Noragami Aragoto (Season 2)

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The May issue of Kodansha's Monthly Shonen Magazine is announcing on Monday that a second season of the Noragami television anime has been green-lit. The new season will reunite the staff and cast from the first season based on Adachitoka's manga:

Noragami will be getting its second season! This was announced as one of Bones' series for the year.

ANN source:
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2015-03-31/noragami-supernatural-tv-anime-gets-2nd-season/.86564

Edit:
It will focus on Bishamon's story arc

http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2015-04-05/noragami-anime-season-2-bishamon-story-visual-unveiled/.86786

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Latest key visual:
http://i.imgur.com/gAkX4u5.jpg

Also revealed on ANN:
The season will adapt the manga's popular Bishamon arc.

http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2015-04-05/noragami-anime-season-2-bishamon-story-visual-unveiled/.86786

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Season 2 titled "Noragami: Aragoto" will debut in Fall

http://noragami-anime.net/
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2015-05-30/noragami-2nd-season-title-fall-premiere-unveiled/.88735

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Characters set to premiere this season:

Hisako Tojo: Shinki Aiha
http://img1.ak.crunchyroll.com/i/spire3/599742c877e3d277a2362d416b45233d1436124165_full.pn g

Takanori Hoshino: Kugaha
http://img1.ak.crunchyroll.com/i/spire1/0fe2bc63e16be19370924ffcc6efe27c1436124177_full.pn g

[kyuudere]

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> Ryotaro Okiayu will play Ebisu in the upcoming Noragami Aragoto television anime series.

http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2015-08-04/ryotaro-okiayu-joins-noragami-aragoto-cast-as-ebisu/.91204

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Latest key visual revealed
http://i.imgur.com/872bmX4.jpg

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Preview #2:
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[Dragonria]

to Premiere on October 3: http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2015-09-02/noragami-aragoto-tv-anime-october-3-premiere-revealed/.92414

http://i.imgur.com/wFifNSF.jpg

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More cast:

http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2015-09-05/noragami-season-2-casts-yuki-takao-satomi-akesaka/.92571

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Funimation will be streaming it
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2015-09-08/funimation-to-stream-aria-the-scarlet-ammo-aa-noragami-aragoto/.92697

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Episode 1:

Overall fun stuff. I feel like they didn't put much effort into the OP song as it looks similar to the first season. I think I like the first OP song better though. However, the comedy and action were great.

Bishamon also shows off her skills especially in the second half.
I think the show is warming up itself again before the eventual story for the arc. The first few scenes already establishes a sort of foreshadowing. Definitely looking forward to more as it was very entertaining.

[Haak]

Episode 1

The gang is back. :D

[Flower]

Ep 1

Well, that was pretty good on the whole, but especially successful in conveying the feeling of an unbroken narrative from season 1. Well done in that regard. I thought season 1 was pretty good on the whole, but not especially great or overwhelming. Even so, will be interested to see where things go with this one....

[MCAL]

It was like it never even left.

[Master_Yoma]

Bishamon right off the back now only if Yato would disappear it would be great

[ghost013]

A good first episode reintroducing the characters. Although the story kept jumping all over the place, the animation quality was pretty good. Also like the opening song.

[Iron Maw]

Love the OP. It's even better than S1's which rarely tends to happen.

This definitely hit the ground running and spent very little time reintroducing the trio. Which to is to say that was a problem at all as gave all you needed to know effectively with slowing things down too much. Kamiyan as Yato is still great as ever, seriously he brings that character to life!

Looking forward to ow far BONES will adapt this.

[Wandering Soul]

First episode reintroduced all the characters and showed that several are still up to their usual antics. I noticed how Yato finally decided to raise the price for his services:heh:.

I like the new OP but I think the first one was better,

[ookamigirl]

Yato, Yukine & Hiyori together again ^^
It's really nice to see them again.
And of course trouble followed...
Bishamon plagued by nightmares.. something is definitely off.
Who knew Bishamon had such a kind heart..
Nice first episode.

[Casshern]

Nice first ep. I liked the first season so looking forward to this.

[zztop]

The Oral Cigarettes...good thing the band didn't call itself The Rectal Cigarettes.

...I'll see myself out now.

[frodonk]

Nice reintroduction to the whole thing, it's been more than a year and I kind of turned off my brain after the whiny regalia arc so I don't remember much but reintroducing the main characters and some new ones this way was great! They're even jumping in without any delay.

I do remember something about Hiyori's condition though from the first season, if I'm not mistaken it was Kofuku who explained it, I do hope they resolve her condition by the end of this arc.

[Yamada II]

Episode 1
More Yato and his money collecting and subsequently wasting lol. They get to getting rid of more phantoms.

Bishamon likes saving the poor spirits out there and then takes them into her family. Just like what happened with Yato in the first season when Yukine turned bad, the same can happen to Bishamon since she has a ton of regalia and she can't possibly keep an eye on all of them so who knows what they might be doing. The dream we saw was most likely this exact thing. Bishamon's regalias went bad and caused those blights all over her and Yato came to eliminate the bad regalias since that was one way to save Bishamon. But Bishamon probably didn't like what Yato did since she probably wanted to save them too. Thus, she holds a grudge against Yato. Yato was doing the right thing in his own way. The scene in the OP where Bishamon is lying on someone's lap, who looks like Yato, could be something like the aftermath of Yato's action.

The OP reminded me that we still haven't seen much of that loli with the mask. She came towards the end. It's either that they didn't tell much about her or that my memory is failing me here.

The new guy who was preparing Bishamon's bath seems bad. The pink haired girl also looks like she'll turn bad and then things will end up just like that time many years ago when Bishamon got those blights.

[Kazu-kun]

Yato was doing the right thing in his own way.

What if someone killed Yukine instead of doing the ablution ritual like Yato wanted?

Honestly, I think only the jinki's master has the right to decide what to do with their jinki. No one else should have a say on that. Yato risked his life so Yukine wouldn't have to lose his. Don't you think Bishamon has right to risk her life for her jinki too?

All in all, even if Yato killed Bishamon's jinki to help her, I don't think what he did was the right thing to do.

[Amiluhur]

The action sequences in this premiere wow, just wow. Bishamon switching from one weapon after another. Gun, whip, and then bigass sword. Then proceeds to blowing the phantoms like they're paper. It's especially cool to see Kazuma assisting her by revealing all the targets' vulnerable spot she can exploit during the fight. Sure, Yato and her folks antics were still quite funny, but the action scenes alone already sold me.

[Yamada II]

What if someone killed Yukine instead of doing the ablution ritual like Yato wanted?

Honestly, I think only the jinki's master has the right to decide what to do with their jinki. No one else should have a say on that. Yato risked his life so Yukine wouldn't have to lose his. Don't you think Bishamon has right to risk her life for her jinki too?

All in all, even if Yato killed Bishamon's jinki to help her, I don't think what he did was the right thing to do.

One situation could be that the regalias had completely turned into phantoms and couldn't be saved by the ablution ritual. Yato most likely saw the regalias as such. If not, then it was a hasty decision on his part. But judging by that one scene in the OP where Bishamon is lying on (probably) Yato's lap, it looks like there was no other way to save the regalias.

[Random Wanderer]

There were glimpses of some sort of web or tendrils or fleshy cocoon-type-thing around Bishamon and enveloping the Shinki calling out for her. (Made me think of something out of Prototype, really. Anyway.) They had probably already been completely absorbed into the phantom, it was just using their voices to try to guilt and torment her, because that's what phantoms do.

Leaving that aside, remember that it takes three Shinki to do the ablution ceremony on one corrupted Shinki. How many would it have taken to cleanse as many as Bishamon had? Would it even have been possible to find that many SHinki willing to risk themselves in the attempts, knowing that at least some of the rituals probably would fail and kill the ones attempting it instead? If they were corrupted so far as to have blighted her to that point, could Bishamon have even survived long enough for Yato to have gathered the required Shinki to help, even putting aside the question of whether that many Shinki would even have been available?

[traittrait]

But judging by that one scene in the OP where Bishamon is lying on (probably) Yato's lap
Yato has blue eyes, that someone has green eyes. So... who has green eyes among Bishamon household and who is most close person to her?
Kazuma?

[Yamada II]

Yato has blue eyes, that someone has green eyes. So... who has green eyes among Bishamon household and who is most close person to her?
Kazuma?

The eye color isn't that clear in the scene. Could be green or any other color. Yato's old look when seen from a distance looks exactly like that "someone". He didn't come off as Kazuma to me. Oh well, time will tell what that scene is about.

If it is Kazuma then it would tell why the two are so close. Kazuma probably being her first regalia after the incident with Yato or the only regalia who survived that incident and didn't go bad.

[Kazu-kun]

Leaving that aside, remember that it takes three Shinki to do the ablution ceremony on one corrupted Shinki. How many would it have taken to cleanse as many as Bishamon had? Would it even have been possible to find that many SHinki willing to risk themselves in the attempts, knowing that at least some of the rituals probably would fail and kill the ones attempting it instead? If they were corrupted so far as to have blighted her to that point, could Bishamon have even survived long enough for Yato to have gathered the required Shinki to help, even putting aside the question of whether that many Shinki would even have been available?

It's all the same. No one should middle between a god and their shinki. If Bishamon didn't want to kill them, I don't think anyone had the right to do it in her place.

Also, don't forget that this is all speculation. We don't really know if Yato killed those shinki to help Bishamon. For all we know, he just killed them because he wanted and the shinki started to corrupt themselves (and Bishamon) out of despair.

In fact, that actually sounds more plausible to me, because I don't think Yato would go out of his to save another god (or person) if said god didn't want to be saved. Even the current Yato probably wouldn't do that.

[Shadow5YA]

Or... the more logical possibility is that Yato was doing his job. Odd jobs aside, Yato does get requests to kill Ayakashi like from Tenjin in S1.

[Random Wanderer]

It's all the same. No one should middle between a god and their shinki. If Bishamon didn't want to kill them, I don't think anyone had the right to do it in her place.

It's a point of significant debate. Should he have allowed Bishamon to die? Dying to the blight, could she have even been reborn, or were her own soul have been corrupted and destroyed forever? Even if she wished to do so, it's the same argument as to whether or not you let a suicidal person kill themselves, knowing that they are not in their right mind. And even if he ignored the situation and let her die, the corrupted Shinki would have turned into phantoms, and someone would have had to kill them anyway. Refusing to kill them spares no one, and costs not just Bishamon's life, but the lives of all the many she is needed to save and guide.

In fact, that actually sounds more plausible to me, because I don't think Yato would go out of his to save another god (or person) if said god didn't want to be saved. Even the current Yato probably wouldn't do that.

Maybe not on his own, but he might if he was asked or begged to do so, by someone who now states he owes Yato a debt he can never repay.

[Kazu-kun]

It's a point of significant debate. Should he have allowed Bishamon to die?

It's not up to him to decide.

Dying to the blight, could she have even been reborn, or were her own soul have been corrupted and destroyed forever?

She would be reborn. Gods aren't dead people. They exist because of human wishes. A popular god like Bishamon would be reborn no matter what happens to her.

Refusing to kill them spares no one, and costs not just Bishamon's life, but the lives of all the many she is needed to save and guide.

First, you don't know that. We don't have nearly enough context to claim her jinki couldn't be saved. Second, gods are above moral concerns. Yato killed humans before and no one can judge him, because he's a god. So no one could blame Bishamon if her decisions put human lives in danger. She's a god.

Maybe not on his own, but he might if he was asked or begged to do so, by someone who now states he owes Yato a debt he can never repay.

Then the criminal is the one who asked Yato to do it. If that was Kazuma, then as a human and a shinki, he can be judged and it's up to Bishamon to do it. Too bad he's too much a coward to reveal the truth and face Bishamon's judgment (provided he really was the one who asked Yato).

[Random Wanderer]

It's not up to him to decide.

Isn't it? I repeat: this is the suicide debate all over again. You're not going to get a consensus on this. People have been debating the ethics of allowing someone to kill themselves for centuries.

