TV Anime "I Want to Eat You, Monster" Exhibition of Original Drawings to be Held in Iyo City on July 25 (Sat) and 26 (Sun)! "Watatabe" Watch Party with Staff Talk in Iyo City Also on the 25th (Sat)!

The TV anime "I Want to Eat You, Monster," which aired from October to December last year and received a great response, is a highly popular series in Dengeki Maoo and Kadokomi.

Following last year, a collaboration has been decided with Iyo City, Ehime Prefecture, the setting of the work, and the "Iyo Sai Matsuri," one of the largest fireworks festivals in the prefecture, which fascinates many spectators every year.

Now, in conjunction with the festival dates, an exhibition of the TV anime's original drawings will be held in Iyo City! Furthermore, on the same day, the 25th (Sat), a "Watatabe Watch Party with Staff Talk in Iyo City" will be held, bringing together the main staff who worked on Watatabe!

This summer, there are many events that will allow you to enjoy Iyo City and "I Want to Eat You, Monster" even more.

Why not immerse yourself in "Watatabe" in Iyo City at the end of July?

In conjunction with the 14th Iyo Sai Matsuri, the "TV Anime Original Drawing Exhibition in Iyo City" will be held in the 2nd-floor Conference Room 201 of IYO Yume Mirai Hall!

The exhibition will be an upgraded version of the one held at Machi★Asobi, with newly revealed original drawings and additional production materials that allow you to feel the charm of Iyo City, the setting of Watatabe!

Various merchandise using collaboration illustrations with the 14th Iyo Sai Matsuri will also be sold at the venue.

TV Anime Original Drawing Exhibition in Iyo City - Event Information

Date & Time: July 25 (Sat) 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM / July 26 (Sun) 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Venue: IYO Yume Mirai Hall 2nd Floor, Conference Room 201 (Nearest Station: Iyotetsu Gunchu Station)

Admission Fee: Free

<Merchandise Information>

Date & Time: July 25 (Sat) 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM / July 26 (Sun) 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Venue: Inside the Watatabe Original Drawing Exhibition venue (IYO Yume Mirai Hall 2nd Floor, Conference Room 201)

Purchase Bonus: 1 collaboration fan with the 14th Iyo Sai Matsuri per transaction

*For the CD merchandise lottery, please check the separate announcement regarding the lottery.

*Traffic restrictions will be in place in Iyo City during the Iyo Sai Matsuri. We kindly ask that you use public transportation whenever possible.

"Watatabe" Watch Party with Staff Talk in Iyo City Announced!! Featuring a star-studded lineup of the main staff behind Watatabe!

The "Watatabe Watch Party," held every Thursday at 11:30 PM, will be held in Iyo City, the setting of the work, featuring staff talks and a Special Live performance by the composer Yuqi!!

Watch "Watatabe" in Iyo City. After the screening, please take a tour of the various locations that served as the inspiration for the series.

"I Want to Eat You, Monster" Watatabe Watch Party with Staff Talk in Iyo City - Event Outline

Date & Time

July 25, 2026 (Sat) (Doors open 12:30 PM / Start 1:00 PM / End 4:00 PM)

Venue

IYO Yume Mirai Hall Cultural Hall

Content

Screening of Episodes 11-13 *Same content as the final episode commemorative screening held on December 27, 2025.

Staff Talk

Yuqi Special Live

Speakers

Naoyuki Kuzuya (General Director) / Mitsuki Hirota (Series Composition/Screenplay) / Sou Ikuyama (Character Design)

Hidenori Takagi (Animation Producer) / Keiji Inai (Composer) / Yuqi (Composer)

Naoto Watanabe (Music Producer) / Takumi Kamemaru (Original Editor) / Ena Hamabe (Producer)

*Speakers are subject to change without notice.

Tickets

Advance Lottery Application: July 4 (Sat) 12:00 PM - July 12 (Sun) 11:59 PM

Price: 3,300 yen (tax included)

Ticket Sales Page: https://www.ticketpay.jp/booking/?event_id=62928

Attendee Gift

Original Rubber Band / Large Postcard

Notes

*Winning status and seat assignments will be determined by lottery. You cannot choose your seat.

*Please check your ticket for your seat number.

*Purchases for the purpose of resale are strictly prohibited.

*We cannot answer inquiries regarding lotteries or event content.

*The event may be canceled due to unforeseen circumstances. Please understand this in advance.

*Tickets cannot be changed or refunded after purchase or exchange, regardless of the circumstances.

*Filming and recording with cameras (including camera-equipped mobile phones), video cameras, etc., inside the venue are strictly prohibited.

*Wheelchair spaces are limited, and you may be asked to move from the designated space depending on the number of users. Additionally, you may be asked to move from the designated space due to event content or media coverage. Please understand this in advance.

*Official cameras will be filming on the day of the event, and footage may be broadcast or posted on the website, social media, etc. Please understand this in advance.

"14th Iyo Sai Matsuri" Commemorative CD Merchandise & Lottery to be Held!

To commemorate the 14th Iyo Sai Matsuri, a CD merchandise sale and lottery will be held!

