The highly-anticipated anime adaptation of This Monster Wants to Eat Me is slated to premiere on October 2, 2025, bringing a hauntingly beautiful horror yuri story to screens worldwide. A new main trailer and a striking key visual have been released, offering a glimpse into the series’ evocative atmosphere and emotional depth. The anime, produced by STUDIO LINGS, will feature theme songs that enhance its poignant narrative, with the opening and ending tracks performed by notable artists.
The main trailer, showcased on the official This Monster Wants to Eat Me website, introduces viewers to the story’s blend of horror, emotional complexity, and yuri undertones. The visual, also revealed on the website, captures the ethereal yet unsettling connection between the protagonists, Hinako and Shiori, set against a backdrop of a desolate seaside town. The anime is directed by Naoyuki Kuzuya, with Yusuke Suzuki serving as chief director, ensuring a faithful adaptation of the beloved manga.
The opening theme, Sacrifice, is performed by Yoshino, who shared insights into the song’s creation:
I am Yoshino, and I performed the opening theme song. I wanted to express the love and obsession between two lonely souls who desperately seek each other out, so I asked Yurry Canon-san to write a song called 'Nie' for this anime. I hope this song can cuddle up to the beautiful yet fragile world that is so poignant it takes your breath away. Please enjoy the song along with the anime.
The ending theme, LiLy, is sung by Hinako Yaotose, voiced by Reina Ueda, adding a layer of authenticity to the character-driven narrative.
What is This Monster Wants to Eat Me about?
The anime is based on the manga This Monster Wants to Eat Me (Watashi o Tabetai, Hitodenashi), created by Naekawa Sai and serialized in Comic Yuri Hime by Ichijinsha since 2018. The manga has garnered praise for its unique blend of psychological horror, emotional depth, and yuri romance, exploring themes of loneliness, trauma, and connection. With seven volumes published in Japan and licensed in English by Yen Press, the series has built a dedicated following for its nuanced storytelling and atmospheric art.
Yen Press describes the series as follows:
Hinako, a high school student with a dark past, lives alone in a town by the sea. Haunted by a constant sensation of drowning, she can barely go through the motions of her tedious life…until the day a monster tries to eat her! After passing out in the struggle, she awakens to find she’s been rescued by a beautiful mermaid. However, salvation comes at a cost—the mermaid’s protection will last only until Hinako has matured into the perfect meal! Hinako’s first instinct isn’t to run or scream, though, and an unlikely relationship between monster and prey unfolds… 'I’ve come to devour you.'
STUDIO LINGS, known for its work on Yuri Is My Job!, brings its expertise in crafting visually compelling and emotionally resonant adaptations to This Monster Wants to Eat Me. The series will stream globally, excluding Asia, starting October 2, 2025. The trailer highlights the anime’s haunting aesthetic, with muted coastal tones and fluid animation that emphasize the tension and tenderness between Hinako and the mermaid Shiori.
As the premiere date approaches on Crunchyroll, This Monster Wants to Eat Me promises to deliver a captivating exploration of love, sacrifice, and survival, wrapped in a visually stunning and emotionally gripping package.
Sources: Official This Monster Wants to Eat Me website and X account
