by The fall anime season, which began in October, is now midway through, and several highly anticipated titles have already appeared. With a diverse range of genres, from major titles to social media-based anime, original anime, and anime adapted from games, it’s time to start wondering who will dominate this season.
“This enthusiasm seems to be felt not only in Japan but overseas as well, with major titles like “My Hero Academia,” “SPY×FAMILY,” and “Kingdom” dominating the fall anime rankings this season. However, a quick look at overseas fan reviews and social media reveals that some titles are generating more excitement than in Japan.
This time, we’ll be focusing on these popular overseas titles. Among the currently airing fall anime, we’ll take a look at titles that rival the mainstream titles and are enjoying unimaginable popularity overseas. What are their ratings and the reasons behind their popularity? *This article contains content from each title.
Many people say the fusion of Japanese horror and yuri is “precious…”! “I Want to Eat Me, Monster”
The first is “I Want to Eat Me, Monster,” based on the manga of the same name by Naekawa Sai. It’s a girl-meets-girl story depicting the beautiful yet heartbreaking moments of girls, where humans and monsters intertwine. The series has consistently ranked in the top five on the global anime fan voting site “AniLab,” and at one point surpassed “My Hero Academia” and “SPY x FAMILY” to reach number one.
The story centers on Hinako Yaotome, a high school girl who lost her family in an accident at a young age and lives alone in a seaside town. Feeling suffocated by the horrific memories of her past and experiencing suicidal thoughts, one day, a girl with ocean-blue eyes named Shiori appears before her. Shiori then reveals herself to be a “man-eating mermaid” and promises to one day devour Hinako.
The series continues to feature the back-and-forth between Hinako, who wants to die, and Shiori, who wants to be eaten. In the latest episode, Hinako reveals that Miku, whom she previously thought was her best friend, is also a monster, just like Shiori. Future episodes may reveal how the daily lives of Hinako, Shiori, and Miku will change. Comments on overseas review sites and reactions on social media include, “The world needs more yuri anime!”, “Absolutely perfect!”, and “The relationship between the three is fleeting, yet beautiful.” Many viewers are drawn to the psychological portrayal and direction of Japanese girls’ love, and the cherished world of yuri is just as captivating overseas.
The “Japanese horror feel,” shared with “The Summer When the Light Died,” which was a big hit overseas last season, is also thought to be a factor in the series’ popularity. Comments on the unique atmosphere of the series include, “My heart was beating fast!”, “It’s dark and demonic,” and “It’s a work that combines horror and romance.” Many reviewers have commented on the slow-burning love story, the dark and melancholic plot, and the eerie tension that permeates the air as the girls become attracted to each other. How will the story of one girl and two monsters evolve in the future? It will be interesting to see what happens to these three characters.
