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Oct 2, 9:57 AM
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If you don't count the rumors about her devouring monsters, Melphiera just seems like any ordinary girl. Getting involved with a duke is quite a development already though.

Melphiera also seems like a kind and mature lady. Aristide is mysterious though. There's some goofy moments thrown in for their chemistry so I think that'll be a recurring gag. Not a bad first episode imo.
Oct 2, 9:58 AM
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Mangaka Kanata Hoshi's lone series, by being a food connoisseur at monster food, this is truly something unique.

AVAM's debut OP here, and it just kind of sounds average at best.


The unmarried noble lady of Melphiera Marchalrayd attending a matcmaking event with her attendant Mrs. Talbot, she really doesn't fit within the high society of nobles that despite her parents forcing her to get married. However, Melphiera finding herself within the unique scenario with a backhorn monster attack that's subjugated by the Blood-Mad Duke of Aristide Rogier du Galbraith, it seems as if she's finally found a partner to talk to amidst the monster blood splattered on her clothes and on his face...as the rumors mention her out to be: the young lady who eats monsters - the Voracious Villainess.

Since Galbraith already slained the backhorn monster, it's Melphiera who truly is indulged in his delights and wanting to know how it tastes like, apart from the other nobles who ridicule her for her weird tastes, making him the first person genuinely interested in her monster consumption antics. Galbraith bringing Melphiera back to his pavilion to be attended to his right-hand manservant of Chaos Laforg for a change of clothes, and some close skinship and feelings between the two (before the butler would stop them both) for some heated romance, both are truly hitting it off well from the get-go, though Galbraith can't exactly send her home from there, and is offered beef jerky a.k.a Skatzbitt from her before her leave.

Shunichi Toki's ED is OK in spots.

A romance set from the basis of monster food? It's a glutton's delight, especially for someone like Melphiera! Good start.
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Oct 2, 10:19 AM
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Aight anime looks watchable for now.
Oct 2, 10:37 AM
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Aight anime looks watchable for now.
@Eolandel I've already dropped this one lol
Oct 2, 10:41 AM
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A monster eating lady and a monster killing duke, a perfect couple!
it is wholesome and sweet watching both fall in love with each other over their love for monster mutilation.
Oct 2, 10:46 AM
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Melphiera seems a lovely lady who is doing nothing wrong. The Duke also seems to be a kind and caring person.
Oct 2, 10:47 AM
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Me and the bad bitch I pulled by eating monster meat 🤣. Melphiera and the duke are such weirdos, they’re perfect for each other. He loves to hunt, she loves to cook him food. Match made in heaven. It’s quirky, silly, cute and endearing already. I’m gonna enjoy this one as a cozy relaxing watch this season.

Anime will really try to make you believe the most beautiful woman you’ve ever seen has somehow never had any suitors. Melphiera is so beautiful, imagine not thinking she’s attractive just because of what she likes to cook lol. Their loss is the duke’s gain. It’ll be interesting to see how they keep things fresh(pun intended) with Melphiera’s various recipes, but I like this so far!
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Oct 2, 10:48 AM
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Girl, it's more than just a chance. The Duke is already in over His head. LOL I cannot believe they write females so clueless sometimes, but I guess she has been pretty isolated from romance.
Oct 2, 11:13 AM
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They will be a very interesting pairs.. he kill monters and she cook them, but I do wonder how she learn to cook them so the meat is safe to eat.. I guess we will find out
Oct 2, 11:37 AM
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I don't like Melphiera but I've to admit that she has a fine taste, not in a monster's meat but in a man's muscle LOL and Galbraith is a perfect specimen for her.

Regarding eating monster's meat, I kinda feel bad for monsters but since they're gonna get killed anyway, better eat them than let their corpses rot. And since you're gonna eat them, why not make it as tasteful as possible?
Oct 2, 12:40 PM

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They're basically match-made in heaven~.
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Oct 2, 12:45 PM

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Simple but likable premise, The duke and Melphiera are a great pair of characters. Very interested to see this playout, honestly the whole monster eating thing can kinda be applied to real life. People eat all sorts of exotic things which others may find weird when really they taste nice.

Just comes down to the people and place really
Oct 2, 12:47 PM
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The story of a noble princess and her fiancé is typical but it has a pretty interesting initial premise, supported by pretty good visuals and character designs.

I think I'll be watching it again in the future.

