How Many Noragami Manga Volumes Are There? (& in Which Order to Read It?)

Noragami is a manga written and drawn by the mangaka duo Adachitoka. It has been published since December 2010 in Monthly Shōnen Magazine and compiled into 24 volumes (plus 2 specials) as of the time of writing this article. An anime television series adaptation produced by studio Bones aired between January and March 2014. A second season, Noragami Aragoto, aired between October and December 2015. Several OVAs were also released. In this article, we are going to tell you how many chapters Noragami manga has.

As of June 2022, Noragami‘s total number of published chapters is 99; as the manga is still ongoing and it does not seem like it’s going to end soon, the number is certainly going to increase soon. The chapters are, of course, collected in tankōbon volumes. The total number of volumes so far is 24, with a 25th one on the way, as there are several uncollected chapters at this time.

In the rest of this article, we are going to tell you everything we know about the publication of the Noragami manga. You’re going to find out about its publication and its structure, as we are going to talk about the chapters and the volumes of Noragami. This article is going to be your go-to guide for all information concerning the Noragami manga.

How many chapters does Noragami have?

Noragami premiered on December 6, 2010, when the first chapter of the manga was published in Monthly Shōnen Magazine in Japan. The manga has been ongoing since 2010 and is not approaching its 12th year of publication. As of June 2022, Noragami has 99 chapters published, as well as some extra chapters. The chapters are:

How many volumes does Noragami have?

Noragami premiered on December 6, 2010, when the first chapter of the manga was published in Monthly Shōnen Magazine in Japan. The manga has been ongoing since 2010 and is not approaching its 12th year of publication. As of June 2022, Noragami has 24 volumes published, as well as some extra chapters. The chapters are:

No.	Original release date	Original ISBN	English release date	English ISBN
1	July 15, 2011	978-4-06-371294-0	September 2, 2014	978-1-61-262906-3
2	October 17, 2011	978-4-06-371308-4	November 18, 2014	978-1-61-262907-0
3	February 17, 2012	978-4-06-371323-7	January 20, 2015	978-1-61-262908-7
4	June 15, 2012	978-4-06-371336-7	April 28, 2015	978-1-61-262994-0
5	October 17, 2012	978-4-06-371350-3	June 23, 2015	978-1-61-262995-7
6	February 15, 2013	978-4-06-371366-4	August 18, 2015	978-1-61-262996-4
7	June 17, 2013	978-4-06-371379-4	October 13, 2015	978-1-63-236102-8
8	October 17, 2013	978-4-06-371394-7	November 17, 2015	978-1-63-236103-5
9	December 13, 2013 (limited edition) December 17, 2013 (regular edition)	978-4-06-358478-3 (limited edition) 978-4-06-371402-9 (regular edition)	December 22, 2015	978-1-63-236128-8
10	February 13, 2014 (limited edition) February 17, 2014 (regular edition)	978-4-06-358479-0 (limited edition) 978-4-06-371412-8 (regular edition)	January 28, 2016	978-1-63-236213-1
11	July 17, 2014 (limited edition) July 17, 2014 (regular edition	978-4-06-358480-6 (limited edition) 978-4-06-371430-2 (regular edition)	February 25, 2016	978-1-63-236252-0
12	November 17, 2014	978-4-06-371448-7	March 24, 2016	978-1-63-236253-7
13	April 17, 2015	978-4-06-371460-9	April 19, 2016	978-1-63-236254-4
14	September 17, 2015	978-4-06-371483-8	May 17, 2016	978-1-63-236255-1
15	November 17, 2015	978-4-06-371494-4	June 21, 2016	978-1-63-236256-8
16	March 17, 2016	978-4-06-392515-9	July 19, 2016	978-1-63-236257-5
17	July 15, 2016	978-4-06-392531-9	October 25, 16	978-1-63-236301-5
18	February 17, 2017	978-4-06-392567-8	June 6, 2017	978-1-63-236345-9
19	August 17, 2018	978-4-06-392587-6	December 11, 2018	978-1-63-236439-5
20	February 15, 2019	978-4-06-514492-3 (special edition with Stray Stories 2) 978-4-06-514491-6 (regular edition)	June 11, 2019	978-1-63-236504-0
21	October 17, 2019	978-4-06-517367-1	March 10, 2020	978-1-63-236849-2
22	June 17, 2020	978-4-06-519753-0	November 24, 2020	978-1-63-236991-8
23	February 17, 2021	978-4-06-522100-6	November 9, 2021	978-1-64-651234-8
24	October 15, 2021	978-4-06-523373-3	July 5, 2022	978-1-64-651425-0
25	June 16, 2022	978-4-06-527772-0	January 10, 2023	978-1-64-651584-4

How to read Noragami?

