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I genuinely really like this show. Is it dumb? Yes. It is slowly becoming a comfort show for me. I genuinely like anime about food/cooking and this show is basically that mixed with d&d.

The premise is a group of adventurers set off to rescue a party member who has got "trapped" in the dungeon but they have no money or resources for food other than a book of recipes for cooking monsters.

They respawn? It's not really very clear to be honest and it doesn't have to be, it's fun and that's all that matters. If you want a show that looks pretty, you don't really have to pay attention to it and is funny look no further.

It's nice looking, music is good and the English dub is actually pretty good. I am usually a sub over dub guy but the dead pan of the main guy hooked me.

I hope this gets loads of episodes as it's slowly becoming a favourite for me.

What started as a light watch and silly anime really expanded into a gripping and fun show! I love that they release it weekly because I look forward to it. I love every second of it. The relationship development is super interesting, the cooking theme is cute and really clever, and the writing is great- so many funny bits with great comical timing. The show surprised me with the darker overarching storyline which develops over the season and I've found the pacing and development to be a little confusing but also engaging and it leaves me wanting more. I love the primary cast but the secondary characters have surprised me with their quality additions to the story and plot. It's kind of a trust the process start which pans out well.

It was great, very amusing. I appreciate the attention to detail with both the cooking and explanations of the dungeon's ecosystem.

I did not read the manga, so I had no expectations about how characters should sound. So, while "some people" complained about the English voice acting I didn't have any problems with it, my perspective is that those people are overly sensitive. The target of said criticism was a female dwarf character who sounds a bit manly; but it could be artistic interpretation of what a female dwarf sounds like. Those people should stop crying over trivial nonsense and grow up.

This is based of a manga by the same name which has been completed in Japanese as of this review. While it may start a bit slow, it is VERY worth sticking around for.

Per the manga, the characters have fun interactions, the world isn't as simple as it seems, and the plot gets twisty. It has a constant forward progression yet retains the spirit a food centric anime. It's very well balanced in all these and the pacing may be a little more slow than normal for anime, but there is no dawdling, that's replaced by character development. Honestly, I think it's just worth it for the characters alone and the comedy is solid.

I really hope Trigger does right by this through the end (hoping we get that far) and so far they have delivered.

I love this show, I'm genuinely excited to watch it every Thursday! It's got me leaning forward during the fight scenes and they are such a sweet group that and they make meals I'm jealous of! It's such a fun genuinely good show. They really do a good job of (figuratively) thinking on their feet they surprise me time and again, and I usually am good at guessing the "path" the characters are going to take. At first the characters come off a little whiney but character growth is solid and maybe makes you a little proud lol as much as you can be a for a fictional character. I recommend this show to everyone!!

"Delicious in Dungeon" is a fantastic blend of fantasy adventure and culinary exploration, uniquely serving up an enthralling plot seasoned with humor and imagination. The series brilliantly marries dungeon crawling with cooking, where the characters must forage and feast on their monstrous encounters to survive. This inventive approach not only adds depth to the character development but also enriches the world-building, making each episode a delightful surprise. I'm a die hard d&d fan and I binged watched the entire series. I can't wait for more. It's a must-watch for fans seeking something refreshingly different. 10/10 stars!

DunMeshi has an unusual concept, but the worldbuilding is so well done that It grows on you. In a dungeon the characters usually worry more about defeating monsters, but in this story they realistically have to worry about food, water, carrying weight, and other aspects of daily life. The animation is beautiful and the food actually looks yummy even if it is made from monster parts.

If you enjoy thinking about the ecosystem of an universe, I bet you will enjoy this show. Senshi is one of my favorite characters because he understands the importance of each being, from big to small, and shares his knowledge and wonder with the other characters. A great hit for TTRPG fans, for sure.

I find this series enjoyable. It reminds me for some reason of childhood. The plot is not very serious and heavy and the humor is blended well. I think I enjoy the pacing the most, nothing is rushed and you really take time to know the characters. The characters by the way are a pleasure to watch how they interact with each other, with the environment, and how they behave with their main and side quests.

It's also great how they left enough space to further develop the world with intrigues all around, which even if they don't address I wouldn't mind, as the plot is already good enough.