First, you don't know that. We don't have nearly enough context to claim her jinki couldn't be saved.

My comments build off each other, so taking them out of context removes the validity of your counterarguments. The statement was predicated on the situation being as I theorized: that the Shinki were corrupted beyond saving. That is based on the fact that Bishamon was visibly even more terribly blighted than Yato was during Yukine's ablution ceremony. Yukine had been corrupted to the point where he was seconds away from never being able to return. If Bishamon was worse than Yato, her Shinki were likely worse than Yukine.

She would be reborn. Gods aren't dead people. They exist because of human wishes. A popular god like Bishamon would be reborn no matter what happens to her.

I have not read the source, however the anime's treatment of the blight acts like it is a malaise that harms not simply the body, but the soul. I would not dismiss the idea of such a thing being able to destroy a god permanently, no matter what else would normally happen to them. If there is information countering this, I will hear it.

So no one could blame Bishamon if her decisions put human lives in danger. She's a god.

Only by their strict legal definitions. They aren't held accountable by sins upon their souls, no, because there is no higher authority to do so. But plenty of people who knew her could and would blame her if her decisions put innocent lives in danger. People do not need greater authority than someone to judge them when they do evil. Yato is a god, yet his actions are judged as evil, wrong, or misguided all the time. You're doing it right now. Yet you deny the right to treat Bishamon equally? Don't be a hypocrite.

[Kismet-chan]

I just wanna say that I freakin' love the OP (and the ED). Maybe it's just excitement over Noragami finally being back, but man. That thing is catchy as hell!

[Liddo-kun]

Didn't know that they would have a second season.

Must watch this. :) :)

[blakstealth]

This season is immediately 10000000x better because it focuses on Bishamon. Fuckin awesome.

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Episode 2:

Good episode but pacing felt kinda slow...
Hmm, I think the episode establishes the fact that Bishamon cares about her Shiki quite well and has a fear of losing them.

Glad to see Yukine happy though after making a new friend. And this episode also builds more on the ominous nature of this arc involving Bishamon with that ending. I can't wait to see how the story will develop here.

Hmm, getting used to the new OP song now. I'm starting to like it as well.

[Kafriel]

This season is immediately 10000000x better because it focuses on Bishamon. Fuckin awesome.

Bishamon is a very interesting character, so the focus is welcome. Her doctor seems a bit fishy though (then again, I did just watch god eater), and the whole "I have so many regalias I need a freaking mansion to house them all" has left her more vulnerable than I'd like her to be...still, the Yato encounter is inevitable - what will she decide then and how will everyone else react?

[blakstealth]

Can't wait for that inevitable meetup.

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Suzuha got ravaged. holy shit. :/

Looks like Kuguha is in cahoots with that girl. Nora, was it? Who even is she? And what is Aiha's beef? Ugh, I must know.

Waiting every week is gonna be tough. I never had a problem waiting in the first season lol.

[Iron Maw]

Yato is totally jelly. :heh:
http://i.imgur.com/dwQJQac.png


Interesting enough this episode reveals a fundamental problem in Veena's family despite her charitable well meaning actions. That while Veena is respected, she considerable distant from many of them (which stretches) because their are too many for them. Her duties and chasing after Yato gives her little time get to know them and their personal deries (or problems). In some worst scenario case this has made her forget some them even existed as with Suzuha. This has lead to them keeping those feelings to themselves because they think their unworthy to bring up. Kaguha seems to be taking full advantage of this fact to drive a wedge in the group.

For all Yato's faults in comparison to her, his care for his Regalia definitely trumps her in someways. Knowing his capacity helps to play into that.

[MCAL]

Being Yukine is suffering. That much has always been certain.

[Elestia]

Being Regalia is suffering. Actually that entire world is fucking depressing as hell if you really think about it.

[mangatron]

https://mangatron.files.wordpress.com/2015/10/yande-re-333170-bishamon_noragami-iki_hiyori-noragami-noragami_aragoto-sword-tokuoka_kouhei-yato.jpg?w=600 (https://mangatron.files.wordpress.com/2015/10/yande-re-333170-bishamon_noragami-iki_hiyori-noragami-noragami_aragoto-sword-tokuoka_kouhei-yato.jpg)

Oooh, I fell in love with Blonde-chan :love: Is she a prominent character in this series? I certainly want to see more of her :D

[Wandering Soul]

Glad to see that Yukine was honest and they didn't drag out the whole Yukine hiding the fact that he is friends with one of Veena's Regalia thing. I was worried they would do that for a second there.

This episode did show one serious down side of having so many Regalia. No doubt Veena cares for them but they will end up feeling distant.

[Shadow5YA]

For all Yato's faults in comparison to her, his care for his Regalia definitely trumps her in someways. Knowing his capacity helps to play into that.

to be fair, I don't think Yato could get that many Shinki even if he tried :heh:

[ookamigirl]

Yukine sure was over the moon about his new friend.
It was really enjoyable watching him so happy ^^
Suzuha seems like a nice guy & a good friend.
Story of Tomoko was nice, but also sad..
It was only natural for Yukine to relate and think about Hiyori.
That doctor Kuga is a pure bastard!!
Poor Yukine... his happiness was just too short.
Damn.. Kuga sure has a dark plan..

[Iron Maw]

to be fair, I don't think Yato could get that many Shinki even if he tried :heh:

Well its good thing he's sort of covering his ass when he says he only wants one huh? :p

[Haak]

God damn that was depressing watching poor Suzuha die in despair like that. I hope Yukine avenges him and destroys that jackass.

[Yamada II]

Episode 2
Lol Kuguha got to see everything and also got to show everything.

So Suzuha is now gone thanks to Kuguha who gave him the final push. Just like Suzuha, there are other regalias who are almost there and need one little push. So what was up with the blight on Bishamon? Who caused it? If Suzuha is no longer alive, then there shouldn't be a small blight? Either there should be a big one or none at all. Because Suzuha is no longer alive as Bishamon's regalia. Or maybe Bishamon is resistant to this stuff or something. So what is Kuguha doing? Is the medicine he's giving making the blight appear and dissappear? He's got a lot of evil stuff planned here and unlike the last boss in the first season, he's here from the start.

The thought that Hiyori might forget Yato and Yukine isn't a nice one. Neither want that. For Yato it's even a bigger problem since she's the only human who remembers him. Hiyori might forget him if she goes back to normal. But maybe if she keeps regular contact with them it'll be okay. Who knows.

[Gan_HOPE326]

Being Regalia is suffering. Actually that entire world is fucking depressing as hell if you really think about it.

Indeed. Yato is up for another good sting once Yukine learns what happened to his new friend...

I also have the feeling Kaguha is using this as a way to set Yato up. Bishamon already hates him, so a little push and she'll be at his throat. She only needs to find out that the victim had made friends with Yato's regalia, she'll make 2+2 and suspect foul play.

[Haruyasha]

So, should I be watching the 2nd OVA after this arc?

[Obelisk ze Tormentor]

As a non-reader, I gotta say that Dr. Kuguha is my favorite character so far. That is one smooth villainy going on this episode. He is cool, calculated, hilarious and not a “muahahahahahaha let me monologue my entire plan to you”-type of villain (well, aside from him laughing while flashing himself :heh:). Though I do question his decision to reveal himself to some extend to Yato. Won’t his plan will go smoother if Yato doesn’t know him at all, or is the meeting also part of his “keikaku doori”? I can’t wait to see more of it. Damn, this season has some really good series.

[Chosen_Hero]

So, I see that Dramagami is already turning the dial as hard as it can.:heh:

Still not that fond of Yukine (especially considering that I just marathoned the first season to catch up to the second) although I did feel bad that they already killed his friend, even stormtroopers last longer than that.:heh:

[Obelisk ze Tormentor]

So, I see that Dramagami is already turning the dial as hard as it can.:heh:What’s wrong with the drama? That’s always expected in this series (especially this far in the story). If you have aversion to drama, you’re watching the wrong show.

[Chosen_Hero]

What’s wrong with the drama? That’s always expected in this series (especially this far in the story). If you have aversion to drama, you’re watching the wrong show.

... so I guess you missed the :heh: at the end right? Also where in my comment do I say anything about hating the drama? Aren't you being a bit too defensive? And if I did have a problem with it, what of it? It would be my personal opinion, no need to take it personally.:uhoh:

[zztop]

So, should I be watching the 2nd OVA after this arc?

Yes. It gives a humourous epilogue to the arc.

[Obelisk ze Tormentor]

... so I guess you missed the :heh: at the end right? Also where in my comment do I say anything about hating the drama? Actually, the “:heh:” is indicating that something is either funny/wrong/not right. And your focusing on drama (your “Dramagami” comment) make it looks like you have problem with the drama, hence my question.

Aren't you being a bit too defensive? And if I did have a problem with it, what of it? It would be my personal opinion, no need to take it personally.:uhoh:My life is too short for being defensive on an internet forum for a story I'm not an avid fan of (like I said, I'm a non-reader even at this point). I’m merely curious why would a person watch Noragami season 2 if s/he have aversion to its drama (keyword: if). If you don’t, that’s fine.

[Cloudedmind]

Being Regalia is suffering. Actually that entire world is fucking depressing as hell if you really think about it.

God damn that was depressing watching poor Suzuha die in despair like that. I hope Yukine avenges him and destroys that jackass.


Ugh, no kidding.

If such a thing is even possible in this world, just put me out of my misery permanently. No being a regalia for me.

[chaos_animagic]

Man, this series is starting to get real dark.

I am afraid to continue watching it >_<

I have this strangest feeling that Yukine might end up like that too...

[askara]

^
yeah i alway hate it when a series started as light hearted comedy but turn into Dark gloomy battle drama. i get the feel that in the end,Yukine pass on to after life and yato will disappear and everyone forgot about them and Hiyori suddenly saw the back of someone which look like yato in a crowded street and run toward him without knowing why in the last panel type of ending

[Liddo-kun]

Watched episode 1 and 2:

First episode is complete awesome. Nice to see everyone again. The trio of Yato, Hiyori, and Yukine are back to kick some ass. :D

Hmm, and Bishamon has like so many spirits living in her mansion / palace. O_O


Episode 2:

The violence level seems to have gone up a bit.. and why do guys who look like Rabo (from season 1) are the villains of choice?

Things are getting interesting. :)

[Gan_HOPE326]

^
yeah i alway hate it when a series started as light hearted comedy but turn into Dark gloomy battle drama. i get the feel that in the end,Yukine pass on to after life and yato will disappear and everyone forgot about them and Hiyori suddenly saw the back of someone which look like yato in a crowded street and run toward him without knowing why in the last panel type of ending

To be frank Noragami never was truly a "light hearted comedy". The implications of the whole Shinki system have always been pretty dark. Not to talk about all the episodes focused on bullying, suicide and Yukine being depressed (to be honest, with a fair amount of reason). The comedy, when at all present, was there to lighten up an otherwise rather dark subject.

[Stark700]

Episode 3

Well that was one hell of an episode. Poor Kazuma for getting exiled because of what Bishamon discovered. A poor decision imo considering hos useful and skilled he is. I think she is taking her hate for Yato a bit far. Speaking of hate, I think Yukine hated what happened to Suzuha especially since he believes that Bishamon didn't do much to save him.

That ending worries me a bit though with what happened to Hiyori.
Aiha causing trouble and Nora still around where I feel like trouble comes with her.

[Yamada II]

Episode 3
So it turns out that killing Bishamon's regalias was the only option left to save her. Kazuma knows this but Bishamon isn't willing to accept it. We will hopefully get more on this in the next episode.

Yukine had a point, if you can't take care of all these regalias, then why even have them? You should take care of every regalia since they're your property now. You can't just leave them just like that. Having a billion regalias is causing Bishamon problems again and things can end up with her regalias going bad all at once and then someone would have to kill them then.

