The fact that this series is both a light novel and a manga, with each version giving different details in what is going on in the story is so cool. The manga gives amazing vibes about the world and each character a unique expression that is harder to find in the light novel. While I found the later chapters a bit all over the place in terms of spacing, the overall story and the cliffhanger left at the end made me want the next volume.

Thank you Yen Press for the drc via NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

I like the concept of this story and the main character Nagi is a likeable underdog, making it easy to root for her success at her new school where potential "gods" go. We see hints of why she's been selected to attend but I look forward to seeing her character and potential power develop more in the next volumes. The power system is interesting and overall I think this is a good start to the series but I did find some of the characters a bit one dimensional and hope they will be given more depth as the story progresses. The pacing felt a little off to me as well but the artwork is great and there's plenty of room to grow. It's a quick easy read and I like that there are a few "mysterious" characters introduced in this first volume. I look forward to reading the next volume.

When I read that this story was from the same author of The Apothecary Diaries, I couldn’t press “request” fast enough! And when my request was approved, I was beyond excited. So I had to just put aside everything else I was reading and dive into this one right away!

The artists aren’t the same as the other series, but I loved this art, too. It is so cute and so nice to look at! And the story seems pretty interesting too. The only negative thing I can say about this one is that it is just the first volume. I need more!! And I need it now! I don’t usually binge-read, but there is a big exception to this “rule”, and it’s manga. I don’t always binge-read whole series (especially because usually they take a lot of time before being complete), but I usually binge-read some volumes (and in the case of The Apothecary Diaries, I binge-read all the volumes available in a couple of days!!). So, the waiting for the sequels is killing me.
But that said, I can’t find a single bad thing to say about this manga.

It’s the first volume, so it is sort of an introduction to the world and the characters. Nagi is a good MC, and I think she will surprise us. And I am a sucker for school setting so I am quite happy with that too. I am looking forward to getting to know her classmates better! (And there is a “god” who is around and who has made me pretty curious too, and yes, it may be because he is just so cool, but… who cares?! I am curious, and I want to see more of him around, too!).

So, this is fun, it is intriguing and I want more!!

In Japan, ordinary people have the power to become Gods by possessing "super human powers." Nagi's grandmother and brother, Takeru, are two such people. However, after an accident takes their grandmother's life, Takeru becomes a NEET, leaving their towns shrine without a god. That is until one day Nagi rescues a young boy, and a god sends her to Kannagara Academy to become a god! There's just one problem, nobody can figure out what exactly Nagi's power is, not even Nagi herself!

Cute little supernatural slice of life school manga. Nagi is the perpetually positive type of character who seems to make friends with everyone, and her cheerfulness is definitely catching as I really enjoyed this read.

What makes this stand out, though, is the old gods vs. new gods' idea. The powers that the "gods" have in this are pretty standard super hero powers to be honest, they just don't really feel god like and it's pretty clear Akagawara did this on purpose as one of the students parents are noted as worshipping the "old gods". I like the academy/slice of life thing, but I'm really interested in how this side of things is going to play out.

It's definitely a cute little read with some fun characters and gorgeous art!

It was a fun and light read, the concept was very cool, the artwork was delightful and the plot really picked up around the 50% mark.

I can't wait to read the continuation of the story!

Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for the arc!

Here we find the same author as the acclaimed The Apothecary Diaries, Natsu Hyuuga.
However, The Failure at God School has a much more ‘young audience’ feel than The Apothecary Diaries. With 10 volumes already published in Japan, this promises to be a long series.

There's a modernisation of Japanese folklore and traditions. However, I found that the concept of deities/apprentice kami was still a little too light for my taste (I hope it will be more than an excuse to have a superpower school ), to be seen in the sequel. It's a bit lacking in rites, ceremonies and traditions.

As for the characters, Nagi is a young girl who can't find her powers. This is interesting, as she is nonetheless full of willpower and seeks to surpass herself in other ways.
Her brother is a sort of mascot. It's cute and funny, but at the same time it's touching because of the reason why he's a plush.
And we can't overlook the mysterious, handsome young man with long hair, the kami Tsukuyomi, who bears a striking resemblance to Jinshi's style in The Apothecary Diaries.

To conclude, the trials are reminiscent of a shōnen classic, adding a touch of action, and the mysteries scattered throughout make for enjoyable reading.

Ps: the Yenpress watermark sometimes interferes with the reading experience.

I think everything revolving around our protagonist and her lack of powers might be pretty obvious, and yet, by the time I realized it, I'd reached the end of the volume and wanted to read more.

The first volume of The Failure at God School is an introduction to what could be developed at length in the future. As for character introductions, many volumes are like this, so I'm not complaining, and the truth is, it hooks you in pretty quickly.

I liked the characters who will accompany our protagonist on this journey of discovery. I just hope it doesn't happen overnight that she learns how to control her powers and becomes the best of them all. We've already seen a lot of that, and it doesn't make much sense.

I'm looking forward to the sequel!

