This Monster Wants to Eat Me concluded its first season in early 2026, bringing a final episode that delves into the complex bonds between the protagonists Hinako, Shiori, and Miko. The anime, which is available in Crunchyroll’s catalog for the Brazilian audience, uses a trip to an onsen (Japanese hot spring) as the backdrop for an emotionally charged conclusion. In this way, the series concludes a narrative arc that balances light moments of friendship with the harsh reality of a fatal pact, all while exploring universal themes such as mental health, the pursuit of happiness, and the price of obsessive love.
As a result of this unique premise, the final episode manages to offer a satisfying closure to the season’s events, while making it clear that the characters’ healing journey is far from over. The narrative unfolds through sincere dialogues and symbolic actions, such as the exchange of hair clips, which represent the evolution of the relationship between Shiori and Hinako. Therefore, the conclusion does not seek easy answers, but rather validates the daily struggle of its characters, an aspect that strongly resonates with today’s audience, increasingly interested in honest representations of internal conflicts.
The Details That Define the Journey
The heart of the episode, and the season as a whole, beats in the trio’s dynamic. While Hinako struggles with her fascination with death and Shiori bears the burden of having to devour her beloved one day, Miko emerges as the stabilizing figure. She acts as a “team mom,” orchestrating situations to force communication between the other two. However, her actions go beyond simple comic relief. Thanks to her deep understanding of others’ pain, Miko creates escape moments that serve as small increments in her friends’ emotional healing. In other words, she recognizes that genuine happiness sometimes begins with “fake it till you make it.”
Despite the idyllic setting of the hot springs, the series never lets the viewer forget the impending tragedy. The conclusion brings a visceral monologue from Shiori, who describes with rawness the act of devouring Hinako in the future, mixing disgust and love in a disturbing way. This duality is precisely what defines the series: the ability to find beauty and genuine connection within a context of suffering and self-destruction. Thus, the season finale solidifies “This Monster Wants to Eat Me” as a work that goes far beyond the supernatural, touching on very real human wounds and the complexity of relating when emotionally hurt.
