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“Mermaid Shiori protects delicious human Hinako to eventually devour her, creating a twisted guardian-prey relationship.”
This Monster Wants to Eat Me
私を喰べたい、ひとでなし
8.0
845 rank · 16,412 readers · 329 favorites
Seinen
Drama
Girls Love
Supernatural
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Synopsis
Mermaid Shiori protects delicious human Hinako to eventually devour her, creating a twisted guardian-prey relationship.
"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. What will become of Hinako's feelings as this looming unjust death closes in on her...? (Source: Yen Press)
What people say
Community consensus
Derived from 6 sampled reviews
7.8
/10
What 6 readers settled on.
100%
recommend
Score distribution
median 8
mode 7
σ 1.67
Agreement
Mostly aligned
σ 1.67 · some divergence
The polarity gap
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Not enough recommend signal yet
Score over time
↑ 0.83
Running avg · Apr 2021 → Dec 2025
Snap verdicts
· shortest highly-rated reviews
- 9 “I really love the plot and the way it explores Hinako’s life, making for a compelling psychological experience focused on character bonds rather than romance. While the narrative can be confusing...”
- 10 “The compelling, character-driven narrative and beautiful art style, which masterfully balances detailed scenery with character design, make this an incredibly engaging read. There are no notable...”
- 7 “The story is compelling, offering a gritty and well-executed exploration of the human-monster dynamic alongside the protagonist's complex internal struggle with death. However, the "romance" and...”
Verbosity
Short · 33%
Medium · 17%
Long · 50%
Read Order & Related
A self-contained story.
No sequels, spin-offs or alternate tellings — This Monster Wants to Eat Me begins and ends here.
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A Manga Publication
- Published Aug 2020 – ongoing
- Source Manga media type
- Ref. BS-M54903 catalog