Dungeon Delights: Anime Spectators to be Treated with Extra Manga and Surprises

Kadokawa has announced that the Delicious in Dungeon anime series will have a three-week limited advance screening in Japanese theaters beginning on Friday, December 8, 2023. The screenings will take place in 41 cinemas across Japan and will include special treats for attendees. Additionally, the anime cast will make in-person appearances at four screenings, and various gifts and merchandise will be available for those who attend.

Delicious in Dungeon anime’s theatrical screenings offer moviegoers manga booklets, acrylic stands, and more

The theatrical screening will be followed by the premiere of the Delicious in Dungeon anime on Japanese television in January 2024, and it is scheduled to run for two consecutive cours. As of the writing of this article, a specific release date within January 2024 has not been announced, but it is expected to be confirmed by the production staff soon.

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Attendees of the Delicious in Dungeon anime’s limited theatrical run will have the opportunity to receive one of three different gifts each week. In the first week, they will receive a special 80-page booklet featuring an original manga drawn by series author and illustrator Ryoko Kui. Those attending in the second week will be given a miniature replica of an animation production envelope and an illustrated postcard. As for the third week, attendees will receive a 15-centimeter (or 6-inch) shikishi board with an exclusive sketch by Kui.

The series screening in theaters will offer fans the chance to purchase an acrylic stand featuring the characters (drawn by Kui), an acrylic illustration panel of the anime’s teaser visual, a B2-sized tapestry of the same visual, a clear file set, five individual character acrylic stands, two different sets of randomly distributed badges, and an acrylic mascot collection.

The Delicious in Dungeon anime series is scheduled to debut in January 2024 and will air until June across two consecutive cours. The anime features Kentaro Kumagai as Laios, Sayaka Senbongi as Marcille, Asuna Tomari as Chilchuck, Hiroshi Naka as Senshi, Saoru Hayami as Falin, Akira Miki as Namari, and Shinji Kawada as Shuro.

Directed by Yoshihiro Miyajima and produced by Trigger studios, the series is overseen by Kimiko Ueno who is responsible for the scripts. Naoki Takeda is in charge of designing the anime's characters, with Yasunori Mitsuda composing the music for the series. BUMP OF CHICKEN will perform the opening theme song, "Sleep Walking Orchestra." The anime will be streamed worldwide on Netflix upon its premiere in January 2024.

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Editor's P/S

As an enthusiastic fan of the Delicious in Dungeon light novel series, I am thrilled to hear about the upcoming anime adaptation. The announcement of exclusive manga booklets, acrylic stands, and other merchandise for theatergoers has me even more excited. The fact that the anime will be screened in 41 cinemas across Japan and will be followed by in-person appearances by the anime cast is a testament to the popularity and anticipation surrounding this series.

I am particularly looking forward to the special 80-page booklet featuring an original manga drawn by series author and illustrator Ryoko Kui. As a fan of the light novels, I am always eager for more content, and this booklet will provide an exclusive look into the world of Delicious in Dungeon. The miniature replica of an animation production envelope and the illustrated postcard are also great additions that will make the theatrical experience even more memorable.

Overall, I am incredibly excited for the Delicious in Dungeon anime adaptation and cannot wait to see the story come to life on screen. The exclusive treats and merchandise for theatergoers are an added bonus that will make the experience even more special. I am confident that the anime will be a faithful adaptation of the light novels and will captivate fans around the world.