The anime adaptation of “Pass the Monster Meat, Milady!” (悪食令嬢と狂血公爵 〜その魔物、私が美味しくいただきます！〜) aired its twelfth and final episode of the season on December 19, 2025, bringing to a close the whimsical tale of Lady Melphiera Marchalrayd and the Blood-Mad Duke, Aristide Rogier du Galbraith. The finale wrapped up the inaugural season with a blend of humor, warmth, and significant advancements in the unique relationship between its monster-loving protagonists.
Melphiera’s Integration and a Surprising Drinking Contest
The season finale prominently featured Lady Melphiera’s deeper integration into the Galbraith domain, showcasing her eccentricities being embraced rather than shunned. A memorable moment in the episode involved a festive gathering that escalated into an unexpected showdown: a drinking contest with Galo, the local blacksmith and husband of Knight Captain Blanch. Galo challenged Melphiera with “Monster Snake Wine,” a potent brew containing a literal monster snake.
To the astonishment of the onlookers, Melphiera effortlessly consumed the powerful concoction “straight like it’s fruit punch,” leaving the crowd stunned. Her years of ingesting magic-infused monster meat had evidently granted her an absurdly high alcohol tolerance, allowing her to savor the distinct monster flavor hidden within the drink. This impressive display earned her genuine respect from the frontiersmen, transforming her perceived quirks into badges of honor.
The “Voracious Villainess” Finds Her Place
Throughout the series, Melphiera, known as the “Voracious Villainess” for her unique culinary passion, has faced social ostracization due to society’s aversion to monster meat. Her late mother’s research into preparing monster meat to stave off famine served as her inspiration and justification. The finale underscored her journey from a shunned noble to someone finding a community that appreciates her unusual interests. With Aristide’s unwavering support, Melphiera’s dream of transforming monster-eating into a thriving industry seemed closer to reality.
A Slow-Burn Romance Culminates
The romantic relationship between Melphiera and Aristide, the “Blood-Mad Duke” known for his monster-slaying prowess, has been a central and endearing element of the series. Their shared fascination with monsters—one for hunting, the other for cooking—created a bond that transcended societal norms. Aristide’s unabashed smittenness and constant flirting, often causing Melphiera and others to blush, highlighted the sweet, slow-burn progression of their love story.
The finale episode further cemented their bond, with the pair looking toward a shared future where Melphiera’s unconventional appetite and ambitions are fully accepted and supported. Their dynamic, often described as “adorkable,” found its satisfying conclusion for the season, with Melphiera having truly found a place where she and her unique passion belong.
Production and Reception
The anime series, produced by Asahi Production and directed by Mutsumi Takeda, premiered on October 3, 2025, airing on TBS and BS11 in Japan and streaming on Crunchyroll internationally. While the finale provided a fulfilling narrative arc for the main characters, some initial viewer reactions noted it felt “pretty anti-climactic as a season finale” and “hollow” for an ending, particularly in its handling of certain plot points and character development, suggesting a focus on introducing minor characters rather than deepening existing arcs.
Despite mixed feelings on the pacing of the finale, the series successfully adapted Kanata Hoshi’s light novel and Chika Mizube’s manga, captivating audiences with its charming premise of a culinary-obsessed noblewoman and a formidable duke who embraces her monstrous tastes. Fans now eagerly await news of a potential second season to continue Melphiera and Aristide’s adventures in monster cuisine and romance.
