Review of Kamigami no Asobi

I really enjoyed this show. It was a nice mix of fiction and mythology. This is a reverse harem, so of course, many elements typical of this genre are found. There are hints of the gods harboring some feelings toward the Yui (the main girl), but the main focus of the show is friendship and human nature/feelings, which I found really nice. Humour is well incorporated and there are also instances where I was really touched. The plot was interesting and new. Although there are some cliché here and there, the main idea was something I hadn't seen before. The ending felt a little weird. Theseemingly sad ending, though a little heartbreaking to watch, made a lot of sense. But suddenly, everyone reappeared. It became one of those typical kind of ending where everyone is always together and happy. But that's a detail that I will overlook, considering how the rest of the show was good.

I have no complaint about the art. The characters are really cute and the setting is nice as well. Then again, I'm not a picky person when it comes to art so that aspects easily scored 10/10 with me.

The music and sound effect was good too. It contributed to the greatness of this show. No complain there either.

The characters were fun. Each had a different personality, but they were able to get to know each other, get along and join forces. I don't know that much about most of the gods presented, so I don't know how much of their personality in this show is reflected in the anime, but I did recognize some traces of the original mythology and this is something that I liked. Thoth was a particularly funny character. Even though he is only a supporting character, in each episode, we can always count on him to display his infamous "wall slam". It's a little recurring gag that I ended up looking forward to every week watching the show. Loki's playful personality, Balder's clumsiness, Tsukito's emotionless expression, Hades's conviction of always bringing misfortune and many other are all things that make the characters unique and loveable.

So overall, I loved this show. I'd definitely recommend it to someone who likes reverse harem and humour. It is a great show for leisure. For me, it was one of my favorite shows this season.