Nyan Koi!
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- 1EP 1
Junpei Kousaka faces a cat curse after damaging a deity statue and must fulfill requests to avoid transformation.
Oct 2, 2009Junpei Kousaka, a teenager allergic to cats, accidentally damages a cat deity statue and incurs a curse from Buddhist monk Keizo Kirishima. He is forced to grant one hundred requests from felines or risk being transformed into a cat. His first task, assigned by Nyamsus and Tama, involves helping stray cats in a local park who are being tormented. While at the mall, Junpei encounters his crush, Kaede Mizuno. Later, he discovers that the tormentor is actually Kaede, who possesses an extreme fondness for cats that manifests as smothering behavior, causing distress to the animals. Junpei must navigate this situation to fulfill his cursed obligation while dealing with the unexpected revelation about his crush's peculiar habits.
- 2EP 2
Junpei helps a cat deliver thanks to childhood friend Kanako Sumiyoshi during the cultural festival.
Oct 9, 2009Junpei assists a caba cat in thanking a girl who aided it, only to discover she is Kanako Sumiyoshi, a childhood acquaintance wearing manba makeup. During the annual high school cultural festival, she insists he fulfill his promise, though he hesitates due to a past incident where he gave her cat doll to another girl. When a student accidentally spills water on Kanako, removing her makeup, she chases him in anger. Kaede intervenes to dry Kanako off. Following the festival, Junpei finally expresses his gratitude, leading to reconciliation between the two. The caba cat subsequently moves in with Junpei temporarily until a permanent home is found for the animal.
- 3EP 3
Junpei assists a directionless postwoman while navigating misunderstandings and recalling his first love.
Oct 16, 2009Junpei encounters Chizuru Mochizuki, a postwoman lacking directional sense, and chooses to guide her through the city. During their outing, he also fulfills various requests from local cats. However, his association with Chizuru leads to a series of misunderstandings with his acquaintances, causing him significant distress. In a moment of reflection, Junpei recalls the first day of school when he first met Kaede. He remembers how she attempted to rescue a cat from a tree but slipped and fell onto him. After she helped him up, Junpei fell in love with her at that moment. This memory highlights the contrast between his current chaotic situation and the origin of his feelings for Kaede.
- 4EP 4
Junpei visits Nagi Ichinose's mansion after she collapses from stress over his ignored duel challenge.
Oct 23, 2009Junpei, Kaede, and Kanako transport an unconscious Nagi Ichinose to her home during a storm. The residence belongs to a yakuza, and Nagi's grandfather, Jii, hosts the trio. Nagi's cat, Josephine, asks Junpei to help Nagi fall in love. While Kaede and Kanako bathe, Junpei enters Nagi's room and discovers she is a girl who loves Kaede and fears lightning due to past trauma. She previously suffered rejection from a crush because of her boyish look. Junpei comforts her before leaving, while Josephine is pleased that Nagi will now behave more femininely.
- 5EP 5
Junpei visits an amusement park with Nagi, Kaede, and Kanako, leading to romantic complications.
Oct 30, 2009Nagi gives Junpei amusement park tickets to resolve their issues, but Kaede and Kanako join unexpectedly, disappointing Nagi. While Kanako takes Junpei on a roller coaster, Nagi reveals information to Kaede that causes her to blush. Junpei attempts to bond with Kaede during a haunted house visit and a Ferris wheel ride, but these moments are interrupted when Nagi photographs them, prompting Kanako to attack Junpei out of jealousy. As Kaede begins developing feelings for Junpei and worries about his romantic interests, she searches for him after school at sunset. She eventually locates him at a Buddhist temple, where she secretly observes him with a girl who is aware of his curse.
- 6EP 6
Junpei meets twin sisters at a temple while navigating cat rivalry and a misunderstanding with Kaede.
Nov 6, 2009The following day at a Buddhist temple, Junpei encounters Kotone Kirishima and Akari Kirishima, twins who possess supernatural sensing abilities and are aware of his curse. They offer to assist him with his situation. The twins own two cats, Tama and Noir, who have a long-standing rivalry stemming from Tama’s pampered status as a rare breed adopted into the temple. While Junpei follows the cats through the neighborhood, he encounters Kaede walking her dogs. Despite the cats eventually resolving their conflict, Junpei fails to hear Kaede speak over the noise, leading to a misunderstanding that causes her to leave in tears. He subsequently apologizes to her for the incident.
