Delicious in Dungeon Episode 23: Griffin Soup / Dumplings 1

Manga chapter 45-46

Canon/HIGH

OSHIMETER

10.0

15 Fans

5

4

3

2

1

PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack

← Prev: EP 22 Next: EP 24 →

Delicious in Dungeon Episode 23: Griffin Soup / Dumplings 1

Manga chapter 45-46

Canon/HIGH

← Prev: EP 22 Next: EP 24 →

OSHIMETER

10.0

15 Fans

5

4

3

2

1

PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack

EPISODE REVIEWS

Brace yourself for Senshi's backstory

thekindneighbor

this was such a deeply emotional episode exploring senshi's past, but seeing him transformed into a gorgeous elf completely broke the tension and had me crying from laughter. it doesn't even feel like a finale setup, it is just purely fun

structurally, this is a very unconventional penultimate episode. it masterfully balances the tragic revelation of senshi's emotional backstory with the absurd, high-concept visual comedy of the party undergoing magical racial transformations.

I rlly love when Laios starts rambling. A very emotional episode for Senshi. But fucking hilariousi started crying. bro why does Senshi look like that... but lowkey it really doesn't feel like a build-up to the finale in a way? Like it just feels like any other normal episode. The comedy is always on point tho

Senshi’s sad past makes us sympathize with him, and his strengthening bonds with the party feel very sweet! The episode then handicaps Laios’ group by pushing them outside their comfort zone, creating a creative challenge that forces them to adapt beyond their usual roles.

verakristinalou

We get to know how Senshi came to be the reliable dungeon dweller we know. The flashback was compact without being rushed, while being mysteriosu and emotional at the same time. The deduction of the animal meat and the plot twist was very clever but not confusing. The comedic relief and straightforwardness was a breath of fresh air after a very tense atmosphereving him more of the main protagonist vibe.

Following the previous episode, Senshi's backstory is dark and intense, and payoffs are off the charts. A serious, emotional first half is then followed by a hilarious, albeit strange second half - but that weirdness is what makes Delicious in Dungeon so great.

This episode is about planning with limited info. The crew has to deal with an unknown threat and make educated decisions based on patterns and behavior instead of brute reacting.

We finally see our favorite cook's backstory here! Every question in our minds regarding Senshi has been answered! Also at the other half of this episode, characters were really adorable! If you love adorable, I recommend this episode!

This episode is very funny they put a smile on my face watching this anime I highly recommend this anime

Senshi Backstory reveal. The Party was attacked by a bird monster, the said monster is connected to Senshi's dark past

Crazy episode with some insane situations

EPISODE CONTEXT

Positioned as the penultimate episode of the 24-episode season, this marks a critical emotional pivot after Episode 22's griffin and familiar encounters. Senshi's backstory exploration deepens the party's bonds and personal stakes heading into the finale, transforming what could have been simple setup into the emotional foundation the final episode needs to land with impact.

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EPISODE CONTEXT

Positioned as the penultimate episode of the 24-episode season, this marks a critical emotional pivot after Episode 22's griffin and familiar encounters. Senshi's backstory exploration deepens the party's bonds and personal stakes heading into the finale, transforming what could have been simple setup into the emotional foundation the final episode needs to land with impact.

EPISODE REVIEWS

Brace yourself for Senshi's backstory

thekindneighbor

this was such a deeply emotional episode exploring senshi's past, but seeing him transformed into a gorgeous elf completely broke the tension and had me crying from laughter. it doesn't even feel like a finale setup, it is just purely fun

structurally, this is a very unconventional penultimate episode. it masterfully balances the tragic revelation of senshi's emotional backstory with the absurd, high-concept visual comedy of the party undergoing magical racial transformations.

I rlly love when Laios starts rambling. A very emotional episode for Senshi. But fucking hilariousi started crying. bro why does Senshi look like that... but lowkey it really doesn't feel like a build-up to the finale in a way? Like it just feels like any other normal episode. The comedy is always on point tho

Senshi’s sad past makes us sympathize with him, and his strengthening bonds with the party feel very sweet! The episode then handicaps Laios’ group by pushing them outside their comfort zone, creating a creative challenge that forces them to adapt beyond their usual roles.

verakristinalou

We get to know how Senshi came to be the reliable dungeon dweller we know. The flashback was compact without being rushed, while being mysteriosu and emotional at the same time. The deduction of the animal meat and the plot twist was very clever but not confusing. The comedic relief and straightforwardness was a breath of fresh air after a very tense atmosphereving him more of the main protagonist vibe.

Following the previous episode, Senshi's backstory is dark and intense, and payoffs are off the charts. A serious, emotional first half is then followed by a hilarious, albeit strange second half - but that weirdness is what makes Delicious in Dungeon so great.

This episode is about planning with limited info. The crew has to deal with an unknown threat and make educated decisions based on patterns and behavior instead of brute reacting.

We finally see our favorite cook's backstory here! Every question in our minds regarding Senshi has been answered! Also at the other half of this episode, characters were really adorable! If you love adorable, I recommend this episode!

This episode is very funny they put a smile on my face watching this anime I highly recommend this anime

Senshi Backstory reveal. The Party was attacked by a bird monster, the said monster is connected to Senshi's dark past

Crazy episode with some insane situations

©九井諒子・KADOKAWA刊／「ダンジョン飯」製作委員会

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All trademarks and copyrights remain the property of their owners. If you are a rights holder and have concerns about any content on this site, please contact us at legal@animeoshi.com

©九井諒子・KADOKAWA刊／「ダンジョン飯」製作委員会

AnimeOshi.com refers to anime titles, character names, logos, and other trademarked or copyrighted materials to identify and describe the works being reviewed, discussed, ranked or otherwise referenced on this site. This usage is believed to be nominative fair use or non-infringing and is not intended to imply any affiliation with the respective rights holders.

All trademarks and copyrights remain the property of their owners. If you are a rights holder and have concerns about any content on this site, please contact us at legal@animeoshi.com