Dungeon Meshi --- Made Me Have a Craving for Monster Meat... XD
I've been busy with work and other stuff these days, so I don't really have much time to just sit down and watch anime. Well, that doesn't really stop me from watching. I try to insert it in my breaks from work, and I could even watch one whole episode when a student is absent. Hahah
Anyway, the anime I'm going to share was released last year. And despite knowing its existence, it has been pushed back in my to-watch list for some reason. However, when I met a 9-year-old student recently, he proactively recommended I watch the series. I couldn't say no to such enthusiasm, and so I did.
The anime I'm talking about is called DUNGEON MESHI.
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I bet a lot of you have heard of this anime, if not watched it. But let me share how my student described the plot to me. (He was so good at storytelling, he sent me photos and he was so animated as he introduced some characters!)
The main character, Laios and his younger sister, Falin, together with other party members, were doing an adventure inside a dungeon with various types of monsters and traps.
One day, they were attacked by a red dragon. When it seemed so hopeless, Falin sacrificed herself and brought her brother and their party members back to the surface using her magic, while she was tragically eaten by the red dragon.
Resurrection is possible in the dungeon as long as you can retrieve the physical body. Not giving up hope, Laios, alongside two of the party members who decided to stay (Marcille: an elven mage and Chilchuck: a halfling locksmith), went back to the dungeon to rescue his sister.
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There, they met Senshi (a dwarven warrior) who happens to be a culinary expert.
One of the reasons why they lost against the Red Dragon was their hunger. They weren't able to eat well, so they didn't have enough energy to defeat it.
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Now, with Senshi as the latest addition to their party, as long as there are monsters around, they'll never be hungry!
I can still picture how excited my student was as he was sharing the plot with me. He showed me photos of the food from the anime and boy, they look so appetizing!
It reminded me of Shokugeki no Soma, but with monsters as ingredients. hahah
After watching the first season (which has 24 episodes), I understood why my student acted that way. The series was fun and full of adventures!
It's interesting how the episode smoothly transitions into a cooking show after an exciting fight.
I also like how diverse characters try and cooperate. They have their own personality, characteristics and tasks, yet they try to unite in achieving their goal of getting Falin back while enjoying (especially Laios) the sumptuous monsters during their meals. It's the eat or be eaten type of world. hahah
I'm glad my young student convinced me to finally watch this. Now, I'm looking forward to watching the second season. It has been confirmed to have one, but there's no specific date yet.
Anyway, the manga is completed, so I might as well just read it one of these days. :)
Thanks for reading and see you around! (^^,)/
Glad you finally gave Dungeon Meshi a chance! Yeah, I've seen it and it's super addictive, isn't it? The premise of eating the monsters in the dungeon sounds freaky at first, but the way they approach it, and especially how the food looks, it really whets your appetite! I love how they switch from action to “monster cooking class” so seamlessly.
And yes, the characters are the best. That dynamic between Laios all excited to try new critters, Marcille suffering, Chilchuck being the sensible one and Senshi with his passion for cooking anything is hilarious! It's true what you say, it's an “eat or be eaten” world, but they put a very humorous and adventurous spin on it. I'm glad you liked it so much, it's a different gem, thanks for sharing your experience!
Yeah... it's better late than never, right? :) It was addictive indeed! I especially like how they low-key transitioned to cooking every time. It's so entertaining! :D
True... despite their differences, they complement each other well. Their dynamics go well together. It's been a while since I enjoyed this kind of anime. It's more lighthearted than all the other dungeon types that I've read. ^^
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Your student is so cool. Just 9 years old and telling you the plots and you watched the anime. Really impressive.😊
He's so smart! I was impressed by his enthusiasm. That's why I couldn't NOT watch the anime he strongly recommended. hahah
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STOPIt would be anyone who recommended this anime to you after watching Dungeon Meshi. It's been a long time since an anime this well-made, this fun, and as profound as this masterpiece is. The story, the characters, and the way they build this medieval fantasy world filled with dungeons, monsters, and wizards is top-notch. But the most striking thing of all is how they display and prepare dishes of monster food that normally no one in their right mind would think of eating. The mix of bizarre with humor, action and magic is what makes this anime unique, really.
Good review.
Yeah... I couldn't resist watching it after listening to my student. It has been on my list when it was still ongoing, but I got sidetracked a lot, and it ended up far away. hahah Truly a unique anime with the perfect amount of adventure and food. hahah
Totally relate with you on this one! Tho my schedule was exhausting, I tried to insert my episode-watching during snacks and lunch breaks. Within an hour break, I can watch a couple of eps which were like water for my otaku soul ahahhaha ;)
And yay!!! You finally watched it~ I also enjoyed watching this anime, and yessss! It was really a fun one with diverse characters that would definitely not bore you. It's nice to hear that your student was able to convince you to watch this anime. I'm looking forward to season two and also like you, I'm considering reading the manga first but my problem is my time...well I'll see if I can if our school break starts.
Yes... we need to feed our otaku souls. It keeps us sane and alive. XD
Finally!!! hahaha Good thing he did, otherwise, I'd end up dragging further away from my list. XD My sched allows me to read more manga than watch anime... I can stop after each chapter man gd... Pero if magcge ko pause sa anime, it's quite annoying. T_T
Yeah... you have to make use of your break to unwind! :D
Yes... reading a manga is really much more convenient if you have a tight schedule. But I already got used to watching so there are times I prefer to watch rather than read. It's definitely annoying especially if you get interrupted by some stressors, so you have no choice but to pause and then later I'll just end up rewinding the last 10 seconds to refresh my mind on what part am I na... nice kaayo scotch tape-an ang baba sa akong classmates—like kakita man ka na nagtan-aw ko diri? Mao na lang gani ni ang akong free time nya...ahuhuhuhu Ok, ok kalma self, bitaw I'm thankful na despite the tough scheds, there are still my free time :)
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