No, Noragami Season 3 isn’t confirmed yet. There’s no official release date as of April 2025. Studio Bones hasn’t announced plans for a third season, leaving fans waiting since Noragami Aragoto ended in 2015. The manga’s conclusion in 2024 hasn’t sparked renewal news, but hope lingers.
The wait for Noragami Season 3 feels like an eternity, with Yato, Hiyori, and Yukine stuck in limbo since 2015. Fans crave answers about a potential return, especially after the manga wrapped up. Here’s everything you need to know about the chances of a third season, when it might happen, and what’s holding it back, all in one place to satisfy your curiosity.
Is Noragami Season 3 Officially Confirmed?
No confirmation exists for Noragami Season 3. Studio Bones has stayed silent, focusing on projects like My Hero Academia. The 10th-anniversary celebration in 2024 brought a Blu-ray box and YouTube streams, but no sequel news. Fans hoped the manga’s end would push things forward, yet nothing’s official. It’s a gut punch, but the lack of word doesn’t fully close the door.
When Could Noragami Season 3 Release?
Without an announcement, predicting a release is tough. If Studio Bones greenlit Season 3 tomorrow, anime production typically takes 1-2 years, pointing to 2027 at the earliest. Their busy slate with Bungou Stray Dogs and other hits could delay it to 2028 or beyond. I’d love to see Yato’s smirk back sooner, but the stars aren’t aligned yet. Patience is key, though it stings to wait.
Why Hasn’t Noragami Season 3 Happened?
Money and priorities are the culprits. Season 1 Blu-ray sales hit 4,400 copies, but Season 2 dropped to 1,800, a 60% decline. Manga sales also fell, from 200,000 to 45,000 per volume by 2022. Studio Bones prioritizes bigger earners, leaving Noragami sidelined. A two-year manga hiatus (2017-2019) slowed momentum too. It’s frustrating when profit overshadows passion, but that’s the anime industry’s reality.
Enough Source Material for Season 3?
Absolutely, there’s plenty. The anime adapted volumes 1-9, ending at chapter 38. The manga, concluding in 2024, spans 27 volumes with 109 chapters. That leaves over 70 chapters for at least two more seasons. Yato’s unresolved ties to his father and Hiyori’s soul dilemma offer rich content. The material’s there, waiting to be animated, it’s just a matter of someone pulling the trigger. But, if you want to continue the story from where the anime ended, have a look at Noragami Omnibus 4 (Vol. 10-12) in English.
What Would Noragami Season 3’s Plot Explore?
Season 3 would likely pick up from volume 10. Diving into Yato’s complex bond with his father, revealed in Season 2’s cliffhanger. Hiyori’s struggle with her slipping soul would deepen, while Yukine’s growth as Yato’s Regalia faces new tests. Expect darker themes, epic battles, and emotional stakes as Yato aims to become a god of fortune. The manga’s later arcs promise a wild ride.
Who Would Return?
The core cast should stay intact. Hiroshi Kamiya (Yato), Maaya Uchida (Hiyori), and Yuki Kaji (Yukine) are iconic in Japanese. For the English dub, Jason Liebrecht, Bryn Apprill, and Micah Solusod would likely reprise their roles. Studio Bones rarely swaps voice talent, so these voices would keep the series’ soul alive. Their chemistry is half the magic, and I’d hate to see it change.
Where to Watch Noragami While Waiting?
Craving a rewatch? Seasons 1 and 2 stream on Crunchyroll, with Funimation’s library merged there. Hulu offers subbed and dubbed versions too. The 10th-anniversary Blu-ray box, released in October 2024, includes all episodes and OVAs, a collector’s dream. YouTube has free Season 2 episodes temporarily via Avex Pictures. Dive back into Yato’s world to ease the wait; it’s still a masterpiece.
Will Noragami Season 3 Ever Happen?
Hope’s slim but not gone. The manga’s end and anniversary hype didn’t trigger an announcement, and Studio Bones’ packed schedule doesn’t help. Still, Noragami’s loyal fanbase and 8 million manga copies sold keep the dream alive. Revivals happen, look at Bleach. If sales rebound or a studio takes a chance, we could see Yato again. For now, it’s a waiting game, but I’m rooting hard.
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