what'll happen since, well, I've read the manga. I remember being horribly shocked by that scene the first time. ;____;

 

[Chikara]

I haven't started watching season 2 yet, but I am pretty far in the manga. All I have to say, based on what y'all are saying, is this season is moving along a lot faster than I thought it would :0

edit: Starting now though! About time too, we're 4 episodes in ahh.
edit2: omg the ending is by supercell, I am in LOVE.

 

[derozio]

I haven't started watching season 2 yet, but I am pretty far in the manga. All I have to say, based on what y'all are saying, is this season is moving along a lot faster than I thought it would :0

edit: Starting now though! About time too, we're 4 episodes in ahh.
edit2: omg the ending is by supercell, I am in LOVE.

supercell is love; supercell is life. I love their other "Kimi no Shiranai Monogatari" song so much. <3; Both the OP and the ED this time around are amazing. Not that the original was a slouch in this department. But this season's pretty damn great. :D

And yes, it is taking things pretty damn fast. But they have to do it in order to cover as much of Ebisu arc as possible. That arc is much longer and they need more episodes to accommodate that. But the director has been doing a good job with the show so far despite the breakneck pacing so here's to hope he decides to end things at an appropriate place and doesn't just rush through it all even more.

The appropriate place to end this season, in my opinion, would be here:

Spoiler:

When Ebisu dies and shows up as a kid again. Or, if they wanna be troll and make anime-only people feel the rage, they can end it at the point Ebisu dies XD;

 

[Chikara]

supercell is love; supercell is life. I love their other "Kimi no Shiranai Monogatari" song so much. <3; Both the OP and the ED this time around are amazing. Not that the original was a slouch in this department. But this season's pretty damn great. :D

And yes, it is taking things pretty damn fast. But they have to do it in order to cover as much of Ebisu arc as possible. That arc is much longer and they need more episodes to accommodate that. But the director has been doing a good job with the show so far despite the breakneck pacing so here's to hope he decides to end things at an appropriate place and doesn't just rush through it all even more.

I loooove her, I have a ton of her songs -w- Which makes finding out she does the ending theme to one of my favorite anime even sweeter! She just has such a great, cute voice that's coupled with awesome much and ugh *gush*

Oh, I didn't mean to make that sound like it's rushed, it's not, the pacing is actually comfortable. I guess I thought this season was only going to cover Veena's arc, but in hindsight, that was kind of a dumb assumption, since it IS relatively short. Then the second part of the OP really showed me why I was wrong in thinking that xD

Edit: Episode 2

Spoiler:

Geez, Suzuha's death was a lot more... graphic and sad in the anime than in the manga. That part bothered me before, but ugh

 

[Aisu]

I really love the quality of Aragoto now, but honestly I'm waiting for the dub. Also, Tapioca, the next arc is about the same length as the Bishamon Arc if you think about it, episode-wise.

 

[Chikara]

That's very true. I'm so bad at predicting what an anime season will cover in the time alluded to them haha.

 

[Dter ic]

Season 2 was way better than the first from the number of cliffhangers we got in 4 episodes thus far. D:

Spoiler:

I can understand Bishanon's reasoning for hating Yato so realy I hope Kazuma and Hiyori can figure a way out to save Yato and Bishanon from their fight. waiting for next week is going to be painful ;C

 

[Kenchiin]

#4

*LATE TO THE PARTY*

omgdsgnasigkn

I must confess I wasn't particularly fond of first season, but this is G R E A T. Going nuts here with this stuff.

Spoiler:

DAT CLIFFHANGER PLEASE GOD I WILL DO WHATEVER YOU WANT BUT DON'T DO THIS TO ME. WASN'T WAITING FOR KEKKAI SENSEN ENOUGH!??

 

[Aisu]

As a manga reader, I very much enjoy watching you all squirm in anticipation at cliffhangers. :3

 

[Winter]

Oh mai gah I'm so relieved and happy. ;w;

Go kick butt, Yato! ＼(^o^)／

 

[Aisu]

Spoiler:

For episode five, I really love the animation on Yukine's Hafuri transformation, and Yato's expression of bemusement and hesitation when he heard Hiyori - and how he kept it on like his entire world was just tipped - was perfect; also, the expression of Bishamon's deep sadness was uber heartbreaking.

 

[Chikara]

Spoiler:

For episode five, I really love the animation on Yukine's Hafuri transformation, and Yato's expression of bemusement and hesitation when he heard Hiyori - and how he kept it on like his entire world was just tipped - was perfect; also, the expression of Bishamon's deep sadness was uber heartbreaking.

Please remember to put your spoilers under tags!

5:

Spoiler:

I also enjoyed watching everyone squirm, hence why I stayed away from the thread for episode 4 :3

I haven't seen 5 yet, but I know what happens! When I read that in the manga, my heart basically dropped out of my chest.

 

[Dter ic]

#5

Spoiler:

Wow it's great to see Yukine develop into a actual badass character after one season. Bishamon's breakdown was very emotional. Kugaha is such a great villain that even if was defeated unles he suffered for the rest of his life it doesn't make up for the suffering nearly everyone experienced.

 

[Aisu]

Oh damn; sorry if I've spoiled it for anybody... :( And this comment is a tad nitpicky, but I wish that the gods' eyes would remain slit-pupilled; it feels a lot more intense.

 

[Kenchiin]

#5

I'm so loving this show.

Spoiler:

Bishamon's breakdown was too much for my poor KOKORO

 

[Altairis]

I wasn't a huge fan of the first season but this is turning out to be a little better now that bratty Yukine is out of the picture. That was dragged out for a while. I have actually read the manga but I'm excited to see it explained in animation, because I really enjoy how they choose to picture things and the sort of music that adds to the eerie feeling. It's one of the few shows where I notice the OST and like it :)

 

[derozio]

The manga definitely picked up a lot after bratty yukine part so it is obvious that the anime would follow suit. S2 is clearly superior in terms of story and it'll just get more complex and better from now onwards and I'm pretty stoked for that.

As far as episode 5 is concerned - dude. That performance by Bishamon's VA in the last sequence. THAT was some SEXY voice acting work RIGHT THERE. Her emotions could reach me. Really well done.

Next episode wraps this arc up I guess?

Spoiler:

Ebisu arc awaits. :3