The Ryoko Kui Exhibition and Delicious in Dungeon Exhibition will immerse visitors in the inventive world of acclaimed manga artist Ryoko Kui starting this July in Los Angeles. The event runs from July 2 to July 26, 2026, at the vibrant Art Share L.A. venue. This marks the first major North American showcase dedicated to Kui’s detailed illustrations and the beloved series’ unique culinary dungeon adventures. Attendees can explore original artworks and thematic displays that highlight the manga’s distinctive charm.
Tickets went on sale via Eventbrite, offering general admission at $20 per person. Visitors can also purchase the limited Exhibition-Exclusive Plate add-on for an additional $25 to enhance their experience. The venue at 801 E 4th Place, Los Angeles, CA 90013, welcomes guests daily from 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM throughout the exhibition period. Organizers have designed the space to create an engaging atmosphere perfect for both longtime readers and newcomers.
Every ticket holder will receive one of eight randomly-selected postcards as a free gift, featuring exclusive artwork from Ryoko Kui’s Delicious in Dungeon.
The exhibition coincides with heightened anime interest in the city, positioning it as a must-attend cultural highlight. Art Share L.A. provides an ideal intimate setting for showcasing Kui’s intricate linework and creative monster designs. Detailed planning ensures visitors gain deeper insight into the artistic process behind the series. This timing allows fans to combine the exhibition with other summer events for a full immersive experience.
Delicious in Dungeon, created by Ryoko Kui, first gained popularity through its serialization in Japan before expanding to a global audience. The series masterfully combines high-stakes dungeon exploration with humorous and inventive cooking elements centered on monsters. Its fresh approach to fantasy tropes has earned praise for character development and world-building. Kui’s attention to detail in both story and art has contributed to the manga’s enduring appeal.
Yen Press, the English publisher of the series, provides the following story description for the first volume:
"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!"
The Delicious in Dungeon anime adaptation, produced by Studio Trigger, is available to stream in its entirety on Netflix, complete with English and Japanese audio options plus subtitles. The series faithfully adapts the manga’s monster-cooking recipes and comedic dungeon crawls across two seasons, allowing viewers to follow Laios and his party’s gastronomic exploits episode by episode. Subscribers can easily binge the show before or after attending the Los Angeles exhibition to experience the full synergy between the animated and exhibition formats.
Sources: Eventbrite, Press Release.
