Fans in Japan are vocal about their sadness over the lack of popularity of the anime "Dungeon Meshi (Delicious in Dungeon)," despite its quality and narrative potential. This parallels the enormous success achieved by the adaptation of "Sousou no Frieren."
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" Dungeon Meshi manga series written and illustrated by Ryoko Kui , has been acclaimed for its originality and focus on dungeon crawling and monster-eating. However, despite having a solid fan base in the manga world, its anime adaptation seems to have failed to capture the same attention.
Commenters expressed various theories about the possible reasons behind this phenomenon. However, some point to marketing issues or an inadequate promotional strategy by the animation studio Trigger (Kill la Kill, Darling in the FranXX). Others suggest it could be due to differences in public perception between the manga and the anime, or even market saturation with other similar titles.
In contrast, "Sousou no Frieren," another manga that explores fantasy and adventure themes, experienced phenomenal success with its anime adaptation. But the series captured the public's imagination with its intriguing premise and impeccable execution by MadHouse Studios, receiving praise from critics and viewers alike.
Check out the comments about Dungeon Meshi:
- I wonder if this will affect the full manga adaptation.
- It's quite interesting, but not enough to dominate in one season.
The original work is already finished, so they can't make many original changes. The animators could make many changes in Kimetsu no Yaiba and Fullmetal Alchemist, but that's impossible here. - The first episode was very boring. I really tried to enjoy it, but it just wasn't possible.
In my opinion, Dungeon Meshi is far superior to Sousou no Frieren, but unfortunately, few people give it a chance. - It's amazing how it can be slice-of-life, comedy, gore, and a serious story all at once. I don't think it's the kind of work that would dominate in one season, which explains why Sousou no Frieren easily overshadowed it.
- It doesn't have to be massively popular, it's best appreciated when few know about something really good.
- It's interesting, even the moments when they enter the dungeons.
- I don't understand the demand for this kind of anime. What's the point of marketing it as a story about otherworldly food when, in the end, the dishes are the same as in real life? If they gained some skill while eating, maybe the idea would be better.
- Simple anime, that's why it never became fashionable.
Finally, what did you think of the anime? Have you stopped to watch it yet?
Source: Yaraon!
