Delicious in Dungeon (2024– ) User Reviews

D&d but food is the priority

[beathjerky · 7/10 · 14 February 2024]

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.

Very Entertaining

[mlawsonskylar · 9/10 · 7 March 2024]

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.

One of the best

[ladyliliroche · 9/10 · 28 February 2024]

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.

Anime fans, stick with it, trust me

[rachvoo · 10/10 · 6 January 2024]

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.

Went in with low expectations, surprised me immensely

[ozzyxz · 9/10 · 11 March 2024]

Seeing the low score on the IMDB, i was expecting something really lackluster but i was surprised. I went in to watch since i really like dungeon DND settings, which is pretty much this show. The art and animation although a bit inconsistent, were very well done. Especially some fight scenes had top tier animation. The world and the monsters, are really interesting and actually feel like real life since their biology is also explained. Its really smart how cooking is integrated into the show, its done so creatively that its hard to explain.

Taking advantage of the monsters biology while raiding a dungeon wasnt something i've seen before and its pretty unique/creative. The characters aren't badly written as well, although could be better. I wont give any major spoilers but here's the main plot: The party's main mage gets eaten by a dragon. They escape to the surface with a spell. The party goes back in the dungeon to save their mage without any food or money, so they have to survive by scavenging the monsters around them and cooking them. So far everything is brilliantly executed, except for the fact that they werent in a rush at all during the whole plot. You'd expect them to be in some sort of a hurry to save their mage before she gets ingested by the dragon but no, they fool around and waste time as much as they can. Which doesnt make any sense, since the mage is also the main characters sister. Its almost like they dont care at all. It shows that the plot convienently revolves around them, and they'll still make it to the dragon which really takes off the tension it could potentially have. This issue aside its great. So far only 10 episodes have been released and i've enjoyed all episodes, i'd recommend everyone to watch as an enjoyable pastime show. Even though it has some issues, its still very enjoyable to watch, i'd give it a 8.7/10.

They cooked up a fine storm.

[alundra-80590 · 10/10 · 1 March 2024]

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!

Thoroughly enjoyable

[Overseer-Penguin · 7/10 · 16 March 2024]

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.

Beautiful

[taranelizabeth · 10/10 · 5 April 2024]

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!!

An interesting recipe, but undercooked

[Bruno_Cinema · 6/10 · 29 January 2024]

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.

Exceeded my expectations, highly recommend it!

[mandypanhol · 10/10 · 24 April 2024]

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.

Smart, detailed and contrasted

[original-name · 21 March 2024]

I'd recommend it if any of it seems good.

The show takes its viewer on a culinary adventure on which interesting and novel fantasy ideas seemingly just pop-up on a constant basis. This wouldn't be possible if it weren't for the insane amount of detail poured into every aspect of this labor of love. All it asks of you in return is to accept its premise as a show that takes the cooking as seriously as everything else you're typically used to a show focusing its time on.

Having done some cooking before will enhance the feel of the show as it feels much like the real thing in the show. And if you enjoy the details of adventure-fiction (especially in roleplaying adventure games), this will hit that same spot on some level due to the aforementioned sweet and novel ideas.

PS. I'd be remiss not to mention the warmth at the core of this show, it is contrasted beautifully with the dark and cold elements that are quickly introduced and slowly expanded upon as the series unravels.

I love how every negative review gets it's own mini review bomb.

[clasherjami · 1/10 · 17 April 2024]

Go on do it, you know you want to, all you have to do is click No, this review isn't helpful, go on, I got all the time in the world.

On a serious note, the show itself is okay for a culinary based anime but personally, the voice acting is sub-par, the animation is at times amazing and then from scene to scene feels like I'm staring at cardboard or watching paint dry, and don't get me even started on the *Shocked Pikachu Face* *Picks up skull* Sister? Yeah what the actual flip did you expect, it only took you 11 episodes to finally save her and come to find out, she's a pile of bones! And the spontaneous appearance of ancient forbidden magic and just so happening to know the exact placement and shape of every single bone in the human body for plot convenience and *Happy ending make brain go brrrrrrrrr with dopamine* it's utterly ridiculous, at this rate trash Isekai and Fantasy is all we'll have from here on out and it's because the people who spotlight mangas, manhwas, light novels, and web comics at Netflix HQ, couldn't tell a Ghibli from a Knack, or Fullmetal Alchemist from *Insert Any Live Adaptation Here*

Great show

[ceojonathanmontgomery · 8/10 · 5 May 2024]

Hello Fellow Humans,

So this show is rated TV-MA. It says Violence and Nudity. I get the violence as some monsters are killer and they show blood. However I watched this and their is zero nudity in this. Unless they are talking about the mer people. I really don't know and my kids are 7 and 12 and they both love this show. I actually had no idea this was MA until episode like 8 and I randomly saw MA on Netflix. But seriously this is a kid show. I mean maybe because they are cooking and they dress the dungeon monsters. I really don't know at all. I would honestly rate this may e TV-14 because yes technically there is blood when monsters are killed. But seriously in today's society we see way worse. With anime it is odd because some times they rate something TV-14 that should be MA and they rate MA that should be 14. Honestly I just watched every Anime before letting my kids watch it. Then decide if it is appropriate for them. So if you want to believe me then honestly kids around 6 years of age are fine watching this. Especially if you live in a farm or around nature or are honest with your kids. Because dressing a monster or animal is how we get food. So it should not be super shocking for people. But I see how some people may freak out seeing a dragon being taken a part like a cow. My kids are not those people. It is a fun show and you actually will learn things. Lots of new anime seems to like to teach kids. Unlike us Americans who are addicted to Tiktok and YouTube.

D&D + food

[nhdmgkk · 10/10 · 4 May 2024]

"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!

2 cups of cringe and a spoonful of stupid

[joesmomberg · 1/10 · 28 January 2024]

The show's humor depends on the majority of the characters being extremely stupid. They can't do anything right. Even their special skills are lame and useless.

For no apparent reason, they are aided in their quest by some random older guy who has a fetish for cooking monsters. He has no goal or purpose and just kind of goes along with them.

Every character is entirely one dimensional. One guy has a thing for eating monsters and that's his entire personality. The girl is disgusted by eating monsters and that is her entire personality. The other character is just kind of there and seems to have no personality.

It is an awful chore to watch and I felt myself getting constantly annoyed by how stupid these characters are supposed to be.

Decent but ruined by English voice actors

[maxbaxx-30364 · 3/10 · 3 March 2024]

The plot is decent but slow developing. My main issue is the English voice acting...it isn't good. But the worst of them all is Namari's voice actor. I just couldn't get past how bad and amateurish it was.

Ruined the show for me and I dropped it at episode 9. I actually prefer dubs over subs and think that debate is overblown, but jeez....this anime proves the proponents for sub right a 1000x over.

Aside from the awful voice acting, the show is moderately entertaining but the plot is moving at a snails pace. Thought this was good the first few episodes and then it dropped off. Namari was the nail in the coffin.

It tries but doesn't deliver

[hgraizen · 5/10 · 8 March 2024]

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.