The appeal and reviews of "Haiyore! Nyaruko-san W": The perfect balance of madness and laughter

"Haiyore! Nyaruko-san W" - A fusion of Cthulhu Mythos and romantic comedy

"Haiyore! Nyaruko-san W" is a TV anime series that aired in 2013, based on the light novel "Haiyore! Nyaruko-san" by Manta Aizora. Based on the Cthulhu Mythos, this work gained popularity as a romantic comedy about evil gods who come to Earth. It aired from April 8 to July 1, 2013, and consisted of 12 episodes. It was broadcast on TV Tokyo, AT-X, TV Aichi, TV Osaka, and Niconico Channel, and each episode was 30 minutes long. Animation was produced by XEBEC, and the director was Tsuyoshi Nagasawa.

Story and Characters

The story centers on a romantic comedy about an ordinary high school student, Yasaka Mahiro, and the evil god Nyarlathotep (Nyaruko), who falls in love with him at first sight. Nyaruko comes to Earth as an agent of the Planetary Protection Agency, but falls in love with Mahiro and stays at the Yasaka household to continue her aggressive advances. Her true identity is an evil god from the Cthulhu Mythos, and while she is not above using brutal methods against her enemies, she shows devoted love for Mahiro.

Nyaruko's rivals are Cthugha (Kuko) and Hastur (Hasuta). Kuuko is Nyaruko's nemesis, but has an abnormal affection for her and appears as a bodyguard for a criminal organization. After being defeated, he gets a job at the Planetary Protection Agency and settles in the Yasaka household. Hasuta is an evil god known as the "Indescribable One" and has the appearance of a beautiful girl but is actually a man. He is the heir of a space game hardware manufacturer, and when he meets Mahiro, he falls in love at first sight and settles in the Yasaka household.

In addition, many other unique characters will appear, such as Mahiro's classmate, the gossipy Kurei Tamao, Mahiro's best friend and good-natured young man Yoichi Takehiko, and Mahiro's mother, Yasaka Yoriko, who works part-time as an evil god hunter. New characters will also add excitement to the story, such as Ruhi Jiston, a member of Cthulhu's family, and Kuu-on, a Cthulhu alien like Kuuko.

Animation and performance

The animation of "Haiyore! Nyaruko-san W" is a work that highlights XEBEC's high technical capabilities. The designs by character designer and chief animation director Masaaki Takiyama faithfully reproduce the image of the original work while bringing out the anime's unique charm. The background art by art director Keito Watanabe also effectively expresses the worldview of the Cthulhu Mythos.

Director Nagasawa Tsuyoshi skillfully incorporates the humor and romantic comedy elements of the original work, while not forgetting the dark atmosphere of the Cthulhu Mythos. Series composer Kimura Nobu's story development also keeps viewers from getting bored by giving each episode a different theme and subtitle. In particular, episodes such as the seventh episode, "Poolside, Stained with Blood," and the eleventh episode, "The Haunted House of a Certain Camp," are memorable for their horror of the Cthulhu Mythos.

Music and theme song

The music was handled by MONACA, with music production by DIVEIIentertainment. The opening theme, "Love is the Slave of Chaos," was written by Ushiro Kara Haiyori Tai G, and features lyrics and a melody that reflect the worldview of the Cthulhu Mythos. A different ending theme is used for each episode, bringing out the individuality of each character. In particular, "Wonder Nanda? Unrequited Love," sung by Nyaruko, Kuuko, and Hasuta, gained popularity as a song that expresses their friendship and love.

Evaluation and impact

"Haiyore! Nyaruko-san W" has gained many fans with its innovative setting of fusing the Cthulhu Mythos with romantic comedy. It has been highly praised not only by fans of the original work, but also by anime fans and enthusiasts of the Cthulhu Mythos. In particular, the individuality of the characters and the humorous story development have been highly praised as elements that entertain viewers. Additionally, episodes that evoke the horror of the Cthulhu Mythos have been praised as elements that add depth to the work.

This work showed new possibilities for works based on the Cthulhu Mythos, and influenced subsequent works. The characters are also very popular, and many goods and collaboration projects have been developed. In particular, figures and apparel products of Nyaruko, Kuuko, and Hasuta have been highly popular with fans.

Related works and recommendations

"Haiyore! Nyaruko-san W" was produced as a sequel to the original light novel "Haiyore! Nyaruko-san". The original work was published by Softbank Creative from GA Bunko, and the character designs by Kitsune Inu are also one of its charms. In addition, the first season of "Haiyore! Nyaruko-san" also has in common the fusion of Cthulhu Mythos and romantic comedy, so we recommend watching this one as well.

Other anime works based on the Cthulhu Mythos include "Higurashi When They Cry" and "Umineko When They Cry". These works are also recommended for fans of "Nyaruko-san W" as they depict the horror and mystery of the Cthulhu Mythos. Also, for those who want to enjoy romantic comedy elements, "My Little Sister Can't Be This Cute" and "My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU" are also recommended.

Conclusion

"Haiyore! Nyaruko-san W" is a work that has gained many fans with its innovative setting of fusing the Cthulhu Mythos with romantic comedy. It is packed with various elements, such as the unique personalities of the characters, a humorous story development, and episodes that make you feel the horror of the Cthulhu Mythos. This is a work that can be recommended not only to fans of the original work, but also to anime fans and enthusiasts of the Cthulhu Mythos. Please watch it and experience its charm.