TV-Series
Description
Junpei Kousaka, a high school student with a strong aversion to cats due to a childhood allergy, finds his life turned upside down after accidentally breaking a statue of the cat deity Nyanmaru. As punishment, he is cursed with the ability to understand and speak to cats. The curse comes with a dire condition: if Junpei fails to grant the wishes of 100 cats within a set timeframe, he will be transformed into a cat himself. This predicament forces Junpei to confront his fear and dislike of felines while navigating the chaos that ensues from his newfound ability.

Junpei’s life becomes increasingly complicated as he interacts with various cats and their often absurd or heartfelt wishes. Along the way, he encounters a colorful cast of characters, including Kaede Mizuno, his childhood friend and secret crush, who is unaware of his curse. Kaede’s love for cats contrasts sharply with Junpei’s predicament, creating both comedic and heartfelt moments. Another key figure is Kanako Sumiyoshi, a wealthy and eccentric classmate who harbors feelings for Junpei and often competes with Kaede for his attention. Her over-the-top personality and schemes add to the series’ comedic tone.

The narrative balances humor, romance, and supernatural elements as Junpei struggles to fulfill the cats’ wishes while managing his relationships and personal life. The cats themselves play a significant role, each with distinct personalities and desires that drive the plot forward. From helping a stray cat find a home to resolving conflicts between feline rivals, Junpei’s journey is filled with challenges that test his patience, empathy, and resolve.

As the story progresses, Junpei’s interactions with cats and humans alike lead to personal growth, gradually shifting his perspective on felines and deepening his connections with those around him. The series explores themes of responsibility, compassion, and the unexpected ways in which lives can intertwine, all while maintaining a lighthearted and comedic tone. The curse serves as both a narrative device and a metaphor for overcoming personal fears and prejudices, making "Nyan Koi!" a blend of supernatural comedy and character-driven storytelling.
Information
Nyan Koi!
にゃんこい!
Type: TV-Series
Anime Episodes: 12
Movie/Episode length: 24 min.
Date: 10/01/2009 – 12/17/2009
Categories
Genre
Everyday DramaGhost StoriesComedyRomance
Tags
EcchiEcchi-free AdultHarem
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Episodes
Staffel 1
1The Ugly Cat and the Cursed High Schooler
2That Guy... A Servant?
3What's Your Name?
4A Fabulous Person
5Times Square
6Milk & Bitter Chocolate & Sugar & Spice
7Wait For Me Before It Gets Dark
8The Burning Private Instruction Runner
9Girls in the Water!
10The Happenings of a Certain Night
11Friends
12FINAL: Can Heaven Wait?
Cast
Comment(s)
Staff
  • Director
    Keiichirō Kawaguchi
  • Script
    Kazuyuki Fudeyasu
    Shinichi Inotsume
  • Episode Director
    Keitarō Motonaga
    Makoto Bessho
    Takuo Suzuki
    Kaoru Yabana
    Keiichirō Kawaguchi
    Hideaki Nakano
    Yoshihiko Iwata
    Shōgo Arai
    Yōsuke Hashiguchi
  • Music
    Shigenobu Ōkawa
    Manabu Miwa
  • Character Design
    Kazuaki Morita
  • Chief Animation Director
    Yukie Sakō
    Rie Kawaguchi
  • Art design
    Nariyuki Ogi
  • Cgi Director
    Tetsuya Watanabe
  • Series Composition
    Shinichi Inotsume
  • Storyboard
    Noriyuki Nakamura
    Takuo Suzuki
    Keiichirō Kawaguchi
  • Unit Director
    Keiichirō Kawaguchi
  • Original creator
  • Art Director
    Takeshi Waki
    Naoko Kosakabe
    Mika Nakajima
  • Animation Director
    Hiroaki Gōda
    Yukie Sakō
    Yuko Iwaoka
    Masahiro Yamane
    Kazuo Takigawa
    Koji Yamakawa
    Haruo Ōgawara
    Teppei Taketani
    Shin Komatsu
    Mikio Fujiwara
    Nobuhiro Arai
    Rie Kawaguchi
    Hideki Furukawa
    Kōsuke Kawamura
  • Sound Director
    Satoki Iida
  • Producer
    Shinichi Nakamura
    Junichirō Tanaka
    Naoko Okada
    Tomohiro Fujita
    Jiyū Ōgi
Production
  • Production
    Tokyo Broadcasting System
    Nyan Koi Production Committee
  • Animation Production
    AIC
Relations
Manga overview
Music
Insert songs
Ep. 11
“Jibun Shinkirō" (自分蜃気楼)”
Ep. 1, 4, 12
“Kurenai Ningyōdō" (紅任侠道)”
Ep. 1-12
“Neko Neko Ondo" (ねこねこ音頭)”