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神様はじめました [Kamisama Hajimemashita] #3
神様はじめました 3 [Kamisama Hajimemashita 3]
When Nanami inherits a shrine, it comes with divine powers and a hot fox spirit!
Nanami Momozono is alone and homeless after her dad skips town to evade his gambling debts and the debt collectors kick her out of her apartment. So when a man she's just saved from a dog offers her his home, she jumps at the opportunity. But it turns out that his place is a shrine, and Nanami has unwittingly taken over his job as a local deity!
Nanami has been missing a lot of school because of her new duties at the shrine. But every time she goes to class, something seems to go wrong! And now her instinct to rescue animals has turned and bit her on the wrist! Is she marked for life...or death?!
Nanami Momozono is alone and homeless after her dad skips town to evade his gambling debts and the debt collectors kick her out of her apartment. So when a man she's just saved from a dog offers her his home, she jumps at the opportunity. But it turns out that his place is a shrine, and Nanami has unwittingly taken over his job as a local deity!
Nanami has been missing a lot of school because of her new duties at the shrine. But every time she goes to class, something seems to go wrong! And now her instinct to rescue animals has turned and bit her on the wrist! Is she marked for life...or death?!
192 pages, Paperback
First published May 19, 2009
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Julietta Suzuki
83 books712 followers鈴木ジュリエッタ
Suzuki Julietta is a Japanese manga artist born in the Fukuoka Prefecture. Her pen name comes from a character named Julietta Sakamoto from the seinen manga series, Air Master.
She likes cats, koalas, and sharks. According to an interview with Hakusensha, she first started drawing when she was in her second year of elementary school in a sketchbook of Japonica.
During her free time, she meets her friends, goes for a drink, or out for a meal. She states that although she doesn't read much, she enjoys works by Junji Itō. Her favourite character is Ashia and mentions that male characters are easier to draw in general.
Suzuki Julietta is a Japanese manga artist born in the Fukuoka Prefecture. Her pen name comes from a character named Julietta Sakamoto from the seinen manga series, Air Master.
She likes cats, koalas, and sharks. According to an interview with Hakusensha, she first started drawing when she was in her second year of elementary school in a sketchbook of Japonica.
During her free time, she meets her friends, goes for a drink, or out for a meal. She states that although she doesn't read much, she enjoys works by Junji Itō. Her favourite character is Ashia and mentions that male characters are easier to draw in general.
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May 8, 2025
one of my favorite volumes in this series because it introduces mizuki, and begins to develop tomoe’s backstory 🥹💗
January 23, 2013
I've been reading this series only for a short time now, and can't help but to compare it to InuYasha. Not just at first glance but some what the story line as well. But as I've said I'm only on the second or third volume so far. But so far so good. If you loved InuYasha or traditional Japanese folklore and demon stories, mixed with sillyness, action and a touch of romance you'll like it.
July 16, 2023
фангерлинг по томоэ продолжается
May 28, 2022
I really wish I read this when I was still at school, I would have been absolutely obsessed with this series!
Still, I found myself really enjoying Vol. 3, more than volumes one and two, probably because Tomoe and Nanami's growing attraction to each other feels more natural.
In the anime, Kurama warns Tomoe that Nanami may develop feelings for him and then right after Nanami realises that she likes Tomoe. Her familiar unfortunately has zero feelings for her, which makes Season 1 a bit painful to watch. In Season 2, Tomoe begins to develop feelings for Nanami, but this time she's completely oblivious.
In Season 1, there was a lot of scenes with Nanami's pov, less with Tomoe, and as a result her love for Tomoe feels like a silly school girl crush. In the manga, we receive the same amount of lingering-stare-scenes between Nanami and Tomoe. It's clear that whilst Nanami is slowly developing feelings for Tomoe, her familiar is beginning to like his God as more than just his superior.
Minus one star because of Mizuki.
Still, I found myself really enjoying Vol. 3, more than volumes one and two, probably because Tomoe and Nanami's growing attraction to each other feels more natural.
In the anime, Kurama warns Tomoe that Nanami may develop feelings for him and then right after Nanami realises that she likes Tomoe. Her familiar unfortunately has zero feelings for her, which makes Season 1 a bit painful to watch. In Season 2, Tomoe begins to develop feelings for Nanami, but this time she's completely oblivious.
In Season 1, there was a lot of scenes with Nanami's pov, less with Tomoe, and as a result her love for Tomoe feels like a silly school girl crush. In the manga, we receive the same amount of lingering-stare-scenes between Nanami and Tomoe. It's clear that whilst Nanami is slowly developing feelings for Tomoe, her familiar is beginning to like his God as more than just his superior.