Finally, in this section, we are going to bring you an overview of each volume of the manga, including the plot outline and the chapters collected in each specific volume, which is also the proper reading order for the whole series.

Volume 1 – “Divine Intervention for Sale“

Publication date: July 15, 2011
Collected Chapters:
01. “The Man in the Sweatsuit” (ジャージのひと, “Jāji no Hito”)
02. “The House Cat, the Stray God and the Tail” (家猫と野良神と尻尾, “Ieneko to Noragami to Shippo”)
03. “Like Snow” (雪のような, “Yuki no Yōna”)

Official Synopsis: “Yato is a homeless god. He doesn’t even have a shrine, not to mention worshippers! So to achieve his ambitious goals, he’s set up a service to help those in need (for a small fee), hoping he’ll eventually raise enough money to build himself the lavish temple of his dreams. Of course, he can’t afford to be picky, so Yato accepts all kinds of jobs, from finding lost kittens to helping a student overcome bullies at school.“

Volume 2 – “Fortune Be With You“

Publication date: October 17, 2011
Collected Chapters:
04. “A Few Godly Perspectives” (幾つかの神慮, “Ikutsuka no Shinryo”)
05. “Borderline” (境界線, “Kyōkaisen”)
06. “Be Afraid” (コワイヒト, “Kowai Hito”)
07. “Benighted” (誰そ彼, “Dare so Kare”)

Official Synopsis: “A run-in with Yato the stray god has turned Hiyori Iki, an ordinary, pro-wrestling-loving middle school girl, into an existence that is neither human nor ayakashi! It’s up to Yato’s ‘divine intervention’ to turn Hiyori back to normal, but can Hiyori rely on the spontaneous and wayward Yato to do his job properly? What’s more, the almighty warrior god Bishamonten has sworn revenge on Yato?!“

Volume 3 – “Fighting The Blight“

Publication date: February 17, 2012
Collected Chapters:
08. “Strays on a Stormy Night” (時化る日のノラたち, “Shikeru Hi no Noratachi”)
09. “Abominable Creature” (忌むべき者, “Imubeki Mono”)
10. “Crossing the Line” (一線を越えて, “Issen o Koete”)
11. “A Name” (名前, “Namae”)

Official Synopsis: “After the near disaster with Bishamon, Yato takes Yukiné and retreats. Hiyori finds Yato in bad shape as his blight reaches a critical level. Yukiné continues to torture his master with his bad behavior, causing the blight to worsen and even threaten the god’s life. Hiyori tries to desperately find someone to help Yato. Can any of Yato’s few friends save him? Does the stray god even have friends?“

Volume 4 – “Sinister Shinki“

Publication date: June 15, 2012
Collected Chapters:
12. “To Cut, or Not to Cut” (きる、きらない, “Kiru, Kiranai”)
13. “Signs” (兆し, “Kizashi”)
14. “Her Memories” (彼女の思い出, “Kanojo no Omoide”)
15. “That Which Withers Away” (枯れゆくもの, “Kare Yuku Mono”)

Official Synopsis: “Though a powerful warrior goddess, Bishamonten suffers from taking on so many shinki. Among Bishamon’s many shinki, a terrible plan is formed by one of her most trusted aides. This shinki has dangerous ideas and gets involved with the mysterious Stray. Kazuma has a sense that something is wrong, but can he figure out what exactly is going on? Meanwhile, Hiyori desperately wants Yato to fix her, but he is presented with a solution that is hard to accept. Will Yato fix Hiyori, even if it means he’d have to cut all ties with her?“

Volume 5 – “Trouble in Paradise“

Publication date: October 17, 2012
Collected Chapters:
16. “Hell” (地獄, “Jigoku”)
17. “In Search of a Place to Go” (寄る辺を求めて, “Yorube o Motomete”)
18. “Drawn Swords” (抜き身, “Nuki Mi”)
19. “Prayer” (願, “Negai”)

Official Synopsis: “While Kugaha continues to plot Bishamon’s downfall, Yukine wonders what happened to his new friend Suzuha. He sees Kazuma leaving flowers at Suzuha’s cherry tree and follows him back to the heavens–right into the enemy stronghold. But when Bishamon attacks, Kazuma is forced to choose whose side he is really on.“

