Recommendations for Culinary Anime in a Fantasy Land Similar to DUNGEON MESHI, Its Dishes are Magical

Kapanlagi.com - Fans of fantasy culinary adventures, get ready! Exciting news comes from the world of anime, where Dungeon Meshi Season 2 has been officially confirmed. This announcement comes directly from Studio Trigger and Netflix, coinciding with the airing of the last episode of its successful first season.

The enthusiasm of fans has soared high, eagerly anticipating the continuation of Laios and friends' story as they explore the dungeon while cooking monsters.

However, the exact release date for this highly anticipated second season remains a mystery that keeps everyone curious. Various speculations have emerged regarding when we can see their actions on screen again.

Let's take a deeper look at the estimated release schedule, unique behind-the-scenes facts, and recommendations for similarly themed anime that are equally interesting.

1. Unique Facts about the Anime DUNGEON MESHI

The Dungeon Meshi anime is not only appealing in terms of story, but also contains many unique facts behind its production. From the author's obsession to the director's dedication, all contribute to the outstanding quality of this series.

• Ryoko Kui, the author, is indeed known for having a deep obsession with fantasy worlds, monsters, and Dungeons and Dragons games. She even created special 'books' for Dungeon Meshi that contain additional information and detailed illustrations of monsters, characters, and the world within.
• Director Yoshihiro Miyajima was obsessed with the manga long before the official anime adaptation was planned. He even made a promotional video (PV) for the manga, showing how much he wanted to work on this project.
• Although Studio Trigger is known for bright and energetic animation, this series takes a different direction with a slice-of-life dungeon exploration theme and an earthy color palette. This is Studio Trigger's first manga adaptation, and they successfully blended 'bad' animation with stunning scenes.
• The food animation in Dungeon Meshi is incredibly good and all hand-drawn, including monsters and large things like dragons. There is no use of CGI in this depiction, showcasing an extraordinary level of detail.
• To ensure the food in the anime looks delicious while maintaining a 'horrific' feel, the production team consulted professional food designer Mao Momichi. This adds a unique touch of realism to the monster dishes.
• Ryoko Kui is a genius in character design, where all characters have a consistent art style but with diverse facial features, body types, and hair textures. Even the background characters show this diversity, and the large-bodied Senshi characters are never made a joke despite the focus on food.
• To help them understand what it feels like to eat dungeon food, the staff provided insects for the voice actors to eat. This is an extraordinary form of totality to immerse themselves in their roles.
• This anime can be called a serious comedy because the timing and tone of the comedy are perfect. Dungeon Meshi is funny when it wants to be funny and serious when it should be, even becoming quite dark at times, creating an intriguing balance.

2. Complete Synopsis of the Anime 'Dungeon Meshi'

Cooking Scene in DINNER MESH

For those who are not familiar, Dungeon Meshi (or Delicious in Dungeon) is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Ryoko Kui. This anime is of the adventure, comedy, and culinary fantasy genre, produced by Studio Trigger and directed by Yoshihiro Miyajima.

The story centers on Laios Touden, a knight who leads his adventuring party to explore a dungeon full of monsters. When his younger sister, Falin, is eaten by a red dragon, Laios is determined to save her before she is fully digested, despite dwindling supplies and money.

To survive, Laios proposes a crazy idea: to eat the monsters they encounter. This idea is initially opposed by Marcille and Chilchuck, but they eventually agree. They then meet Senshi, a dwarf who is a master chef of monsters, who joins them on this strange yet delicious culinary journey.

3. Campfire Cooking in Another World with My Absurd Skill

Poster Campfire Cooking in Another World with My Absurd Skill

This anime tells the story of Tsuyoshi Mukouda, a Japanese salaryman who is accidentally summoned to a fantasy world. Instead of having superpowers, Mukouda only possesses one 'skill' that is considered useless: 'Online Supermarket'.

With this ability, Mukouda decides not to become a hero and chooses to live a simple life as a wanderer. He uses the 'Online Supermarket' skill and his cooking expertise to create delicious dishes from modern ingredients, attracting the attention of powerful fantasy creatures like Fenrir and Slime.

4. Restaurant to Another World

Poster Restaurant to Another World

Restaurant to Another World presents a unique isekai concept, where it is not humans who move to another world, but rather a restaurant door that appears in another world. Every Saturday, the seemingly ordinary door of the Nekoya restaurant in Tokyo magically connects to a fantasy world.

A variety of customers from the fantasy world, ranging from wizards to dragons, come to enjoy the delicious dishes served by the 'Master'. This anime is perfect for those looking for a relaxing watch with a focus on mouthwatering food and warm character interactions.

5. Made in Abyss

Culinary scenes in Made in Abyss

Made in Abyss tells the story of Riko, an orphan girl living in the city of Orth, which is built around a mysterious giant chasm called the Abyss. The Abyss is home to ancient artifacts and dangerous creatures, attracting adventurers known as Cave Raiders.

One day, Riko discovers a half-robot boy named Reg, and together with Reg, Riko embarks on a perilous journey into the depths of the Abyss to find her mother. This anime is known for its blend of cuteness and horror, with stunning visuals and deep lore.

6. Grimgar of Fantasy and Ash

A scene of dining together in Grimgar of Fantasy and Ash

Grimgar of Fantasy and Ash tells the story of Haruhiro and a group of people who wake up in a world called Grimgar without any memory of their past. They are forced to join as volunteer soldiers and fight monsters to survive.

Unlike many other fantasy anime, Grimgar presents a harsher and more realistic reality of survival in a new world. They must learn to fight and kill, face resource scarcity, and the emotional impact of their violent profession.

7. KonoSuba: God's Blessing on This Wonderful World!

KonoSuba follows the story of Kazuma Satou, a teenager who dies in an embarrassing way and is then sent to a fantasy world with MMORPG elements. There, he forms a highly dysfunctional adventurer group with a useless goddess, Aqua, and other friends.

Instead of embarking on thrilling adventures, this group struggles to pay their living expenses and faces a variety of ridiculous situations. If you enjoy clever humor, unique characters, and lighter, laughter-filled fantasy adventures, KonoSuba is the perfect choice.

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