Kugaha wants Yato and Bishamon to fight for whatever reason. He first put Kazuma out to weaken Bishamon since he synchronizes all the other battle regalias. Hiyori will act as bait to lure Yato towards Bishamon. And since Bishamon thinks of Yato as her enemy, a fight is inevitable.

Yukine is going through a lot. First his friend dies, then Kazuma gets exiled thanks to him, now Hiyori gets kidnapped. He hasn't come out of those problems yet and now Yato will need his help to save Hiyori.

Aiha turns out to be the blighted one after all. Kugaha is using her for his own goals. Since she's so consumed with jealousy, she can't see that Kugaha is doing something wrong.

But why wasn't Kugaha restrained like Aiha? Is he a nora or something? Or does he have something on him which makes him immune to such restraints?

Things are getting interesting here. Koufuku might also pitch in to save Hiyori since they've got an attachment. Kugaha will probably tell Bishamon that Hiyori is a stray spirit so take her in but Hiyori will resist. Or he might tell her that Hiyori is with Yato which might make her angry. But god damn that cliffhanger!

[Wandering Soul]

That was a tense episode. Yukine called out Bishamon on all the problems her family of Regalia have and Kazuma got exiled. Poor Hiyori also got captured by that doctor. By getting rid of Kazuma, Kuguha basically got rid of the voice of reason for Bishamon' family. Now a fight between Yato and Bishamon really is going to happen.

[MCAL]

Kuguha is having way too much fun here I'll tell you that.

[aakun4]

This was a great episode. Everything so far about this season has been perfect! One of my fave anime of the season so far.

[Master_Yoma]

Bishamon really starting to lose it didnt thing that she would throw out Kazuma

Well at less Yukine knows how to trick Yato :heh:

[ookamigirl]

Yato & Hiyori... would make a nice pair.
Feel sorry for Bishamon.
She's pretty nice & that doctor is a traitorous bastard.
Disruption has set in Veena's home.
Kazuha did the right thing.
Veena needs to clean house and fast!!
Poor Yukine just doesn't have any luck with friends..

[blakstealth]

Aw jeez, Yukine cryin like a lil b word again. Can't wait for the re-match between Bishamon and Yato.

[grecefar]

there's some true in yukine words, bishamon may not see it. It's good that they add some comedy to light the mood but now is going to get more serious with the flashback of what happend between yato and bishamon.

[AvatarST]

What a start to the season! This arc has been excellent so far.

Didn't expect Kazuma getting exiled. I'm sure why Kuga is trying to fan the flames of war between Bishamon and Yato either. What's in it for him? Guess we'll find out soon enough...

Yuki Kaji killed it this ep with the Yukine calling Bishamon out scene, one hell of a performance.

[Shadow5YA]

What a start to the season! This arc has been excellent so far.

Didn't expect Kazuma getting exiled. I'm sure why Kuga is trying to fan the flames of war between Bishamon and Yato either. What's in it for him? Guess we'll find out soon enough...

Yuki Kaji killed it this ep with the Yukine calling Bishamon out scene, one hell of a performance.

Kugaha already stated why in the previous episode: to kill Bishamon.

[DemonneoPT]

I really want to know why Yato was such an evil god in the past or actually why did he became such a nice person at present day. Nora is always trying to get him back to his darker side so i understand why would she help that Kuga guy. I do not understand why Kuga wants to kill Bishamon tho. Is it revenge for something she did? Or he wants her position? Can Shinkis somehow become gods? Next episodes should answer my questions xD

One of the things i really like in this anime is that although it's mainly a comedy it can also become quite dark and graphic which makes it somehow unpredictable at certain points. Together with such nice characters and animation, it's one of my favorites in this season!

[foxbox360]

Will the rivalry between Veena and yato come to a head?

[Wandering Soul]

Will the rivalry between Veena and yato come to a head?
The preview shows them fighting next episode so I'm guessing yes, it will.

[Biohazardous]

Damn Yukine he told off a God like he was just talking to a friend he needed to vent to/put in their place. Bishamon really needed a way to just step back and observe while he was saying that. She let her hatred take over if she could have just step back and listen she would know his words are the raw truth. Further proof would be shown to her if she looked around during seeing her own regalias reaction. Though Bishamon should have the right to kill Kugaha I hope Yukine gets the honor via Yato. I do wonder Bishamon's reaction when she finds out all the stuff Kugaha has done. I feel bad for Kazuma he is a smart man he will find a way to help Yato fix it all.

[Kafriel]

But why wasn't Kugaha restrained like Aiha? Is he a nora or something? Or does he have something on him which makes him immune to such restraints?
I assume he has a second name (or more), so he can move through those. As for why he is doing all of this, maybe he wants to put Bishamon to the test, see if she is still worthy of her place as a resplendent god of destruction, when she has settled for a small elite team of regalias. Saving everyone she finds may be kind, but it's a blatant weakness - bad relationships between them would make Bishamon collapse from the feedback...so she either cuts them loose or dies.

Yato is probably the only god with a single regalia, so he's a good example of what Kuga is trying to do...? No clue as to how Nora is involved in all of this besides sparking Kuga's interest in the case.

I'm really liking the second season so far, Yato is a complete badass even without a weapon, he still has his shitty way of talking to Yukine, but at least he warned him that Suzuha's spot was dangerous instead of his usual "just listen to what I say" demeanor. Hiyori is slowly turning into a sad, sad case of a separated soul, bound to get in aaaaaall kinds of danger...

The strangest characters in the series remain the Binbougami and her regalia, they basically offer protection to whoever they damn please but don't actively meddle in their affairs. While I doubt they have ulterior motives, they're just so...iunno, weird :O

[Biohazardous]

I wonder about Hiyori just like Yukine and Yato. She has to never forget them because of her body. When it's fixed Im sure it would take more effort to not forget them. I too wonder about Binbougami though I admit it's funny seeing her regalia complain.

[Liddo-kun]

Watched ep 2 and 3.

Hmm, that Kuguha is some evil doctor. I wonder what his reason for doing all that? Maybe he was corrupted by Nora?

Hiyori still a good source of support for Yato and Yukine. Things would probably fall apart quicker if she wasn't there. Yato looks like he's starting to fall for her.. :3

And Yukine has a tough time once again. At least he's a bit more mature this time than season 1. Talks to Yato instead of lying,

- can't wait for next week's episode! :):)

[EroKing]

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[Stark700]

Episode 4:

I'm glad to see Hiyori alright. Fun way for her to wake up too lmao

Kinda nice to hear more about the prominent factions of this episode though.
Also, we find out even more about Bishamon. I find that her kind side is a lot more attractive by the way she is described. I'm glad to see the show keeping up with the pace as Yato and Yukine heads into action.

Not sure what I still think about Bishamon's ambitions tbh...she seems to be a bit one sided on her goal. Oh Bishamon~ the action was pretty good. I think this episode had a climax with her feud against Yato...and her past was quite something that I'd describe as violent because of the events that unfolded.

[ookamigirl]

Things aren't looking well for Hiyori.
Kazuma spilled some of the past with Yato.
No wonder Veena hates him so much..
Things are about to change.
Yato vs Veena with Kugaha smirking from the shadows.
OMG Yukine!!!

[blakstealth]

We finally finally get the whole story of what happened. Man, who would've thought that Kazuma ASKED Yato to kill off the clan. And I didn't even realize Kazuma's name didn't have the "ha" in it like the rest of the current Regalias.

God god god, I can't wait to see what happens next.

[Yamada II]

Episode 4
So Kugaha wants to kill Bishamon, have her reborn, and then control her. Simply put, he's jealous of Kazuma who was Bishamon's right hand regalia and he wanted the same kind of attention lol. And his plan is going nekoing perfectly.

So Yato killed off all of Bishamon's regalias at the request of Kazuma. Something happened and Bishamon started to blighten up. The regalias started to suspect each other and things got out of hand resulting in then becoming phantoms. There really wasn't any other way to save Bishamon. An ablution couldn't be done on such a large scale so killing them off was the only option – it was the only way to save Bishamon from getting eaten up by the regalia turned phantoms.

God damn that ending! I did not see that coming. Now what will become of poor little Yukine? Nekoing Kugaha. Kill him quick, Yato. I hope he gets killed with Yato and Bishamon working together once they see that he is the real enemy. That would be cool.

[askara]

anyone find Nora's cockiness like she some kind of enlighten mastermind that know everything extremely annoying? Yato should just forcefully call her name and transform her into Jinki and throw her into a sewage just for a piss

[Shadow5YA]

Episode 4
So Kugaha wants to kill Bishamon, have her reborn, and then control her. Simply put, he's jealous of Kazuma who was Bishamon's right hand regalia and he wanted the same kind of attention lol. And his plan is going nekoing perfectly.

I don't think he's jealous as much as he sees Kazuma as the main obstacle to his plans.

Kazuma is the lead Shinki. When a god is reborn with no memories, the lead is the one whom the god would trust the most for information. Unless Kazuma is out of the way, Kugaha can't do what he wants, even if Bishamon dies and is reborn.

[Yamada II]

I don't think he's jealous as much as he sees Kazuma as the main obstacle to his plans.

Kazuma is the lead Shinki. When a god is reborn with no memories, the lead is the one whom the god would trust the most for information. Unless Kazuma is out of the way, Kugaha can't do what he wants, even if Bishamon dies and is reborn.

Lol I know this isn't a case of extreme jealousy. But it would be amusing if it were such lol.

[Kopi]

Yukine being a bro. Such a huge leap from that brat personality from before. Can't see him dying but he was cut into half which is a fatal blow even for a Regalia (Can't remember but it's possible for them to die from a fatal attacks right? Like a normal living being).

Also I'm really curious about the past events regarding the Regalia that was the source of Bishamon's blight but the culprit wasn't found at all and then we are given this info that Yato was obeying Nora but that wasn't the case since he decided to help Kazuma on his own will.

[Wandering Soul]

So we finally learn the details about Yato's past with Veena. As most predicted Yato did it because Kazuma asked him to because the Regalia turned into phantoms.

That was a nasty attack Yukine took there. Now both he and Yato are in some serious trouble.

[MCAL]

Oh for the love of! :frustrated: Can one good thing happen to Yukine for once. Please? For me?

This was an intense episode btw and it only looks to get even better from her on out.

[Nicaea]

I don't sympathize with Veena at all. She most likely knows that it was the best option and were she in Yato's position she would have done the same. She only hates Yato because it's convenient for her, a bit petty if you ask me. And apparently Kazuma is the only one in her household that's capable of independent thought.

[Kazu-kun]

I don't sympathize with Veena at all. She most likely knows that it was the best option and were she in Yato's position she would have done the same. She only hates Yato because it's convenient for her, a bit petty if you ask me

I think you're misunderstanding something. Bishamon doesn't know that Yato was trying to save her. Remember that Yato was known as a merciless god of calamity back then. That's why as far as Bishamon can tell, he was killing her jinki just because he felt like it. She's got no way to know he did it to save her.

This is all Kazuma's fault. He's the only one who knows why Yato did it, but he obviously never said anything. I guess he was afraid of what she would think of him if he told her he was the one who asked Yato to do it. Unfortunately, that pushed Bishamon to develop a misguided grudge against Yato.

Only Kazuma can stop her now. He has to tell her the truth.

[grecefar]

if someone touch hiyori then it will face yato and yukine wrath, I really like the relationship between the three of them.

bishamon needs to know the true soon.

[AvatarST]

Downright brilliant. This is one of the best sequels I remember in ages. Really strong start.

[Gan_HOPE326]

I think you're misunderstanding something. Bishamon doesn't know that Yato was trying to save her.

That's what I thought too, but this episode outright showed her being absorbed by his regalia turned into a single gargantuan Phantom. That DID look like a slightly out-of-control situation. So either she wasn't aware/she was delusional at the time, or she just selectively removed that fact and fixated on her hate for Yato as a way to cope with the pain for what had happened. Either way, it's her "fault", but I see it more as her being actually scarred by that experience and in fact having partially lost her sanity.

