The Delicious in Dungeon (Dungeon Meshi) anime adaptation was announced in 2022, and now a teaser video revealing the main character’s voice is set to release on May 25th! The manga series, written and illustrated by Ryoko Kui, has been growing in popularity with its unique mix of food and adventure.
In the perilous dungeon, the only source of food is the monsters that freely roam about. With mouth-watering illustrations and imaginative recipes, Kui takes us on a fantastical culinary adventure through the dungeons. Whether it’s cooking a basilisk steak or a giant scorpion skewer, the characters can turn anything into a meal to survive.
The release date for Dungeon Meshi has not been announced, but we can expect more visuals and teaser videos in the near future. Fans have been eagerly waiting for the anime adaptation, and their wishes were fulfilled when the anime was announced in August 2022. So grab a snack, and let’s dive into the world of Delicious in Dungeon.
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Delicious in Dungeon: Everything We Know
As mentioned before, a teaser video was announced by the anime’s official site and is set to release on May 25. This promo video will reveal the main character, Laios voice. It will premiere at 9 p.m. JST (5:30 p.m. IST) on Kadokawa Anime’s YouTube page.
Plot (Minor Spoilers)
It all started when Laios’ sister, Falin, was eaten by a dragon during their quest to slay one. How unfortunate! Haunted by this, two of from group depart to join another squad, leaving Laios, Chilchuck, and Marcille to mourn their loss. Motivated by their indebtedness to Falin, who used magic to teleport them outside the dungeon to save them, the trio formulates a plan to get back into the monster-filled dungeon and rescue Falin from digestion.
With most of their food and equipment left behind in the dungeon, the rescue plan seems un-doable. Laios suggests that the group sustain themselves by eating the creatures they encounter in the dungeon (he secretly wanted to eat monsters for a long time). He hands Chilchuck and Marcille a recipe book that can help them turn the monsters into delicious meals. Half agreeing with the plan, Chilchuck and Marcille follow Laios into the dungeon.
They meet an ally who is experienced in monster cuisine. With him, they continue their journey as they go deeper into the dungeon and come across all kinds of monsters. The comedic element comes from the character’s reactions and the advantages and disadvantages of the monster meals.
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Cast
The protagonist, Laios, is determined to save his sister. He is the leader of the group; he’s strong but lacks tactics. Laios has an unwavering passion for trying different monsters, and when I say “trying”, I mean eating! He is kind and calm and speaks at a fast pace when he’s excited. The more monsters Laios eats, the more knowledge he gains about defeating them.
Quick on his feet, Chilchuck is the locksmith for the group. He is the key to figuring out hidden pathways or disabling traps and often pickpockets for the team. His practical nature makes him scold Laios for poor decisions or his obsession with monsters, but he does it for the benefit of the group. An original member of the group, he dislikes combat, and when people try to do his job for him.
Marcille might be the most powerful magic user in the group. She often performs complicated spells with little preparation, which goes under-appreciated by her mates. She is usually hesitant to eat the monsters and may even refuse to eat them. She is an original member of the team as well.
Falin is Laios’ sister. She gets eaten by a red dragon and has a one-month rescue period before she gets digested. She can teleport people with her magic and can communicate with ghosts. She is an original member of the adventurous group.
Don’t forget to catch the teaser video on May 25 to learn more about Studio Trigger’s upcoming anime, and come back for updates!
