The anime adaptation of Ryōko Kui's Delicious in Dungeon fantasy comedy series is scheduled to premiere next week, and Studio Trigger (Kill la Kill, Cyberpunk: Edgerunners) is animating the series with Netflix releasing a new episode every week instead of all episodes at once, which is a major change for the streaming service. Now, KADOKAWA's anime YouTube channel has released a preview for Delicious in Dungeon's first episode, which is scheduled to premiere on January 4, 2024 .
The preview highlights the anime's medieval fantasy visuals and epic adventures, and action-packed scenes. It looks like Laios and his party will be battling a dragon in the first episode. teasing the dungeon-crawling exploration of the anime more than its cooking elements and more comedic themes.
What is Delicious in Dungeon about?
Delicious in Dungeon anime is based on the manga written and illustrated by Ryoko Kui, which has been serialized in Enterbrain’s Harta magazine since February 2014. The manga series was licensed by Yen Press in English, and the publisher shared a story description for the series:
When young adventurer Laios and his company are attacked and soundly thrashed by a dragon deep in a dungeon, the party loses all its money and provisions…and a member! They’re eager to go back and save her, but there is just one problem: If they set out with no food or coin to speak of, they’re sure to starve on the way! But Laios comes up with a brilliant idea: “Let’s eat the monsters!” Slimes, basilisks, and even dragons…none are safe from the appetites of these dungeon-crawling gourmands!
Delicious in Dungeon is one of the most highly-anticipated titles premiering in Winter 2024 anime season. Studio Trigger has a great reputation when it comes to producing quality anime, and with positive reviews of its source material, fans are excited to have fun watching the show's fantasy adventures and the delicious cooking that should spice up our viewing experiences. The anime will be simulcast with English dub on English.