[Shadow5YA]

That's what I thought too, but this episode outright showed her being absorbed by his regalia turned into a single gargantuan Phantom. That DID look like a slightly out-of-control situation. So either she wasn't aware/she was delusional at the time, or she just selectively removed that fact and fixated on her hate for Yato as a way to cope with the pain for what had happened. Either way, it's her "fault", but I see it more as her being actually scarred by that experience and in fact having partially lost her sanity.

That was only a dream.

And from what we saw of Yato's situation when Yukine went out of control in S1, I highly doubt Bishamon was conscious when most of her Shinki turned into Ayakashi in the past.

I think it's more likely that she was out cold from the blighting, which is why Kazuma took matters into his own hands and asked for Yato's help. Yato did his job, and by the time Bishamon was able to move again, every Shinki except Kazuma was gone.


It's not like Bishamon is all that perceptive when her Shinki die anyway. Just look at Suzuha. It took her some time to figure out he was the one who was gone, and when she did, she didn't bother investigating the circumstances behind his death.

[Kazu-kun]

That's what I thought too, but this episode outright showed her being absorbed by his regalia turned into a single gargantuan Phantom.

You're missing the context. It was explained that back then Yato was known as a merciless god of calamity that killed for the lulz. Now think how thing would look from Bishamon's point of view if said god suddenly appeared to kill her phantom-turned jinki. Would she really think he came to save her?

No, of course not. Why the hell whole that vicious god of calamity come to save her? It's more reasonable to believe he came to kill for the lulz, because that's what he does as far as she knows.

It's all about context. You are interpreting things from the point of view of the audience, who know a lot more about Yato than Bishamon did at the time. Back then, all she knew about Yato was what she had heard about him. And it was all bad news.

[Endscape]

You're missing the context. It was explained that back then Yato was known as a merciless god of calamity that killed for the lulz. Now think how thing would look from Bishamon's point of view if said god suddenly appeared to kill her phantom-turned jinki. Would she really think he came to save her?

No, of course not. Why the hell whole that vicious god of calamity come to save her? It's easier to believe he came to kill for the lulz, because that's what he does, as far as she knows.

It's all about context. You are interpreting things from the point of view of the audience, who know a lot more about Yato than Bishamon did at the time. Back then, all she knew about Yato was what she had head about him. And it was all bad news.

Even so, Bishamon must have known the situation was hopeless and that she would have died if left alone and her shinki would be reduced to suffering forever and causing other people to suffer.

Whatever his reason, Yato stopped all that from happening. It's unfair to blame him for that.

[Kazu-kun]

Even so, Bishamon must have known the situation was hopeless and that she would have died if left alone and her shinki would be reduced to suffering forever and causing other people to suffer.

Whatever his reason, Yato stopped all that from happening. It's unfair to blame him for that.

I disagree. Yato saved her, sure. But regardless of the result, if Yato showed up just to seize the chance to kill some jinki, then I don't see why it's unfair for Bishamon to hate him.

Sure, Yato wasn't there for the that reason. He actually was trying to save her. But she doesn't know that. All she knows it's Yato's reputation as a vicious killer.


Whatever his reason

No matter the result, the reason is important. At the very least, it's as important as the results.

[Gan_HOPE326]

You're missing the context. It was explained that back then Yato was known as a merciless god of calamity that killed for the lulz. Now think how thing would look from Bishamon's point of view if said god suddenly appeared to kill her phantom-turned jinki. Would she really think he came to save her?

No, of course not. Why the hell whole that vicious god of calamity come to save her? It's more reasonable to believe he came to kill for the lulz, because that's what he does as far as she knows.

It's all about context. You are interpreting things from the point of view of the audience, who know a lot more about Yato than Bishamon did at the time. Back then, all she knew about Yato was what she had heard about him. And it was all bad news.

Well, but he was killing *a Phantom*. Which is, kind of, what they Gods all do? I mean, I understand finding him a bit merciless if she was still clinging to the hope that some super-mega-uber-ultimate Ablution could save them, but if Yato had not killed it, someone else would have, just because of the danger it posed. That's why I say I think she was just delusional at the time. She sort of understood what happened only in half, and is generally in denial about her own fault in the incident. We'll probably see this answered better when the arc ends, but I think she knows at some level what really happened.

[Kazu-kun]

I think she knows at some level what really happened.

I doubt it.

And again, Bishamon is probably angry not so much for what Yato did, but for why he did it.

I'm pretty sure she will stop hating him when she finds out he did it to save her.

[Haruyasha]

Bishamon is just emotionally unstable and not thinking straight. Deep down she knows Kazuma is right, and that's why she doesn't banish him. Kazuma knows this too.

Her entire character archetype is built on a stubborn female who doesn't easily give up, even when she's wrong.

Anyhow, what a cliff hanger. I'm sure Yukine has plot armor, but still.

[Kazu-kun]

Bishamon is just emotionally unstable and not thinking straight. Deep down she knows Kazuma is right

How would she know Kazuma is right if he apparently never told her the truth?

that's why she doesn't banish him

I think she didn't banish him because she's too kind for her own good. That's her main issue, actually. Not her stubbornness.

[Shadow5YA]

I doubt it.

And again, Bishamon is probably angry not so much for what Yato did, but for why he did it.

I'm pretty sure she will stop hating him when she finds out he did it to save her.

He didn't do it to save her. Kazuma wanted to save Bishamon. Yato was only doing his job, which at the time, was killing people. That's why Yato never fought her seriously up until now, and why he never explained himself. He was well aware he had a dirty job and had no noble intentions while doing it.

[Kazu-kun]

He didn't do it to save her. Kazuma wanted to save Bishamon. Yato was only doing his job, which at the time, was killing people. That's why Yato never fought her seriously up until now, and why he never explained himself. He was well aware he had a dirty job and had no noble intentions while doing it.

It's not about noble intentions. But he did it because Kazuma made the request. And Kazuma made the request because he wanted to save her.

So the justification is there. The whole thing was an operation to save her, even if Yato himself was just fulfilling a request.

I'm pretty sure this is the key to solve the issue.

[Endscape]

I disagree. Yato saved her, sure. But regardless of the result, if Yato showed up just to seize the chance to kill some jinki, then I don't see why it's unfair for Bishamon to hate him.

They weren't even shinki anymore, just a Phantom, and a particularly dangerous one at that. It's a god's duty to kill them before they cause danger to the living. She knows that.

It's understandable to not be OK with him killing them, but it's hypocritical of her to hate him for what she's done millions of times herself. All those phantoms she kills could have been somebody too.

Sure, Yato wasn't there for the that reason. He actually was trying to save her. But she doesn't know that. All she knows it's Yato's reputation as a vicious killer.

So you're saying she hates him not for what he did but for who he is?

How would she know Kazuma is right if he apparently never told her the truth?

Kazuma told her Yato is her saviour, and she knows that to be true.

think she didn't banish him because she's too kind for her own good. That's her main issue, actually. Not her stubbornness.

I think both are her problem.

[Shadow5YA]

It's not about noble intentions. But he did it because Kazuma made the request. And Kazuma made the request because he wanted to save her.

So the justification is there. The whole thing was an operation to save her, even if Yato himself was just fulfilling a request.

I'm pretty sure this is the key to solve the issue.

Again, that is Kazuma's justification. Yes, Kazuma can certainly tell Bishamon it was to save her.

Yato can't because it was never his intention to save her, only to kill his target. If it ever crossed his mind that he did it to save her, he would have told her instead of running away for centuries.

[Kazu-kun]

So you're saying she hates him not for what he did but for who he is?

In a way, yes. Bishamon thinks Yato killed her jinki, not to save her or because it was his duty, but just because he's an asshole who wanted to kill something. She's wrong, of course, but it's the natural assumption based on Yato's reputation as a god of calamity and the little information she has.

Kazuma told her Yato is her saviour, and she knows that to be true.

He didn't explain what he meant. For all she knows, he could be talking about the results. Yeah, what Yato did saved her life, and she knows that. But that's not the point. It's not why she hates him.

Again, that is Kazuma's justification. Yes, Kazuma can certainly tell Bishamon it was to save her.

And that's why I said he's the only one who can stop her. He has to tell the truth.

Yato can't because it was never his intention to save her, only to kill his target. If it ever crossed his mind that he did it to save her, he would have told her instead of running away for centuries.

I'm pretty sure he didn't tell anything for Kazuma's sake.

[Liddo-kun]

Watched episode 4

Well, so that's Kuzuha's plans.. to have Bishamon killed so that he could have higher position? Evil indeed. >.<

Hmm, and I think it's wrong fro Bisha to get angry at Yato for what happened in the past. He was only hired by Kazuma.

And lastly, Yato and Bisha confrontation is turning into a deliciously violent fight. Yukine got cut in two.. I wonder how he would survive this!!! ??? ><


Waiting for next week episode. ><

[Biohazardous]

Oh for the love of! :frustrated: Can one good thing happen to Yukine for once. Please? For me?

This was an intense episode btw and it only looks to get even better from her on out.

Don't forget the unspoken condition Yato agreed to. We all know what it is just like he does cus of last season. He has to "forget about Hiyori."

I think you're misunderstanding something. Bishamon doesn't know that Yato was trying to save her. Remember that Yato was known as a merciless god of calamity back then. That's why as far as Bishamon can tell, he was killing her jinki just because he felt like it. She's got no way to know he did it to save her.

This is all Kazuma's fault. He's the only one who knows why Yato did it, but he obviously never said anything. I guess he was afraid of what she would think of him if he told her he was the one who asked Yato to do it. Unfortunately, that pushed Bishamon to develop a misguided grudge against Yato.

Only Kazuma can stop her now. He has to tell her the truth.

I think the issue most have with Biishamon over this is the fact she hates him for what happened. Yes she doesn't know Kazuma asked for it but, its beside the point. She knew she was in a bad situation that would eventually lead to dead. After her death she still wouldnt have her regalia. I can understand her being pissed at first but after a time she should realize he saved her. Even if he did it for the lol's it saved her.

[Kafriel]

Both ends have a reason to fight; Yato and Yukine want to save Hiyori and Bishamon wants to save her shinki, so they find themselves fighting in a blind rage. I wonder what the outcome of this fight will be, however...taking into consideration the pain Veena gets for every shinki that dies, an extermination is out of the question, so she would have to expel her shinki by herself...but she can't do it with her current resolve.

In other news, Yukine got sliced in two! Poor fella...I like the way the weapon damage is so evident though, instead of slight burns and bruises, you get head cuts, a slashed eye (when the barrel gets cut, clever) and two half-sized Yukines. It kind of gives Yukine some credit for seeing all shinki as people even in the middle of a deadly fight.

[Stark700]

Episode 5

Damn....
This episode. This freaking episode.

I almost cried, not because of the amount of Regalias that died but because how painfully all the events came together. Kazuma is a hero in this and it's time for Bishamon to realize who is really in the wrong...

The action was great again. Yukine was awesome this episode. Too bad about Bishamon really. Fighting with a grudge like that is never a good idea. Overall, pretty thrilling episode and just as good as the previous :D

[blakstealth]

Damn, dude. They just had to hug it out! It's that simple!

[Yamada II]

Episode 5
I was wondering why Kazuma was an ear ring when he was originally a nail. He evolved. And Yukine undergoes a similar evolution resulting in a pair of swords making Yato more badass in the process.

This was one hell of an amazing spectacle. Kugaha's plan just keeps on moving on without any trouble. Bishamon is fighting Yato and is about to die, the other weak regalias are being taken care of, he just needs to give it one little touch and it's mission accomplished. Aiha was the most important part of his plan, and now is the one who will cause his plan to fail after he got so close.

The difference between Yato and Bishamon is that Yato doesn't hide stuff, if he feels something is not right, he says so which makes solving things easy as they would know what the problem is – he even tells Yukine to talk to him if there's a problem so that they can work it out and no one gets blighted. When Yukine didn't talk, he almost went phantom. Bishamon is the opposite – she and her regalias hide what's troubling them because of which no one knows if there is any problem or not and then the problem hits them hard later on. Bishamon didn't learn from her mistake as she didn't emphasize on talking out their problems. She should have sat down and talked with her regalias to see if something is troubling anyone or not. If she couldn't do that, then she shouldn't have increased her regalia family.

