Kamisama Gakkou no Ochikobore
The Failure at God School

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Here we find the same author as the acclaimed The Apothecary Diaries, Natsu Hyuuga.
However, The Failure at God School has a much more ‘young audience’ feel than The Apothecary Diaries. With 10 volumes already published in Japan, this promises to be a long series.

There's a modernisation of Japanese folklore and traditions. However, I found that the concept of deities/apprentice kami was still a little too light for my taste (I hope it will be more than an excuse to have a superpower school ), to be seen in the sequel. It's a bit lacking in rites, ceremonies and traditions.

As for the characters, Nagi is a ... young girl who can't find her powers. This is interesting, as she is nonetheless full of willpower and seeks to surpass herself in other ways.
Her brother is a sort of mascot. It's cute and funny, but at the same time it's touching because of the reason why he's a plush.
And we can't overlook the mysterious, handsome young man with long hair, the kami Tsukuyomi, who bears a striking resemblance to Jinshi's style in The Apothecary Diaries.

To conclude, the trials are reminiscent of a shōnen classic, adding a touch of action, and the mysteries scattered throughout make for enjoyable reading.