Volume 6 – “The Battle Continues“

Publication date: February 15, 2013
Collected Chapters:
20. “Prayerful Oath” (神祝き、呪きき, “Kamuhosaki, Hosakiki”)
21. “Don’t Go—Stay with Me” (消えないで、傍にいて, “Kienai de, Soba ni Ite”)
22. “What Must Be Done” (為すべきこと, “Nasubeki Koto”)
23. “Guiding Light” (道標, “Michishirube”)

Official Synopsis: “As Bishamon overpowers Yato, Kuguha’s plan to destroy her seems doomed to failure… until her medicine wears off, and Bishamon – as well as any shinki she touches – is covered in blight. Meanwhile, Kazuma tries desperately to free himself and Hiyori before she loses her chance to return to the land of the living.“

Volume 7 – “The Ties That Bind“

Publication date: June 17, 2013
Collected Chapters:
24. “Always” (ずっと一, “Zuttou”)
25. “When Sleeping Gods Are Provoked” (触った神の祟り, “Sawatta Kami no Tatari”)
26. “How to Worship a God” (神様の祀リ方, “Kamisama no Matsuri Kata”)
27. “Do and Due” (業と業, “Gyō to Gō”)

Official Synopsis: “The fight with Bishamon is over and it’s time for Yato to tie up some loose ends – or cut ties with Hiyori, as he promised Tenjin. But a nameless god like Yato can’t survive unless he remains in someone’s memory. How will he manage once he is removed from Hiyori’s life.“

Volume 8 – “Forget Me Not“

Publication date: October 17, 2013
Collected Chapters:
28. “God of Calamity” (禍津神, “Magatsukami”)
29. “The Three Affairs of Three Realms” (三つの国の諸事情, “Mittsu no Kuni no Sho Jijō”)
30. “The Sound of Thread Snapping” (糸の切れる音, “Ito no Kireru Oto”)
31. “Like Parent, Like Child” (親なり、子なり, “Oya Nari, Konari”)

Official Synopsis: “Yato’s free time has ended and now he’s grounded in Takama-ga-hara, forced to do his father’s bidding. Usually, he would play along until he’s set free again, but this time, he must get back as soon as possible, or Hiyori, his one and only follower, could forget all about him.“

Volume 9 – “Queen of the Underworld“

Publication date: December 13, 2013 (limited edition) / December 17, 2013 (regular edition)
Collected Chapters:
32. “She Who Invites” (誘な女, “Izanami”)
33. “Wielder of an Iron Will” (イシ椎い持ち, “Ishi Tsutsui Mochi”)
34. “Such Were Their Desires” (斯く在りし望み, “Kaku Arishi Nozomi”)
35. “Death” (死, “Shi”)

Official Synopsis: “Ebisu and Yato finally meet the woman who has what they’re looking for, Izanami. She agrees to give them the Word of Yomi if one of them will stay with her forever. Meanwhile, the Heavenly Guard have learned Ebisu’s whereabouts, and they’re on their way to mete out divine retribution.“

Volume 10 – “Back From the Dead“

Publication date: February 13, 2014 (limited edition) / February 17, 2014 (regular edition)
Collected Chapters:
36. “Binding Curse” (呪縛, “Jubaku”)
37. “The Sound of You Calling My Name” (君の呼ぶ声, “Kimi no Yobu Koe”)
38. “Because I Promised” (約束したから, “Yakusoku Shitakara”)
39. “Until Now and From Now On” (コレマデとコレカラ, “Koremade to Korekara”)

Official Synopsis: “Yato is still trapped in the Underworld and Izanami is doing everything in her power to prevent his escape. The only one capable of helping him now is his old nemesis Bishamon. Will she find it in her heart to rescue her hated foe? Or is there another way?“

Volume 11 – “God of Happiness“

Publication date: July 17, 2014 (limited edition) / July 17, 2014 (regular edition)
Collected Chapters:
40. “We Not-So-Humbly Pray” (恐み恐みも白さず, “Kashikomi Kashikomi mo Mōsazu”)
41. “A Picture Together” (一緒に写真を, “Issho ni Shashin wo”)
42. “Causes Nothing but Disaster” (厄災しか起こせない, “Yakusai Shika Okosenai”)
43. “Secrets” (秘め事, “Himegoto”)

Official Synopsis: “Now that Yato has finally figured out what he wants out of life, he and Yukine are back in action, making the world a better place. Meanwhile, Hiyori is having troubles of her own. What can Yato do to help the one person he truly wants to make happy?“