Kazuma just couldn't bring himself to tell Bishamon the truth back then. If he had done that, this wouldn't have happened as Bishamon's rage was being driven by her misunderstanding that Yato killed her regalias just for fun. If that misunderstanding had been cleared, Kugaha would have to come up with something else. Bishamon had to go through all that pain again.

Nora was about to make Yato kill Bishamon as Yato (most likely) remembered what Nora would have said. Hiyori saved the day by showing up. Her life is still in danger though, but she probably forgot because of all the intensity going on.

Now to see Yato kill that bastard, Kugaha. And Bishamon will apologize to Yato, or at least she should since Yato wouldn't have done all that if someone hadn't asked him.

[ookamigirl]

Yukine is a very special regalia.
He grew so much & it's amazing indeed!
Veena was repeating history.
Aiha finally stepped up, about time too.
Will Yato have to kill everyone again or will he be able to save them this time?
One thing is for sure... Dr. Kuga is insane.
Shame about Kazuma..

[MCAL]

It's pretty insane how much better this season of Noragami is. Its rare to see a sequel be this good,but this is the time we do.

And of course major props to Miyuki Sawashiro. She's been asked to do a lot this season and she's knocked it out of the park.

[Master_Yoma]

Bishamon really went over the edge its a good thing that she got Kazuma

Yukine level up

[grecefar]

bishamon lost it, but the battle was awesome.

[Wandering Soul]

Kazuma finally came clean about what happened and hopefully Veena forgives him. Yukine got a power up too.

This second season has been going pretty strong.

[Biohazardous]

So sad about Kazuma. He went out like a man tho. I really felt for them both during that hug. I'm curious to what affect this will have on the survivors.

[Tranhieu]

Man I read this arc long time ago even before S1 but watching this season is a whole new experience! The emotions of the characters this time are so crude it's just overwhelming! Seriously this's one rare occasion when a sequel surpasses its prequel in all front!

Here's to hoping we'll get S3, the later arcs are even more amazing!

[askara]

So other than the regular regalia, all other regalia is dead?? well atleast Bishamoten wont be burden now i guess

[Biohazardous]

I would think she will have a burden for a bit. Still have to get over the deaths. Get over killing Kazuma by her own hands. All the regalia being sad at what happened and the lost of their friends. Should take at least a little bit for her to have less burden from having most killed.

[Wandering Soul]

I imagine after this Veena and her regalia are going to be a lot more honest with each other. Similar to Yato and Yukine, they should start learning how to voice any grievances they have and not just put up fake smiles.

[Biohazardous]

I agree the one. I think part of what will help her want to do that is Yukine evolving for Yato.

[ookamigirl]

#6

Can't stand that Kugaha!
Yato certainly manned up.
Bishamon showed her soft side..
And then got a grip and saved what could be saved!
All is well that ends well ^^

[Yamada II]

Episode 6
The highlight of this episode was Yato and his badassery. Chopping off Kugaha's hand triggered him and he released his masked phantom which Yato defeats. What pissed Yato the most was that Kugaha thought that he could use this lowly god. Yato ain't nobody's puppet. He was Nora's puppet, in a way, before and mostly did the killings under her control/command/will/whatever and now he wants to put the past behind him and start over.

So Bishamon is just too nice as she lets Kugaha go away after releasing him, much to Yato's dismay. Yato wanted her to finish off the traitor but Bishamon didn't want to do that. Kugaha sincerely wanted the best for Bishamon, but his methods weren't quite acceptable.

After going through the same thing for the second time, Bishamon decides to change her ways. She decides to stick with having an army of regalia, but now she will get to know them and tell them if she's in pain, just like Yato does with Yukine.

And so the Bishamon chapter is closed. It was gurate.

Nora is the main villain here and Yato will have to deal with her again. It seems like someone else is pulling her strings here.

[blakstealth]

Good arc. Kuguha stood no chance against Yato. I'm not surprised that Bishamon only released his name; she's just too nice. Her taking out the other Phantom was pretty sweet.

Bishamon's notebook reminded me of what my old classmate used to do in middle school; she and all her friends would exchange notebooks throughout the school day with messages and whatnot. haha

[Stark700]

Episode 6:

Intense episode! Loved how Yato fought against Kugaha. His partnership and fighting unity with Yukine seems almost unparalleled. Also really loved the music/OST they used for the fight.

Also glad to see Bishamon fight back despite being corrupted. ABOUT TIME! This arc continuously delivers with solid story presentation and thrilling interpersonal struggles imo. Also glad to see Kazuma survive and making up with Bishamon again. Can't wait for next arc.

[Wandering Soul]

That was a nice conclusion to this arc. Pretty much everything resolved. I am curious to know if Veena still takes in new Regalia though.

[Master_Yoma]

Yato showing some sweetness by thating that jerk hand

[Kafriel]

That was a nice conclusion to this arc. Pretty much everything resolved. I am curious to know if Veena still takes in new Regalia though.

She probably does...can't say I liked the way she resolved this mess, it's a very fickle situation to be in (then again, considering the pain of one dead shinki, she should have died ten times over from the shinki the masked phantom devoured while she was 90% tainted, but...whatever).

The rest of the episode was awesome, Yato's slicing hands and being right, coz he's a god yo! I can see where he's coming from though, every petty little soul thinks they're equal to gods just because the latter are kind enough to give them a new life and a place to stay.

[Haak]

"Mommy, I want more attention"

Damn, what a burn. :heh:

[Tranhieu]

Nice conclusion, but I'm actually curious about the lead shinki that gave Veena her current personality. She's too merciful for the title 'God of war' though.

[Stark700]

Everyone's got a dream in this show so Yato's dream is for his own personal shrine. Seems legit.

The episode was more chill than usual, I guess it's because of the aftermath of what Bishamon did. Speaking of which, some of the higher-ups aren't pleased with her actions. I find the comedy of this episode to be pretty amusing in a way especially with Yato's role in the real world and trying to troll Hiyori.

I think it's quite understandable that Hiyori feels a bit sad if she was to be separated from Yato, Yukine, etc.

[EroKing]

https://b.l3n.co/i/sCR7Ub.md.jpeg (https://lensdump.com/i/sCR7Ub)

[ookamigirl]

#7

Looks like Yato just can't let Hiyori go.
Not that she wants to be released..
Bishamon got her version of slap on the wrist.
The word of Yukine, the blessed vessel, spread.
Ebisu suddenly made things complicated.
Yukine proved his worth once more!
Hiyori did such a sweet, sweet thing for Yato.
Very enjoyable episode ^^

[zztop]

6 of the 7 Fortune Gods ( who appeared this episode) are each based on the Hindu/Chinese/Buddhist religions, but Ebisu's the only native Japanese member.

1) Hotei: God of happiness. Based on Bùdài (布袋), folklore deity of Chinese Buddhism. Also known as the Laughing Buddha.
http://spiritmindbody.weebly.com/uploads/1/6/5/7/1657390/630523466.jpg

2) Jurojin : God of longevity. Based on The Old Man of the South Pole (Star)(南极老人) , a Taoist deity.
http://pic12.nipic.com/20101226/1681508_230905058392_2.jpg

3) Fukurojou: God of longevity and prosperity. Based on the FuLuShou (福禄寿), the 3 Taoist deities of prosperity, status and longevity.
http://img.xueweitu.net/wp-file/2015/05/1372930376.jpg

4)Bishamon :God of war and justice. Based on Vaisravana, Buddhist god of the Northern cardinal direction.
http://cdn3.volusion.com/a2fgn.7fypc/v/vspfiles/photos/10854-2.jpg?1353915173

5) Benzaiten: Goddess of knowledge, dance and music. Based on Saraswati, Hindu goddess of knowledge, dance and music.
http://slnmny.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/saraswati-goddess-of-music-CJ27_l.jpg

6) Daikoku : God of commerce and wealth. Based on Mahakala, fierce Buddhist protector deity.
http://www.thangkalacquerart.com/Images/Gallery_large_images/5-Six%20arm%20Mahakala.jpg

7) Ebisu : God of fishermen and commerce. The only Japanese member, his origins are tied to the Shinto creation myth.
http://jyuluck-do.com/sp300354ebisugod.gif

[blakstealth]

I looove Bishamon and co.'s swag; they always dress so well. haha

And Ebisu has a nice Mask collection.

[Yamada II]

Episode 7
So more greatness here.

Bishamon is being grilled for her actions, getting blighted and all. She suspects another god to be involved in all this as Kugaha was a nora sent by someone. And that someone is working for/with the Nora girl. And that someone is probably that Ebisu guy. What I didn't get is who is the god of poverty using Ebisu's name? Is it this guy? But he was standing with the other gods of fortune. Is it Kofuku? But isn't she a complete goddess with a shrine and all unlike someone like Yato?
Well, this all tells that there are different things going on in this world of gods.

Ebisu wants Yukine most likely to weaken Yato as per Nora's wishes or the one who is actually pulling Nora's strings. Whatever the case, Yato ain't selling Yukine, but he still wants the money so he's confused, just like Yukine who was just told that he is Yato's exemplar similar to Kazuma.

This was very nice. Yukine overcomes his greed and takes on the job of Yato's exemplar – he acts mature for a middle school age kid.

Hiyori is also confused – she wants to go back to normal but also doesn’t want to cut all ties with Yato. She decides on the former and also gives Yato a mini-shrine. That was one hell of a scene...

Yukine and Yato's relationship is being put to test here. In the previous arc Yukine risked his life for Yato, here they have introduced money to test them further – Yato needs money for his shrine but he doesn't want to lose Yukine either. In the end, money loses thanks to Yukine first, then Hiyori with her mini-shrine.

Now Ebisu is the bad guy of this arc and is controlling mask phantoms. We might see Bishamon again if word about his actions reach her – she might even work together with Yato to put him down since it was his fault she was getting grilled back then.

[Master_Yoma]

Yukine really steping it up and Yato still him self even with a tracksuit full of cash

[zztop]

God on the beach:
http://40.media.tumblr.com/2f9b2ee4925775eacb84afa4aac6922d/tumblr_nss211IJp81qmlmyuo1_500.jpg

[Tranhieu]

Gotta say the comedy in S2 really takes a big step up from S1. It doesn't have that hit or miss kind of feeling anymore while integrate with the main plot very well.

And that feeling of being remembered after hundreds of years...

[Wandering Soul]

That scene of Hiyori giving Yato a shrine was heartwarming. Guess his dream really did come true.

[sayde]

That scene of Hiyori giving Yato a shrine was heartwarming. Guess his dream really did come true.
Agreed. This has easily become one of my most favorite moments of this series. Those heartwarming feels were too much to resist. From Yato comparing the feeling of not having a shrine to someone telling him to "get lost", to seeing him shed some genuine tears of gratitude and seeing Hiyori hide her bandaged fingers and everything in between...it just felt so sweet.

[Biohazardous]

Agreed. This has easily become one of my most favorite moments of this series. Those heartwarming feels were too much to resist. From Yato comparing the feeling of not having a shrine to someone telling him to "get lost", to seeing him shed some genuine tears of gratitude and seeing Hiyori hide her bandaged fingers and everything in between...it just felt so sweet.

I agree such a great scene and even more reason Yato can't leave her alone.

[EroKing]

https://b.l3n.co/i/sCiKRF.jpeg (https://lensdump.com/i/sCiKRF) https://a.l3n.co/i/sCip73.jpeg (https://lensdump.com/i/sCip73)Well, that was another fun OVA :heh:

[Stark700]

Episode 8:

Haha, Yukine. That make up is just priceless.

