Prepare yourselves for the second episode of the eagerly anticipated autumn anime, Watashi wo Tabeta-i, Hitodenashi! As we approach its broadcast on October 9th, 2025 (Thursday), the official website has unveiled a captivating synopsis for Episode 2, titled “Shayou no Kemono to Matsuribayashi” (The Beast of the Setting Sun and the Festival Music), along with a series of evocative “emotional posters” featuring key scenes.
About Watashi wo Tabeta-i, Hitodenashi
Watashi wo Tabeta-i, Hitodenashi is a TV anime adapted from the manga by Naegawa Sa-i, serialized in “Dengeki Ma-oh” and “Kadokomi.” This beautifully melancholic story explores the profound encounter between a young girl and a yokai. The narrative unfolds as a fresh take on a girl-meets-girl tale, beginning with the fateful meeting of Yaosai Hinako, a girl who yearns for death, and O-mi Shiori, a mermaid who seeks her flesh and blood.
The series is brought to life under the guidance of General Director Kuzutaya Naoyuki and Director Suzuki Yu-suke, with animation production handled by Studio RINGS. The talented cast includes Ueda Reina as Yaosai Hinako, Ishikawa Yu-i as O-mi Shiori, and Fairouz A-i as Yashiro Miko, promising a compelling vocal performance for these unique characters.
Production Staff
| Role | Name |
|---|---|
| General Director | Kuzutaya Naoyuki |
| Director | Suzuki Yu-suke |
| Series Composition/Script | Hirota Mitsutaka |
| Character Design | Ikuyama Sou |
| Color Design | Mizuno Taeko |
| Art Director | Kudou Yoshitaka |
| Director of Photography | Takehara Kenji |
| 3DCG | Shida Jishiro |
| Editor | Takigawa Michi |
| Sound Director | Naya Ryo-suke |
| Sound Effects | Saitou Michiyo |
| Music | Inai Keiji |
| Animation Producer | Takagi Hidehito |
| Produce | Infinite |
| Animation Production | Studio RINGS |
Main Cast
| Character | Voice Actor |
|---|---|
| Yaosai Hinako | Ueda Reina |
| O-mi Shiori | Ishikawa Yu-i |
| Yashiro Miko | Fairouz A-i |
Episode 2: “Shayou no Kemono to Matsuribayashi” (The Beast of the Setting Sun and the Festival Music) – Synopsis
“I came here to eat you” — with these chilling words, Shiori transfers to Hinako’s high school. Hinako harbors a sliver of hope that Shiori might finally grant her wish for death. Yet, as Shiori shows no immediate intention of actually eating her, Hinako finds herself increasingly perplexed by the mermaid’s actions.
Why won’t Shiori consume her right away? To this unspoken question, Shiori merely replies with a cryptic hint: “Don’t you think humans have a ‘best before’ date too?” This intriguing statement leaves Hinako to ponder the mermaid’s true intentions and the mysterious fate that awaits her.
Broadcast and Streaming Information
The second episode of the autumn anime Watashi wo Tabeta-i, Hitodenashi, titled “Shayou no Kemono to Matsuribayashi” (The Beast of the Setting Sun and the Festival Music), is scheduled to begin airing on October 9th (Thursday) on various channels. The series’ overall broadcast begins on October 2nd, 2025.
Broadcast Schedule
- AT-X: Starting October 2nd, every Thursday at 22:30 JST
- Repeat broadcasts: Every Monday at 10:30 JST / Every Wednesday at 16:30 JST
- TOKYO MX: Starting October 2nd, every Thursday at 23:30 JST
- Sun TV: Starting October 2nd, every Thursday at 24:00 JST
- BS Nittere: Starting October 2nd, every Thursday at 25:00 JST
- Ehime Asahi Television: Starting October 3rd, every Friday at 25:50 JST
Streaming Schedule
- ABEMA・d Anime Store: Starting October 2nd, every Thursday at 23:30 JST
- Prime Video and other platforms: Starting October 7th, every Tuesday at 23:30 JST
*Please check each platform for specific details and availability in your region.
Theme Songs
- Opening Theme Song: Yoshino – “Nie-nie-“
- Ending Theme Song: Yaosai Hinako (CV: Ueda Reina) – “Lily”
(C)2024 Sa-i Naegawa/KADOKAWA/Watatabe Production Committee
Written by Nakase Koutarou
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