Kannagi: Crazy Shrine Maidens: Season 1
An art student named Jin Mikuriya carves a statue from the wood of the sacred Kannagi tree, which allows the local deity spirit Nagi to take a physical form. Nagi's mission is to cleanse the impurities plaguing the land, but because her sacred tree has been cut down, she can only accomplish this with Jin's assistance. While pursuing an impurity, Nagi is reunited with her sister Zange, who has converted to Catholicism
Season 1 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Jin Mikuriya is an art student who carved a statue from the wood of the Kannagi tree.
- Nagi is the local deity spirit of the town of Kannagi who takes physical form through Jin's wooden statue.
- Nagi's mission is to cleanse impurities from the land, which requires Jin's help because her sacred tree was cut down.
- Zange is Nagi's sister, whose sacred tree is still intact, giving her greater power as she operates as a local celebrity taking street confessions.
Season overview
An art student named Jin Mikuriya carves a statue from the wood of the sacred Kannagi tree, which allows the local deity spirit Nagi to take a physical form. Nagi's mission is to cleanse the impurities plaguing the land, but because her sacred tree has been cut down, she can only accomplish this with Jin's assistance. While pursuing an impurity, Nagi is reunited with her sister Zange, who has converted to Catholicism. Zange possesses greater power than Nagi because her own sacred tree remains intact, and she has become a local celebrity by taking confessions on the street at night. To regain her own power, Nagi must gather followers and build her popularity. Together, Jin and Nagi work to destroy the impurities gathering in the town.
Episode Guide
Season 1 Progress Shield
The Shrine Girl
Oct 4, 2008 · 25 min
When Jin Mikuriya uses the trunk of a sacred tree to carve a statue for a school project, he accidentally summons a guardian deity named Nagi.
Gyokuon Attack!
Oct 11, 2008 · 25 min
When Jin gets a surprise visit from his classmate and friend Tsugumi Aoba, Nagi fabricates a story explaining her living with Jin. Later, Nagi flees the house after an argument wit
The School's Goddess
Oct 18, 2008 · 25 min
When Nagi secretly infiltrates Jin's school to search for an impurity, she stumbles upon a mysterious girl.
Sisters
Oct 25, 2008 · 25 min
Nagi is thinking of being an idol in order to gain followers since her powers are going to be reduced by the tree being cut down. Jin encounters a famous idol who turns out to be N
Revelation! Love the Spirits of the Dining Table
Nov 1, 2008 · 25 min
Zange tries to seduce Jin and challenges Tsugumi and Nagi to a cooking contest. Meanwhile, Nagi is becoming so popular with the students at school, the teachers find out she is not
Nagi's Heart-Beating Craziness
Nov 8, 2008 · 25 min
When Nagi decides to get a parttime job at a maid café where Tsugumi is also working by request of a friend, she is surprised by Jin and his fellow clubmates from the art club.
Cutie Big Pinch! The Super Spicy Hitsumabushi Strikes Back
Nov 15, 2008 · 25 min
When Nagi shuts herself into Jin's closet and refuses to come out, Jin calls Meguru for help.
The Hill of Straying Storm
Nov 22, 2008 · 25 min
During a stormy night, Daitetsu stays over at Jin's house, where he wonders about Jin and Nagi's feelings for each other.
Embarassing School Comedy
Nov 29, 2008 · 25 min
When rumors about the Daitetsu and Jin being a homosexual couple start to spread, Zange decides that the best solution to the problem is for Jin to officially date a girl.
Karaoke Warrior Mike Takako
Dec 6, 2008 · 25 min
When the Art Club, Nagi and Zange are having a karaoke party, Tsugumi, Jin, and Zange's relationship complications quickly make the session extremely awkward.
Yet, Uncertain
Dec 13, 2008 · 25 min
Jin demands that Nagi tells him more about herself, her reasons for staying in Jin's home and the occurrence of impurities in the village. After she refuses and runs away, Jin disc
Truly Ephemeral
Dec 20, 2008 · 25 min
When Jin arrives at home and he finds that Nagi is nowhere to be found, he keeps looking for her without success.
Jin, Lovestruck
Dec 27, 2008 · 25 min
Tsugumi persuades Jin to search for Nagi again with the help of the school's blog.