I'm quite interested so far!
Oct 2, 1:23 PM

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seems really fun to me 💜
Oct 2, 2:09 PM

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What a fun premise. I wonder how the story will play out though.
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Oct 2, 2:26 PM

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What an opening by asking a stranger if you can have a bite of their food, it's so stupidly funny. I absolutely love this story, which had me smiling ear to ear the whole episode. The animation and character design are amazing, like HELLO CHAOS!!!!! Definitely cannot wait for the next!
Oct 2, 3:20 PM
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Reply to Marinate1016
Me and the bad bitch I pulled by eating monster meat 🤣. Melphiera and the duke are such weirdos, they’re perfect for each other. He loves to hunt, she loves to cook him food. Match made in heaven. It’s quirky, silly, cute and endearing already. I’m gonna enjoy this one as a cozy relaxing watch this season.

Anime will really try to make you believe the most beautiful woman you’ve ever seen has somehow never had any suitors. Melphiera is so beautiful, imagine not thinking she’s attractive just because of what she likes to cook lol. Their loss is the duke’s gain. It’ll be interesting to see how they keep things fresh(pun intended) with Melphiera’s various recipes, but I like this so far!
@Marinate1016 Or that they have no clue about men, when Noble women were basically taught BEFORE their teen years what was expected of them ( Pass on your Noble or Royal bloodline at all cost, even if it means incest.) and groomed for it for most of their young lives. These innocent characters are killing me because I have to suspend my disbelief. Maybe if she were raised by NUNS but really.. LOL
Oct 2, 4:02 PM
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dose eny buddy know what that ost was at the end
Oct 2, 4:26 PM

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Did we really get an anime about a girl wanting to be eaten by a monster and a girl wanting to eat monsters on the same day lmao
Oct 2, 4:30 PM

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ship unlocked! they already have so much chemistry and they literally just met!

"leave the fighting to me" PHRASING DUDE! YOU TWO JUST MET LOLOL

lol he just shoves the jerky in his assistant's(?) mouth it was that good! I love it!

great first episode! can't wait for more!

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Oct 2, 4:35 PM

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I dont typically watch romance anime but when I do it's usually fire. Great start to a series lots of laughs and feel-good moments. I can see how this was an instant 7+ definitely going to keep up with this one.
Oct 2, 5:48 PM
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Very good beginning episode!

The Blood-Mad Duke of Galbraith and Melphiera the Voracious Villainess are soul mates who do not waste time forming a couple.
leonardobarbaOct 2, 6:41 PM
Mene, mene, tekel, parsin
Oct 2, 6:59 PM
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Light and fun sweets for the soul.
Oct 2, 7:36 PM

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Seems like our heroine and Laios (Dungeon Meshi) would be pen pals.
I think this could be a fun gourmet anime. I'm going to give it a good chance.
Oct 2, 7:37 PM
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Great episode 1!I will look forward to the continuation
Oct 2, 7:47 PM
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saya sangat suka dan menanti episode selanjutnya
Oct 2, 7:53 PM

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Suppose to be fun but feel stress watching it, maybe the dialogue.
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Oct 2, 8:55 PM

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This was a lot better than I expected.
Eating monsters in a fantasy world isn't that uncommon.
Lots of dishes in Final Fantasy series are made up of monsters.
The Behemoth steak for example.
Oct 2, 9:02 PM
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There's a lot of this premise that feels real flimsy. Characters who only exist for the audience to hate and don't act reasonable and a world that makes very little sense. I could kind of understand noble ladies balking at the idea of eating monster meat, but a lot of the people at this event were knights, aka part of the military that presumably goes on expeditions and would almost certainly have to eat monster meat on said expeditions. As far as we can tell, society has existed next to monsters for centuries if not thousands of years. Not only do nobles not cleanse their lands of these threats, allowing them ruin noble events and put people's lives in danger, they don't even cook them, for presumably hundreds and hundreds of years. How could such a thing be possible? What are the peasants paying taxes for if their lords can't even keep their lands safe? Why do knights all run away immediately at the first sign of a monster? Why do they find the military man who enjoys killing monsters supposedly as creepy instead of hailing him as a hero? Why a lot of things.

Ultimately, it doesn't matter, but it also feels like it would only take 2 seconds to come up with a better world setup that would allow for the same kind of romance. Compare it to something similar like dungeon meshi where the dungeon has only been available for 7 years before the story starts, a plausible amount of time for people to have not figured out how to cook and eat these things.