All in all this is a nice series to watch as a filler series that doesn't feel heavy on you.

Personally, I find "Campfire Cooking in Another World with My Absurd Skill" to be more entertaining, with a more developed storyline and better animation, and think it's a shame it didn't get even half the acclaim of "Delicious in Dungeon." It's strange there's not a comparison between the two titles considering they're both fantasy anime involving a detailed depiction of food preparation. That said, I believe CCiAWwMAS wins out again - the food is animated by MAPPA in such a realistic way as to make you want to grab it from your screen and pop it into your mouth, even if it is made from ogre meat and slime noodles.

As someone else pointed out, the characters in "Delicious in Dungeon" are rather one-dimensional (and not just because they're cartoons, har har har). Laios, the knight, is obsessed with monsters - mainly with eating them. Which is fine and cute most times, but that's all there is to him. Marcille, the mage (cleric?), is a Negative Nancy who is against everything, especially the monster eating, reacting to nearly every scenario as though she has no clue as to how the world in which she lives works. The locks and traps expert, Chil- something, is a sourpuss know-it-all. Now, look, I'm not expecting great literature-levels of depth here, but there should be some kind of growth as the story progresses, some varying facets to a character's personality. Senshi is about the only one who's well-rounded and interesting.

I'm not an anime expert - I watch what I like and don't what I don't, regardless of an anime's history or hype - but even from my perspective, the animation seems... wonky. At times it's pretty and polished, others it's rough and clumsy-looking. Granted, some of that is used for effect, such as during action scenes and flashbacks. Other times, though, it just seems like rushed animation. It isn't often and it isn't a deal-breaker for watching, just something that sticks out occasionally. And the BGM is way too cartoonish and overbearing, to the point where it's more distracting than atmospheric. What bugged me the most was the main storyline for the first half of the anime: Laios is desperate to get through the dungeon to rescue his sister, Falin, who was eaten by the Red Dragon in their last battle. Most of his party has deserted him because he has no money to pay for supplies (hence the whole "let's eat the monsters we hunt!" part of the tale), and he has a restricted timeline (get to Falin in a week before she's digested). So you'd think he'd be rushing through the dungeon floors, right, eager to get back to the Red Dragon to rescue his sister? Instead, there never seems to be any kind of urgency to their travels. They spend time exploring, fighting, rescuing others, and, of course, having monster food feasts at nearly every meal. If the creators wanted an anime focusing on dungeon exploration and monster meat meals, then they should've removed the whole "rescuing Falin" storyline - the two just don't mesh.

Again, this isn't a bad anime, far from it: it has its cute and funny moments, presents some interesting ideas concerning fantasy world mechanics (like a Golem being a potential walking vegetable garden, which is genius), and is generally entertaining. Watching it, though, I'm baffled by the foaming-at-the-mouth enthusiasm it's engendered. "Delicious in Dungeon" is nice, it's not great.

I would say the manga is a 10/10 while the anime id 9/10 because the animation quality kinda varies here and then. Some might like it but for me it was such a jarring transition especially when they do it in one episode.

I did started this series from watching the anime. It didnt interest me at first until like episode 2 and then I started reading the manga.

I have to give my highest praise to the mangaka. I dont think I ever saw another series that put so much work and detail on their lore, character designs, and world designs. The mangaka really knows what she's doing and it truly shown in the manga (and the anime since they follow the manga pretty closely).

The anime has become one of the things I look for every week. I just wish they would have animated the extra mondter tidbit from the manga too and put it in as an extra. It would be an added joy to watch.

Basically a really good D&D quest with a whimsical twist: they cook and eat the monsters. (YAY.) it's fun and funny but also very well made. Imean this is the same studio that brought you Devilman: Crybaby. Well that was the main draw for me anyway. And In terms of good-looking kind gritty fast-paced animation(especially during the fighting sequences) I got that that and some. Ofcourse given the subject matter and it being more of a comedy it ofcourse wasn't all bloody and gloomy like that last project which is a pro but I honestly found myself more intrigued on the more serious like main plot as the series continued that the obsession with cooking breaks kinda became overplayed. I know. I know. It's the main premise of the show but I felt it used the same formula for every cooking sequence and it just got in the way of the story. It also kinda made me a little grossed out. The main swordsman fella really wants to eat everything, if he starts trying to eat rocks in season two I wouldn't be surprised. I'm curious enough top want to see how the story unfolds but if this drags out for more than two seasons I dont know if I'll stay tuned.

