---
title: "Nyaruko: Crawling with Love!"
year: 2012
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/nyaruko-crawling-with-love-2012"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 45254
imdb_id: "tt2564106"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 2
episodes_count: 24
runtime_minutes: 24
community_rating: 7.3
vote_count: 47
content_rating: "TV-PG"
---

# Nyaruko: Crawling with Love! (2012) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/nyaruko-crawling-with-love-2012

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "An ordinary high school student is saved from a monster by a shape-shifting deity."

### Why Watch
- unique premise based on literary mythology
- dynamic character interactions

### Caveats & Content Note
- high-energy tone may be overwhelming
- Tone & Suitability: The series contains fantasy violence and comedic supernatural themes.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: comedic, supernatural, fast-paced, absurdist

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | None | None |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | None | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, Crunchyroll | None | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | None | None |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Nyarko-san: Another Crawling Chaos (12 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 24
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 6 (25%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 18 (75%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Eri Kitamura** as *Mahiro Yasaka (voice)*
- **Kana Asumi** as *Nyaruko (voice)*
- **Shiori Mikami** as *Ghutatan*
- **Yuka Otsubo** as *Kurei Tamao*
- **Mariko Kouda** as *Ruuhii Jistone*
- **Rie Kugimiya** as *Hasuta*
- **Miyu Matsuki** as *Kuuko*
- **Jouji Nakata** as *Lloigor*
- **Wataru Hatano** as *Yoichi Takehiko*
- **Satomi Arai** as *Shantak-kun*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the premise?
A student is rescued from a monster by an entity claiming to be a deity.

### Q: Who is Nyaruko?
She is a shape-shifting deity who identifies as Nyarlathotep.

### Q: Is it based on literature?
The series draws inspiration from the Cthulhu Mythos by H. P. Lovecraft.

### Q: What kind of show is it?
It is a supernatural comedy series.

### Q: Who is the protagonist?
The story follows a high school student named Mahiro Yasaka.

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