The anime "Dungeon Meshi," scheduled to air from January 2024, is a fantasy and gourmet story about a group of people exploring a tricky dungeon filled with various monsters. With no money to buy food, they survive by cooking the monsters they find in the dungeon. With the anime adaptation underway, we've compiled a summary of the series' outline, production staff, and cast information!
Dungeon Meshi Overview!
Dungeon Meshi was serialized in KADOKAWA's ten-issue-a-year manga magazine, Harta, from February 14, 2014 to September 15, 2023. The author is Ryoko Kui. The story features classic dungeons similar to Wizardry and the imaginary monsters that appear there, and explores how to cook them deliciously using modern recipes and techniques. However, for the characters, cooking the monsters deliciously is a means, not an end in itself; rather, they are driven to progress through the dungeon, even using the monsters as ingredients, in order to achieve a certain goal.
A Brief Plot Summary of Dungeon Meshi!
The party led by Thorman Laios is defeated after fighting a red dragon while not in top condition, resulting in the party's annihilation. Just before the dungeon was destroyed, one of the party members, Laios' sister Farin, used teleportation magic to help the party escape, but Farin was eaten by the red dragon and was unable to escape. While some of the party left penniless, Laios suggested that they go search for Farin using the monsters in the dungeon as food to save on food costs. Despite his knowledge, Laios did not know how to cook monsters. However, he was accompanied by Sensi, a dwarf who was researching monster cuisine, and together with Marsil, the elf wizard, and Chilchuck, the half-foot scout, they once again venture into the dungeon.
Dungeon Food is produced by TRIGGER!
TRIGGER is the production company behind the Dungeon Meshi anime. Founded on August 22, 2011, by former Gainax employees Masahiko Otsuka, Hiroyuki Imaishi, and Kazuya Masumoto, TRIGGER is effectively an independent production company. It is a subsidiary of Ultra Super Pictures, Inc., and sometimes cooperates with Ultra Super Pictures subsidiaries Ordet, Sanzigen, and Liden Films on anime projects.
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Kill la Kill
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Darling in the Franxx
This anime, a collaboration with A-1 Pictures, aired from January 13, 2018, to July 7, 2018. Set in a world plagued by tectonic shifts and environmental destruction, the series follows the story of two-seater robots called "Franxx," created to combat the giant creatures known as "Klaxosaurs," and the children known as "Parasites," who are raised solely to pilot them.
SSSS.GRIDMAN
This anime aired from October 7, 2018 to December 23, 2018. It is based on the Tsuburaya Productions special effects series "Denkou Choujin Gridman," which aired from 1993 to 1994. In 2021, a spinoff series based on Gridman, "SSSS.DYNAZENON," aired, and subsequently, a crossover between "SSSS.GRIDMAN" and "SSSS.DYNAZENON," titled "Gridman Universe," was released as a completely new theatrical release.
Introducing the cast of characters appearing in Dungeon Meshi!
Kentaro Kumagai as Laios Toden
The voice actor playing the protagonist, Laios Toden, is Kentaro Kumagai! Born February 16, 1994, Kentaro Kumagai is from Okinawa Prefecture and is a voice actor affiliated with the Tokyo Actors' Living Cooperative. Notable works include the role of Aston Altland in "Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans" and Takase Haruhiko in "Tsuredure Children."
Ayaka Senbongi as Marcille Donato
The voice actress who plays the half-elf wizard, Marcille Donato, is Ayaka Senbongi! Born November 24, 1995, she is from Saitama Prefecture and is a voice actress affiliated with I'm Enterprise. Her notable roles include Mumei in "Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress" and Karasuma Chitose in "Girlish Number."
Asuna Tomari as Chilchuck Tames
Asuna Tomari is the voice actress who plays Chilchuck Tames, a scout for the Half-Foot. Born on March 20th in Ibaraki Prefecture, she is a voice actress affiliated with Zynchro. Her notable roles include Akashi Taiga in "Puzzle & Dragons," Crater in "Heaven's Design Team," and Kinoko (Orgateia) in "This Healer is Annoying."
Hiroshi Naka as Senshi
The voice actor playing the dwarf warrior Senshi is Hiroshi Naka! Born November 19, 1960, Hiroshi Naka is from Oita Prefecture and is affiliated with Ken Production. His notable works include the role of Gouki Shibukawa in "Grappler Baki (2001)" and the role of Inutsuka Kozo in "The Right Answer."
[Dungeon Food] Production Staff and Cast Summary
Here's a summary of the series overview, production staff, and currently known cast for the anime "Dungeon Food," which will begin airing in January 2024! The original manga was recently completed and is a hugely popular work, and the anime trailer shows just how much we can expect from it! This is sure to be one of the most anticipated anime of the winter season! It's packed with highlights, so be sure to check it out!