- 7EP 7
Junpei visits Kyoto for a school trip and encounters local cats seeking help
Nov 13, 2009Junpei travels to Kyoto with classmates for a school trip but is quickly overwhelmed by requests from local cats. He joins Kaede and Sumiyoshi to meet Ichinose, whose family resides in the city. Ichinose is attending an annual meeting that serves as a formal arrangement for her to select a husband. This process is designed to pressure her into marriage, a decision she has consistently refused to make in the past. The group navigates these unexpected interactions while dealing with the sudden influx of feline demands during their visit.
- 8EP 8
Junpei trains cat Michi to catch sparrows while handling a handkerchief mix-up with Kaede
Nov 20, 2009Junpei agrees to help a cat named Michi get fit to catch sparrows and win the affection of his beloved. Nagi interrupts to invite him to join her track and field club alongside Kaede. Neglecting his promise to Michi leads the cat to exact revenge by placing Junpei in an embarrassing situation. Junpei intended to return Kaede's handkerchief the next day but mistakenly pulls her missing underwear from his bag instead. After Michi apologizes for the prank, Junpei trains the cat to become stronger. He then explains the mix-up to Kaede and returns the handkerchief, allowing Michi to be with his beloved.
- 9EP 9
Junpei’s pool mishap leads to illness and Kanako’s secret care before exams
Nov 27, 2009Before final exams, Junpei suffers a nosebleed after Kaede is knocked into the pool by Kanako and Nagi. He later asks Kanako for help retrieving a cat to climb a wall. The next day, Junpei catches a cold and misses class. Kanako visits to provide study guides and care for him. Junpei encounters Chatora, an overweight cat who initially rejects his diet advice, causing Junpei to feel lightheaded. While resting, Kanako struggles with her true feelings for Junpei and abruptly leaves before he wakes up. The final exam takes place the following day.
- 10EP 10
Kanako faces a history report while Junpei and friends encounter a cursed maneki-neko spirit.
Dec 4, 2009After failing her exam, Kanako must complete a local history report to pass. Junpei asks Kotone and Akari to guide his friends through the neighborhood to gather the necessary information. The group’s playful interaction with a maneki-neko figurine triggers a superstition, prompting Kotone and Akari to intervene and perform a purification chant. That night, the friends are threatened by the figurine’s vengeful spirit, which intends to kill them. Relying on Junpei’s unexpected assistance, Kotone and Akari struggle to defend themselves. Through their combined efforts, they successfully manage to destroy the malevolent spirit and resolve the supernatural incident.
- 11EP 11
Kanako and Junpei spend time together before she overhears him discussing a curse.
Dec 11, 2009As the second semester ends and Christmas nears, Kanako finds Junpei working a part-time job as a postman and invites him to the movies. They first spend quality time together at a mall, where Kanako reflects on their past friendship. The following day, Kanako, who works part-time at a concession stand, gives Kaede a present. Later, when she visits the park, she overhears Junpei talking about a curse while he rescues a kitten from a tree to bring it down for a cat.
- 12EP 12
Junpei Fakes a Curse to Hide His Transformation Into a Cat
Dec 19, 2009Junpei begins transforming into a cat and enlists Kotone and Akari to help him leave the post office without detection. Believing Kaede suspects his secret, he devises a plan to fake a curse from a maneki-neko figurine, which his friends purify afterward. However, Nagi accidentally removes Junpei’s hat, exposing his cat ears and forcing him to flee to the park. There, he fully transforms, and Kaede discovers the cat without recognizing him. As local cats gather around her, Kaede recalls Junpei’s kindness toward them, leading her to believe he was never cursed. This realization seemingly reverses the curse, returning Junpei to human form, though he soon learns the effect was only temporary. With the new year starting, Junpei must continue performing good deeds for cats to manage his condition.
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Frequently asked questions
- How many episodes does Nyan Koi! have?
- Nyan Koi! has 12 episodes.
- When did Nyan Koi! come out?
- Nyan Koi! came out in 2009.
- Which studio made Nyan Koi!?
- Nyan Koi! was produced by AIC.
- Who directed Nyan Koi!?
- Nyan Koi! was directed by Keiichirou Kawaguchi.
- Is Nyan Koi! finished?
- Current status of Nyan Koi!: Finished.