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while relatively short for a series with this much popularity, dungeon meshi makes up for it with its cozy, feel-good vibe. even in its heaviest moments, the series retains its comedic edge and the characters never fully turn cruel -- i can't remember the last time i laughed so hard over a manga panel.
dungeon meshi's biggest appeal is that of a found family - odd members of a ragtag team who come together, explore ruins, and eat hearty, home-cooked food at the end of each day. what's not to love?
I wanted more, a longer epilogue at least, but I respect Ryoko Kui's dedication to completing the story the way she wanted.
Haven't felt so so passionate about a manga in a while. I love the comedy and the dark elements of the story. It's so goofy yet surprisingly dark (imo). Plus, I love Kabru <3
To drive this fact home brutally fast, the book begins with a questing party buying supplies for their foray into the dungeon. They are putting their packing emphasis on food because they don't want to have to go back up to the surface and they are afraid of going hungry. The very next scene is our main characters examining their bodies. They had been killed by bugs that pretend to be loot. The same bugs end up being a tasty source of protein when cooked right Family uhoria maze 33CCCC http://pussreboots.com/blog/2019/comm...
Delicious in Dungeon, Volume 3 by Ryoko Kui continues with the struggle to cross the water level. Characters who died in the volume 2 are revived long enough to show new ways of dying in the dungeon. Interestingly they are briefly ahead of the protagonists, suggesting that time and space might be more variable in the dungeon that anyone knows. But mostly, volume 3 is about our group doggedly making their across this endless floor of water. There are sirens and kelpie to ignore. But their full time dungeon resident notices something off with the floor. There are too few mid-range creatures suggesting that the environment has fallen out of balance. http://pussreboots.com/blog/2019/comm... Family City Cornfield 3300FF
Delicious in Dungeon, Volume 4 by Ryoko Kui brings to a conclusion the initial search for Laios's sister. At the beginning of the series she was eaten by a dragon. Resurrection magic is common in the dungeon — that's been established over the previous volumes. But her revival is an extreme one and one that leaves the other party members wondering if it was the right decision and if she's still the same person. Siblings Uhoria Maze CCCCCC http://pussreboots.com/blog/2019/comm...
Senshi's story At the start of the series Senshi's appearance and vast knowledge of what can be eaten and how to prepare it so it tastes good is welcomed without question. Now, though, as the party has learned more about the history and workings of the dungeon, they've begun to question how he came to know what to eat. Reluctantly Senshi explains. Much of this volume is told in flashback while in the present a meal is prepared. Senshi explains how he was the last survivor of a group of miners who accidentally found themselves in the dungeon and were subsequently trapped. Senshi's cooking skills have grown out of necessity as food ran out. FFCCCC - orphan uhoria maze http://pussreboots.com/blog/2021/comm...
The opening scene is of a member of an adventure party being eaten by a dragon. The remainder of the book is them trying to level up and chase down the dragon to get their companion back — or get revenge. But here's the thing. They also have no money for supplies. They have no money for food. So they decide to cook and eat the things that they kill or harvest in the dungeon. Imagine, if you will, a dungeon filled with monsters that are equivalents to Japanese food ingredients. http://pussreboots.com/blog/2018/comm...
The first half opens with the humorous and embarrassing effects of eating or being too near changelings. They happen to look, act, and taste like mushrooms but they will make the affected into a different species for a while. The traveling companions get an uninvited opportunity to experience the particular strengths and weaknesses each species brings to the party. But the rest of the book is right at the surface — the first room of the dungeon. Visitors are getting cocky. The dungeon appears to be an endless source of easy wealth. The battle that happens here is the first taste of how bad things are going to get. http://pussreboots.com/blog/2021/comm... 336600 - family home railroad
Such a fun little read, perfect way to get your cozy fantasy in small doses. My first time reading a manga and this book made it easy, will most likely continue the series. The only reason it has 4 stars rather than 5 is I just never got that feeling of getting sucked in, it was more of just a fun read.
I really loved this manga. By page 10 you have such a good idea of what the tone is and the character interactions. Laios reminds me of Nozaki with how single minded and earnest he is which is a character type I am partial too. The makeup of the group is good altogether. I also like the lessons that they are tackling alongside the fun world building as it relates to the monsters and how to cook them. Can’t wait to read more!