Overall, I had my doubts but this turned out to be quite enjoyable. Funny. Well-made. Solid action. No detestable characters (though the elf pushes it). Would recommend to any fan of the classic Fantasy but want a break from the conventional formula. Pretty tasty not so delicious 7.12/10.

Decide to write this, to give my own perspective, versus the other review caling it almost trash... Ever since I got the notification by Netflix that this series was coming, I had been looking forward to it. I went in blind, and really liked what I saw, contrary to many recent anime series. From the second episode onwards it just clicked for me. This is a feel-good adventure, that is very recognisable for everyone that ever played a tabletop fantasy rpg. Bumbling hero player-characters that have occasional great moments but are altogether very entertaining to watch. Interesting twists on trope-filled dungeons (like the animated armors and the mimics), the way traps work, and a great use of monsters. The lore of the series also really works, from its magic/mana system to the dungeon ecosystem, and honestly, I'd love a game set in this universe. Kuddos to the Mangaka who wrote the series, but knowing she loves Baldurs Gate (among other) so much, I should have guessed. The cooking is straight out of the Monster Hunter games and I'm here for that! And in the later episodes, the funny dungeon slice-of-life is also accompanied by actual combat, darker turns, *gasp* blood, death and personal stakes, just like any real and good rpg campaign. Characters start out very jokey and flat, but halfway season 1, once the tone is set, personal growth is shown and other parts to their personalities are revealed, if slowly. It honestly reminds me of older shows like the OG Full Metal Alchemist anime, with a dash of Chobits, that took their time to build the world, before jumping into full gear. Best reference? The original Last Airbender animation series. No filler/recap that takes up half an episode so far either. There's been glimpses and foreshadowing that the series will get much deeper and possibly darker too, but I love it, so far. I hope this won't get cancelled, truly. A very fun adventure, much like the end credits spell out: a party!

I was quite skeptical at the beginning of the first episode, but it immediately dragged me in. The show is nonchalant, weird in a good way and genuinely made me laugh more than a couple times.

It has really good and entertaining moments of cooking process itself with detailed recipes. Most recipes themselves have quite real analogies with real life ones, thus making some parts of the show somewhat insightful and inspiring.

Yes, it may sound stupid, but this show made we want to cook better and more often. I already had genuine interest in it and succeeded in a few dishes, but it definitely helped with my motivation.

Overall great, easy to watch and entertaining show. 9/10.

I will say that the series does consistently improve over the course of these early chapters. If your only problem is that it hasn't really grabbed you yet, I'd suggest giving it a few weeks and seeing if you start turning around on it.

Also for those expressing doubts: Look, I'm not gonna be all "It gets good later" because if you don't enjoy the story now, you might never will, and if you downright hate it then do yourself a favor and just go watch something else. But for those still on the fence, be confident that yes, this is all building towards something. There's a genuinely thrilling story cooking in the background which the anime so far has only just begun to hint towards.

And it is indeed delicious.

Believe me when I said this show has A LOT of potential.

An entretaiment and really creative fantasy story about food and dungeons with a really ineteresting world building, the characters are pretty basic but enoughly charming and with good chemistry between them to carry the show. Also I love the recipes, are absolutely cool.

The problem I have with the show, and the reason why dind't have a better qualification for it, is that it is already starting, and for that reason I said this show feel "undercooked" (get it).

It lacks of a lot of construction in his lore. It has the the ingredients for something tasty, but still has some way to go before it works.

I will be look at this and waiting for see if it gets better.

I think of myself as on the picky side, especially with anime. I just can't stand to waste my time anymore on the weak stories, generic plots, non-existent character arcs and reliance on over-powered heroes. Delicious offers more full bodied adventures who struggle try to overcome their challenges, with a good dose humor.

