This Monster Wants to Eat Me

A quiet, haunting seaside romance that lingers on loneliness and longing, with an eerie undertow of death and devotion.

Genres

Animation, Drama

Starring

Reina Ueda, Yui Ishikawa, Fairouz Ai

Tagline

I've come to devour you.

Overview

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.

How it feels

Melancholic, eerie, romantic and dark. Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Grief, isolation, love, death

Content

Mild violence, gore and sexual content. No swearing.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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