Volume 12 – “The Gods’ Secret“

Publication date: November 17, 2014
Collected Chapters:
44. “Cut + Ties” (斬り＋結ぶ, “Kiri + Musubu”)
45. “Transpired Transgressions” (触れにし経ること, “Fure ni Shi Furu Koto”)
46. “Children at Play” (わらわあそび, “Warawa Asobi”)
47. “Taboo” (禁忌, “Kinki”)

Official Synopsis: “Furious that Yato has released her, the stray plots revenge against her rival. While Koto has Yato distracted, she confronts Yukine and lets him know that the gods have a secret…and it’s one Yato will do anything to keep. Hiyori is curious about this secret, too, but keeping Yukiné’s past a secret may be the key to protecting him.“

Volume 13 – “Playing with Fire“

Publication date: April 17, 2015
Collected Chapters:
48. “You, My Dear One” (わたしの好きなアナタ, “Watashi no Suki na Anata”)
49. “Fight Without Quarter” (撃ちてし止まむ, “Uchiteshi Yamamu”)
50. “Time of Confrontation” (向き合うとき, “Mukiau Toki”)
51. “Salvation” (救い, “Sukui”)

Official Synopsis: “Hiyori knows Koto’s real identity, and she’s determined not to let him mess with her anymore. When he comes to pick on her again, she confronts him about Yato and refuses to back down. She’s not afraid of him, but incurring the wrath of Yato’s father comes with dire consequences.“

Volume 14 – “Aftermath “

Publication date: September 17, 2015
Collected Chapters:
52. “The Near Shore and The Far Shore” (彼岸と此岸, “Higan to Shigan”)
53. “Similar Somehow” (どこか似ている, “Dokoka Nite Iru”)
54. “That Which is Seen, That Which Approaches” (見えるもの、やって来るもの, “Mieru Mono, Yattekuru Mono”)
55. “Cut × Off” (斬りx捨てる, “Kiri x Suteru”)

Official Synopsis: “Hiyori and her family are still dealing with the repercussions of the hospital disaster, and Yato is convinced Hiyori’s troubles are all his fault. He runs away, vowing never to see her again until he is a genuine god of happiness. Meanwhile, Bishamon is having fallout problems of her own…“

Volume 15 – “Matchmaker, Matchmaker“

Publication date: November 17, 2015
Collected Chapters:
56. “Persuasion” (言趣け, “Gen-Omomuki Ke”)
57. “Where Loyalties Lie” (忠の行き先, “Chū no Ikisaki”)
58. “Messy Entanglements, Crossed Signals” (絡みあい、すれ違う, “Karamiai, Surechigau”)
59. “The Disobedient Ones” (まつろわぬ者, “Matsuro Wanu Mono”)

Official Synopsis: “Tensions are high between Kazuma and Yukiné, but that doesn’t stop Yato from wanting to go to his very first Divine Council. This council will include a matchmaking ceremony, where the gods choose soul mates for the mortals of Japan. What could this mean for Hiyori and her future husband?“

Volume 16 – “The Blessed Will Bury“

Publication date: March 17, 2016
Collected Chapters:
60. “What the Heavens Bring About” (天の為すこと, “Ten no Nasu Koto”)
61. “Renegrade” (叛徒, “Hanto”)
62. “Pride, Collide, Untied” (鉾、誇り、綻び, “Hoko, Hokori, Hokorobi”)
63. “Ecstasy” (愉悦, “Yuetsu”)

Official Synopsis: “Now that Bishamon has found the legendary blessed vessel, she has one objective: to destroy the Crafter once and for all. But freeing such a dangerous shinki is an act of high treason against the Heavens. Can she accomplish her goal before the execution squad comes for her?“

Volume 17 – “Playing With Fire“

Publication date: July 15, 2016
Collected Chapters:
64. “Dear One” (いとしきひとよ, “Itoshiki Hito Yo”)
65. “Golden Days” (カ日, “Kanichi”)
66. “Smoldering Sparks” (埋み火, “Uzumibi”)
67. “Mine” (己がもの, “Onore ga Mono”)

Official Synopsis: “The battle intensifies as Bishamon approaches the crafter. Kazuma and her other shinki are spared divine retribution, but Kazuma will stop at nothing to save his master from punishment. Meanwhile, Yato faces Takemikazuchi in an attempt to reason with the Heavens. But how can he fight a force of nature?“

Volume 18 – “Lives on the Line“

Publication date: February 17, 2017
Collected Chapters:
68. “The Road Home” (家路, “Ieji”)
69. “Shinki” (神器, “Shinki”)
70. “On High” (上, “Jō”)
71. “Lives at Stake” (いのち賭して, “Inochi to Shite”)