Pretty funny episode in the first half with Yato's usual trolling but when I saw Nora, I knew some shit was going to go down. Some decent focus about Yato's characters with the small bits of flashbacks again. Seems almost like a set up episode for rest of the arc. Nora is a really a persistent character with the way she goes after Yato D:

[ookamigirl]

Things took a good turn for Yato.
Seems like his dream is coming true ^^
Yukine trying to improve himself even more..
And then it all took a darker turn with Nora & the phantoms.
Wonder who "father" is...

[Iron Maw]

Well I guess some things haven't entirely changed. :heh:

http://i.imgur.com/WkFCVmg.png

We finally get into Yato's past (or really present in this case) and you kind of understand where his negative reputation came from among Gods.

[Wandering Soul]

Now that we got to see a little more of what Yato was like in the past,it's no wonder he doesn't want to go back to those days. It also explains his poor reputation.

[Yamada II]

Episode 8
So Yato is being threatened by Nora with her masked phantoms and is being forced to do what he did previously - killing for money. He is being made to forget Yukine and Hiyori. Yukine is busy with his training, and no one else cares. Only Hiyori cares about him and she doesn't want to forget him after learning what happens to gods whom no one remembers. But the arrival of that boy who stopped her from falling, things might change. The next episode preview shows Hiyori most likely spending time with the new guy and she might end up caring a little less about Yato, who has just woken up and wants to go back to ensure Hiyori doesn't forget him.

Now to see who this conjurer is whom he needs to save and what will he/she end up doing to Yato or anyone close to him. Ebisu could also be linked to Nora or the "father" guy as he will be fighting Yato. The Nora with Yato and Ebisu with Yato events are most likely related to each other.

[Tranhieu]

The pacing this time is just abrupt, flags were raised here and there without proper exposition. Pretty sure I would have been lost half way had I not read the manga in the past.

[Kafriel]

I followed up pretty well despite being an AO viewer. This series really likes going from funny and happy to downright dark and brutal though...I assume the reason why Yato has survived without proper followers is because people still fear him? It's not proper veneration, but I suppose it could work like that.

Yukine training so hard is cute, it's a shame he is still just a kid. Hopefully, he will be able to grow up by Yato's side without too many life-scarring encounters.

Nora and "father" are definitely weird. First off, Nora seems to be able to control a space, something I assumed only gods would be able to do in their own domain (like how Yato got a square meter in takamagahara), but then again, maybe the father figure is a god who can extend his authority to her, in some way...could he be the same guy who had told Yato that he doesn't need a shrine? (it would make sense if my speculation is correct, it would also explain how Yato turned Hiki into a Nora, stealing her from father...although I can't imagine their relation)

Ebisu is really playing with fire, no wonder he has reincarnated a lot of times already. What could a god possibly want, besides followers (both human and spirits) and the power to grant their wishes?

[Shadow5YA]

I followed up pretty well despite being an AO viewer. This series really likes going from funny and happy to downright dark and brutal though...I assume the reason why Yato has survived without proper followers is because people still fear him? It's not proper veneration, but I suppose it could work like that.


No? It's strongly implied that Yato is being kept alive by "father", which is why he never had the courage to break off from Nora completely.

[Nicaea]

I stilk wonder though, how hard is it for Yato to create himself an urban legend? I mean, urban legends would be an easy way to attract followers.

[Shadow5YA]

Urban legends are also easily forgotten and replaced with newer ones.

[Kafriel]

Fair enough, I guess we'll wait and see...

[Liddo-kun]

A little late in watching. Just finished episode 7.

Funny episode with all the money flying around. :D
Oh, and Yato finally had his dream come true. He does not need those cash from Ebisu to have a shrine - all he needed is Hiyori. ^^

[ookamigirl]

#9

Ebisu's foul plan revealed!
Yato stuck in a weird situation..
That trip to the Underworld sure is interesting.
Hiyori just couldn't quite shake off that feeling..

[Stark700]

I kinda feel sorry for Yato this episode. It's like he's being put on a leash by Nora although his goal to save Ebisu also has a twist. Izanami is such a troll with her appearance.

Eh, the "date" stuff in the real life between Hiyori and her friends felt kinda weird. I think pacing felt kinda slow this episode but a nice transition. Hiyori seems to know something is off about her date as she realizes something is missing. That ending kiss though...

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[Kopi]

No no no no, not like this :( My heart hurts so much. Hoping Hiyori blocked it with her hand or something if not damn son.

So there's actually parent relationship in the god's world. I mean there are stories about gods bearing children and what not in many different medium but I thought gods in noragami are born from people's wishes. Guess there's some exception?

[EroKing]

Hoping Hiyori blocked it with her hand or something if not damn son.

She couldn't have blocked it, her other arm was carrying a bag.
https://b.l3n.co/i/sC8HIK.md.jpeg (https://lensdump.com/i/sC8HIK)

This show certainly has balls doing this with just 4 episodes to go. Next episode is going to be very interesting.

[blakstealth]

You know you're sucked in to an episode when the ED drops and you instantly sit back from your chair and realize how much time has passed.

The fight with Ebisu and Yato was pretty sweet despite being planned to nab that brush. And they somehow made the reveal of Nora being a Regalia for Ebisu pretty comical. What is Ebisu's relationship with Izanami? And what does her true form look like? I'm just glad they used an older looking version of Hiyori. :P

[Kopi]

She couldn't have blocked it, her other arm was carrying a bag.
http://i.imgur.com/hrW6K9Sl.jpg (http://imgur.com/hrW6K9S)

This show certainly has balls doing this with just 4 episodes to go. Next episode is going to be very interesting.

Welp, you're right :/ (Please let me be in denial.). I wasn't ready for this kind of drama.

[Yamada II]

Episode 9
Well, turns out the conjurer Yato has to rescue is Ebisu, and he needs to be rescued from the underworld from Izanami who wants some friends who won't leave her. So she looks like whoever the person in front likes or is close to which is why she looked like Hiyori to Yato.

Elsewhere, the gods are after Ebisu because he is naming phantoms. He's been doing this for ages now and dies because of this every time.

Ebisu and Yato fight in front of Izanami just to get her hopes up that she will get a friend only to leave her hanging. Nora was also named by Ebisu once before.

Meanwhile, Hiyori is on the verge of forgetting Yato and Yukine completely. She has a feeling that she's forgetting something but can't quite put her finger on it. This is the way it should be but it's not what Hiyori wants. The triple date to Capypa Land gave her that feeling even more. And by the looks of it, the senpai kissed her and that will make her completely forget everything related to Yato.

A lot of developments here. Yato is in quite a pinch here. He is trapped escaping Izanami in the underworld thanks to Ebisu, Nora doesn't want him to leave, his regalia is keeping calm and not panicking and not trying to go out to help him, and to make things worse, the only person who remembers him has almost completely forgotten about him. This is turning out to be quite something. Now to see how Yato escapes. Can't wait to see Hiyori remembering Yato later on.

[Master_Yoma]

Its so hard for Hiyori trying to remember Yato Wow that guy went in for the kiss finely someone listening to Grandpa Simpson

Kofuku still a lot of fun

[zztop]

No no no no, not like this :( My heart hurts so much. Hoping Hiyori blocked it with her hand or something if not damn son.

So there's actually parent relationship in the god's world. I mean there are stories about gods bearing children and what not in many different medium but I thought gods in noragami are born from people's wishes. Guess there's some exception?

This goes back to the Shinto creation myth.
Basically, Izanami(female) and Izanagi(male) were the 1st deities who created the main Japanese islands. They descended to earth, got married and decided to make children. Because Izanami made the mistake of greeting Izanagi first, the resulting child was born deformed and limbless. They named it Hiruko (leech-child), which they put in a basket and let it float away.

Later myths say Hiruko survived, growing limbs and surviving many hardships to become the god Ebisu. Accounting for this part of the myth, then Ebisu truly is Izanami's son(which explains why he calls her mother.)

[Wandering Soul]

So Yato is in so real trouble here. He is still trapped in the Underworld with Ebisu, Izanami is still pursuing him, and Hiyori has forgotten him now.

[Iron Maw]

Well, quite a lot happened in this episode, but Yato and Ebisu Underworld adventures was definitely the highlight for me. I do hope Yato does not forget not to look back when he get to entrance of cave though... :p

[Mangonel]

Well, too late to start a 'revive Hiyori's memories' arc. So I'm thinking this kiss will make her remember Yato rather than completely forget.

Although, lol at the poor guy mixing up feverish concern with being love struck. I half expect him to get slapped next ep.

[bastek66]

Turns out muslims hate Noragami Aragoto OST. Last track (Push buttons :D), is supposedly their Call to prayer Adhan with autotune. Comments are basically war between muslim users and /pol/. Same thing is happening on twitter
https://twitter.com/search?q=%40taque68
https://twitter.com/search?q=%40noragami_pr
1S4QSpO9q6A

[Haak]

Well...that was weird. Definitely the first time I've heard the azaan used that way. For a minute or two it felt like two completely different aspects of my life collided in a weird way that my ears couldn't quite reconcile. :twitch:

Anyway as for whether it's a offensive or not, I don't see any issue with it. It's definitely gonna be weird for a muslim like me to listen to given how what we always associate as a call to prayer is mixed with a completely different tone of music altogether. But otherwise, it's just different. And if people think it sounds cool then I think it compliments Islam more than it offends. If there was any intention to offend then it would be a different matter but I don't see one (and I think the song title is just massively coincidental).

As for the internet shit storm...well that's the internet for you.

Also, the OST is out? Awesome. [EDIT] And it still doesn't have the track I'm looking for ffs...

[Yamada II]

Turns out muslims hate Noragami Aragoto OST. Last track (Push buttons :D), is supposedly their Call to prayer Adhan with autotune. Comments are basically war between muslim users and /pol/. Same thing is happening on twitter
https://twitter.com/search?q=%40taque68
https://twitter.com/search?q=%40noragami_pr
1S4QSpO9q6A

Sounds like they were impressed by Islam

Jokes aside, I thought this sounded something like the azaan when I heard it in the anime, but then I thought that maybe I'm hearing things. This is the first time I've heard something like this – combining the azaan with music, and by a non-Muslim at that.

I'm pretty sure they didn't know that it would offend some people. But then again, we Muslims are very sensitive in this regard (including me). I dunno, I think they should, at the very least, apologize if they hurt someone's feelings, if this thing has been brought into their notice that is.

I don't listen to anime soundtracks anyway so I won't be listening to this, except if it comes in the anime again, in which case it would be a bit unavoidable

[Tranhieu]

Ok I may sound like a jerk here and I apologize in advance, but on what grounds do those people criticize Bones in 1st place? Afaik the OST is meant for the Japanese market, not worldwide release, and strictly speaking that youtube version is a pirated one while we are at it. It's like reading a Japanese manga from an illegal source then complain about it.

Of course Bones can be nice (if they actually read the english comments) and remove it, but if they don't, well...

[Cloudedmind]

Reminds me of that time Little Big Planet was either recalled or delayed depending on where you lived because one of the BGM tracks had passages of the Qu'ran being read. I highly doubt the same thing would happen here. On a personal note, I'm not muslim, but I think it sounds rather nice.

[EroKing]

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[kyuudere]

https://twitter.com/noragami_PR/status/672798176395444224

Regarding the complaints about Noragami OST, the production committee decided to :

- Stop the OST distribution, it will be no longer available to purchase
- Delays the Blu-ray release to revise it.

I think the case is closed, and there's no point to continue off-topic discussion.

=========

Well, it's unexpectedly fast for Hiyori to remember Yukine and Yato.
And yes, that cliffhanger ending. They almost escaped from that place, but Yato got caught ;__;

[Stark700]

Episode 10:

Ah I'm glad to see Hiyori regain her senses and knowing who Yukine is. Lol @ the embrace. I think Yukine won't be forgetting that for awhile.

Felt bad for Yato again since he's literally fighting to regain freedom unless he wants to be trapped there forever according to Nora. I think the transition and stuff was alright, some of it felt slow but quite meaningful especially about Ebisu and what the Heaven has been doing.

