This story pulled me in right away with its vivid art style and clever worldbuilding. I loved the concept of Gods as everyday figures living among people, earning their status rather than being born into it. Nagi’s sudden leap into a mysterious school for future deities felt fresh and intriguing, especially as she navigates her new role with no clear understanding of her own powers. The friendships she builds are charming, and each character brings their own emotional weight to the story. It moves at a great pace, balancing humor, heart, and magic without ever feeling too heavy. I expected more romance, but was pleasantly surprised by how it stayed focused on growth and connection instead. A delightfully original read that I’d happily recommend to anyone looking for something a little different.

What a cute little story!!!

I really would read on more in this series.

Could also see it be animated!

Thank you to Kodansha Comics for the e-arc!
I enjoyed this manga! It felt fun and fresh compared to other manga i’ve read. I liked that the “gods” aren’t just born that way, they have to earn it by doing well in classes and meeting certain qualifications. I really liked the fmc, she was kind and lovable with enough grit to persevere. There were a few typos throughout my copy, but they were minor and I could understand what was meant to be said. I can’t wait to see where this story goes! Rating: 4 🌟

This was interesting enough that I will check out the next, and the art style is 😻 but so far it’s not going to be the most memorable. I like Nagi our FMC and hope to see her grow in the series but I need something to stand out in the next vol. for me to want to carry on with the series.

3.5✨


The art is beautiful, the story is easy to understand, and it's very funny. I thought it was too romance-focused (I don't know why, haha), but it isn't. Maybe later, but not for now, and that's fine.
The thing about the school and all the students with some kind of power is really cool.
I think I might have an idea of ​​what Nagi's power is... and I already want to read more of the story because it's interesting, and the ending with Nagi and Tsukuyomi meeting was also interesting, haha.


Thanks YenPress for the arc

Omg! I did it! I manifested the e-arc from Yen Press! Thanks so much! 😊I knew those intention candles would work lol Tobthose looking for a successor to Apothecary Diaries this isn’t it. Male lead is largely absent from the first volume and shares little to no interaction with our heroine (failure?),Nagi. However, knowing the authors less than positive feelings on Jinshi this isn’t surprising. Failure at God School is its own thing and stands on its own legs. With time and more volumes these quirky characters will endear themselves to readers. The end notes were filled with the standard manga translation notes but, the history of the evolution of Shinto religion was a stand out. It was very informative and a treat for this folklore fan to read.

I really loved The Failure at God School! I felt so connected to the characters from the start- it was just like jumping into one of my favorite mangas from high school. Nagi reminded me so much of Tohru from Fruits Basket, I couldn't help but love her immediately. Then Sagami kept me cracking up and is actually my favorite male character so far, judge me if you must 🤫. The artwork also reminded me of some of my favorites, giving me a nostalgic feel while also giving a unique story, and I couldn't get enough! I can't wait to see how Tsukuyomi will further tie into Nagi's story and learn more about him. I'll definitely be continuing on with the series, and I so hope it gets picked up for it's own anime! ♡

If You Liked That, Read This:
• My Hero Academia
• Fruits Basket
• Kamisama Kiss

Spice: Spiceless, YA
(For Volume 1, At Least)

Tropes/Vibes:
• Forgotten Shrines ⛪
• Mysterious Gods 🌙☀️
• High School Shenanigans 🥊

It was definitely enjoyable read. I was certainly not expecting quite a vast cast of characters. The story is fast-paced and gripping. The protagonist will surely be well liked by the readers. A definite recommendation if you are ready for an unique storyline.

This was soooo good!
Thank you NetGalley & Yen Press for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

High school Nagi lives in a world where Gods live amongst the people and take up living in shrines to benefit the people of that neighborhood. After the death of her grandmother, the previous God her family has no God to take her place. until one day she is suddenly accepted to “God School” without any real idea what her power could be. There she becomes friends with a group of students, each with their own challenges and struggles.
The story and character build up is just amazing.
I enjoyed this even more after finding out that the author wrote The Apothecary Diaries, which I recently started watching and am enjoying extremely!

Recommend recommend recommend!

It was alright. Nothing that stood out as extremely unique to me. It held my attention a lot more in the first half compared to the second as it started to just feel like another story of an "outcast" at a magic school. I don't know if I'll continue with the series but I do think if this genre and plot is something you love then I'd recommend giving it a go.

