New Anime “This Monster Wants to Eat Me” Releases PV and Key Art

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The manga “This Monster Wants to Eat Me“is set to receive an anime adaptation in 2025.
The plot centres around a young girl and a mermaid, exploring an unconventional romantic dynamic.
The anime promises a skilled cast and crew, generating buzz ahead of its debut.

The upcoming anime adaptation of This Monster Wants to Eat Me, crafted by Sai Naekawa, is slated to premiere in 2025. A dedicated website launched this week showcases the announcement, featuring key visuals and a promotional video (PV). The site also revealed the main cast and crew involved in the project.

This Monster Wants to Eat Me is classified as a yuri manga, telling the story of Hinako, an ordinary girl, and Shiori, a mermaid. Their romance deviates from the norm; not only are they a human and a mermaid, but Shiori harbors the peculiar ambition of consuming Hinako. This distinctive premise sets This Monster Wants to Eat Me apart from standard romance anime, enabling it to generate significant interest prior to its release.

Overview of This Monster Wants to Eat Me

The Manga Originating the Anime Adaptation

This Monster Wants to Eat Me: Shiori and Hinako

The manga This Monster Wants to Eat Me has been captivating readers since August 2020, created by Sai Naekawa. It remains ongoing and currently encompasses eight volumes. In Japan, it has been serialized in Dengeki Maoh magazine by ASCII Media Works, and is also available in English through Yen Press.

Gaining positive reception over the last few years, it subsequently secured English licensing. Erica Friedman, the founder of Yuricon, elaborated on the first volume’s qualities in her review.

While I typically shy away from horror, my engagement with psychological elements of the genre is different. There’s a boundary where monsters and skilled storytelling intersect, which can yield surprisingly captivating scenes. One segment in this volume was eerie and intense; however, the combined impact of the art and narrative transformed it into a spectacular moment rather than a mere shock.

If horror appeals to you, I urge you to give this series a chance. Its quality certainly warrants attention, and I’m hopeful that Yen Press will consider acquiring more licenses because it truly deserves recognition for its darkness.

This Monster Wants to Eat Me intertwines horror and romance in an intriguing exploration of themes. Following the tragic loss of her family, Hinako’s desire to end her life is palpable. Her life takes a sudden twist when she encounters a mystical being in the ocean, initially attempting to drown her but later deciding to shield Hinako until she is ready to be consumed. Shortly thereafter, the creature manifests as a student in Hinako’s class, persistently claiming that she has claimed Hinako’s flesh. Can Shiori aid Hinako in achieving her wish to escape life?

Anime Adaptation of This Monster Wants to Eat Me

Details About the Upcoming Anime

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Ljk5QVa5MA

TVアニメ「私を喰べたい、ひとでなし」ティザーPV (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Ljk5QVa5MA)

While the exact premiere date for the This Monster Wants to Eat Me anime has yet to be announced, the official site indicates that it will debut in 2025. A promotional visual featuring Hinako in water was released alongside the news. Manga creator Sai Naekawa also illustrated a special poster honoring the transition from manga to anime, both of which are featured below. A brief promotional trailer, complete with English subtitles, has already drawn nearly 50,000 views within its first day of release.

Key Visual of This Monster Wants to Eat Me

New Poster by Sai Naekawa for This Monster Wants to Eat Me

As reported by AnimeNewsNetwork,

Hinako Yaotose will be voiced by Reina Ueda. Naoyuki Kuzuya, known for his work on Saiyuki Gaiden, is the chief director, while Yūsuke Suzuki from Duel Masters Win and Duel Masters King Max oversees the animation direction at Studio Lings. Mitsutaka Hirota, recognized for Bibliophile Princess and Days With My Stepsister, is writing the scripts, Sō Ikuyama, involved in Duel Masters King, is responsible for character designs, Ryōsuke Naya, recognized for 365 Days to the Wedding and Love Is Indivisible by Twins, handles sound direction, and Keiji Inai, known for his work on Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? (across all five seasons), is crafting the music.

A unique yuri horror romance featuring a mermaid and a girl undoubtedly makes this anime stand out in the crowded anime landscape. With a highly acclaimed manga paving the way, This Monster Wants to Eat Me is anticipated to create a significant impression in 2025. While it may attract varied tastes, its originality injects fresh life into the anime sector.

This Monster Wants to Eat Me is set to unveil in 2025.

Source: AnimeNewsNetwork

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