Delicious in Dungeon, Vol. 6

ダンジョン飯 [Dungeon Meshi] #6

by Ryoko Kui

It's eat or be eaten... literally!

Joined By Shuro's and Kabru's parties, the group has swelled in size, making for triple the mouths to feed! Food is scarce on the lower levels, but even so, the newcomers aren't quite the adventurous eaters Laios and his party have become. Their disgust turns to rage when Laios reveals the forbidden magic used to revive Falin—and Falin, in her shocking new form, reveals herself. If word gets out, the consequences for Laios and his friends will be terrible, but that's only if they make it out of this dungeon!

Genres: Manga, Fantasy, Comics, Graphic Novels, Fiction, Adventure, Food

208 pages, Paperback

First published April 13, 2018

About the author

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Reviews

[Stephanie · Rating 4 out of 5]

"... why are there good and bad ways to hold tools?"

The first half of the volume was tense and stressful, and now I know what's happened to Falin. It was quite the exchange between the crew, I must say, and I'm wondering how they're going to save their teammate from this.

The second half was less tense and stressful, and it introduced a new character. Her design is pretty cool, and I'm curious to see how this will all play out.

[L.S. Popovich · Rating 3 out of 5]

This series continues to balance world building with character building and action. The set pieces and meals can consume quite a few panels, and the humor is rather bland. I still appreciate this series more than other food-themed ones like Toriko, specifically because of the down-to-earth atmosphere, the slower pace, and the quirky beasts. The art is scrumptious and the main adventuring crew is likeable. Overall, it does not fall into tired tropes as often as it innovates with enlightening exposition about the endless dungeon. This setting is ripe with potential, but the formulaic nature of the episodes can wear me out. There is an overarching story, but it only comes to the fore during climactic scenes, about once per volume. I continue on with the series with high hopes, though I have to sigh whenever I finish each book, since it fails continually to knock my socks off.

[Camila T 🍉 · Rating 5 out of 5]

We continue with Shuro's team and find out more about his reasoning to leave Laius's band and find a new one to continue exploring the dungeon. Monster meat is still not well received by those they find, but it shows the difference in stamina and strength between those who eat it and those who don't. Falin showing up and causing havoc was scary and heartbreaking. Laius' team doesn't see another way out before rescuing - or killing - Falin, since Shuro is hellbent on accusing Marcille of using dark magic. Also: how to use a spoon correctly.

Favorite chapter: 42, the nightmares (not my favorite recipe, though, seafood is my nemesis).

[Maia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Damn, a lot of characters get murdered in this volume! Good thing almost everyone who dies in the dungeon can be revived. Also, very excited to finally meet the cat ninja I've been seeing fan art of since before I even started the series :3

[Maija · Rating 5 out of 5]

This one was my favourite volume so far!

[Kendra · Rating 5 out of 5]

This one ALMOST lost a star (I don't really like Shuro I'M SORRY), but the second half made up for it. Things are intense. Things are NOT letting up. But I love this gang so much.

[Rebecca Lindau · Rating 5 out of 5]

Laois marry me

[Libbie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Part of my 2025 year of friend recs

4.5✨

Is this surpassing Alice in Borderland and Spy x Family to be my new favourite manga? I think it might beeeee

[Sol · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a really standout volume for me as someone who really loves Shuro and Laios (they're probably my favorite characters, along with Kuro the kobold, hehe). I really understand both Shuro and Laios' perspectives during their tussles and think that their conflict was both extremely realistic and compelling (and also the Laios Has AuDHD agenda is getting stronger with each and every volume).
Shuro seems to come from a culture where subtle inferences are king, whereas of course, Laios can't pick up on those things and always barrels his way through. I totally get Laios thinking that they were best friends the whole time and not knowing that Shuro secretly disliked him all along. I appreciate that neither of them are in the wrong -- both need to be more like the other, with Shuro expressing himself straightforwardly and honestly more often, and Laios trying harder to pick up on what people are thinking and feeling with empathy and understanding. It was a really great fight, and I super love both of them!! Is there ship fanfiction about them out there? Asking for a friend...

I talked a bit about Laios' gradual growth and maturity in my review of the last volume, and I definitely continue to see it taking shape here. Their run-in with the shapeshifter and the nightmares really show what type of leader he's becoming and it makes me feel so proud of him!!!

[Rod Brown · Rating 3 out of 5]

Another solid entry in a very enjoyable series. The adventuring party has the opportunity to win over some new allies, battles harpies, faces down a shapeshifter, and (unfortunately for haters of dream sequences like me) deals with a deadly nightmare. And, of course, some of those opponents will be eaten, which is always the best part.