That cliffhanger though D:

[Kopi]

This goes back to the Shinto creation myth.
Basically, Izanami(female) and Izanagi(male) were the 1st deities who created the main Japanese islands. They descended to earth, got married and decided to make children. Because Izanami made the mistake of greeting Izanagi first, the resulting child was born deformed and limbless. They named it Hiruko (leech-child), which they put in a basket and let it float away.

Later myths say Hiruko survived, growing limbs and surviving many hardships to become the god Ebisu. Accounting for this part of the myth, then Ebisu truly is Izanami's son(which explains why he calls her mother.)

I see thanks and also this episode refers to this story too.

Poor Hiyori though getting her kiss stolen. Must be really heartbreaking and awkward when seeing that guy every now and then. Finally Yukine shows in front of Hiyori which triggers her memory. Man it's nearing the end of the series so hopefully everything from Ebisu to Hiyori matters get clear up. Just no series finale cliffhanger please.

Bishamon with that "I don't want to be involved" face when asked to stop Ookuninushi is hilarious and wait what, she's donning an armor for battle? :heh:

[EroKing]

Hiyori was really upset at her first kiss getting stolen like that. That was a painful 1 minute at the beginning :(

Then, great to see that Yukine went to see Hiyori that helped her remember about him and Yato before she could have forgotten them for good. Really liked how she wasted no time after that to find out more about Yato and where he could be.

On the heavens side, looks like the possibility of a war starting any time in the next episode. It is going to be interesting to see how that pans out.

Sucks that Yato wasn't able to escape at the end, but looking at the preview looks like Bishamon and the others are going to help him out. This has been a fantastic season so far (except for the Hiyori getting kissed by that guy part =_=), they better not screw it up and deliver a happy ending.

[bastek66]

https://twitter.com/noragami_PR/status/672798176395444224

Regarding the complaints about Noragami OST, the production committee decided to :

- Stop the OST distribution, it will be no longer available to purchase
- Delays the Blu-ray release to revise it.

I think the case is closed, and there's no point to continue off-topic discussion.

I'm hoping for Streisand effect, Fuck political correctness!

[Ritzu07]

wait a sec.. in the preview of next episode.. isnt bishamonten supposed to be in white hair color in that armor?

[Yamada II]

Episode 10
So Yato is on the run from Izanami along with Ebisu. Ebisu wants the brush so that he can capture phantoms to prevent them from causing damage. All the other gods kill the phantoms to stop them, but this god is an oddball and wants to capture them to stop them. Is that it or is there more to his story? There has to be a reason why Yato's father and Nora are so interested in Ebisu. I think they plan on using his masked phantoms after he captures them. He may be doing it for a good cause, but others may benefit from it.

Meanwhile, Hiyori is recovering from that bastard's surprise kiss attack. She comes across Yukine and since her ties hadn't been severed completely, she could hear him despite not being able to see him. Yukine makes her remember everything she was about to forget. I was kinda expecting something else, but I guess this works too. Now she wants to find Yato and the news that he supposedly went to the underworld with Nora behind the fugitive Ebisu is a whole lot concerning. Now she is off, with Yukine, to bring back Yato.

Yato and Ebisu get caught and there is no escape since all the exits are sealed. Yato gives him the crazy idea to blast through with help from his phantoms, and he does just that. But poor Yato gets caught by Izanami.

The gods of fortune are all in house arrest till Ebisu is caught. The sunglasses wearing god gets pissed and turns into a ginormous spider. Kazuma comes to Bishamon's help. And now she, along with some other gods probably, will go into the underworld to save Yato. Maybe we will find out who exactly Yato's father is once he tells that that person was the reason he went into the underworld.

[ookamigirl]

Looks like Hiyori was hanging out too much with the gods.
They (Yato) spoiled her from having a normal life.
She missed them too much.
Yato & Ebisu in trouble..
Interesting episode.

[Biohazardous]

I'm also glad Hiyori rushed to learn more about Yato. He really has someone that's devoted to him. Seems like she won't let something like that happen again. She bout killed Yukine hugging him. I couldn't imagine almost forgetting someone special to you and then suddenly remembering. I probably would have hugged Yukine like she did though he would have probably had to borderline me off him. :heh:

[Mad Pierrot]

I started Noragami this weekend and really got hooked. I'm still in episode 8 of Aragoto so I still need to update :D

[EroKing]

Glad to see more fans of the show :D It truly is underrated despite being a gem of a series.

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[Stark700]

Episode 11:

That was awesome, seeing Bishamon back again and in armor fighting for...Yato. Surprising but it's an interesting sight to see.

The way this episode progressed also shows Yukine's courage.

I hate the fact that Kugaha is back yet causing trouble AGAIN. Seriously, he is one of my least favorite characters in this series/story now. I still find the relationship between Nora and Yato to be pretty odd. I think they have some connection but very different as in the present compared to the past. This episode seems to ease a bit of their tension though. Poor Ebisu...

Great action and emotional appeal though. Loved it. This arc is reaching its climax and has all sorts of excitement. 2 more episodes left :(

[blakstealth]

Why the hell was Kuguha back? Man, Yukine is too decent a person to not bring it up when he and Hiyori met up with Bishamon and Kazuma.

But Bishamon in this episode..god, she's my knight in shining armor.

[FlavoryFantasy]

Kugahaaaaaaaaaaaaaa! Inb4 he shows up at the critical moment next ep and causes whatever the bad thing that could happen to Hiyori's aid of Yato progress worse... Whatever it is Hiyori may need to do. Q__Q

It is really interesting though, to learn that Hiiro/Nora has never tainted Yato before... That does say something about her devotion to him I guess. Though on the other hand being a Nora does kinda put that into question too I'd say :heh:

Bisha was badass af. I wanna see her toss Izanami around some more. Well, okay that'll happen next ep for a bit, so yay....

[Incest Emblem]

Bishamonten in medieval armor >> Bishamonten in strippers' BDSM outfit

Half the conflict in the Bishamon arc could've been avoided if only she had better fashion sense. :(

[Yamada II]

Episode 11
So Bishamon's stupid decision of letting Kugaha roam free comes back to haunt them as the bastard now holds a grudge against Yato and everyone related to him. Yukine fucking showed him who's boss. Die you bastard.

So thanks to Ebisu, Yato has been caught by Izanami. Now Bishamon had entered the underworld in search of Yato and is forced to fight Izanami. And fighting in Izanami's home turf is extremely difficult. But that doesn't mean that Bishamon can't show off some of her badassery. Yato saved Bishamon twice and now she wants to repay him. That's, and there are people waiting for Yato above so he can't afford to die.

Yato was happy that he did something because he wanted to, not because someone told him to as has been the case for quite a while. Hiiro has been the perfect regalia was she had never tainted Yato and always remains unfazed in any situation. But Yukine holds a special place since despite being through some deep shit, they have grown close and not to mention Yukine is now a blessed vessel. And also, with Yukine, Yato can forget his past as a god of calamity who kills everyone. Yukine has turned into a family member and has stuck with Yato when his previous regalias would have left.

Ebisu now has a way to save Yato and it includes Hiyori doing something. Now Hiyori and Yukine will also enter the underworld to save Yato. It will cause trouble for Yato and Bishamon down there who will now have to protect the girl too other than themselves. Bishamon kooks like she will be in trouble there as it looks like Izanami will get her hands on Kazuma, and Bishamon isn't as effective without Kazuma. Fucking cliffhangers...

[Mad Pierrot]

With five yen I'll retitle this week's episode. Fate/Stay Bishamon

[ookamigirl]

Unfortunate encounter in the forest.
Kuga spitting out vile & trying to mess uo Yukine.
Ebisu managed to come out, but Yato still in trouble.
Bishamon going in to save Yato? Never thougt I'd see that day!

[Seihai]

With five yen I'll retitle this week's episode. Fate/Stay Bishamon

I had the same idea. It really did feel a bit Fate~ish. Suppose that Bishamon is like... Saber with a whip instead of a sword, fighting in Izanami's Reality Marble against her.:p

[Wandering Soul]

Sorry Bishamon, but there are a few things wrong with your Saber cosplay.

Apparently there is a way a save Yato and it includes Hiyori. Hopefully there won't be dire consequences and no one like Kuguha will interfere.

[Mad Pierrot]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CWTmj6tWcAExqxO.jpg

[Biohazardous]

Not sure how that was spoilers Solace. I have not read source and was going only my vague remembrance of Greek mythology.

[Iron Maw]

And finally things come back full circle with Veena helping Yato. I had expected her to have Samurai Armor rather than plate mail given her origins though.

So Bishamon's stupid decision of letting Kugaha roam free comes back to haunt them as the bastard now holds a grudge against Yato and everyone related to him. .

Kuguha doesn't seemed to have anything to do what's going and looked to be entirely ineffectual. If he really wanted to go after Yato and others related to him he would have done so a long time ago. It seems that he only took the time to attack Yukine and Hiyori because they wer in the area. It also doesn't seem like Gods care about rogue Noras to start with.

[Shadow5YA]

Sorry Bishamon, but there are a few things wrong with your Saber cosplay.

It was (supposed to be) mentioned that Aiha as a suit of armor is too bulky, which is why Bishamon normally went with Tsugaha's dominatrix coat and bikini outfit.

That's why Aiha was jealous and became blighted during Bishamon's arc.

[Stark700]

Episode 12:

Wow this episode was intense.

I love how they fight for Yato and even though it wasn't easy to figure out his true name, the fight itself wasn't just a physical but emotional one too. I think Hiyori tends to be underestimated but she played her role very well imo this episode. Glad to see her succeed in helping out Yato when he needed it the most.

The episode also deserves some praise for its effective use of OST. Can't wait for that to come out soon. Felt bad for Ebisu because of those damn heavenly executioners. Can't the guy ever catch a break? D:

Good episode overall. Can't wait to see the finale.

[Kopi]

Ops I thought episode 11 was delayed last week to this week so I didn't watch it but apparently not, so I get to watch an hour special just now :heh:

"Yaboku!" scene felt really good to watch emotionally and all they did was let out a sign :heh:

Yato in a white collar in the preview.. hopefully it isn't an anime original ending since that feels out of place. Maybe, finally Yato'll actually discloses his past in the next, last episode but I am doubting due to time constraint. And there is still that Hiyori's kiss issue. Argh.

I believe Ebisu won't die since his intention is pure. And that god who is smirking at the end seems more of the evil one lol. Probably that same god who doesn't seem to want to give Ebisu any chance of reasoning at the beginning of the episode.

And what's with Kuga's presence in episode 11. Seems like there's something more going on.

[blakstealth]

Damn, did Nora get left behind?

[EroKing]

They went all out for the penultimate episode, the music was just so damn good. So Yato's name wasn't even his real one, that really came out of nowhere :heh:

https://a.l3n.co/i/sk5t4b.md.jpeg (https://lensdump.com/i/sk5t4b)About damn time, "Yaboku" finally gets out thanks to Hiyori. I wonder where Nora/Hiiro got dropped off to, she did a pretty good job so far keeping Yato/Yaboku alive.

https://b.l3n.co/i/sk51P7.md.jpeg (https://lensdump.com/i/sk51P7)
So many "HOLY SHIT!" moments, best one being the one saved for last where it took so many Gods to fire that pacification ring thing and only took Yato and Yukine to split it. Sadly that didn't see like the end and they just HAD to stop at that cliffhanger. Now I can't wait for the finale next week. Bring it on!

[Seihai]

What the hell happened to Hiiro? Izanami said she's all alone again so I'm guessing she's not with her, but she didn't go back with Yato either even though Bishamon came back with all of her regalias. What mainly ticks me off is that Yato would let go of her to begin with. Sure, she did evil things and stuff, but I don't think she deserved to be left behind like that. lol (don't even attempt to spoiler any backstory stuff)

Also how did Hiyori find out his real name in the end? I know she realized something in that flashback, but I didn't really understand the connection there.

I'm not particularly upset by that cliffhanger. I believe there have been way too many flags raised already. The funny thing is while I wouldn't be surprised that Ebisu will survive, I also wouldn't be surprised if he didn't. I'm kinda 50/50 on this. Let's wait and see, shant we?

