Following the 24th and final episode of Delicious in Dungeon‘s first season, the official accounts for the anime confirmed that a second season is now in the works. This announcement came shortly after the broadcast of the season finale in Japan.
No Specific Release Date Yet
The announcement did not include a release date for the new season but did come with fresh visual art and a trailer. Fans are eagerly awaiting more details.
An Impressive Adaptation
The Delicious in Dungeon anime adapts the Japanese manga written and illustrated by Ryōko Kui, serialized in Enterbrain’s Harta magazine from February 2014 to September 2023. The series has been licensed in North America by Yen Press.
Successful First Season
The first season premiered on January 4, 2024, produced by Trigger and streamed worldwide on Netflix. It ran for two consecutive cours, wrapping up with its 24th episode this evening in Japan.
Diverse Inspirations
The series draws inspiration from classic fantasy novels like The Lord of the Rings andThe Neverending Story, and games such as Baldur’s Gate 3 and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. It follows a group of adventurers who try to rescue their friend from a Red Dragon by navigating dungeon depths and consuming monsters they encounter.
A Unique Take on Fantasy
As Netflix describes, each episode explores unconventional culinary delights like Exorcist Sorbet and Mandrake Omelettes, set against encounters with foes like gnome researchers, giant frogs, and the undead. The fantasy-comedy series blends quirky gastronomy with traditional adventure tropes.
Critical Acclaim
The first season received high praise, achieving a perfect score on Rotten Tomatoes and winning Best Adventure and Best Comedy at the Anime Corner Awards in Winter 2024.
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