Delicious in Dungeon
Delicious in Dungeon

Delicious in Dungeon

2024TV ShowReturning SeriesJapanese

Dungeons, dragons... and delicious monster stew!? Adventurers foray into a cursed buried kingdom to save their friend, cooking up a storm along the way.

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IMDb7.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes95%
Metacritic85/100
Google Users92%
Director: Yoshihiro MiyamotoGenres: Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Food

Plot Summary

In a dangerous dungeon filled with monsters and treasures, a party of adventurers led by the resourceful Laios must find a way to defeat the dungeon's master. Facing the daunting task of running out of food and supplies, they decide to resort to eating the monsters they defeat, turning perilous encounters into culinary experiments. This unconventional approach allows them to survive and progress deeper into the labyrinth.

Critical Reception

Delicious in Dungeon has been widely praised for its unique premise, blending action-adventure with cooking and comedy. Critics and audiences alike have lauded its creativity, humor, and surprisingly educational approach to monster gastronomy. The anime adaptation has been particularly well-received for its faithful adaptation of the manga's charm and inventive spirit.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its highly original concept of cooking and eating monsters.
  • Applauded for its humor, adventure, and surprisingly detailed culinary segments.
  • Hailed as a fresh and exciting take on the fantasy genre.

Google audience: Google users highly recommend Delicious in Dungeon, loving its quirky humor, inventive plot, and the satisfying blend of fantasy adventure with culinary exploration. Many appreciate the characters' ingenuity and the detailed portrayal of preparing and consuming monstrous meals.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Comedy Series at the Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2025, Won Best Manga Series - Kodansha Manga Awards 2016

Fun Fact

The manga's author, Ryōko Kui, was inspired to create the series after experiencing a period where she had very little money and had to be creative with her cooking.

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