If you’ve been searching for a full list of Noragami: Stray Stories manga volumes, the answer is refreshingly simple. This is a one-volume deal — and that’s the whole story. But there are a few wrinkles collectors should know about, especially regarding Japanese-exclusive booklet editions that never made it to English retail shelves.
For anyone unfamiliar with the franchise, Noragami: Stray God is a dark fantasy manga about Yato, a minor and nearly forgotten god trying to build a following in modern-day Japan, set against a world where deities, their spirit servants, and dangerous phantoms exist alongside ordinary humans. Noragami: Stray Stories is its companion side-story collection.
Let’s break it all down.
Noragami: Stray Stories Manga Volumes — One Is All You Need
Noragami: Stray Stories (ノラガミ拾遺集) is a completed, single-volume side-story collection created by Adachitoka, the creative team behind the parent series Noragami: Stray God. Published in English by Kodansha USA — the American branch of one of Japan’s largest manga publishers — in both print and digital formats, this slim companion book expands the supernatural world of gods, phantoms, and the thin boundary between the living and the dead.
There’s no volume 2. There’s no omnibus (a collected edition combining multiple volumes into one larger book). There’s no box set to hunt down. The standalone volume is the only retail release in English, and that makes collecting it about as simple as manga buying gets.
Now, two additional Japanese booklets — Stray Stories 弐 (2) and Stray Stories 参 (3) — do exist, but they were produced exclusively as special-edition bundles with the main series and were never sold separately. More on those in the collector section below.
For anyone who loves the Noragami universe and wants a little more time with its cast of gods and spirits, this single volume is the one to grab.
Noragami: Stray Stories, Vol. 1 (final volume)
How to Get the Complete Stray Stories Collection
Getting your hands on the complete English edition of Noragami: Stray Stories is simple because there’s only one volume to track down.
Here are the key details:
- Format: Print paperback and digital
- ISBN-13: 9781632362797
- Digital release: November 24, 2015
- Print release: December 1, 2015
- Rating: 16+ (Kodansha USA)
- Publisher: Kodansha USA
The digital edition is the easiest route — it’s available through major digital manga platforms and tends to stay consistently in stock. The print edition has been out for several years at this point, so availability may vary depending on the retailer. If you’re specifically after a physical copy, it’s worth checking multiple retailers rather than assuming any single one will have it on hand.
For readers weighing the purchase, this is a standard single-volume manga — expect typical retail pricing in line with other Kodansha USA releases of similar length.
What About the Japanese Booklet Editions?
The Japanese special-edition booklets — slim bonus books packaged with premium versions of main-series volumes 20 and 24 — were never released as standalone English volumes. If you’re a collector who wants every scrap of Stray Stories content, you’d need to track down those Japanese special editions, and you’d be reading them in the original language. For the vast majority of English-speaking fans, the single Kodansha USA volume is the complete collection.
What the Stray Stories Volume Contains
Noragami: Stray Stories collects side stories set in the same supernatural world as the main series. Think of it as a bonus book of extra stories set in the same world — shorter tales that shine a light on corners of the Noragami universe that the main storyline doesn’t always have time to explore.
The stories range from lighter, more comedic moments between familiar characters — such as the gods dealing with everyday absurdities or Yukine navigating his role as Yato’s shinki (a spirit bound to a god’s service as both weapon and companion) — to quieter scenes that dig into backstories and relationships among the series’ cast. You’ll also encounter the ayakashi, the phantoms that threaten humans and gods alike across the boundaries between worlds. Some stories fill in gaps between events in the main series, while others are more standalone character sketches that give you time with fan-favorite figures outside the pressure of the main plot.
The tone leans more toward the character-driven and comedic side of Noragami rather than its heavier action arcs, though the supernatural atmosphere is always present. If you’ve read the main series and found yourself wishing certain characters got more page time or that quieter moments between major conflicts lasted longer, these stories deliver exactly that.
Should You Read the Main Series First?
