THIS MONSTER WANTS TO EAT ME Anime Set for Global Convention Showcase

Source: Pony Canyon press release
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Pony Canyon has revealed the “Global Visual” and a special trailer for the upcoming anime series, THIS MONSTER WANTS TO EAT ME (私を喰べたい、ひとでなし, Watashi o Tabetai, Hito de Nashi).

A beautiful yet heart-wrenching tale of a girl and a monster, the anime is based on the manga of the same name, which was selected in the Unique Story/Art category of “You Should Read This Manga 2025” powered by MyAnimeList. THIS MONSTER WANTS TO EAT MEhas also been drawing worldwide attention, with a panel exhibition confirmed for PONY CANYON MATSURI 2025 at Japan Expo in Paris, France and two convention appearances in the United States.

View the new English subtitled trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ceqiPZVWbD4

■ Story

"I've come to eat you," so softly utters the mermaid Shiori as she emerges from the sea and takes high school girl Hinako by the hand. Hinako lives alone in a town by the sea and possesses an unusually delicious body that is irresistible to nearby monsters. To ensure that she matures to the best condition, Shiori seeks to protect Hinako—all so that someday, she can devour every piece of her. A longing thought comes to Hinako's mind; "Maybe this monster can make my wish come true."

■ The Global Visual - “I’ve come to devour you”

The newly released Global Visual (see image to the upper right) depicts the half-yokai form of Shiori, who is one of the main characters from the story.

The contrast between the ocean-blue eye and the eerily glowing yellow eye, along with the mermaid-like hand covered in scales and tipped with long, sharp claws — the image of Shiori with a faint smile leaves a striking impression, conveying the allure of Japanese yokai (monster) culture to audiences worldwide.

■ The Monster is on the Move – International Convention Appearances Confirmed!

In addition to the stage at Japan Expo Paris, which is scheduled on July 5th, the anime is coming to two primary anime-related conventions in the U.S.

One of them is Anime Expo, which is held in Los Angeles in July — the anime will be featured at the PONY CANYON booth.

What’s more, it has also been announced that the U.S. premiere of ep.1 and a talk session by special guests are confirmed for Otakon, which will be held in Washington D.C in August! The three guests, Sai Naekawa (The Original Creator/ Mangaka), Takumi Kamemaru (Manga Editor) and Ena Hamabe (Anime Producer) will talk about the behind the scenes of manga/anime creation, prior to the streaming in October.

[Japan Expo Paris]

Venue: Paris-Nord Villepinte Exhibition Center (Paris, France)
Dates: July 3 (Thu) – July 6 (Sun), 2025
Official Website:

[French] https://www.japan-expo-paris.com/fr/

[English] https://www.japan-expo-paris.com/en/

Join us at “PONY CANYON MATSURI 2025” on July 5 at 11:15 am / KURI Stage

[Anime Expo]

Venue: Los Angeles Convention Center (Los Angeles, USA)
Dates: July 3 (Thu) – July 6 (Sun), 2025

Official Website: https://www.anime-expo.org/

[Otakon]

Venue: Walter E. Washington Convention Center (Washington D.C., USA)
Dates: August 8 (Fri) – August 10 (Sun), 2025

Official Website: https://www.otakon.com/

U.S. Premiere & Exclusive Talk on August 8 at 4:30pm

■ THIS MONSTER WANTS TO EAT ME Details

CAST

Hinako Yaotose: Reina Ueda
Shiori Oumi: Yui Ishikawa
Miko Yashiro: Fairouz Ai

STAFF

Original Work: Sai Naekawa (Serialized in “Dengeki Maoh”, published by KADOKAWA)
Chief Director: Naoyuki Kuzuya
Director: Yusuke Suzuki
Series Composition / Screenplay: Mitsutaka Hirota
Character Design: Nozomi Ikuyama
Color Design: Taeko Mizuno
Art Director: Yoshitaka Kudo
Director of Photography: Kenji Takehara
3DCG: Zishiro Shida
Editor: Misato Takikawa
Sound Director: Ryosuke Naya
Music: Keiji Inai
Animation Producer: Hideto Takagi
Production: infinite
Animation Production: STUDIO LINGS

■ Streaming

October 2025 (The schedule may differ depending on the regions and countries.)

About Pony Canyon

Pony Canyon has been at the forefront of Japan’s video entertainment industry. Pony Canyon also develops digital software, utilizing the latest interactive and multimedia technology. Pony Canyon is a part of the Fuji Media Holdings Inc. which is Japan’s largest and influential media conglomerate.