Delicious in Dungeon anime unveils January 2024 premiere date with captivating trailer and stunning key visual

Based on author Ryoko Kui's fantasy-comedy manga series of the same name, the Delicious in Dungeon anime was serialized in Enterbrain's Harta magazine from 2014 to 2021 and comprised 14 tankobon volumes. Due to its positive reception from fans, Kadokawa announced an anime adaptation in May of this year.

The Delicious in Dungeon anime will premiere on January 4, 2024

The official website and X (formerly Twitter) handle for the Delicious in Dungeon anime recently released a new promotional video, unveiling the anime's release date as January 4, 2024. Produced by Studio Trigger, the anime will air for two consecutive cours until June 2024. Tokyo MX will broadcast the anime in Japan, and Netflix will stream the episodes globally.

The latest trailer features a still from the trailer (Image via Studio Trigger) showing Laios, Mercille, and others trying different delicacies in the dungeon. While the Elven healer is hesitant to eat the dungeon monsters, Senshi's impeccable cooking makes her and others' mouths salivate.

The brief video also depicts Laios' fantasy of devouring the crimson dragon and offers a glimpse of the anime's closing theme, Party!! by Ryoku Oushoku Shakai. In addition to Laios and his companions, the trailer also features Kabru, the youthful explorer, and his entourage.

A fresh key visual for the anime (Image via Studio Trigger)

In addition, the names of the additional cast members have been announced. Wataru Kato will voice Kabru, while Rie Takahashi will star as the magician, Rinsha. The renowned voice actor Miyu Tomita will play Mickbell, and Tooru Nara will lend his voice to Kuro.

Yuya Hirose, known for his role as Mickey in Tokyo Revengers, will star as Holm, the young gnome, while Kei Kawamura will play Daya, the role of the dwarf. Along with the promotional video, the staff for the Delicious in Dungeon anime has revealed a key visual. The illustration shows a red dragon chasing Laios and his party.

Cast and Staff for the Delicious in Dungeon anime

Yoshihiro Miyajima is the director of the anime at Studio Trigger, with Kimiko Ueno as the script writer. Naoki Takeda is responsible for the character designs and Yasunori Mitsuda is composing the series' music. BUMP OF CHICKEN performs the opening song, Sleep Walking Orchestra.

Additionally, Kentaro Kumagai has been announced as the star in the protagonist role of Laios, while Sayaka Senbongi will play Marcille and Horisohi Naka will lend his voice to Senshi.

The names of other cast members for the Delicious in Dungeon anime are here as follows:

Asuna Tomari as Chilchuck Tims

Saori Hayami as Falin Thorden

Shinji Kawada as Toshiro Nakamoto

Akira Miki as Namari

Yuu Kobayashi as Sissel

The anime, based on Ryoko Kui's manga series and produced by Studio Trigger, depicts a thrilling tale that combines action and culinary delights. In accordance with the manga, Laois embarks on a perilous journey with his companions into a labyrinthine dungeon in a valiant attempt to rescue their missing comrade.

With the party setting off without any food, Laois suggests a creative and clever solution: eating the dungeon monsters. The upcoming anime will feature a captivating mix of fantasy and comedy, along with plenty of food. Stay tuned for more anime news and manga updates as 2023 unfolds.

Editor's P/S

As a Gen Z netizen, I am thrilled about the upcoming Delicious in Dungeon anime. The trailer and key visual released recently have only heightened my anticipation. The animation looks stunning, and the voice cast seems perfect. I can't wait to see how the story unfolds and how the characters interact with each other. The combination of action, comedy, and culinary delights is sure to make this anime a hit.

I also appreciate the diversity of the cast. It's great to see that there are characters of different races and backgrounds. This inclusivity is important and makes the anime more relatable to a wider audience. Overall, I have high hopes for Delicious in Dungeon and can't wait to watch it when it premieres in January 2024.