Nyaruko: Crawling with Love!
Nyaruko: Crawling with Love!

Nyaruko: Crawling with Love!

2013TV ShowEnded3 SeasonsJapanese

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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IMDb7.2/10
Google Users86%
Director: Takuya SatoGenres: Comedy, Parody, Supernatural, Romance, Harem

Plot Summary

Mahiro Yasaka, an ordinary high school student, finds himself in a bizarre situation when he's attacked by a menacing alien. Fortunately, he's rescued by Nyarlathotep, a chaotic-good deity who has taken on the form of a beautiful, yet eccentric, red-haired girl. Nyaruko declares her love for Mahiro and decides to protect him from other alien threats, leading to a chaotic and hilariously surreal life filled with pop culture references and Lovecraftian madness.

Critical Reception

Nyaruko: Crawling with Love! received a generally positive reception, particularly among fans of parody and Lovecraftian themes. It was praised for its relentless humor, creative references, and energetic animation. While some critics found the constant barrage of jokes and pop culture nods to be overwhelming or repetitive at times, its unique blend of absurdity and genuine affection for its source material resonated with a significant audience.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unique blend of H.P. Lovecraftian horror elements with comedic and romantic tropes.
  • Applauded for its fast-paced humor, energetic animation, and clever pop culture parodies.
  • Some viewers found the humor to be repetitive or overly niche at times.

Google audience: Google users largely appreciate the anime's over-the-top humor and its quirky take on mythological figures, particularly Nyaruko herself. Many enjoy the fast-paced comedy and the show's ability to deliver consistent laughs. However, a small number of users found the constant references and surreal nature of the plot to be slightly overwhelming.

Fun Fact

The series is a playful parody of H.P. Lovecraft's Cthulhu Mythos, with the main character, Nyarlathotep, depicted as a moe anime girl. The show is filled with references to various anime, manga, video games, and internet culture.

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