About “Kamisama Hajimemashita” in a few words:

Kamisama Hajimemashita is a romantic comedy anime series that follows the story of Nanami Momozono, a high school girl who becomes the land god of a shrine after her father abandons her family, leaving them in a mountain of debt. Alongside her familiar, the powerful and handsome fox spirit Tomoe, Nanami navigates the world of spirits and gods while trying to balance her duties as a deity with her life as a teenage girl. The show is known for its lovable characters, witty humor, and heartwarming romance.

Meet the characters from Kamisama Kiss

Nanami Momozono

Nanami is the reluctant human-turned-goddess who somehow makes shrine work look like a full-contact sport and also like a cozy tea party, depending on the day. She’s stubborn in a way that is honestly inspiring — will argue with a god and then blush about it for a week — and she is so practical it’s almost rude, except when she loses her shoe and cries about it for five minutes. She cares so hard, like every tiny detail matters, but also will absolutely forget where she put the shrine keys (again) even though she remembers an ancient ritual verbatim. Sweet, fierce, perpetually exhausted but improbably organized when it counts — and she has this habit of apologizing to inanimate objects, which I swear is canon in my head.

Tomoe

Tomoe is the classic tsundere fox familiar: lethal, beautiful, sarcastic, and secretly a giant sap (do not tell him I said that). He’ll insult you, throw a dinnerware set, and then worry about whether you’re cold — dramatic mood swings are his cardio. There’s this whole “I hate humans” routine he leans on, but it’s basically performative, and he hoards flowers and embarrassing memories like trophies. He also has a ridiculous soft spot for Nanami and forots about his own pride sometimes, like when he stumbles over the tiniest compliment.

Mikage

Mikage is the ex-god with the perfect slightly bitter smile — elegant, manipulative-ish but in a way that oddly feels like a hug? — he’s equal parts mentor and mischief-maker. He gives advice like it’s scripture and then disappears for dramatic effect, which is infuriating but also kind of admirable, I guess. He loves tea ceremonies and cryptic comments and has the unsettling ability to look calm while plotting three steps ahead, but also once cried over a broken teacup (maybe, probably). He acts like destiny is a wardrobe item he keeps borrowing, and you both want to smack him and invite him to dinner.

Kurama

Kurama is the smooth fox familiar who is all charm and quiet fire — the poet swordsman who will cut a demon in half and then arrange flowers like it’s no big deal. He flirts with danger and people in equal measure, and has a weird hobby of cultivating the most impractical bonsai trees you’ve ever seen. Occasionally aloof, occasionally gossipy, he keeps secrets like a cozy hoarder of information and also gives the best backhanded compliments. He can be tender and terrifying in the same breath, and he definitely owns more scarves than necessary (but they all look amazing on him).

Mizuki

Mizuki is the sweet-serious white-snake familiar who tries so hard to be the perfect subordinate and then gets petty and melodramatic at the drop of a hat. He follows rules like they are oxygen, but also will quietly brood in a corner while eating an obscene number of sweets — the visual is iconic, trust me. Loyal to a fault, with moments of theatrical self-pity that are somehow endearing, he is the kind of person who will defend you fiercely and then apologize for breathing. He’s very tidy (mostly), but sometimes hoards tiny shiny things in his sleeves and swears he’s not doing it — classic.

Onikiri

Onikiri is one half of the sword duo who is all blunt force energy and surprising warmth, a grumpy practical joker who loves training, eating, and being slightly competitive about everything. He grumbles a lot, which is literally his cardio, but also shows up when it matters and will threaten you with a scowl that could melt butter. He’s intimidating in the morning and cuddly by dusk (I think?), and has weirdly specific opinions about rice — like, very serious, very loud opinions. Loyal and straightforward, with a soft spot for brotherly bickering and tactical naps.

Kotetsu

Kotetsu is the other sword brother who complements Onikiri by being a little quieter but equally stubborn, the kind of guy who will lecture you on tactics and then forget where he left his helmet. He has a fondness for noisy celebrations and ridiculous fashion choices (shiny armor? yes please) and makes surprisingly good tea in the middle of a battle, which is frankly impressive. Brash when needed, thoughtful in small gestures, and annoyingly reliable, he loves his friends like they’re the plot to an epic song. He also tells dad jokes unironically and will fight you if you laugh at them.