This Monster Wants to Eat Me

Synopsis

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.

First Air Date: 2025-10-02

Last Air Date: 2025-11-20

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 13

Networks: AT-X

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Top Cast

Reina Ueda as Hinako Yaotose (voice)
Yui Ishikawa as Shiori Oumi (voice)
Fairouz Ai as Miko Yashiro (voice)

Seasons

Season 1 (2025)

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Episodes:

Ep. 1: A Girl Who Seeks Death Waits for the Sea (2025-10-02)

While facing profound depression, Hinako finds herself drawn to Shiori, a girl with eyes like the sea.
Ep. 2: The Sunlit Beast and the Festival Song (2025-10-09)

As Shiori integrates into Hinako's class, she finds herself at odds with Hinako's best friend Miko.
Ep. 3: The Sea of Hope (2025-10-16)

After a disastrous festival experience, Hinako tells Shiori about the tragedy in her past.
Ep. 4: An Ephemeral Tie (2025-10-23)

Unexpected revelations happen when Miko stumbles upon Shiori in the middle of a kill.
Ep. 5: The Beast of Affection (2025-10-30)

Miko reveals the truth behind her friendship with Hinako.
Ep. 6: The Shape of Affection (2025-11-06)

Hinako and Shiori work through the aftermath of Miko's revelation.
Ep. 7: Kind People (2025-11-13)

Unsettled by Hinako and Shiori's growing bond, Miko invites Hinako on a trip to help with the basketball team.
Ep. 8: The Cause of the Cracks (2025-11-20)

While accompanying the kindly older Ayame, Hinako faces an unexpected threat.
Ep. 9: A Burned-in Prayer (2025-11-27)

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Ep. 10: Said With a Prayer (2025-12-04)

Shiori reveals to Miko the details of her distant and more recent past.
Ep. 11: A Cold Morning (2025-12-11)

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Ep. 12: Episode 12 (2025-12-18)

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Ep. 13: Episode 13 (2025-12-25)

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