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.
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.
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
- Chizuru Mochizuki
- Haruhiko Endou
- Keizou Kirishima
- Nagi Ichinose
- Jyunpei KousakaConnor Leach
- Kaede MizunoLesley Pedersen
- Suzu Kousaka
- Jii/old man
- Suzu Kōsaka
- Kumaneko
- Nyamsus
- Jii
- Shizue Kousaka
- Kota Kawamura
- Kanako SumiyoshiRyōko Shiraishi
- Kotone Kirishima
- JosephineSamuel Roman
- Nyamsas
- Kouta Kawamura
- Junpei Kōsaka
Comment(s)
Staff
- DirectorKeiichirō Kawaguchi
- ScriptKazuyuki FudeyasuShinichi Inotsume
- Episode DirectorKeitarō MotonagaMakoto BesshoTakuo SuzukiKaoru YabanaKeiichirō KawaguchiHideaki NakanoYoshihiko IwataShōgo AraiYōsuke Hashiguchi
- MusicShigenobu ŌkawaManabu Miwa
- Character DesignKazuaki Morita
- Chief Animation DirectorYukie SakōRie Kawaguchi
- Art designNariyuki Ogi
- Cgi DirectorTetsuya Watanabe
- Series CompositionShinichi Inotsume
- Storyboard
- Unit DirectorKeiichirō Kawaguchi
- Original creator
- Art DirectorTakeshi WakiNaoko KosakabeMika Nakajima
- Animation DirectorHiroaki GōdaYukie SakōYuko IwaokaMasahiro YamaneKazuo TakigawaKoji YamakawaHaruo ŌgawaraTeppei TaketaniShin KomatsuMikio FujiwaraNobuhiro AraiRie KawaguchiHideki FurukawaKōsuke Kawamura
- Sound DirectorSatoki Iida
- ProducerShinichi NakamuraJunichirō TanakaNaoko OkadaTomohiro FujitaJiyū Ōgi
Production
- ProductionTokyo Broadcasting SystemNyan Koi Production Committee
- Animation ProductionAIC
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)”

