Yato

Yato is a minor god and the protagonist of Noragami. He takes inexpensive odd jobs while dreaming of obtaining a shrine and escaping his former identity as a god of calamity.

Yato in Noragami: identity and story role

Yato is childish, boastful, lonely, and capable of ruthless focus when protecting others. With his Regalia Yukine transformed into the blade Sekki, he can sever spiritual corruption and fight phantoms.

Yato's relationships and major turning points

Hiyori gives him a human connection, Yukine becomes his adopted family, and Father represents the violent past Yato must reject.