A kind-hearted, normal high school girl who becomes entangled in the supernatural world due to her accident.

The English dub for this episode is widely praised. Jason Liebrecht captures Yato’s chaotic energy, rapid mood swings from silly to serious, and hidden arrogance perfectly. Bryn Apprill’s Hiyori strikes the right balance between grounded normalcy and the confusion of her new circumstances.

Episode 1 acts as a strong introduction to the series' unique mythology and character dynamics, blending high-stakes spiritual action with mundane human comedy. It successfully sets up the core trio (Yato, Hiyori, and later Yukine) and creates an instant hook with Hiyori's plight.

Yato’s shinki (regalia/weapon) at the start of the episode, who leaves him due to his unprofessionalism.

Hiyori confronts Yato about her condition. He agrees to fix her, but as he has no money and no shrine, he accepts her request for 5 yen, cementing their partnership. Characters Introduced

An eccentric, lazy, but surprisingly capable "stray god" of calamity who is desperate for relevance.

Because Yato is a god, Hiyori survives, but the impact causes her soul to slip out of her body frequently—a condition known as becoming a "Half-Ayakashi."