
While it was unexpected, a lot of anime fans fell in love with the quirky, dark, and calming atmospheres that were perfectly mixed with crafting Dungeon Meshi. After the first season ended, people searched for the best anime like Delicious in Dungeon, which is why in this article, we’ll be listing 10 cooking and fantasy shows that were very similar to the series.
10. Made in Abyss
In this world, there is a gaping hole that goes towards the deepest level of the Earth known as the Abyss. The bravest of humanity dive deep into it, searching for treasure, unearthing mysteries, and finding a world so different from ours that it looks like it’s from another planet. What this series has in similarity with Delicious in Dungeon is the fact that the world-building is just so vast. It also involves a lot of mystery and both the main characters are searching for someone. Laios was looking for his sister while Riko was trying to find her mother.
9. That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime
Now, I know what you might be thinking. How come Tensura managed to get on this list? Well, aside from the fantasy elements, one big similarity it has with Delicious in Dungeon is the vibes. Both can be funny and light while in key elements in the story, they can turn dark and serious. That’s because Tensura follows Satoru, who was reincarnated into another world after he was murdered. He became a slime, the weakest monster ever, but that’s when he realized that not only can he grow stronger, he can become the strongest. And that involves a lot of EATING. A perfect anime like Delicious in Dungeon.
8. Ranking of Kings
Moving on, we have one of the most underrated yet probably one of the few anime that deserves to be on the Top 10 of the best of all time. It’s all about Bojji, a young prince who cannot speak or hear. Although he has his challenges, he has the heart of a king as he navigates the dangers that surround his supposed calm life. Not only are the art styles somewhat similar due to their simplistic nature, but both anime somehow have the same pacing when it comes to the story. They both start off rather calmly but as more and more characters get introduced, the plot thickens.
7. Laid-Back Camp
Well, unlike Ranking of Kings or Tensura, Laid-Back Camp is just pure on vibes. It starts off with Rin Shima who likes to camp alone at the base of Mount Fuji. Well, that was until more and more people started appearing out of nowhere and her solo sessions started becoming group hangouts. Just like I said before, Laid-Back Camp and Delicious in Dungeon are all about vibes. Just a group of random people who eventually became friends, trying their best.
6. Konosuba
While Konosuba does have a lot of fantasy elements that are very similar to Delicious in Dungeon, just the quirkiness of the characters makes these two shows so lovable. I mean Laois is already considered really weird but wait until you meet Kazuma and his crew because it goes up to a thousand levels higher. Most of that comes from the fact that Kazuma was a NEET that was reincarnated to another world but instead of being OP, he’s just…there! With the useless Goddess Aqua, the one-trick pony Megumin, and the masochist Darkness, they try to become rich with a combined brain cell count of 3. I think that makes it count as an anime like Delicious in Dungeon.
5. Record of Lodoss War
Let’s go back in time, all the way back to the 1990’s to talk about a rather underappreciated series that’s been lost in time. It all starts after the last great battle of the gods and now, a mysterious entity is starting to cause havoc. That’s when a party led by a young warrior named Parn tries to fight them and save the world from chaos. So of course, the similarities are pretty obvious from the get-go. There’s this party of adventurers who have to fight insanely dangerous monsters just to save the world.
4. Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End
Next up, who doesn’t know this series? Frieren is one of the greatest shows to come out with its intricate storytelling and how it plays with emotions. It follows an Elf who was once a member of the hero’s party as we follow her navigate life as her companions start to age. Aside from the missing cooking, the way the 2 series play out has a lot of similarities. It’s only that Frieren tends to be a bit more serious, with a lot more at stake compared to other anime like Delicious in Dungeon and it might possibly be even one of the best anime about people with powers.
3. Kakuriyo: Bed & Breakfast for Spirits
Throughout this list, the cooking has been missing and now, it’s finally back! It follows Aoi Tsubaki who was abandoned by her mother and was taken in by the ogre-god to pay for her grandfather’s debts. Now, she works at Oodanna’s Inn as a cook, serving food to spirits and all sorts of mythological creatures. Well, it might not have the adventure and fighting but it hits the spot when it comes to gourmet and fantasy. Which is enough for it to be considered an anime like Delicious in Dungeon.
2. Restaurant To Another World
This one is quite similar to Kakuriyo but instead of another world, the restaurant is located on a slightly undisturbed street corner in one of Tokyo’s shopping districts. It’s quite popular during the day but on Saturdays, it gets even more customers because during that time, they are only specifically open to fantasy creatures. Again, no fights or action, just a pure slice-of-life series that features an Isekai fantasy workplace where people like to hang out.
1. Campfire Cooking in Another World with My Absurd Skill
Last but not least, we have an Isekai anime with a very very long title which was surprisingly animated by none other than MAPPA. It follows Tsuyoshi Mukouda who was accidentally summoned to another world. His ability allows him to buy food and utensils in Japan and with his giant wolf, he travels the world. This is as close as Delicious in Dungeon that you’re getting right now. It has everything from fantasy to fights and even cooking, although it’s mostly traditional unlike what Laios and his crew do. Making it one of the best anime like Delicious in Dungeon.