The Failure at God School Is Getting an Anime!

By Yuu-kun And there's one BIG reason The Apothecary Diaries fans might want to pay attention.

Written by The Apothecary Diaries Author The Failure at God School is written by Natsu Hyūga — the author behind The Apothecary Diaries.

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A World Where Gods Exist The story takes place in a version of modern-day Japan where gods actually exist. But becoming a god isn't as simple as having supernatural powers.

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Being a God Is Actually a Title People with supernatural abilities are called Himiko. Some can eventually become gods through schools, certification, and licenses.

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Nagi Hibiya is a high-school student who receives an acceptance letter from Kannagara Academy. It's a school attended by elite students with powerful supernatural abilities.

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Nagi Doesn't Know Her Own Power Despite entering a school for supernatural abilities, Nagi doesn't even know what her own divine ability is.

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The high-ranking god Tsukuyomi seems to sense that there is something special about Nagi. And the mystery surrounding her power is only beginning.

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As the story continues, the mysterious power inside Nagi begins to reveal a much larger truth. Her past, future, and hidden abilities all become part of the mystery

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Natsu Hyūga Is Behind the Story The story is written by Natsu Hyūga, while the manga is illustrated by Modomu Akagawara. The manga began serialization in Hana to Yume in 2021.

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The series has been running for around five years and reached its 15th collected volume in September 2026. It has also surpassed 1.7 million copies in circulation.

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The anime was only recently announced, and no official release date has been revealed. So if you see an exact date being shared right now... Be careful with it.

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Not Yet. For now, we only have a teaser visual released alongside the anime announcement. There is currently no full promotional trailer showing the anime's animation.

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The teaser visual features Nagi Hibiya and Tsukuyomi, surrounded by autumn scenery and a large torii gate. The official website and social media accounts have also launched.

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I Honestly Didn't Expect This One I didn't know much about The Failure at God School before the announcement. But after looking into the premise, setting, and story...

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Want to know the full story?

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The Failure at God School Is Getting an Anime!

Written by The Apothecary Diaries Author The Failure at God School is written by Natsu Hyūga — the author behind The Apothecary Diaries.

WHY THIS ONE? 👀

WHY THIS ONE? 👀

A World Where Gods Exist The story takes place in a version of modern-day Japan where gods actually exist. But becoming a god isn't as simple as having supernatural powers.

WHAT IS IT ABOUT?

WHAT IS IT ABOUT?

Being a God Is Actually a Title People with supernatural abilities are called Himiko. Some can eventually become gods through schools, certification, and licenses.

SO, HOW DOES IT WORK? 👀

SO, HOW DOES IT WORK? 👀

Nagi Hibiya is a high-school student who receives an acceptance letter from Kannagara Academy. It's a school attended by elite students with powerful supernatural abilities.

MEET NAGI HIBIYA

MEET NAGI HIBIYA

Nagi Doesn't Know Her Own Power Despite entering a school for supernatural abilities, Nagi doesn't even know what her own divine ability is.

BUT THERE'S ONE PROBLEM...

BUT THERE'S ONE PROBLEM...

The high-ranking god Tsukuyomi seems to sense that there is something special about Nagi. And the mystery surrounding her power is only beginning.

BUT SOMEONE NOTICES 👀

BUT SOMEONE NOTICES 👀

As the story continues, the mysterious power inside Nagi begins to reveal a much larger truth. Her past, future, and hidden abilities all become part of the mystery

THERE'S MORE TO NAGI

THERE'S MORE TO NAGI

Natsu Hyūga Is Behind the Story The story is written by Natsu Hyūga, while the manga is illustrated by Modomu Akagawara. The manga began serialization in Hana to Yume in 2021.

WHO CREATED IT?

WHO CREATED IT?

The series has been running for around five years and reached its 15th collected volume in September 2026. It has also surpassed 1.7 million copies in circulation.

THIS ISN'T A NEW MANGA 👀

THIS ISN'T A NEW MANGA 👀

The anime was only recently announced, and no official release date has been revealed. So if you see an exact date being shared right now... Be careful with it.

WHEN IS THE ANIME COMING?

WHEN IS THE ANIME COMING?

Not Yet. For now, we only have a teaser visual released alongside the anime announcement. There is currently no full promotional trailer showing the anime's animation.

IS THERE A TRAILER?

IS THERE A TRAILER?

The teaser visual features Nagi Hibiya and Tsukuyomi, surrounded by autumn scenery and a large torii gate. The official website and social media accounts have also launched.

THE FIRST VISUAL 👀

THE FIRST VISUAL 👀

I Honestly Didn't Expect This One I didn't know much about The Failure at God School before the announcement. But after looking into the premise, setting, and story...

WHY I'M INTERESTED ❤️

WHY I'M INTERESTED ❤️

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