I'm almost done with this first season (really hopeful they continue this one), and while Delicious is definitely it's own animal I find myself comparing it's quality with Cowboy Bebop and Trigun: Vash the Stampede. It doesn't seem to be take itself too seriously but does decidedly weaves a more complex than story than I would have expected and that the first few episodes let on.

I'd really like to find more like this!

The show has been carefully designed, to make use of vibrant colors and quick pacing, which hooks you and keeps you watching. The concept is entirely unique, has the perfect sense of morbid curiosity, and is intertwined with a meta story that wraps into something bigger which is excellent. Surprisingly for a Netflix show, the main character Laios is not portrayed shamefully, and there's many elements of cultural European folktale and mythos - portrayed again, surprisingly accurate for being curated by Japanese. Clear inspiration from Dungeons and Dragons, which is infinitely fascinating, but the show has its own concepts. Though, Namari's voice acting was jarring and hard to listen to.

The show doesn't take itself too seriously despite having many references to depth. And, it is childlike in a sense. I think it's good if you have no intention of a more serious plot. I do think there's just a little too much emphasis on food at times, which I honestly think could've been handled in a less repetitive fashion - it alternates between a medieval fantasy setting and a cooking show and I think the former is more intriguing personally.

In the beginning, Laios seems pretty unemotional which isn't explained until they go into how death and resurrection works. That seemed out of place, and for people watching I don't think they'll understand. It really does almost portray him as a straight up psychopath at first.

On the topic of death and resurrection, having something go wrong that gives rise to "real deaths", I think would give more gravity to the storyline. Adding or subtracting characters, especially in a political climate adds a lot of meaning. Marcille's charisma is really held back by her unwillingness, and there's not much of a character ark that has handled that so far. Izutsumi's negativity kind of brought the party out of balance and there's not much chemistry with Chilchuck.

Those are my criticisms, however it's still in general enjoyable to watch: the campy nature of an adventure party never fails to entertain, medieval fantasy will always strike the perfect chords for me, and the intrigue painted by the plot clearly does a great job of making an easy to follow and interesting story.

Hoping to revisit this series when newer seasons arrive, and that it gains popularity.

This is an anime that took a bit of time to really get me hooked into the story, so I can understand if some people don't watch the whole season through.

The first few episodes, as the name implies, is a lot about how the characters try to find and get food in the dungeon. This is so that they can survive a long journey down the dungeon to save a member of their team. This is where after a few episodes of repeated schemes to come across and cook food it got a bit stale, but at some point the story does ramp up (adding more layers to the plot than just finding/cooking food during their journey).

Overall it is more of a feel good type of anime that can be watched after a long day to unwind, with the plot getting added story components to keep things interesting.

The medieval RPG atmosphere is really nice, the art itself is cool and has some charismatic characters but it's very hard to keep watching it.

Everything, all the time it's about cooking. I feel like I am watching a "Master Chef" cartoon, it's so repetitive with more and more of the same: 5min of talk and 20min of cooking receipts.

The dialogs are superfluous and boring. The few seconds of fight on each episode happen very fast and then again, another 20min of the same repetitive food talk, was it to be funny somehow?

Clearly the writer had a total lack of creativity to talk about food for almost a whole episode. Maybe there has been a script shortage around Netflix.

The show is exactly what it sets out to be: Your classic DnD inspired fantasy world, but with the twist that food (not just the meals but the how and why of the act of eating) is much of the focus.

The further you get into the show, the more aspects of the world are explored, but the food aspect of it still connects the disparate elements of the story together. To understand food is to understand the world around you, and the fauna and flora therein. As a result, the world building is incredibly detailed and thought through. Familiarity with various fantasy tropes and mythological creatures can oftentimes lead you to predict plot points or have your expectations subverted in a way that only adds to the experience, never risking feeling boring or trod-through.

One of the highlights of the show is how it can take various common and effective fantasy tropes, and find a way to explain not only how but why they work as a part of a larger eco-system. Living armor, for example, a staple of DnD but something that doesn't get much thought put into it apart from 'its empty armor that fights you' becomes a colony of small mollusks, living in the various spaces inside the sets of armor, and working together as a group to mimic the way muscles in a person would move. Posessing the armor as an evolutionarily-developed way to protect their clutch of eggs from predators. And of course, as with most everything in this show: if it moves, you can eat it.

