Ep 5. Borderline
- TV14
- February 2, 2014
- 24 min
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9.0 (225)
In Noragami season 1 episode 5, titled "Borderline," the story continues with a focus on the bond between Yato and Hiyori. The episode starts with Hiyori waking up to find she has slept in her spirit form, causing her to panic and wonder if she will ever be able to return to her normal self permanently. Yato tries to reassure her that it is possible, but they are interrupted when a battle against a phantom appears.
During the fight, Yato and Hiyori are joined by a new character named Yukine, who is revealed to be Yato's new regalia - a supernatural weapon that can transform into a variety of objects. Despite Yato's excitement over having a new regalia, Yukine is less than thrilled at being forced into this position and resents Yato for it.
As they continue to fight the phantom, the group realizes that it is more powerful than they initially thought. The phantom is able to control the air around them, making it difficult for them to move, and also has the ability to possess humans, which it uses to try and take Hiyori. In the chaos of the battle, Hiyori's spirit form is knocked away from her physical body, and she is left vulnerable to the phantom's attacks.
Yukine steps in to save her, but his hesitation and lack of trust in Yato cause him to struggle in battle. Yato, feeling the weight of responsibility for both Hiyori and Yukine's safety, becomes desperate to defeat the phantom and prove his worth as a god to his new regalia. With Hiyori's guidance and encouragement, the group is finally able to defeat the phantom and save Hiyori's physical body.
After the battle, Yato reflects on the events that transpired and realizes the importance of trust and communication between himself and his regalia. He apologizes to Yukine and promises to be a better master to him going forward. Hiyori, meanwhile, continues to search for a way to reconnect her spiritual and physical forms permanently.
Overall, "Borderline" is an action-packed and emotionally charged episode that deepens the relationships between the main characters and raises the stakes for their collective journey. It highlights the struggles of trust and communication in any relationship, supernatural or human, and shows the importance of perseverance in the face of adversity.