What is Haiyoru! Nyaruani?#
If you are looking for something lighthearted and quirky, Haiyoru! Nyaruani is a unique starting point. This series consists of nine very short, non-related stories focusing on the daily lives of Nyarlko, Mahiro, and Cthuko. Mixing elements of comedy, romance, and slice of life with a peculiar twist involving aliens, it provides a snapshot of the characters’ dynamics before the series expanded into a larger franchise.
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Is the anime really finished?#
When asking “Is the anime finished?”, it is important to look at the entire production timeline. While Haiyoru! Nyaruani itself was a collection of shorts, the broader anime project culminated in the Haiyore! Nyaruko-san F OVA, which had its limited theatrical premiere in Japan in May 2015.
Because the content is primarily episodic and consists of short stories and sequels, viewers generally get a satisfying experience from the anime alone without an absolute necessity to dive into the source material for a resolution. However, for those who want the complete story, you can always buy the manga or light novels to see where the inspiration came from.
Who is this anime for?#
This series is best suited for fans of the “slice of life” genre who enjoy fast-paced comedy and romantic tension. The inclusion of aliens adds a surreal layer to the humor, making it a great pick for audiences who like their romance with a side of cosmic absurdity.
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Recommended Watch Order#
Navigating the Nyaruko universe can be a bit confusing because it starts with shorts and moves into full series and OVAs. To get the most out of the experience, we recommend referring to the relationship tree provided below the article, but here is the breakdown:
Release Order#
If you want to experience the franchise as it was aired, follow this path:
- Haiyoru! Nyaruani (March 2010)
- Haiyoru! Nyaruani: Remember My Mr. Lovecraft (December 2010)
- Nyaruko: Crawling with Love! (April 2012)
- Nyaruko: Crawling with Love! (April 2013)
- Haiyore! Nyaruko-san F (May 2015)
Completionist Order#
For the completionist who wants every extra, the release order is the best approach. This ensures you see the alternate retelling (Remember My Mr. Lovecraft) and the final theatrical OVA (Haiyore! Nyaruko-san F) in the correct sequence.
The “Quick Start” Order#
If you aren’t worried about the early shorts and just want the main narrative, you can jump straight into the Nyaruko: Crawling with Love! series. You can watch the anime on Prime Video (which collaborates with Crunchyroll in some regions) to catch up quickly.
Regardless of the order you choose, the transition from the short-form Nyaruani to the full series provides a fun evolution of the characters and their chaotic world.
Haiyoru! Nyaruani • anime • 2010-03-17
└─(alternate retelling)→ Haiyoru! Nyaruani: Remember My Mr. Lovecraft • anime • 2010-12-10
└─(related)→ Nyaruko: Crawling with Love! • anime • 2012-04-09
└─(sequel)→ Nyaruko: Crawling with Love! • anime • 2013-04-07
└─(sequel)→ Haiyore! Nyaruko-san F • anime • 2015-05-30 (Japan, limited theatrical premiere)
