As I read the title of episode 03, I was struck by the similarities between the episode’s possible story and the story of “The Black Cat” by Edgar Allen Poe. Both protagonists are harassed by cats intent on harassing them for harassment purposes. Similarities abound! The narrator of “The Black Cat” is an unreliable narrator, has visions of his previous cat (who he murdered), and suffers from a mild case of insanity; Junpei from Nyan Koi is male! Shocking! The first black cat from “The Black Cat” has the name Pluto; the cats in Nyan Koi have probably heard of the concept of names! Electrifying! What’s more, take a look at this excerpt from “The Black Cat” by Edgar Allen Poe:

“You know, I was crazy once. They locked me in a rubber room. It was cold. I died. They buried me. There were worms. I hate worms. Worms tickle. You know, I was crazy once. They locked me in a rubber room. It was cold. I died. They buried me. There were worms. I hate worms. Worms tickle. You know…”

Poetry in motion, no? As you watch this episode, remember this excerpt and marvel at how Edgar Allen Poe’s ancient themes work so well in modern day anime.

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