This Monster Wants to Eat Me
2025 · Animation, Drama · 1 Season · 13 Episodes ·
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.
Episodes
1. A Girl Who Seeks Death Waits for the SeaWhile facing profound depression, Hinako finds herself drawn to Shiori, a girl with eyes like the sea.
2. The Sunlit Beast and the Festival SongAs Shiori integrates into Hinako's class, she finds herself at odds with Hinako's best friend Miko.
3. The Sea of HopeAfter a disastrous festival experience, Hinako tells Shiori about the tragedy in her past.
4. An Ephemeral TieUnexpected revelations happen when Miko stumbles upon Shiori in the middle of a kill.
5. The Beast of AffectionMiko reveals the truth behind her friendship with Hinako.
6. The Shape of AffectionHinako and Shiori work through the aftermath of Miko's revelation.
7. Kind PeopleUnsettled by Hinako and Shiori's growing bond, Miko invites Hinako on a trip to help with the basketball team.
8. The Cause of the CracksWhile accompanying the kindly older Ayame, Hinako faces an unexpected threat.
9. A Burned-in Prayer
10. Said With a PrayerShiori reveals to Miko the details of her distant and more recent past.
11. Cold MorningAs Hinako seems to hit rock bottom, Miko and Shiori struggle to pull her back from the brink.
12. Beloved ChildShiori makes a desperate attempt to get her true feelings across to Hinako.
13. Warmth on the Sea FloorIn the aftermath of Hinako's crisis, the girls feel out their new normal.
