Nyaruko: Crawling with Love! (2012)
A wild anime comedy where Lovecraftian cosmic horror meets high school life, as shape-shifting alien deity Nyarlathotep moves in with an unsuspecting teenager.
Nyaruko: Crawling with Love! - Series Information
- Original Title: これいよれ！ニャル子さん
- First Air Year: 2012
- Last Air Year: 2013
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Animation, Comedy, Sci-Fi, Fantasy
- Content Rating (US): TV-PG
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode (24 minutes)
- Number of Seasons: 2
- Number of Episodes: 24
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: Japanese
- Spoken Languages: Japanese
- First Air Date: April 9, 2012 (United States - TV-PG), April 9, 2012 (Canada - 14+), April 9, 2012 (United Kingdom - 12), April 9, 2012 (Australia - PG), April 9, 2012 (Mexico - B-15)
- Networks: TV Tokyo
- Alternative Titles: Nyaruko - Crawling with Love! (CH), Повзучий хаос! Няруко (UA), 袭来！美少女邪神 (CN), Nyaruko: Rastejando de Amor! (PT), Haiyore! Nyaruko-san W (JP), Nyaruko: Crawling with Love! (FR)
- Production Companies: XEBEC, SB Creative, TV Tokyo, Avex Entertainment, Sotsu, THE KLOCKWORX, COSPA, STUDIO MAUSU, Bull's eye
- Production Countries: Japan
Nyaruko: Crawling with Love! - Plot
Mahiro Yasaka is just an ordinary high school student, until one day he is suddenly attacked by a dangerous monster. Just when everything seems to be lost, he is saved by a strange girl named Nyaruko, who claims to be the shape-shifting deity Nyarlathotep from horror author H. P. Lovecraft's Cthulhu Mythos.
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Nyaruko: Crawling with Love! - Cast & Crew
Main Cast
- Eri Kitamura
- Kana Asumi
- Shiori Mikami
- Yuka Otsubo
- Mariko Kouda
- Rie Kugimiya
- Miyu Matsuki
- Jouji Nakata
- Wataru Hatano
- Satomi Arai
Nyaruko: Crawling with Love! - FAQs
Where can you stream Nyaruko: Crawling with Love?
Nyaruko: Crawling with Love! is available to stream on Crunchyroll, both directly and through the Crunchyroll Amazon Channel. Both options offer full subscription (flatrate) access, making it easy to watch all 24 episodes across the two main seasons.
Is Nyaruko: Crawling with Love! based on a true story?
Not a true story, but it's rooted in real literary mythology. The series is adapted from a Japanese light novel series and draws heavily from H. P. Lovecraft's Cthulhu Mythos, reimagining cosmic horror entities like Nyarlathotep as cheerful alien girls living on Earth.
How many seasons does Nyaruko: Crawling with Love! have?
The series has two main seasons: Season 1 (Nyarko-san: Another Crawling Chaos, 12 episodes) and Season 2 (Nyarko-san: Another Crawling Chaos W, 12 episodes), plus a collection of 5 bonus specials. That brings the total to 29 episodes across all content.
What is Nyaruko: Crawling with Love! actually about?
Ordinary high schooler Mahiro Yasaka gets attacked by a monster and is saved by Nyaruko, a bubbly girl who turns out to be the shape-shifting deity Nyarlathotep. She moves in with him, and chaos follows as more alien beings from Lovecraft's Cthulhu Mythos crash into his daily life.
Who voices the main characters in Nyaruko?
Kana Asumi voices the energetic Nyaruko, while Eri Kitamura plays the exasperated protagonist Mahiro Yasaka. The supporting cast includes Rie Kugimiya as Hasuta, Miyu Matsuki as Kuuko, and Jouji Nakata as Lloigor, among other notable voice actors.
Does Nyaruko: Crawling with Love! parody other anime?
Absolutely — parody is one of the show's biggest draws. The series is packed with rapid-fire references to anime, video games, tokusatsu, and pop culture, often delivered at a breathless pace. Fans of Japanese media will spot dozens of nods per episode, making it a rewarding watch for genre enthusiasts.
When did Nyaruko: Crawling with Love! first air?
The series premiered on April 9, 2012, on TV Tokyo in Japan. Season 2 followed in 2013, and the show concluded that same year. It is rated TV-PG and remains available for streaming on Crunchyroll.
What anime is similar to Nyaruko: Crawling with Love?
Fans of Nyaruko often enjoy The "Hentai" Prince and the Stony Cat, ORESUKI Are you the only one who loves me?, and Myriad Colors Phantom World for their blend of comedy and supernatural elements. Vermeil in Gold and Mother of the Goddess' Dormitory offer similar harem-comedy energy.
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