In an event that promised to be a “big announcement“for fans of the franchise”Noragami", the final reveal left many disappointed, especially among Japanese fans. On August 10th, known as "Yato Day" due to the pronunciation of the numbers in Japanese, a significant announcement was expected to commemorate the tenth anniversary of the anime adaptation's premiere. However, instead of the long-awaited third season, what was revealed was a commemorative illustration and other projects related to the series.

The illustration was created by character designer Toshihiro Kawamoto and presented alongside a special drawing by manga authors Adachitoka, showing Yato, Hiyori Iki, and Yukine together. Despite the quality of these illustrations, the lack of a continuation in the form of a new season of the anime left a bitter taste among fans.

As part of the initiative, a series of seven projects to celebrate the anniversary, Avex Pictures announced the free, limited-time streaming of episodes from both seasons of “Noragami” and the theatrical adaptations through its official channel.Uncredited versions of the opening and ending credits for "Noragami Aragoto" have also been released. Additionally, Animax will dedicate two days, August 17th and 18th, to a special marathon of the series and its OVAs.

Another interesting announcement was the resurrection of the “Yato Denwa” (Yato Telephone), a telephone number that was enabled during the original broadcast of the series and which allowed the voice of the god Yato to be heardThis year, in its modernized digital version, fans will be able to enjoy the experience again through a special website. Finally, the cover illustration for the "MEMORIAL Blu-ray BOX," which will go on sale on October 16th, was also revealed. It depicts the three main characters in a nostalgic scene.

However, the fan community continues to wonder: why hasn't a series as popular as "Noragami" received a third season? Despite its initial success, with a first season in 2014 and a second in 2015, the franchise has remained in limbo. Theories point to several factors, including the manga's conclusion and a possible lack of sufficient content to justify a new season in the years following the second. Additionally, some speculate that production issues, internal problems at the animation studio, or preference for other projects may have influenced this decision.

For many, “Noragami” represents a franchise with enormous potential and a loyal fanbase that has waited patiently for years. However, This “big announcement” seems to have been a painful reminder that the long-awaited sequel remains a distant dream.

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