In 10 volumes of this series, we have been given insight into the backstories of all three principals – Hinako, the girl who lost her family to an accident when she was young, Shiori, the fearsome mermaid who has sworn to eat Hinako and Miko, the ancient kitsune who is Hinako’s best friend and most ardent protector. Shiori and Miko have found themselves softened by Hinako, and more resolved than ever to protect the girl from the monsters that hunt her.

In Watashi o Tabetai, Hito de Nashi, Volume 10 (私を喰べたい、ひとでなし) on the surface, the three are regular school girls, working hard with their classmates to get ready for the school festival. Miko, the human-eating kitsune who loves people, throws herself into activities, helping everyone get ready. Hinako is dragged along, as she always has been, allowing Miko’s sunshine to bring light to her interior darkness. This year, Hinko bring Shiori with her, forcing this inhuman being to be just a little more human. 

And then…a monster comes to the school. The other students only see a electrical blackout, but Shiori and we can see that the threat is farn more serious. Shiori protects Hinako, holding her close as they hide. This leads Hinako to understand something about the monster who wants to eat her than she really did not fully understand until that moment. And Hinako, now has to figure out what that means to her. She’s spent her life looking backwards thus far, and now, she’s finding herself thinking about tomorrow.

Ratings: 

Art – 9
Story – 9
Characters – 9
Service  – 0 
Yuri – 8

Overall   9

This series has an anime slated for October, and it looks to be just as moody and filled with psychological and physical horror as the manga. I am looking forward to it so much. This has been one of my favorite series of the past few years. Naekawa Sae’s art is getting better and better, the writing has been so good and I am wholly invested in seeing how this story plays out.