Series synopsis
This Monster Wants to Eat Me, also known as 私を喰べたい、ひとでなし is a Japanese animation drama television series that premiered on AT-X on October 2, 2025. It ended on December 25, 2025. It stars Reina Ueda, Yui Ishikawa and Fairouz Ai.
Hinako lives alone by the sea, quietly drifting through life after losing her family years ago. One day, a mermaid named Shiori saves her from a monster and says she’s come to eat her—just not yet. Until then, Shiori will stay by her side and keep her safe. In that moment, a deep hope swells in Hinako: Maybe this girl can finally grant her the ending she’s been waiting for.
Premise
Hinako lives alone by the sea, quietly drifting through life after losing her family years ago. One day, a mermaid named Shiori saves her from a monster and says she’s come to eat her—just not yet. Until then, Shiori will stay by her side and keep her safe. In that moment, a deep hope swells in Hinako: Maybe this girl can finally grant her the ending she’s been waiting for.
Premise: I've come to devour you.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Reina Ueda as Hinako Yaotose (voice)
- Yui Ishikawa as Shiori Oumi (voice)
- Fairouz Ai as Miko Yashiro (voice)
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 13 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 13 | October 2, 2025 | December 25, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
A Girl Who Seeks Death Waits for the Sea While facing profound depression, Hinako finds herself drawn to Shiori, a girl with eyes like the sea. |
October 2, 2025 |
| 2 |
The Sunlit Beast and the Festival Song As Shiori integrates into Hinako's class, she finds herself at odds with Hinako's best friend Miko. |
October 9, 2025 |
| 3 |
The Sea of Hope After a disastrous festival experience, Hinako tells Shiori about the tragedy in her past. |
October 16, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | AT-X |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 2, 2025 |
| Last aired | December 25, 2025 |
| Runtime | 24 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Thursday at 22:30:00 |