The recently aired ninth episode of the anime series “This Monster Wants to Eat Me” (Japanese: 私を喰べたい、ひとでなし, Watashi o Tabetai, Hito de Nashi) delivered a powerful emotional blow, fundamentally altering the core dynamic between its protagonists, Hinako and Shiori. Viewers witnessed Hinako confront Shiori with a shocking truth that unravels the very foundation of their precarious relationship, leading to a cascade of despair and a deeper understanding of their intertwined past. The episode, which premiered on Thursday, November 27, 2025, has left fans reeling from its profound implications.
The Premise of “This Monster Wants to Eat Me”
Based on the yuri manga series by Sai Naekawa, “This Monster Wants to Eat Me” introduces Hinako, a high school student haunted by a tragic family accident and a pervasive desire for death. Her unique blood, however, makes her irresistibly delicious to yokai (monsters). Her life takes an unexpected turn when she is “saved” by Shiori, a beautiful mermaid who declares her intention to eventually devour Hinako. This bizarre promise becomes Hinako’s paradoxical reason for living; Shiori vows to protect her from other yokai until Hinako “matures” into the perfect meal. This setup explores themes of life, death, desire, and the complex nature of relationships, often delving into dark fantasy and psychological drama.
Episode 9: The Truth Unveiled
“This Monster Wants to Eat Me – Episode 9” plunges deep into the series’ central mystery, focusing on Hinako’s desperate search for answers following a disturbing claim by the yokai Ayame. Ayame hinted that humans whose blood has been mixed with a mermaid’s become inedible. Troubled by this, Hinako confronts Shiori directly, demanding to know if Shiori’s blood truly courses through her veins and if they had met prior to “that accident” that claimed Hinako’s family.
Shiori’s Confession: A Long-Buried Connection
Under Hinako’s intense questioning, Shiori is finally cornered, exhausted from running and evading the truth. She confesses that Ayame was indeed correct: Shiori’s blood is inside Hinako. This revelation explains why yokai are so drawn to Hinako and why her wounds heal imperfectly. The most devastating part of Shiori’s confession is the reason why her blood was mingled with Hinako’s: it was to save Hinako’s life after the accident that wiped out her entire family.
Adding another layer of complexity, Shiori reveals that their encounter was not entirely random. They had met before the accident, when Hinako was a lonely little girl struggling with her own family pain. In that quiet, forgotten moment, it was Shiori who begged Hinako to live, to hold on, and to choose life. This seemingly small interaction became the catalyst for Shiori to later defy mermaid laws to save Hinako’s life, intertwining their fates in a way Hinako never imagined.
The Shattered Promise: Hinako’s Despair
The episode’s most impactful moment comes with the realization that this life-saving act has a cruel side effect: mermaid blood rejects mermaid flesh, meaning Shiori can never eat Hinako. The twisted promise that had become Hinako’s sole reason to continue living—the promise of an eventual, definitive end at Shiori’s hands—is revealed to be a lie. Her world collapses as she grasps that the end she clung to is now impossible.
Hinako spirals into despair, terrified of a future she didn’t ask to survive. The monster who promised to eat her was, in fact, the one who saved her, not just for a meal, but out of a profound and long-standing connection. Shiori, meanwhile, is consumed by regret and a fierce determination to keep Hinako alive, even if it means fighting Hinako herself and enduring her hatred.
The Role of Miko
Amidst the emotional turmoil between Hinako and Shiori, Miko, another yokai and Hinako’s friend, plays a significant supporting role. She is shown to be deeply concerned for Hinako’s well-being, attempting to provide comfort and understand the confusing situation. Her presence offers a grounding element amidst the intense revelations.
Where to Watch
“This Monster Wants to Eat Me – Episode 9” aired on Thursday, November 27, 2025 (JST) and is available for streaming on Crunchyroll, with new episodes releasing weekly. The anime adaptation, produced by Studio Lings, is slated for a total of 13 episodes in its first season.