Yes. This is not a standalone entry point into the Noragami franchise. The stories assume you already know the characters, the rules of the world, and the relationships between its gods and spirits. Reading Stray Stories without that foundation would be like watching a behind-the-scenes featurette without seeing the film it’s about.
The recommended reading order is simple:
- Noragami: Stray God (main series) — read at least the first five or six volumes to establish solid context with the world and central cast
- Noragami: Stray Stories — enjoy the side stories with full appreciation
You don’t necessarily need to finish the entire main series before picking up Stray Stories, but having a solid grounding in the world and characters makes every side story land better.
The Japanese Booklet Editions Collectors Should Know About
This is where things get a little more nuanced for dedicated collectors. While the English market has one standalone volume, the Japanese side of things produced three batches of Stray Stories content:
Stray Stories 壱 (1) — The English-Available Volume
- Released: November 15, 2013 (Japan)
- Format: Standalone collected manga volume
- English edition: Yes — this is the Kodansha USA volume available in print and digital
This is the one you can buy in English. It’s a regular retail release that sits on shelves (or in digital libraries) like any other manga volume.
Stray Stories 弐 (2) — Japanese Bundle Only
- Released: February 15, 2019 (Japan)
- Format: Side-story booklet bundled with the main-series volume 20 special edition
- English edition: None
This was not a standalone book. It was a slim booklet included as a bonus with a special edition of Noragami volume 20. You couldn’t walk into a store and buy it separately — it only came packaged with that specific premium edition.
Stray Stories 参 (3) — Japanese Bundle Only
- Released: October 15, 2021 (Japan)
- Format: Side-story booklet bundled with the main-series volume 24 special edition
- English edition: None
Same story here. A booklet packaged exclusively with the special edition of volume 24. Not a standalone retail product.
What This Means for English-Speaking Collectors
If you buy the single English volume, you have the only Stray Stories content that Kodansha USA has published. The 弐 (2) and 参 (3) booklets remain Japanese-exclusive special-edition bonuses. Collectors who absolutely need those additional stories would need to source the Japanese special editions and read them in the original language.
For most fans, the English standalone volume provides a satisfying and complete reading experience on its own. The Japanese-exclusive booklets are a footnote for hardcore collectors, not a gap in your shelf that demands filling.
Is the Collection Complete — Will More Stray Stories Come?
Short answer: what you see is what you get, and it’s staying that way.
Noragami: Stray Stories is completed as a single standalone volume. The parent series Noragami: Stray God has also ended. With the main story wrapped up, there’s no ongoing chapter-by-chapter publication to generate new side-story material.
No additional standalone Stray Stories volumes have been announced. The one volume you can buy today is very likely the only one you’ll ever need to buy. For collectors who stress about keeping up with expanding series, that’s genuinely good news — your collection is already complete the moment you pick up volume 1.
Who Should Pick Up Noragami: Stray Stories
This book isn’t for everyone — and that’s fine. Here’s who will get the most out of it:
Pick it up if you:
- Love Noragami: Stray God and want more time with Yato, Hiyori, Yukine, and the rest of the cast
- Enjoy the series’ blend of supernatural action and quieter character-driven moments
- Want side stories that expand the world of gods, spirit servants, and phantoms without committing to another long series
- Are a Noragami collector looking to round out your shelf
Skip it if you:
- Haven’t read the main Noragami series yet — start with Noragami: Stray God volume 1, which is the proper entry point into the franchise
- Are looking for a self-contained dark fantasy manga (a fantasy series with darker, more supernatural themes) to read on its own
- Expect a continuation or sequel to the main storyline
At one volume, this is a quick read that slots neatly into any Noragami fan’s collection. The genres listed by Kodansha USA — Drama, Romance, Fantasy — give you a sense of the tone, though don’t let “Romance” mislead you: the romantic elements are background threads woven through character relationships, not the central focus. These are character-driven stories wrapped in a supernatural setting where gods walk among humans and death is never far away.
If you already love the Noragami world and its cast of flawed deities and loyal spirits, Stray Stories is an easy recommendation. Grab it, read it in an afternoon, and enjoy a few more hours in one of manga’s most compelling supernatural settings.