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Will there be Noragami Season 3? Here are the latest updates on the third season’s release date, plot, cast, and renewal status.
- Noragami Season 2 started airing on October 2, 2015 and concluded on December 25, 2015.
- Noragami Season 3 hasn’t been announced yet, so there is no release date for the third season.
In 2020, rumors were rife that the popular anime Noragami had been renewed for its third season. We would like to clarify that there is no truth in these rumors. A tweet spread this rumour and as a result, everyone started speculating Noragami Season 3 would release soon. We, therefore, kindly advise you to not believe in such tweets by non-verified accounts.
So umm…when are we getting Season 3 of Noragami??? They can’t leave us with that cliffhanger. Plus I want more of my man Yato. #noragami pic.twitter.com/to2QdktvBy
— Rice Hat Esco (@Capt_Esco) May 24, 2020
Noragami is an exceptionally amazing action, adventure, fantasy, and comedy anime series. It portrays the story of a minor god seeking to gain widespread worship, and teams up with a human girl he saved, to gain fame, recognition, and at least one shrine dedicated to him.
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Noragami anime series
Noragami, known as Stray God, is an anime based on the Japanese manga of the same name by Adachitoka. The anime TV series is produced by the Japanese studio, Bones. It is directed by Kotaro Tamura and written by Deko Akao. The first season comprised 12 episodes aired from January 5, 2014, to March 23, 2014, along with 2 OVAs that aired on February 17, 2014, and July 17, 2014, respectively.
The second season of 13 episodes started airing on October 2, 2015 and concluded on December 25, 2015. Season 2 also had 2 OVAs that were aired on November 17, 2015, and March 17, 2016, respectively.
More than eight years have passed since the second season concluded and we are still awaiting an official update on the third season. Will there be Noragami Season 3? In this post, we will answer whether or not Noragami Season 3 will happen in 2022. What are the chances of its renewal after eight years?
For animes, the possibility of a sequel depends on several factors. These are availability of source material, popularity, demand for the sequel, sales, and profit. We have analyzed these factors for Noragami Season 3. Based on our research, here is what we feel about the possibility of the third season. Let’s discuss all these factors in detail:
Is there enough source material available to adapt Noragami Season 3?
For Noragami, the source material is the manga of the same name written and illustrated by Adachitoka. To date, 26 manga volumes have been released. The latest manga volume by author Adachitoka was released in Japan on Feb 16, 2023. There are also two spinoff manga stories titled Noragami: Stray Stories.
The first volume of the manga was released on December 6, 2010. The special volumes were released on November 15, 2013, and February 15, 2019, respectively. The first season of the anime adapted volumes 1 to 3 and some part of the fourth volume while the second season adapted volumes 4 to 9 of the manga series.
The first OVA adapted manga chapter 25 and some random stuff, while the second OVA adapted manga chapter 24 and some part of Noragami: Stray stories. The 3rd OVA also used the same stuff, and the 4th OVA adapted chapter 41. The previous two seasons of Noragami used around four volumes each.
There are around 16 manga volumes available for adaptation. So, there is more than enough source material available to produce at least two more seasons.
Is the Noragami franchise profitable?
The possibility of another season of an anime series hugely depends on the profitability as well as the sales of its source material, Blu-ray copies, merchandise, and viewership on OTT platforms. So, we need to analyze how the first and second seasons of Noragami performed and whether were they profitable or not.
If the anime performs well, then it’ll surely encourage the makers for another season but if the anime doesn’t gain much profit for the producers, it’ll prevent the makers from going ahead with more seasons. Like in the case of Tokyo Ravens, that’s why we don’t have Tokyo Ravens season 2 yet.
Blu-Ray sales
Coming to sales, the first season of Noragami sold approximately 5000 Blu-Ray per volume, and the second season sold around 2000 copies per volume. This is not a big number as hit animes like Overlord and Demon Slayer had huge Blu-Ray sales.
However, Blu-Ray sales have dropped significantly for all animes as streaming has emerged as a favorable option. Users aren’t buying expensive Blu-Rays as they used to a few years ago. Streaming has replaced Blu-Ray as a primary source of revenue in the last 5 years.
Manga sales
Volume 23 of the manga series sold about 55,000 copies. Released on Jun 17, 2020, Volume 22 sold around 1,00,00 copies. Noragami Volume 24 sold around 55,000 copies, and the latest volume, Volume 24, sold only 45,000 copies.
Volume 12 of the manga series released on Nov 17, 2014, sold over 3,00,000 copies. So, there has been a continuous drop in manga sales over the years.
Thus, we can see that the series doesn’t accumulate much profit. There was a 60% drop in Blu-Ray sales between the two seasons. Also, the poor manga sales are the major reason why the series would not get its third season as it sold much fewer copies than it did a few years ago.
Even the Accel World manga series is witnessing the same downfall in sales, and that’s why Accel World Season 2 hasn’t been announced yet.
Noragami’s popularity and demand for a new season
Let’s have a look at how Noragami fared on the popularity charts since it first aired in Japan. The social media accounts of the franchise are very less active. The official Twitter account for this franchise has 108.5K followers and those are also declining.
According to Google search engine data, the second season was more popular than the first one worldwide. However, in the origin country, Japan, the search volume for Noragami dropped for the second season. Talking about the current trend, the searches for Noragani in Japan are just 3% of the peak.
In terms of popularity, it is a mixed bag for Noragami. The second season was not as popular in Japan as season one was. However, the situation was just the opposite worldwide.
Will there be Noragami Season 3?
As of now, we can’t say anything about Noragami Season 3. The potential for an S3 exists, as we’ve seen with other series that resurfaced after a long hiatus. However, Noragami’s fanbase is relatively low, which raises questions about investing substantial resources into it.
The viewership for the second season notably declined compared to the first season, and both manga sales and craze also dropped during the hiatus. For anime studios, profitability matters. They weigh each project’s potential returns, and from a strict business standpoint, Noragami might not currently justify the investment. Given the limited interest in the series, it seems unlikely that Season 3 will materialize soon.
Since Studio Bones is currently occupied with the release of several other anime series, the announcement of Noragami season 3 may take some time.
Another problem is that the studio that worked on the first two seasons is super busy. Studio Bones has recently been quite busy, focusing on the release of other popular anime franchises such as My Hero Academia and Bungou Stray Dogs. Therefore, for those who have been awaiting the confirmation of Noragami season 3, the news might take some time.
We will have to wait for a year or two and hope for good news. If season 3 is not announced in the next two years, then the chances of renewal would be almost zero.
Is There A Release Date For Noragami Season 3?
There is no official release date for Noragami Season 3 because it hasn’t been announced yet. If you really want to know what will happen after the second season, you can read the manga from Volume 10. You can purchase Noragami Manga from Amazon.
Which Studio Will Make Noragami Season 3?
It’s hard to guess which studio will helm Noragami Season 3. Studio Bones hasn’t shown any interest after the second season. Over the last few years, Bones has produced several animes but Noragami is not even in the scenes.
Fans would love Bones to carry Noragami forward but it looks improbable now. As Bones has shown no signs of continuing the anime, it wouldn’t be a surprise if another studio ended up helming the project.
Where to stream Noragami Season 3?
You can stream and watch all the episodes of Noragami English dubbed on Crunchyroll. You can also watch subbed and dubbed episodes on Hulu. Noragami is available to stream on Netflix in certain regions outside the United States.
Are you waiting for Noragami Season 3? Share your views with us in the comments section.
