1. Overview | Title | Noragami (English Dub) | | :--- | :--- | | Original Anime | Noragami (2014), Noragami Aragoto (2015) | | Genre | Action, Supernatural, Comedy, Drama | | Licensor / Dub Producer | Funimation (now Crunchyroll, LLC) | | Dub Director | Jerry Jewell (Season 1), Kyle Phillips (Season 2 / Aragoto ) | | Dub Studio | Funimation Studios, Dallas, Texas | | Total Dubbed Episodes | 25 (12 S1 + 13 S2) + OVAs (dubbed for home release) |
The Noragami dub is highly recommended for both new viewers and rewatchers. It does not lose the original’s emotional core and in some scenes (Yukine’s ablution, Yato’s past with Nora) surpasses the sub. 7. Conclusion The English dub of Noragami stands as a shining example of Funimation’s mid-2010s output. While not every side character lands perfectly, the central trio of Jason Liebrecht, Bryn Apprill, and Micah Solusod delivers performances that are iconic in their own right. For viewers who prefer watching anime in English, Noragami is a safe, high-quality entry point into supernatural-action series.
The English dub of Noragami was produced by Funimation during the "golden era" of their in-house dubbing (circa 2014-2015). It is widely regarded as one of the stronger dubs of its season, known for balancing comedic timing with dramatic, emotional weight. The core trio’s casting is the primary reason for the dub’s success.
| | English VA | Japanese VA | Performance Notes | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Yato | Jason Liebrecht | Hiroshi Kamiya | Liebrecht avoids mimicking Kamiya’s higher pitch. Instead, he uses a dry, slightly raspy, "hobo-god" tone that shifts to sincere depth during dramatic arcs (e.g., the Nora confrontation). His comedic whining is surprisingly natural. | | Hiyori Iki | Bryn Apprill | Maaya Uchida | Apprill captures Hiyori’s earnest schoolgirl energy and her fierce protective instinct. Her delivery of Hiyori’s frustration with Yato’s laziness is a highlight. | | Yukine | Micah Solusod | Yuki Kaji | Solusod excels at the bratty, insecure side of Yukine in Season 1 (the "hafuri" arc). His screaming during the ablution scene is genuinely painful to hear—a testament to his vocal commitment. |
★★★★½ (4.5/5) – Essential dub. Report compiled based on publicly available reviews, casting credits, and streaming platform data as of 2025.