Btw. I agree the music is as good as always.

[Kazu-kun]

Also how did Hiyori find out his real name in the end? I know she realized something in that flashback, but I didn't really understand the connection there.



Yaboku is another reading of Yato. It's the same kanji, just read in a different way.

I assume you know that most kanji have more than one reading.

[Mad Pierrot]

Yaboku is another reading of Yato. It's the same kanji, just read in a different way.

I assume you know that most kanji have more than one reading.

The more I learn. :)

[Wandering Soul]

That was an interest episode.

The scene where Yato's true name waa revealed was emotional and so was his talk with Yukine while they were trying to escape.

I felt bad for Ebisu as he does have good intentions but the executioners have no intention of letting him go. They are even willing to bust out their best weapons on him.

Looks like they left Hiro behind.

[Incest Emblem]

Yaboku is another reading of Yato. It's the same kanji, just read in a different way.

I assume you know that most kanji have more than one reading.
The "to" pronunciation comes from misreading the second character in his name, ト, as a katakana character, rather than using a different kanji pronunciation.

[Kazu-kun]

The "to" pronunciation comes from misreading the second character in his name, ト

It's not a misreading. Yato deliberately had everyone believe it was katakana.

as a katakana character, rather than using a different kanji pronunciation.

I know, but it's basically the same thing.

[Master_Yoma]

Dam Bishamon and Kazuma are so awesome together but Yato and Yukine take it with that cut

[Kazu-kun]

Dam Bishamon and Kazuma are so awesome together but Yato and Yukine take it with that cut

I don't know. Kazuma stopped Kiun. Yukine cut the attack but didn't stop it.

[Yamada II]

Episode 12
So Yato isn't Yato but is Yaboku. He was using the name of the Snake God (if my memory doesn't failure me) to hide his past as a god of calamity and all the shit he did back then.

Hiyori had to do a soul call and summon Yato out of the underworld, but couldn't do it because she didn't know his real name. She somehow figures out Yaboku and calls him. To understand all this stuff you need to know a bit about Japanese stuff (culture and language etc) which I don't know so this felt a bit off.

Now the heavens are after Ebisu, but thanks to Yato, he isn't going down without a fight. Neither Bishamon, nor the gods know the exact situation, but the gods are after him because he broke a taboo and Bishamon is with him because he is a fellow god of fortune. And Yato is siding with him because Ebisu made a wish to have a meal at his favorite restaurant.

Yukine is pissed that Yato hid his true name from him. He doesn't care what Yato did before, he wants Yato to trust him and not telling his true name isn't what you would do with someone you trust. Hiyori doesn't care about any of that – all that matters is that Yato is safe.

With the pacification circle appearing under Ebisu, it's game over for him. But I can't help but feel Yato will do something reckless here to try and save Ebisu. He did a lot of dangerous stuff in the underworld so maybe he'll do more right now.

This is all some pretty exciting stuff here. Looking forward to the finale next week

[Shadow5YA]

Also how did Hiyori find out his real name in the end? I know she realized something in that flashback, but I didn't really understand the connection there.


Searching for Yato wasn't something that happened over a couple of days.

Hiyori took months, working odd jobs to save up for travel money, looking up Yato's old clients, and straight up just researching myths in the library trying to find clues where Yato went.

During her search, she came across a passage in a book that mentions gods having alternate and "true" names, mentioning Bishamon's original name, Vaisravana as an example.


When she thought back to the name she wrote for his shrine, 夜ト, she thought of an alternate reading for it in an effort to guess his true name.

[ookamigirl]

Saving Yato proved to be more difficult than expected.
His real name... wonder what it is?
Veena protecting Ebisu.. interesting.
So his real name is Yaboku.
Gotta hand it to Hiyori, she figured it out!!
Yato got saved & tried to save Ebisu..
Final episode is gonna be difficult to watch.

[Biohazardous]

That will be strange if Nora got left behind. It's strange cus when Yato/Yaboku got pulled back it was like he left her. In the end tho she said she was alone. I don't see how Nora could be left when Veena didnt leave her regalia.

[Stark700]

Episode 13:

Lol, I find it funny when Yato isn't in his jersey track suit or normal outfit.
Gotta look good.

I know Ebisu has his own personal demons to fight with but so glad to see Yato and his friends to support him. His purpose was carried well in the finale and really bought out an emotional impact with all the drama that happened up to this point of the season. Hell, even Bishamon is supportive too. Ebisu as a kid is kinda funny and strangely hard to adapt with in this episode imo.

Overall, really enjoyed this season. Loved a lot of the moments in particular the first half. I think the second half of the season had its own moments as well. 8/10. Season 3 please.

"I am Yato!"

[ookamigirl]

#13 Final

The whole Ebisu drama finally came to an end.
So he reincarnated...
Yato was pretty hung up on Ebisu..
He got the spotlight this time as well.
So he was trying to do a good thing & was led astray..
Yato finally ditched Nora for good.
Great episode & nice closure.
I so wish this anime gets a 3rd season!!!

[Kopi]

Ebisu's death was brutal. He just blew up into a pool of blood.

Glad that Yato is finally moving on by cutting his ties with Nora.

Well I got spoiled about Yato's "Father's" identity awhile ago (damn it..), so I was actually waiting for something in the anime to confirm it and thankfully at the end they did. It's creepy to see him with so many phantoms and just strolling with his school mate lol. Wonder what's his existence is since normal, average people can see him in school.

[Seihai]

Not much to say. I loved this series and I want to see more Kofuku and Hiyori, especially Hiyori. I always have the urge to violate that tail of hers... anyway. I found myself to be less sympathetic towards Hiiro this episode, but I'd still like to see an arc dedicated to her to flesh her out. Of course that's asuming we'll get a 3rd season.

Oh right, in case people missed it, they changed the OP this time to make Yato smile at the end after Hiyori sees Yato when the train passed.

[foxbox360]

Yato dad is garbage I hope he get his next season.

[Yamada II]

Episode 13 (Finale)
So the pacification ring got Ebisu and he blew up but immediately reincarnated. Yato takes the kid Ebisu away to the Olive Tavern to fulfill his wish. The new Ebisu doesn't have any memories of what happened prior to his reincarnation.

In Yato's eyes, Ebisu was a darn good guy who risked his life to bring happiness to the people – and Yato admires that to the point that he wants to become like him. He wants to put his dreaded past behind him and start anew. He tells Yukine about his past and asks him for help. Yato is determined to change himself and he does something he should have done ages ago – he cuts ties with Hiiro for good. He probably kept her as backup all these years in case he falters or something. Now he is determined to not go back to his former murderer self.

And turns out, that little bastard who kissed the crying Hiyori in the amusement park, is actually Yato's father. That bastard was the conjurer the heavens were actually after. But Ebisu was put forward since his hobby was also playing with phantoms. Ebisu wasn't even meant to be caught. It was that Fujisaki guy (that's probably not his real name) who had Hiiro use Yato to put Ebisu forward. That bastard

So this was quite the show. This season had less comedy as compared to its prequel, but that doesn't matter as it had a whole lot of other stuff to show. The Bishamon part was awesome. The second half was also good, but not quite as good as the first half.

Now we need a third season. Gotta see Yato kick that bastard's sorry little butt.

[Mad Pierrot]

Ebisu's death was really sad and brutal. Then the mother of all cliffhangers appeared.

[Master_Yoma]

Well it felt like a last episode seeing Yato like that just seems wrong

8/10 when well there be a 3rd season

[Cloudedmind]

And just when I was wondering what happened to that kid that kissed Hiyori, the after credits scene happened. Well that answered my question.

[Kafriel]

Ebisu's death was really sad and brutal. Then the mother of all cliffhangers appeared.

So much this...time to wait for S3!!

S1 was above average, but S2 was a great follow-up to it, I hope the next season will reach even greater heights with regards to character development and plot - it's very well thought out.

[Dereban]

Gah, the way Ebisu died tho. Also, the whole Olive Tavern scene was sad.
I'm curious how much money Kazuma lost bc of that steak tho
Fujisaki is Yato's dad what the heck? And the show ends after that too. Fingers crossed for season 3! :)

[Wandering Soul]

At the end of the episode I was actually wondering what happened to the kid that kissed Hiyori and then that reveal happened.

Ebisu's death was sad and learning he was actually set up to take the fall for someone Yato's father makes it worse. But Ebisu's interactions with Yato did help him figure out the type of god he wants to be. He was finally able to cut ties with Nora, who actually wasn't stuck in the underworld.

This series is truly an example of the second season surpassing the first.

[Iron Maw]

Catch up time!

Anyway very good ending! Yeah something things are left hanging which as should since this an ongoing work, but season satisfactory enough with core conflict resolved wonderfully. Certainly washed the taste of the first season's end arc.

I have to admit that I didn't expect Ebisu to die, but when episode opened with child version of the god in question there was no other reasonable conclusion that could be drawn.

And this finally brought Yato's character development full circle with cutting his ties to Hiki and subsequent his father and doing what he wants to do. I also really like the fact he hesitated a bit before he made his decision through. It's very human and shows that he doesn't hate Hiki despite what she has done due fact she had been a close childhood friend. However she no longer someone he could live with, not as long as she forces him to be the God of Calamity.

Then of course we have that cliffhanger. I wonder if this means that Yato's father was one of guys on council that pushed for Ebisu execution...

It would make sense seeing as that decision punish Ebisu wasn't unanimous as some of the other members were arguing over some of conflicting information.

[Biohazardous]

I really loved this and hope they have plans for more. :)

[Liddo-kun]

Watched 9 and 10.

Simply being amazed by how things are turning out. Hmm, so Hiyori really has feelings for Yato.. and Ebisu isn't a bad person after all. :)

Too bad Yato got caught.. I hope everything turns out ok in the end. ><

[Mad Pierrot]

My sides
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CXBoP8NVAAAeAPi.jpg

[alex_drian]

My sides
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CXBoP8NVAAAeAPi.jpg

lol

I'm the only to want that Nora redeem it for Yato get Yukine and her?

[blakstealth]

My sides
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CXBoP8NVAAAeAPi.jpgchrist almighty

[Wandering Soul]

My sides
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CXBoP8NVAAAeAPi.jpg
I'll admit, that got a laugh out of me.

[Liddo-kun]

Watched episode 12.

Wow, even more awesome things happened this episode. Yato already beat up badly, but still able to cut the ring. How did Hiyori know Yato's real name? o.o

Bishamon being badass in the underworld. She really want to repay Yato for saving her.

But too bad.. Ebisu looks like he's going to die after all. He needs to pass the brush to someone quickly! ><

[Mad Pierrot]

Watched episode 12.
Yato already beat up badly, but still able to cut the ring. How did Hiyori know Yato's real name? o.o



The answer is here
Yaboku is another reading of Yato. It's the same kanji, just read in a different way.

I assume you know that most kanji have more than one reading.

[Liddo-kun]

@amaterasu4

Thanks for clarifying that. So that's why there's a close up shot of the characters used in Yato's name in the anime. Good thing Hiyori realized it in time. :)

[Mad Pierrot]

New OVA is out. It's pure comedy but there are hints of romance.

[Budweineken]

Finally managed to finish the Aragoto series. Overall quite fun and entertaining, though I was hoping this season would be a bit better after I got hyped for it because how much I enjoyed the first series.

Anyways, the Ebisu scene was quite brutal to see (which was awesome).

And lastly, damn that after credits scene was incredibly cruel.

Hope we get a 3rd season, I assume no one has heard anything on that front. Noratan, Noratan, Nortan...

[Mad Pierrot]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DTDRespWkAA3rPh.jpg

[zztop]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DTDRespWkAA3rPh.jpg

IIRC there's potentially enough manga material for a S3; some buildup events and worldbuilding that lead towards the next main arc.

They'd be fresh out of material after that, since the manga is still on hiatus due to health problems by one of team Adachitoka.