The romance itself feels like the exact same romance of every similar story but theres nothing wrong with it either.
Oct 2, 9:57 PM

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Just another sappy, hard blush, cookie cutter romance with forgettable mains, bonding over butchering, cooking and eating monster meat has never looked so dull. Dropped.
Oct 3, 1:18 AM
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The real watatabe and straight version watabatabe

Melphiera wholesome
Oct 3, 1:59 AM

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This does not look good. But, it had some funny moments so will keep it up if the season doesn't offer up a lot that's obviously better.
Oct 3, 6:03 AM
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I really enjoyed the MCs, 2 dorks bonding together over their bizarre hobbies, and the Duke's rizz is through the roof holy esp the way he said "anything particular you want to eat, I'll hunt it for you" then proceed to wipe each other while half naked, OMG they're practically married already 😆
It's just so unfortunate that the production quality of this is obviously lacking... I'm worried since this is a food-centric anime there's a given expectation to be met, the food-porn needs to be really appetizing, and I'm hoping for some monster-hunting action too
Oct 3, 6:51 AM

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@Eolandel I've already dropped this one lol
@UtakaSenpai yea looks copy pasta but i will decide that in chapter 3 probly i will drop too
Oct 3, 6:53 AM
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First enjoyable episode, nice main characters. Let's give it the 3 EPs opportunity
Oct 3, 7:53 AM

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Good food is good food, even if it's some legendary bakemono right, Riiiiight?

Looking forward to the journey of these eccentric couple. They're pretty much made for each other lol.
And thus, they lived happily ever after... .



~Fin
Oct 3, 8:09 AM
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ART IS AMAZINg! every frame is a screenshot worthy! Ready to be used as a desktop cover!
!!!!!!
Oct 3, 8:12 AM
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Just another sappy, hard blush, cookie cutter romance with forgettable mains, bonding over butchering, cooking and eating monster meat has never looked so dull. Dropped.
@GakutoDeathGlare its a shoujo dude! what do you expect!? Better look for a nonshoujo anime.. this are made for girls.. goof thing you drop this
Oct 3, 8:34 AM

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was gonna pass on this by the name of the series but i gotta say the animations are beautiful and the story seems to be good
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Oct 3, 10:14 AM

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I liked the episode, it's a very normal cliché, but let's see, it's a great anime to relax
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Oct 3, 3:34 PM

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@GakutoDeathGlare its a shoujo dude! what do you expect!? Better look for a nonshoujo anime.. this are made for girls.. goof thing you drop this
@cutzycookie It's not that I didn't expect this, but there's no harm in still looking for one that maybe yet surprise you.
Oct 3, 7:03 PM
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The production is over. And the vulgar atmosphere permeates the entire thing.
Oct 3, 7:57 PM
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Now that my sweet Marie is gone Melphiera is my new red-head of the season.
Oct 3, 9:25 PM
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It was love at first bite. Proving that even for fantasy world nobility, there someone for everyone.
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Oct 4, 4:49 AM
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I love the main characters, enjoyed this very much. It might end up as another "follow your passion and enjoy sticking around with like minded people" themed show but that doesn't have to be a bad thing.
Oct 4, 4:51 AM
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lingojk said:
Did we really get an anime about a girl wanting to be eaten by a monster and a girl wanting to eat monsters on the same day lmao

LOL yes, now that you mention it 🤣
Oct 4, 2:05 PM
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I was excited, but it was boring.
Oct 4, 5:33 PM
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They have unique names 😅 kinda hard to remember. I’ll just call her Mel.

11:20 She licked her lips 🤭

11:45 damn this just got wholesome and heartwarming 🤭🤣

13:30 that really is the best feeling when you finally find someone who understands you and doesn’t judge you

Mel 👌🏻 a bit eccentric over monster food, but she cute. And oppai.

16:30 she likes what she sees 👀🫣🤭🤣

17:26 HE HAS A BASHFUL SIDE TOO 🤣

18:00 they’re washing each other 🤭

My 11th Fall 2025 anime! I am a couple days late on this 😅 initially I didn’t think this was good, but after watching a scene on YouTube, I’m now hooked 🤣🙌🏻 This is another Thursday anime for me. Reminds me a little of I’m Giving the Disgraced Noble Lady I Rescued a Crash Course in Naughtiness 😅 I look forward to some good heartwarming wholesome romance and good eats 😋

Oct 4, 5:36 PM
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Not the most advanced anime but I think it will be a nice cozy romance to watch for this season! I'm really interested in how they will handle the cooking explanation aspect 👀. I'm also a sucker for "they are both crazies" romances and some of the scenes did make me laugh. The duke's boldness with undressing actually shocked me a bit 😂. I knew his attendant would get mad at him for that lol.

Overall I'm excited, and from the title of the next episode it looks like the proposal bit might even start early on in the series? I would prefer that and them falling for eachother after the proposal rather than the whole show leading up to one, but I'll probably like it either way.
Oct 4, 9:28 PM
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Very pleasantly surprised! I almost didn't watch this, and found myself enjoying it.
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