Japanese people regret that Dungeon Meshi is not more popular

On a comment forum in Japan, members have expressed their disappointment and sadness at the apparent lack of popularity of the anime “ Dungeon Meshi ( Delicious in Dungeon )” , despite its quality and narrative potential. This debate arises in contrast to the enormous success achieved by the adaptation of “Sousou no Frieren”, another series with a similar theme.

Dungeon Meshi, a manga series written and illustrated by Ryoko Kui, has been acclaimed for its originality and focus on dungeon exploration and monster cooking. However, despite having a solid fan base in the manga world, it seems to have failed to attract the same attention in its anime adaptation.

Forum users have expressed various theories about the possible reasons behind this phenomenon. Some point to marketing problems or an insufficient promotional strategy on the part of the TRIGGER animation studio. Others suggest it could be due to differences in public perception between manga and anime, or even market saturation with other similar titles.

In contrast, “Sousou no Frieren,” another manga that deals with fantasy and adventure themes, experienced phenomenal success with its anime adaptation. The series captured the public's imagination with its intriguing premise and impeccable execution from Madhouse Studios , earning praise from critics and viewers alike.

" I wonder if this will affect the manga not being adapted completely ."
" It's quite interesting, but not enough to dominate in one season ."
« The original work is already finished, so not many original changes can be made. The animators could have made a lot of changes in Kimetsu no Yaiba and Fullmetal Alchemist, but it is impossible here .
« The first episode was very boring, I really tried to like it, but it wasn't possible .»
« In my opinion, Dungeon Meshi is far superior to Sousou no Frieren, but unfortunately few give it a chance .»
« It's amazing how slice-of-life, comedy, gore and a serious story can be at any time. 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 is better appreciated when there are few of us who know something very good ."
" It's interesting, even the moments where they enter the dungeons ."
« I don't understand the demand for this type of anime. What's the point of selling yourself as an otherworldly food story when in the end the dishes are the same as the real thing? If they gained some ability when eating, perhaps the idea would have been better .
" The few episodes that didn't involve cooking food were boring, and the immediate aftermath, the feeling of excitement in the inner circle of those not in the main group, was incredibly cold, so I stopped watching. " .
« I like anime, but there is a feeling that it lacks a bit of emotion when I watch it. This could be said to be a constant defect of Trigger .
« A long explanation of the worldview in an episode where I'm not interested in that world yet is complete bullshit. Furthermore, the female characters are not very attractive .
« The second season has started and it is getting more and more interesting. The last few episodes have been great. But it doesn't look good for Trigger. I understand that it may seem a little irregular .
« If it doesn't have ecchi or a romantic comedy tinge, it won't be popular today. "The romance of Stark and Fern, along with that of Frieren and Himmel, were what propelled Sousou no Frieren to stardom ."
« Neither the magic that appears nor the combat skills of the characters deviate significantly from reality in a few cases. The only ones that aren't are transportation magic and terrain interference. The rest are things that can be replaced with current technology, such as explosion magic, healing magic, and lightning, and they don't look good on screen. Summoning and using demons is no different from using drones .
« It's simple and plain. That's why it never became fashionable .