Each character has their own flavor of likeability, and together they function like a well-balanced meal. Episodes can focus on one, some, or all of the characters at any given time but it never feels like you're missing out. Each character can hold their own and carry an episode, and at the end of it you'll know a bit more about the characters and the world, making them all feel organically interlinked.

Its most fantastical elements are the various lore drops about the past of this world and the creation of the dungeon itself, leaving just enough for the imagination. The plot connects and moves the story, but just enough so that each episode where we focus solely on characters and their inner workings can feel additive without feeling unfocused or meandering. Each ingredient serves its purpose in achieving the show's vision, a vision that is clear from the very start and that only expands as it goes, without losing any of its charm.

It's a show about spending time with its characters, seeing them interact with the various new situations the world keeps throwing at them, and hearing your stomach grumble upon seeing the mouth-watering depictions of oddly realistic fantasy food. 10/10.

This is a love letter to the D&D universe and it's just so gloriously and perfectly nerdy. The kicker is of course the fact that it combines all the tropes of D&D gaming and literature with elements of what could be best described as a weird cooking show. It may sound bizarre - and it is! - but it works brilliantly and is a welcome twist.

The underlying story is a slow-burner that permeates the whole season, but every episode is its own micro-cosmos with a new problem to solve each time, almost as a traditional D&D side quest. All of it ensures that the show never feels repetitive or painted by-the-number. Highly recommended to everyone who enjoys this type of narrative.

"Delicious in Dungeon" (Season 1, 8.4/10) - A Unique Blend of Fantasy and Gastronomic Adventure

This series skillfully balances comedy, survival, and deep world-building, offering an unconventional take on dungeon exploration. Based on the popular manga by Ryoko Kui, Delicious in Dungeon is more than just another adventure story-it presents a unique perspective on the lives of explorers forced to find creative ways to survive by cooking and eating dungeon monsters.

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Strengths of the Season

A Unique Concept

Instead of the typical monster-slaying for treasure, the characters face the necessity of using them as food. This premise leads to many amusing and unexpected situations while making dungeon exploration much more engaging.

Thoughtful World-Building and Survival Mechanics

The series pays attention not only to the culinary aspects but also to the tactical decisions of the group. Each creature encountered in the dungeon is logically integrated into the ecosystem, with its properties and possible cooking methods revealed with surprising scientific precision.

Charismatic Characters

Laios, Marcille, Chilchuck, and especially the cooking master, Senshi, form a dynamic team with distinct personalities and engaging chemistry. Their interactions, humor, and gradual character development make every scene lively and rich.

Visual Style and Animation

Studio Trigger maintains its signature style, making the designs of monsters, food, and characters highly expressive. The level of detail in the dishes is so high that they look genuinely appetizing.

Music and Soundtrack

The opening and ending themes effectively enhance the sense of adventure and lightheartedness, setting the right mood for each episode.

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Weaknesses of the Season

Uneven Pacing

Some episodes focus more on comedy or cooking scenes, which can slow down the main plot. However, the balance between these elements is generally well-maintained.

Limited Conflict Development

At this stage, the story is still building momentum, and the main plot has yet to take center stage, which might be a downside for viewers expecting more intense developments.

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Final Verdict

Delicious in Dungeon is not just an original fantasy series; it's a true gastronomic adventure that combines humor, survival strategy, and deep immersion into the world of dungeons. The first season lays a solid foundation for future developments while delighting viewers with its freshness, vibrant characters, and unique approach to the genre.

The show is realie good it dus evertin the manga dus good but the animets it so it looks even beter. The food looks good the carachters kan by cute funny or gool it keeps jou entertaunt it hase loods of actien and every episode it keeps getting beter and more fun to watch nieuw carachter get interdoust allon the waih it has great back stores voor iets carachter. It is weekly so iets week jou kant wait voor the next episodes i persolie think it gud by if the dont ruyn it won of the very best animes of all time it ol ready won a aword and the animators ar prabulie train to make it as goed as poseren.