Minus one star because of Mizuki.
October 25, 2016
Overall 4 Stars, presently read the first 20 books.
Additional: Like most long running series there are some duff chapters/volumes. Personally I think the series drops after the first 10 or so volumes but it wasn’t until 17+ that I started to lose interest.
So all the good things; Kamisama Kiss is a series that’s full of fun and unique characters. If you’re on the lookout for a feel-good read then this it definitely a series I’d recommend. The story has such a good opening.
I liked out determined Nanami is. She works really had at making the best out of situations that look impossible. So, despite not being welcome at the shrine she’s just been gifted (read the manga!) she will make it work. Her relationship with Tomoe is also brilliant.
Kamisama Kiss has a lot of humour, nice art and great characters. I came across this series by accident and what a happy happenstance that was.
Additional: Like most long running series there are some duff chapters/volumes. Personally I think the series drops after the first 10 or so volumes but it wasn’t until 17+ that I started to lose interest.
So all the good things; Kamisama Kiss is a series that’s full of fun and unique characters. If you’re on the lookout for a feel-good read then this it definitely a series I’d recommend. The story has such a good opening.
I liked out determined Nanami is. She works really had at making the best out of situations that look impossible. So, despite not being welcome at the shrine she’s just been gifted (read the manga!) she will make it work. Her relationship with Tomoe is also brilliant.
Kamisama Kiss has a lot of humour, nice art and great characters. I came across this series by accident and what a happy happenstance that was.
March 29, 2020
Wow! Kidnapping and attempted assault that is conveniently forgiven because the perpetrator was "lonely," an overly jealous male lead, AND backstory that's going to make the male lead even MORE stereotypical?! Boy, I'm amazed I made it through this volume!
Damn, I feel like such an asshole being so harsh on a beloved series, but I am not having a good time. Maybe it'll get better, though?...Maybe??
Damn, I feel like such an asshole being so harsh on a beloved series, but I am not having a good time. Maybe it'll get better, though?...Maybe??
June 17, 2018
pop sugar
libro donde se realice viajes en el tiempo
Nanami pide ayuda a su amigo la serpiente para viajar al pasado para impedir que tomoe robe una perla. pero no logra hacerlo ya que se da cuenta que la ama profundamente.
Nanami se ve esplendida con ropa tradicional.
libro donde se realice viajes en el tiempo
Nanami pide ayuda a su amigo la serpiente para viajar al pasado para impedir que tomoe robe una perla. pero no logra hacerlo ya que se da cuenta que la ama profundamente.
Nanami se ve esplendida con ropa tradicional.
April 14, 2018
I love Tomoe and Kuruma's dynamic so much!! They just hate each other's guts but it's so much fun watching them go at each other.
I also loved the little flash to the past where we got to see a very different Tomoe. I kind of already know where this story goes since I spoiled it for myself a while ago. But I still can't wait till we get to know more about Tomoe's past life before he became a familiar.
I also loved the little flash to the past where we got to see a very different Tomoe. I kind of already know where this story goes since I spoiled it for myself a while ago. But I still can't wait till we get to know more about Tomoe's past life before he became a familiar.
July 11, 2012
Nanami is in trouble once again - a white snake has marked her as his bride! Tomoe is desperate to keep his master safe, so he enrolls in Nanami's school. Let the chaos begin!
August 15, 2015
4/5 stars
May 11, 2018
Mizuki attempting to assault Nanami wasn't cute and had no business being included
March 16, 2022
Even though Himemiko appeared only briefly in this volume, I really appreciate her kindness to Nanami. She dressed Nanami up and Tomoe called Nanami beautiful 🥺💖 (I don't care if he did it just to run away from the carp princesses but he still called her beautiful!)
And the new snake that engaged himself to Nanami was interesting. I don't like what he did to her but it made Tomoe more protective towards Nanami so why not 👀💗💗 AND WHY DID TOMOE HAVE TO CUT HIS HAIR AAAAAA HIS LONG HAIR WAS SO BEAUTIFUL
And the new snake that engaged himself to Nanami was interesting. I don't like what he did to her but it made Tomoe more protective towards Nanami so why not 👀💗💗 AND WHY DID TOMOE HAVE TO CUT HIS HAIR AAAAAA HIS LONG HAIR WAS SO BEAUTIFUL
December 20, 2024
Yo estoy en mi shojo era OK?🤩🤩🤍🛐
Es que yo realmente amo esta serie, me da tanta risa y Tomoe EL HOMBRE QUE ERES OMG🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻
Me está encantando que me estoy encontrando con capítulos que no fueron animados en el anime y eso aumenta mi delulu con la relación e interacción entre Nanami y Tomoe y eso me EN CAN TA 😗✨
Es que yo realmente amo esta serie, me da tanta risa y Tomoe EL HOMBRE QUE ERES OMG🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻
Me está encantando que me estoy encontrando con capítulos que no fueron animados en el anime y eso aumenta mi delulu con la relación e interacción entre Nanami y Tomoe y eso me EN CAN TA 😗✨
November 22, 2022
After seeing the anime of Kamisama Kiss, I am so happy that it followed exactly with the manga. I just wish it were easier to find volumes of the manga.