Thank you so much, Yen Press, for the ARC, which I read through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

The art is cute, and I like the MC. The side characters are interesting, but I think 1 volume wasn't enough time for me to be completely attached. Sane goes for the world building.

Overall, it has potential, but I am not 100% hooked yet. I look forward to reading more.

This was such an enjoyable read! The story had a unique and intriguing premise, with a great mix of fantasy, humor, and heart. The characters were engaging, and the artwork was beautifully done. It kept me entertained from start to finish, and I’m excited to see where it goes next!

This was a fun little book. We are introduced to our tale as old as time. Young girl that does not know she is powerful is observed by someone that acknowledges her powerfulness and now she is on her way to discovering her powers. The art is very cute and the characters around her seem fun and interesting. The "God" that found her is very handsome also just like Jinshi.... I see what is happening here and I am for it. Nothing crazy happens in this volume but it introduces the series nicely.

This seems a promising new start to a series by the author of the Apothecary Diaries! It gives me vibes somewhere between Kamisama Kiss and, well, pick a light-hearted manga based at a magical school. I knocked off a star mainly because it hasn't made itself stand out quite enough just yet for me to mark it a 5 star series. That being said, I enjoyed it and I am looking forward to more. I wish the light novel they mentioned in the manga was available-I enjoyed reading the Apothecary Diaries and would be curious to see a little more depth to the characters that might come through in a novelization versus a manga adaptation. Fingers crossed it might get released in the future!

Not sure what to say. The premise is very interesting however I found this first volume a bit weak.
I felt like the characters were a bit bland and the pacing a bit confusing. However, the story is quite interesting and I am interested in what happens next.

Thank you NetGalley and Yen Press for the ARC!

This was such a cute and heartwarming book about friendship and self discovery as the main character Tries to find her place in a new school. The beginning is a bit rushed to get to the part when the character goes to the school, but other than that, it is a slow buildup story and I'm super exited to know what's going to happen next!

This was an interesting concept for a manga mixed with lovely art and a great cast of characters! Volume one did a great job of setting up the school, the godhood system and the cast. It also gave us just enough mysterious energy from the character I assume will be the love interest at some point. Can’t wait to read the next volume!
Thanks so much to NetGalley and Yen Press for providing me with an eARC in exchange for my honest review!

This unfortunately falls flat for me. The story is a bit too slow for my liking, and I really wasn’t able to get into the characters.

The Failure at God School, Vol. 1 is a fun new manga series following a young girl who faces the challenge of being a god with no powers in a school full of gods! When Nagi saves a lost child from a powerful negative force, a "Himiko" or god, nominates her to study at a school for gods-thing is she's never manifested any sort of power! As Nagi begins to make friends with the students in her classes, the mystery of her power begins to unfold.

This was a sweet fantasy story that featured friendships, magical powers, mystery, and a fun school challenge! I really enjoyed this first installment and am interested in reading the next volume in the series. I highly recommend this for teens+ as the story features teen aged characters and I think the challenges the main character faces could be relatable to the teen age range.

Thank you so much to NetGalley and Yen Press for providing an ARC in exchange for an honest review!

Thanks to NetGalley and the author for granting me a copy of this book in exchange for an honest rating.

Its like MHA if izuku didn't get his powers! A great first volume. Amazing art and story line!
My favorite character is the outcast who our mc adopts! However, all the main characters are great! (There's even a punch able one so we are well rounded)

I am incredibly grateful to Yen Press for accepting my request to read this manga. My request was based on two factors. One, it is written by the author of The Apothecary Diaries. Two, gods. The concept of superhumans being granted government contracts for god status at shrines really fit my reading style.

Nagi needs a himiko for her family shrine since the passing of her grandmother. She is dedicated to the quest to lure a god to the rundown shrine, her perfect attendance, and her twin brother. This way of living has made her into a tenacious student, and she catches the eye of a god and gets an invitation to himiko school. Not at all the way Nagi expected to find a himiko for her shrine. Unfortunately, no one knows her divine power and she is the failure at god school. Her group of friends, the divine powers, and multiple plot intrigues were all a joy to experience.

I look forward to the continuation of this series. Hopefully it is published long enough to warrant an anime some day as well. I need more of this series in my life.

Set in modern-day Japan, if heroes with unique (and sometimes strange) powers were categorized as “gods.” Children with these abilities are trained in special schools to go out into the world and use them to develop their skills. High marks for the likeability of the main female character and her hidden, unknown abilities. Outcasts come together, and an alliance forms a formidable team of friends. This is the first installment, but it sets up a great start with solid characters, problems, and a foundational world of rules and believability.

I’m giving it 3.8 / 5 stars because the word flow is difficult to follow, and sometimes, I skipped sections because the font style and placement were annoying. I read it as an e-book and am used to reading anime from right to left and turning pages from right to left, but the book was not set up this way, which made it jarring. I would still consider this a fun young adult graphic novel to read and recommend to this crowd. I anticipate that my interest will improve with future novels.

This is an honest review sponsored through NetGalley.