Official Synopsis: “Now that Yato has defeated Takemikazuchi, he must protect Bishamon long enough for the thunder god to convince the Heavens to call off their punishment. Meanwhile, Yukine strives to keep Yato and the crafter alive to ensure Yato’s safety, but when Bishamon takes deadly aim at Koto, Yukine resorts to drastic measures…“

Volume 19 – “Trial by Pledge“

Publication date: August 17, 2018
Collected Chapters:
72. “Not” (不, “Zu”)
73. “If You Hear a Scream” (悲鳴が聞こえたら, “Himei ga Kikoetara”)
74. “Gift” (おくりもの, “Okurimono”)
75. “And Then He…” (そうして彼は—, “Sōshite Kare Wa—”)

Official Synopsis: “With Bishamon badly injured and Yato and Yukiné arrested by the Heavens, Tenjin has invoked their very last hope: a Trial by Pledge. If the plan works, Amaterasu will pardon all perceived wrongdoings, but the stakes are high. Three gods must pledge the lives of their most trusted shinki. The score is tied when Daikoku volunteers himself as a sacrifice…“

Volume 20 – “Gearing Up“

Publication date: February 15, 2019
Collected Chapters:
76. “Indispensable” (捨てらわめ, “Sute ra Wame”)
77. “Dispensable” (捨てらわる, “Sute ra Waru”)
78. “Object of Desire” (欲しいもの, “Hoshīmono”)
79. “Near Love, Far Love” (彼の愛、此の愛, “Kare no Ai, Kono Ai”)

Official Synopsis: “Yato has promised Hiyori that he’s going to confront his father, and now there’s no turning back. The frist thing he’ll need is a shinki powerful enough to take the Crafter down, but vessels that can survive an attack from Chiki aren’t easy to come by. As he contemplates his options, he realizes an even bigger problem: now that Bishamon knows what the Crafter looks like, her life is in grave danger…“

Volume 21 – “Curiosity Kills“

Publication date: October 17, 2019
Collected Chapters:
80. “Inciteful” (てとの端, “Koto no wa”)
81. “Alone” (ひとり, “Hitori”)
82. “Time To Move Forward” (前へ進む秋, “Mae e Susumu Toki”)
83. “A World in Shambles” (裂ける世界, “Sakeru Sekai”)

Official Synopsis: “Yukine was harboring the fugitive stray at Kofuku’s place, but when Kofuku comes home with an entourage of shinki, his new friend vanishes without a trace. When Yukine goes out looking for her, he only finds her former master instead. The encounter ends a bit too peacefully, and Koto’s words nag at Yukine, but the questions they raise are dangerous ones…“

Volume 22 – “Falling“

Publication date: June 17, 2020
Collected Chapters:
84. “Stray” (野良, “Nora”)
85. “Missing You” (会いたい, “Aitai”)
86. “Box” (箱, “Hako”)
87. “The Way to Darkness” (闇に至る途, “Yami ni Itaru to”)

Official Synopsis: “Yato has a new shinki and is deliberately trying to sever his own lifeline, disregarding Yukine’s attempts to keep him safe and sound. Rejected by the god he serves, Yukine wanders alone, sinking deeper and deeper into despair, until he find someone who offers to make it all better…“

Volume 23 – “Family Matters“

Publication date: February 17, 2021
Collected Chapters:
88. “Motive” (理由, “Riyū”)
89. “Echoes of the Koto no Ha” (言の葉の響き, “Koto no Ha no Hibiki”)
90. “I have to see you” (会わなくちゃ, “Awanakucha”)
91. “To do the right thing” (正しいことを, “Tadashī koto o”)

Official Synopsis: “As Yato and Kazuma continued to hunt the Crafter, Kouto convinces his new shinki to confront his past. Now Yukine is determined to track down the family that abandoned him when he was alive and give them a taste of his suffering. Can Yato save Yukine before it’s too late?“

Volume 24 – “The Battle Ensues“

Publication date: October 15, 2021
Collected Chapters:
92. “When Dawn Comes…” (夜明けは, “Yoake wa”)
93. “Objective” (むく先, “Muku saki”)
94. “Hope” (希望, “Kibō”)
95. “Encircling Net” (包囲網, “Hōimō”)

Official Synopsis: “Yato goes head-to-head with his father, but the Yukiné he once knew is nowhere in sight. With his own life on the line, Yato must race against time to save his shinki before Amaterasu and the gods close in on them all. Meanwhile, Ebisu comes upon a discovery that has eluded him for generations…“

Volume 25 – “TBD“

Publication date: June 16, 2022
Collected Chapters: TBD

Official Synopsis: “TBD”