The appeal and reviews of "Haiyore! Nyaruko-san": A fusion of Cthulhu Mythos and comedy

"Haiyore! Nyaruko-san" - A unique work that elevates the Cthulhu Mythos into comedy

"Haiyore! Nyaruko-san" is a TV anime series based on a light novel based on the Cthulhu Mythos. It began airing on TV Tokyo and other stations on April 10, 2012, and has a total of 12 episodes. The original story is by Manta Aizora, the director is Tsuyoshi Nagasawa, and the animation is by XEBEC.

story

The protagonist, Yasaka Mahiro, is an ordinary high school student. However, a girl named Nyaruko, who calls herself Nyarlathotep, the evil god of the Cthulhu Mythos, suddenly appears before him. Nyaruko came to Earth as an agent of the Planetary Protection Agency, but she fell in love with Mahiro at first sight and stayed at his house. Furthermore, evil gods appear one after another, including Nyaruko's childhood friend Kuuko and Hasuta, who has a crush on Mahiro, and Mahiro's daily life falls into chaos.

This work takes the terrifying imagery of the Cthulhu Mythos and portrays it as a romantic comedy, building a unique worldview full of humor and parody. The light-hearted tempo of the original light novel and the unique interactions between the characters are faithfully reproduced in the anime.

character

Nyaruko (Nyarlathotep) - Voice actor: Kana Asumi A girl who calls herself Nyarlathotep, she falls in love with Mahiro at first sight and stays at his house. She has a lively and cheerful personality, but the power of the evil god she sometimes shows is overwhelming. Kana Asumi's acting skills as a voice actress shine, bringing out the charm of Nyaruko to the fullest.

Mahiro Yasaka - Voice actor: Eri Kitamura The protagonist is a high school student. Despite getting caught up in the chaos caused by the evil gods, she is portrayed trying her best to protect her daily life. Eri Kitamura's acting gives a realistic portrayal of Mahiro's confusion and growth.

Kuuko (Cthugha) - Voice actor: Miyu Matsuki A Cthugha girl and Nyaruko's childhood friend. Despite her cool appearance, her interactions with Nyaruko are comical, and Miyu Matsuki's expressiveness as a voice actress is outstanding.

Hasuta (Hastar) - Voice actor: Rie Kugimiya He is an evil god who controls the wind and falls in love with Mahiro at first sight. Rie Kugimiya's voice acting brings out both Hasuta's cuteness and strength.

In addition, many other unique characters appear and add excitement to the story, including Mahiro's mother, Yasaka Yoriko, her best friend Yoichi Takehiko, and her classmate Kurui Tamao.

Production Staff

Director Nagasawa Tsuyoshi has paid close attention to detail in order to recreate the atmosphere of the original work in the anime. Series composer Kimura Nobu has skillfully adapted the original story to create a plot that viewers will not tire of. Character designer and chief animation director Takiyama Masaaki has maximized the appeal of the characters based on the designs of the original creator Kitsune Inu.

The quality of the work has been enhanced through the cooperation of each staff member, including art director Keito Watanabe, colorist Yuriko Taniguchi, cinematographer Daisuke Horino, editor Masahiro Matsumura, sound director Satoshi Motoyama, sound effects director Toshiya Wada, sound production by Studio Mouse, music by MONACA, and music production by DIVEIIentertainment.

Theme songs and music

The opening theme "Taiyo Iyoku Moeyo Chaos" is sung by Ushiro Kara Nyarukotai G, with lyrics by Aki Hata and music and arrangement by Hidekazu Tanaka. The ending theme "Zutto Be with You" is sung by Nyaruko-san Nyaruko-san from RAMM, with lyrics by Seiko Fujibayashi and music and arrangement by RAMM. These songs add to the atmosphere of the work.

episode

The subtitles for each episode are also unique, and are filled with elements of the Cthulhu Mythos, science fiction, and romantic comedy. Below are the subtitles for each episode.

• Episode 1: "Close Encounters of the Third Kind, Something Like That"
• Episode 2: "Goodbye Nyaruko-san"
• Episode 3: "Yasaka Mahiro Wants to Live Quietly"
• Episode 4: "Mother's Attack!"
• Episode 5: "The Great X Conspiracy"
• Episode 6: "War in the Market"
• Episode 7: "Blue SAN Reef"
• Episode 8: "Nyaruko's Exciting High School"
• Episode 9: "I am him and he is me"
• Episode 10: "Master of Hyperspace"
• Episode 11: The Lost Child from the Stars
• Episode 12: "Waiting as I Dream"

Ratings and Recommendations

"Haiyore! Nyaruko-san" has appealed to new audiences as well as existing fans by depicting the Cthulhu Mythos as a comedy. The characters' personalities and humorous storyline entertain viewers. In addition, while faithfully recreating the original light novel, it also adds special effects and gags that are unique to anime.

In particular, the charm of characters such as Nyaruko, Kuuko, and Hasuta stands out, and the voice actors' performances are also excellent. The opening and ending songs also liven up the atmosphere of the work, allowing you to enjoy the afterglow of the work after watching it.

This work is recommended not only for those who are interested in the Cthulhu Mythos, but also for those who like romantic comedies and parodies. After watching the anime, it's also a good idea to read the original light novel. In addition, there are many related goods and collaboration products on sale, so you can enjoy it as a fan in many ways.

"Haiyore! Nyaruko-san" is a one-of-a-kind work that allows you to enjoy the Cthulhu Mythos as a comedy. Please give it a watch.