Nagi balances her life between school, caring for her family shrine, and looking after her brother, who never leaves his room. After accidentally missing her bus one day, she decides to take a shortcut through the forest to avoid being late. There, she discovers a missing boy and encounters a dark power that she somehow manages to stop. She then awakens to an invitation to the School for Gods despite having no powers herself. Life at this new school proves challenging, as she struggles academically and still lacks any abilities.

I enjoyed this book; it was cute and easy to read. However, the story concluded abruptly, leaving me confused but eager for more.

That Ending!! I almost went to look for the second volume because what a first volume. This was so original and fun to read. I have so many questions and I’m sure the suspense will entice readers for many volumes to come! Many thanks to Yen Press for the opportunity to read the first volume!

This is a good start to a series about a girl who is struggling to save her family's shrine. She will learn to trust in herself and she will have a huge impact on the people around her.

After the death of her grandmother, Nagi's family's shrine is devoid of divinity and her town is slowly suffering. Himikos are people with mysterious powers and only strong Himikos can become gods.

Nagi manifests an interesting power when she saves a boy, who was lost. This event starts Nagi's journey in learning more about herself. She gets invited to learn at a "God" school and she meets a lot of different people.

I enjoyed reading this manga and can't wait to read the next volume.

Thank you NetGalley for the e-Arc and this is my honest review.

This was a decent set up to the story. I like the premise, but it also wasn't quite what I was expecting going in. I'd consider trying more from the series, but not sure it'd be at the top of my list. The art was lovely.

The failure at God school is about a girl with no apparent divine powers who ends up in God School after saving a missing boy in her town.
I loved this book, it's a fantastic start to the series and left me wanting more more more! Nagi has to face all sorts of challenges to discover her powers while trying to survive God school as well as the usual school challenges of fitting in and making friends. I'm looking forward to seeing where this series is going to go for our sunshine girl Nagi.

This story has been written by Natsu Hyuuga, author of the highly acclaimed series The Apothecary Diaries, so I've been looking forward to reading this! As it is volume 1, the story is mostly setting up, introducing the cast and the setting of the story. Nagi, the main character, is the daughter of a shrine caretaker family, but with no himiko or people with divine powers to take care of their shrine, they're in trouble. Although she seemingly have no powers, Nagi manages to save a child from a himiko. She is then recruited to the top school for training himikos in Japan, where she meets various people and attempts to figure out her apparent powers.

The art is pretty and easy to follow, and Nagi herself is a charming person. Already in one volume, she's shown to be brave and clever, but out of her depths as she tries to adapt to the school. There is also a focus on a mysterious god, Tsukuyomino, who is drawn to Nagi for her brawn. The worldbuilding is excellent, having drawn me into the story in just one volume, and it is easy to understand.

I look forward to reading more of the series!

The Failure at God School is such a good manga and no wonder since it's Natsu Hyuuga's. Nagi lives in a shrine, but it's getting heavier to run it without enough money. They would need a god to save the place. Nagi's brother has special powers and you get to study to become a god if you have powers. But, the brother is a shut-in and somehow Nagi ends up in the school and she doesn't have any powers, or does she? I love it how slow and thoughtful the manga is. We get to know the characters, they are multifaceted and the plot is well constructed. Nagi is so normal, she has friends and her mysteriousness is intriguing without being superimposed. Hyuuga knows how to write characters and they feels so refreshing!

The art looks wonderful and there's always something happening, which makes this pleasing for the eye. I'd love to see this as an anime! I enjoyed everything about this and if you like good fantasy series, then this is surely for you. Cliche-free story with humor and heartwarming moments. Also, I liked the weirdo brother a lot who used the stuffed animal to look after Nagi, haha. Such great moments!

This was so interesting! The main character's divine powers reminded me of gakuen alice a bit, but the storyline is so fun and I'm excited to see where this goes. I just hope that they're not trying to create a romantic storyline between the main character (who is a kid) and the god (he's eighteen).

Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for the arc! The art for this was cute and the worldbuilding has an intriguing premise but overall I felt like the pacing was too fast for me to properly appreciate it and for the reader to get attached to the characters. By the end of the volume, we're given a group of supposedly endearing friends yet I have little idea why I should be invested already in their relationships with each other. Nagi's struggle with her lack of powers and why she's being allowed to attend the school also don't feel adequately explored for how interested the reader is supposed to be in them. Still, it was an okay read and I would be open to continuing.

No notes, 10/10, I eat this shit up. Amazon will deliver my copy in two days. Chop, chop, publish the next one. <3