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Nyaruko: Crawling with Love! 2012

Status
Ended
First Aired
April 9, 2012
Last Aired
July 1, 2013
Format
2 seasons · 24 eps
Total Runtime
~9.6 hours (24 min/ep)
Highest Rated Episode
S1E1 "Like a Close Encounter of the Third Kind" (★ 7/10)
Network
TV Tokyo
Where to Stream
Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel
Streaming data from JustWatch
★ TMDB users: 7.3/10 from 47 votes TV-PG AnimationComedySci-Fi & Fantasy 2 seasons · 24 eps Ended
Community & Your Rating
★ 7.3/10
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What is Nyaruko: Crawling with Love!?

Nyaruko: Crawling with Love! is a television series centered on the life of an ordinary high school student named Mahiro Yasaka.

Type
TV series
Year
2012
Status
Ended
Episodes
24
Runtime
24 minutes
First aired
Apr 9, 2012
Last aired
Jul 1, 2013
Original language
JA
Origin
JP
Networks
TV Tokyo
Genres
Animation, Comedy, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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Rating
★ TMDB users: 7.3/10 from 47 votes
Format
2 seasons · 24 episodes
Episode runtime
~24 minutes
Status
Ended
Network
TV Tokyo
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Overview

Nyaruko: Crawling with Love! is a television series centered on the life of an ordinary high school student named Mahiro Yasaka. The narrative begins when Mahiro is suddenly attacked by a dangerous monster. Just as his situation appears hopeless, he is rescued by a mysterious girl named Nyaruko. Upon her introduction, Nyaruko reveals that she is a shape-shifting deity known as Nyarlathotep. She explains that she originates from the Cthulhu Mythos, a collection of stories created by the horror author H. P. Lovecraft. The series follows the interactions between Mahiro and this supernatural entity following her intervention in his life. The premise explores the consequences of Mahiro encountering a being from these literary origins while navigating his typical high school existence. The story focuses on the dynamic between the human student and the deity who has appeared to protect him from the threats he faces. This production integrates elements of the Cthulhu Mythos into a contemporary setting, establishing the foundation for the events that unfold throughout the series.

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“An ordinary high school student is saved from a monster by a shape-shifting deity.”

Reasons to watch
  • unique premise based on literary mythology
  • dynamic character interactions
Keep in mind
  • high-energy tone may be overwhelming

Watch it if you enjoy supernatural comedies featuring mythological references.

The series contains fantasy violence and comedic supernatural themes.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the premise?

A student is rescued from a monster by an entity claiming to be a deity.

Who is Nyaruko?

She is a shape-shifting deity who identifies as Nyarlathotep.

Is it based on literature?

The series draws inspiration from the Cthulhu Mythos by H. P. Lovecraft.

What kind of show is it?

It is a supernatural comedy series.

Who is the protagonist?

The story follows a high school student named Mahiro Yasaka.

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