The Failure at God School Manga by Apothecary Diaries

A TV anime adaptation has been officially announced for the supernatural shojo manga The Failure at God School. The manga is created by Natsu Hyuga, the author behind The Apothecary Diaries, with art by Modomu Akagawara.

According to the source, the story is set in modern Japan where individuals with supernatural abilities can qualify to serve as gods at shrines. The protagonist is a girl named Nagi who initially believes she has no powers. After using a technique designed to block her telepathic twin brother to defend against an attack, she discovers her own latent supernatural abilities. This leads to her enrollment in a specialized school that trains future gods.

Creator Comments

Both creators shared their reactions to the anime news through official statements. Natsu Hyuga, the story's author, expressed excitement about seeing the characters animated. "We'll get to see and hear Nagi, Takeru, Tsukuyomi and Tota move and speak," Hyuga said. The author credited everyone involved in the series and its readers for the adaptation, adding a personal note to their past self who began the project after an editor's suggestion.

Modomu Akagawara, the manga artist, also conveyed gratitude. Akagawara thanked Hyuga, the editors, the anime production team, and the series' readers. The artist stated they are looking forward to seeing the characters of the god school come to life and speak, noting they will be watching as a viewer themselves.

Manga Background and Synopsis

The manga The Failure at God School began its serialization in Hakusensha's Hana to Yume magazine in August 2021. The English version is published by Yen Press. The publisher's description for Volume 1 offers more detail on the premise. In this world, people with mysterious powers are called Himiko, but only those with full certification may use the title of God. The government has established a classification system, special schools, and licenses for these individuals.

High schooler Nagi's family shrine has been left without necessary divinity following her grandmother's death. Her Himiko brother is a shut-in. Nagi's search for a god leads her to an unexpected path after she discovers her own abilities.

Related Projects and Visual

A teaser visual for the anime adaptation was revealed alongside the announcement. The source also notes that Natsu Hyuga's other major work, The Apothecary Diaries, has several upcoming projects. These include a third season for its TV anime, an anime film, its first console game, and a live-action series.

The announcement was made via the official website for The Failure at God School.