Noragami: Stray God Vol. 7, 8, 9 by Adachitoka

Noragami: Stray God 7 by Adachitoka
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Paperback, 200 pages
Published October 13th 2015 by Kodansha Comics
Source: review copy from Random Penguin House Canada

Noragami: Stray God (7)

This volume is mostly character driven and deals with identity. Several characters are finding their true identities, or selves, at least they seem to be doing so: Yato, Yukine and Hiyori. A mysterious element is added to the plot which meanders along until the ending where an intriguing and shocking reveal leaves us perplexed as to the meaning. One of my favourite current mangas at the moment!





Noragami: Stray God 8 by Adachitoka
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Paperback, 200 pages
Published November 17th 2015 by Kodansha Comics
Source: review copy from Random Penguin House Canada

Noragami: Stray God (8)

Things are really building up in this volume. While we've known who the crafter is for a bit it has now been revealed to the characters and I'm finding this plotline very creepy, especially with Yato and Stray's involvement and who is their mysterious father. Hiyori is away from the far shore for a while and almost forgets what she promised she never would. This is kind of sad. I used to want her to become a shinki and miss her falling asleep all over the place. Anyway, great ending with the introduction of a new character whom I'm supposing the next volume is named after.



Noragami: Stray God 9 by Adachitoka
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Paperback, 200 pages
Published December 22nd 2015 by Kodansha Comics
Source: review copy from Random Penguin House Canada

Noragami: Stray God (9)

Ebisu's character evolves in this volume. Some of the Seven Gods want to punish him for what he's done while a few are on his side. Yato and Ebisu are trapped in Yomi, which I guess you can think of as an underworld sort of place. Lots of action and creepy stuff going on in there, plus action in the real world too. This is a great volume; the current arc is coming to a head and certain factions are now being formed but first we need to get the next volume to see who is safe.

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