A review by wolfiegrrrl
Kamigami no Asobi #1 by Sumida Moto

adventurous emotional funny lighthearted reflective relaxing medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

What first drew me to the series was the concept of a dating sim style story where the love interests are gods of various pantheons that have to learn the power of love to save the world and unlock their gorgeous magical boy transformations. Each character "route" is so heartfelt and endearing, and it made me fall in love with the characters all over again. They really care about each other so deeply, so their found family dynamic never fails to put a smile on my face. Having watched the anime first, I remember being surprised to learn that Anubis was a student in the manga (and I think also in the otome game they're adapting), so I was very happy to get to see another side of him here.

Oh no, the ending has Yui giving up her memories of the lyceum, crying the moment she touches the sword, thinking she sees/hears the gods visiting her, and then turning around to see no one there.... "and that was the prank from the gods" ROLL CREDITS I AM NOT OKAY ;;A;;