For each purchase of an Original Soundtrack, you will be eligible to participate in the lottery.

We encourage you to participate in this opportunity.

Period

July 25, 2026 (Sat) 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM / July 26, 2026 (Sun) 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Location

IYO Yume Mirai Hall 2nd Floor, Conference Room 201 (768-2 Minato, Iyo City, Ehime Prefecture, 799-3113)

https://iyoyumemiraikan.jp/access/

Prizes

Prize A: Autographed Promotional Poster (signed by cast) - 1 winner *Reina Ueda & Yui Ishikawa & Ai Fairouz

Prize B: Autographed Shikishi (signed by cast) - 1 winner *Reina Ueda & Yui Ishikawa & Ai Fairouz

Prize C: Choose Your Autographed Promotional Poster - 1 winner each *Reina Ueda, Yui Ishikawa, or Ai Fairouz

Prize D: Choose Your Autographed Shikishi - 2 winners each *Reina Ueda, Yui Ishikawa, or Ai Fairouz

Prize E: Choose Your Staff Apparel - 2 winners each *Staff Hoodie or Staff T-shirt

Eligible Product

TV Anime "I Want to Eat You, Monster" Original Soundtrack

PCCG-02473 / 3,850 yen (tax included)

Notes

*One lottery ticket allows for one entry into the lottery.

*Prizes will be handed out on the spot upon winning.

*Only those who purchase the eligible product at the venue merchandise sale during the period can participate in the lottery.

*Resale or transfer of prizes and lottery tickets is prohibited.

*We cannot answer inquiries regarding the number of remaining prizes.

*Prizes cannot be exchanged or returned.

*Eligible products and prizes are limited and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

*Venue merchandise sales and lotteries may be changed, postponed, or canceled due to various circumstances.

*Please refrain from contacting IYO Yume Mirai Hall directly regarding the lottery.

Contact Information

Pony Canyon Customer Center

Business Hours: Weekdays 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM / 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM (Excluding weekends, holidays, and company designated days)

https://www.ponycanyon.co.jp/support/inquiry

*Replies will be provided during business hours and may take 2-3 business days.

*We may not be able to respond to inquiries on the day of the event or the day before. Please understand this in advance.

Original Work Information

Currently serialized with great popularity in "Dengeki Maoo"!

Volumes 1-12 of the manga and the novelization are now on sale!

<Manga>

Author: Utsa Naekawa "I Want to Eat You, Monster"

Publisher: KADOKAWA (Dengeki Comics NEXT)

Now available on Kadokomi WEB (formerly ComicWalker)!

https://comic-walker.com/detail/KC_003258_S

<Novelization>

"I Want to Eat You, Monster Novelization ~A Bustling Night, You Are Beside Me~"

Author: Itsuki Furukawa

Original Concept & Illustration: Utsa Naekawa

https://www.kadokawa.co.jp/product/322505000416/

Blu-ray Information

TV Anime "I Want to Eat You, Monster" Blu-ray is now available in two volumes!

Includes original bonus features such as a storage sleeve illustrated by character designer Sou Ikuyama and a manga written by original author Utsa Naekawa.

*Limited to the first production run, will end as soon as stock is depleted.

Purchase here

https://www.toei-video.co.jp/special/wata-tabe/

TV Anime Work Overview

<Streaming Information>

Now streaming on ABEMA, d Anime Store, Prime Video, and other platforms!

<Cast>

Hinanako Yao: Reina Ueda

Shiori Omi: Yui Ishikawa

Miko Yashiro: Ai Fairouz, etc.

<Staff>

General Director: Naoyuki Kuzuya

Director: Yusuke Suzuki

Series Composition/Screenplay: Mitsuki Hirota

Character Design: Sou Ikuyama

Color Design: Taeko Mizuno

Art Director: Yoshitaka Kudo

Director of Photography: Kenji Takehara

3DCG: Shiro Shida

Editor: Michitomo Takikawa

Sound Director: Ryosuke Naya

Sound Effects: Michiyo Saito

Music: Keiji Inai

Animation Producer: Hidenori Takagi

Production: Infinite

Animation Production: Studio RINGS

<Theme Songs>

Opening Theme: Yoshino "Nie-"

Ending Theme: Hinako Yao (CV: Reina Ueda) "Lily"

Episode 4 Ending Theme: Miko Yashiro (CV: Ai Fairouz) "Shall I Become the Sun?♡"

Episode 11 Ending Theme: Shiori Omi (CV: Yui Ishikawa) "Lily [Another ver.]"

<Introduction>

"I came to eat you."

Shiori, a mermaid girl who suddenly appeared, takes the hand of Hinako, who lives alone in a seaside town, and speaks gently.

Hinako's flesh and blood are said to be exceptionally delicious.

So much so that it attracts many yokai...

Shiori promises to protect Hinako until she matures to her peak condition, "and then I will eat her."

Hinako's heart flutters with the earnest wish, "Perhaps this person can grant my wish."

<Various Details>

Anime Official HP: https://wata-tabe.com/

Anime Official X: https://x.com/wttb_tv/ @wttb_tv (Hashtag #watatabe )

Anime Official TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wttb_tv @wttb_tv

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