This Monster Wants to Eat Me Vol 1 is one of those manga that comes out swinging with a premise so weird, so oddly charming, that you just have to see where it goes. The story kicks off with the protagonist encountering a monster who flat-out says, “Hey, I wanna eat you.” And instead of turning this into a straightforward horror escape, the manga flips it on its head and dives headfirst into this bizarre relationship that’s somewhere between romantic tension and outright danger.
There’s this constant back-and-forth between creepy and cute, which honestly makes the whole thing so much fun to read. The monster itself is a perfect mix of terrifying and oddly endearing. One minute it’s flashing rows of razor-sharp teeth, and the next it’s tilting its head like a confused cat, wondering why it suddenly feels protective over its dinner. It’s like it can’t decide if the main character is prey, pet, or potential partner, and that weird confusion is what gives the story its heart.
The main character is hilariously relatable in that “Why is this happening to me?” kind of way. They’re terrified, confused, and occasionally curious — like their survival instinct is fighting with their weird fascination for this creature. You can feel them constantly asking themselves, “Am I in danger, or am I on a date?” and honestly, the answer is probably both.
The art nails the tone perfectly. It goes from eerie shadows and unsettling close-ups to soft, almost cozy moments that make you go, “Wait, is this sweet now?” The monster’s design is striking — it’s beautiful in a way that’s definitely wrong but still works. It has that elegant, creepy allure that makes you think, “I should run, but maybe I’ll stay for one more conversation.”
Plot-wise, Volume 1 sets up a simple but addictive premise. You’ve got these two characters — one human, one monster — thrown together by fate, circumstance, or maybe something bigger. Their interactions feel like a dangerous dance where one wrong move could end in disaster… or something way more complicated. And while the manga doesn’t give away all its secrets just yet, it drops enough hints to make you want to stick around and figure out what’s really going on beneath the surface.
Overall, This Monster Wants to Eat Me Vol 1 is weirdly captivating. It’s part horror, part romance, and part dark comedy, balancing those tones in a way that keeps you flipping pages just to see how weird things will get next. If you like your love stories twisted, your monsters attractive in the wrongest way, and your characters constantly questioning their life choices, this one’s for you. And honestly? I can’t wait to see how much stranger things are going to get in Volume 2.
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