Fans of the fantasy adventure Dungeon Meshi, also known as Delicious in Dungeon, will need a bit more patience before the story continues. According to the official site, the long-awaited second season is planned for October 2025, with a specific release date to be revealed closer to the premiere. The first season left viewers eager for more of its mix of humor, creativity, and dungeon exploration, so expectations for the next chapter are already high.
The anime is adapted from the completed manga by Ryoko Kui, which ran in Harta magazine and was collected into 14 volumes. The series wrapped up in 2023 and, as of early 2024, has sold more than 14 million copies in print and digital form. Readers praised the manga for blending classic fantasy adventure with the down-to-earth charm of cooking and survival, creating a tone and style that felt truly distinct in its genre.
The animation comes from studio Trigger, known for its bold visuals and sharp production on titles such as Kill la Kill and Cyberpunk: Edgerunners. The first season, released in 2024, ran for 24 episodes and covered the story up through part of the eighth volume. Trigger’s energetic animation and attention to detail brought Kui’s world to life, turning even grotesque or bizarre fantasy creatures into mouthwatering dishes. The result appealed equally to fans of fantasy and food alike.
The story centers on Laios Touden, a warrior and guild leader who dives into a monster-filled dungeon to rescue his sister Falin after she’s devoured by a red dragon. When his party loses their supplies, Laios suggests an unusual solution: to cook and eat the monsters they defeat to survive. Though skeptical, his teammates eventually agree, starting a strange but fascinating journey where survival, cooking, and magic all blend together. Along their path, they meet Senshi, a dwarf who has mastered the art of dungeon cuisine. Senshi teaches them to prepare everything from giant bats and walking mushrooms to screaming mandrake roots. After learning of Laios’s goal, Senshi joins the group, hoping to fulfill his own dream of tasting the red dragon’s meat.
The second season is expected to dig further into the characters’ emotional stories and the deeper mysteries of the dungeon ecosystem. Viewers can look forward to new recipes, creative creatures, and the same clever humor that made the first season so memorable. For those who love stories that mix adventure and cooking, Dungeon Meshi is shaping up to deliver another satisfying serving in 2025.