February 9, 2023
Look who ended up caring for the "weak human" after all...
September 6, 2024
Loved seeing a chapter that wasn’t adapted in the anime! Mizuki was introduced and yukiji mentioned! Loving the pacing and story!
March 22, 2025
I think this is the beginning of a beautiful new obsession
November 6, 2015
The story is getting weaker. Nanami is starting to act like the kind of girl I try to avoid reading in a manga: whiny, dependent, weak. Now she is falling in love with Tomoe, which happened too quickly for my taste. And she is starting to suffer because of that, with all the 'why does he not look at me the way he looks at other girls' etc.
There were things I liked in this volume: when Tomoe went to school disguised as Nanami, and that Tomow cut his hair. I did not like him with the long hair. As for the chapter with the Snake, just MEH.
There were things I liked in this volume: when Tomoe went to school disguised as Nanami, and that Tomow cut his hair. I did not like him with the long hair. As for the chapter with the Snake, just MEH.
November 24, 2012
FABULOUS! Full of laughter and romance! I really don't know what to say! Except for TOMOE!! I LOOOOOVEEEE YOOOUUUUU~~
April 11, 2015
Nanami's feelings for Tomoe begin to play a part in this volume, and I love the dynamic between them.
August 7, 2024
Can't blame people for falling in love with Namami when Tomoe is in her body tbh.
Edit: reread in 2024 and I still stand by my original statement!
Edit: reread in 2024 and I still stand by my original statement!
May 30, 2019
Nanami gets taken captive by Mizuki, a snake familiar who has an empty shrine with no kami. Later on, Tomeo takes Nanami's place at school - transformed to look like her - while she's off with a fever.
Nanami is framed as being delicate and a bit helpless in this volume. However, I love that she always makes the most out of a bad situation and how determined and warm-hearted she is. She is sympathetic toward Mizauki and is dedicated to her role as a kami.
Tomeo's past as a wild fox is also explored, underlying the series with suspense and mystery. Nanami's developing feelings for Tomeo seem (at the moment) like a childish crush; I found myself cheering more for their relationship when watching the anime. Yet their moments together are still sweet.
Overall, this manga has a lot of heart and humour. All the characters are lovable and their interactions with each other are hilarious.
Nanami is framed as being delicate and a bit helpless in this volume. However, I love that she always makes the most out of a bad situation and how determined and warm-hearted she is. She is sympathetic toward Mizauki and is dedicated to her role as a kami.
Tomeo's past as a wild fox is also explored, underlying the series with suspense and mystery. Nanami's developing feelings for Tomeo seem (at the moment) like a childish crush; I found myself cheering more for their relationship when watching the anime. Yet their moments together are still sweet.
Overall, this manga has a lot of heart and humour. All the characters are lovable and their interactions with each other are hilarious.
June 13, 2022
Kolejna, już trzecia część za mną — i zaczynamy wchodzić na ścieżki, które już wiem, że przyniosą coś cudownego. Klimat tej historii nadal jest niepowtarzalny i magiczny, więc cieszę się, że przez to gładko się płynie, bo dzięki temu ta manga jest przyjemnością. Ale i tak wolę Tomoe od Mizukiego, może to kwestia tego, że boję się węży XD ale i tak pojawienie się drugiego chowańca dodaje jakiejś dynamiki.
March 11, 2023
Continuing my reading of this incredible series, I'm having the best time. In this volume with meet Mizuki, I remember super hating him here because he basically kidnapped Nanami and tried to force himself on him until our husband Tomoe showed up! Also in this one the comedy continues strong and as well as the romance, slow but steady.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 17, 2021
Este volumen me gustó mucho porque aquí conocemos a Mizuki, me gusta la forma en como es con Nanami y aquí se comienza a visualizar un poco más el sentimiento que Tomoe está desarrollando por Nanami ❤️
November 29, 2018
Mizuki je moje láska hned vedle Tomoeho. Velmi povedený a roztomilý díl :3
4/5*
4/5*
September 8, 2020
4 e ½*
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