[Benjamin Uke · Rating 3 out of 5]

I guess the plot DID have to evolve in order to prevent serialization.
>:(
-Harpy Egg Omlette

Shapeshifters (big bonus)

[Percy · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5/5 ⭐
poor marcille :c

[Daniele · Rating 5 out of 5]

Più interessante del volume precedente! La storia si approfondisce e si fa più seria, le ricette sono meno presenti ma è normale che sia così. Uno dei manga migliori che abbia letto.

[Bea · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this part very much in the anime as well!

[Nicolo · Rating 4 out of 5]

This volume marked a shift for this series from a food and travelogue to a fantasy epic with an endgame in mind. The essence of Dungeon Meshi, of the delicious in a dungeon is still there, but much care is taken in setting up subplots and introducing additional characters to increase the scope of the story and give it a grander ending. It shifts the focus from our favorite party adventurers but keep solace in the fact the main characters have such well-developed personas that upon the return of the story focus, it feels comfortable and rewarding.

Dungeon Meshi is evolving and that is why it is never boring.

[Valeria · Rating 4 out of 5]

I don't know if I like this Volume as much as the ones before. The first half with our main group plus Shuro's and Kabru's groups was actually tiring and annoying except for that epic fight. It got fun again when the groups split up again.

Additional thoughts:
Kabru is so slimy that I really loved that he was forced to eat monster omelet.
The shapeshifter chapters were so fun and stupid. Love that they see each other so differently from how they really are. Way too good.
Izutsumi / Asebi (don't really know which name will be used from now on) is so cute. Hope we get more lessons like the spoon thing. She deserves a group that treats her good.

[Kat · Rating 5 out of 5]

i don’t know how to give dungeon meshi anything less than a 5/5 this shit is pure gold

[Caroline · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5 out of 5 stars

MY sweet wholesome family are heading towards a dangerous conclusion (maybe conclusion, I don't know maybe it's just the conclusion of this arc?) This volume still had the sweet and charming fun that I expect from this series but it also had a dark undertone and some series moments. Iwasn't a huge fan of a dream bit in it because it's hard for things to feel tense in a dream. The monsters were all very cool though and as always the art was awesome!

[Václav · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sixth book. At this point, it's not easy to say something new without being descriptive about the plot. It's still good, but in comparison with the first three books, it's more serious, tense and with less cooking (and jokes). But this trend started somewhere in the fourth book and it is a natural development. But overall, it is still good.

[Jules · Rating 4 out of 5]

love how the first half of this volume was Serious Plot Events and the second half we got Laios barking on all fours and then turning into a dog in a dream. 10/10 no notes

[grayi ♡ · Rating 5 out of 5]

I see myself in Laios and I think that says a lot about me.

[viv · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5

[little free lib-rei-ry (•̀ᴗ•́)و ̑̑ · Rating 5 out of 5]

I cackled SEVERAL times in this one

[Sirene · Rating 5 out of 5]

Neue Charaktere! Mehr Spannung! Ich freue mich, dass die Geschichte immer mehr an Tiefe gewinnt.

[Christine Joy · Rating 5 out of 5]

This one is so funny hehe

[freddie · Rating 5 out of 5]

CAWPILE rating: 9.14/10
STAR rating: ★★★★★

[Jocelyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Before I started reading the series, I was informed by my friends that Kabru was going to be my favorite character. They fucking got me, I adore that dude. There’s just something about a politician who fights like an assassin and pretends to be a paladin, yknow?

Anyways. Party drama!!! I wish that we had more background on Shuro and Laois’s friendship - their fight hit really hard, but it would’ve hit harder if we’d known beforehand that Shuro was (supposedly) Laois’s only friend.

The fight with Falin was fantastic, absolutely brutal. There have been tough fights so far, but watching her just casually crush almost everyone in all three parties was something else. Also shoutout to Chil for hiding with the other halfling under Senshi’s adamantium pot!!! So fucking clever 💜

Also loved the nightmare monster and the shapeshifter. Good fucking tropes back to back!

[marcia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Vol. 1 ★★★☆☆
Vol. 2 ★★★☆☆
Vol. 3 ★★★☆☆
Vol. 4 ★★★★☆
Vol. 5 ★★★☆☆

10/3/2021:
★★★☆☆
Another filler volume. I'm lukewarm on most of the newly introduced characters. The shapeshifter chapters are fun though.

[Jasmine · Rating 5 out of 5]

NEW TEAM MEMBER NEW TEAM MEMBER NEW TEAM MEMBER.

[sophie · Rating 5 out of 5]

can't get enough of these silly billies