Is the Delicious in Dungeon Anime Finished?#
If you are wondering whether the anime provides a complete conclusion to the story, the answer is not yet. While the original manga source material was serialized from February 2014 to September 2023 and is fully complete, the anime adaptation is still in progress.
The first season premiered in January 2024, but the story continues. According to recent news, a second season is scheduled to debut on Netflix in October 2027. Therefore, if you watch only the first season, you will not have the full resolution of Laios’s journey. To find out exactly how the story ends without waiting for the second season, you can buy the Delicious in Dungeon manga.
What to Expect: Plot and Appeal#
Delicious in Dungeon (also known as Dungeon Meshi) is a unique blend of adventure, comedy, and fantasy. The story follows a knight named Laios and his party, who venture into a dungeon to claim the treasure of a lost kingdom. However, after being defeated by a Flame Dragon that ate Laios’s sister, Farin, the group is left penniless and without equipment.
Driven by a desperate goal, Laios must return to the dungeon to save Farin before she is digested—a task he has only one month to accomplish. Along the way, the series explores the fascinating themes of cooking and monsters, turning the survival aspect of dungeon-crawling into a culinary adventure.
This series is perfect for viewers who enjoy imaginative world-building and a lighter, comedic tone mixed with high-stakes fantasy. The quality of the source material is highly regarded, with the manga even winning a Harvey Award.
If you’re ready to start your culinary quest, you can watch the anime on Prime Video.
Recommended Watch and Read Order#
Depending on your preferences, there are a few ways to experience this story. You can refer to the relationship tree provided on this page to see how the manga and anime connect.
The Release Order#
For those who want to experience the story as it was delivered to the public:
- Delicious in Dungeon Season 1 (2024)
- Delicious in Dungeon Season 2 (Coming October 2027)
The Completionist Order#
For those who want the most comprehensive experience, including the original vision of the author, Ryoko Kui:
- The Manga (Read the complete series from 2014-2023)
- The Anime (Watch both seasons as they are released)
The “I Can’t Wait” Order#
If you enjoy the anime but don’t want to wait until 2027 for the conclusion:
- Delicious in Dungeon Season 1
- The Manga (Pick up where the first season leaves off)
- Delicious in Dungeon Season 2 (Watch upon release to see the events animated)
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Extra Details for Fans#
Beyond the screen and page, Delicious in Dungeon has expanded into other exciting events. Fans in the US can look for the Ryoko Kui Exhibition, which has visited both New York and Los Angeles. Additionally, for those following the English dub, actor Damien Haas has made appearances at events like MCM Comic Con London.
If you’ve fallen in love with the characters and the world, you can buy Delicious in Dungeon merchandise to bring a piece of the dungeon home.
Delicious in Dungeon • manga • 2014-02-15 to 2023-09-15 (serialized in Harta, vols. 11 - 107)
└─(adaptation)→ Delicious in Dungeon • anime • 2024-01-04
└─(sequel)→ Delicious in Dungeon • anime • 2027-10
