Delicious in Dungeon Soundtrack: Delicious in Dungeon (Japanese: ダンジョン飯, Hepburn: Dungeon Meshi) is a Japanese fantasy comedy anime series based on the manga written and illustrated by Ryoko Kui. The anime adaptation is produced by Studio Trigger and directed by Yoshihiro Miyajima.
The story follows Laios and his party – Marcille, Chilchuck, and later Senshi – as they descend into an endless dungeon to rescue Laios’s sister Falin, who was swallowed by a dragon. Rather than starve along the way, the group decides to cook and eat the dungeon’s monsters, turning each episode into equal parts adventure and cooking show.
Quick Facts
| Series | Delicious in Dungeon (Dungeon Meshi) |
| Based on | Manga by Ryoko Kui |
| Studio | Trigger |
| Director | Yoshihiro Miyajima |
| Composers | Yasunori Mitsuda & Shunsuke Tsuchiya |
| Network | Netflix (worldwide, simuldub) |
| Episodes | 24 (Season 1), January 4 – June 13, 2024 |
| Genres | Fantasy, Adventure, Comedy |
Official Synopsis: Laios and his fellow adventurers, having lost their money and provisions to a dragon deep in a dungeon, decide to journey back down and cook and eat the monsters they encounter in order to save Laios’s sister before she’s digested.
Who Composed the Delicious in Dungeon Soundtrack?
Yasunori Mitsuda and Shunsuke Tsuchiya co-composed the score for Delicious in Dungeon. Mitsuda is a veteran Japanese video game composer best known for the Chrono and Xenoblade franchises, while Tsuchiya is known for anime scoring work including Sonny Boy and Odd Taxi. The pair split composing duties across the season’s 24 episodes, blending fantasy-adventure orchestration with the show’s quirky, food-focused comedic tone.
The official TV Animation “Delicious in Dungeon” Original Soundtrack was released by KADOKAWA on July 24, 2024, as a 2-disc, 78-track collection spanning both composers’ work, available digitally and on CD/vinyl.
Theme Songs of Delicious in Dungeon
Delicious in Dungeon’s 24-episode first season was split into two cours, each with its own opening and ending theme:
- Opening 1: “Sleep Walking Orchestra” by BUMP OF CHICKEN
- Ending 1: “Party!!” by Ryokuoushoku Shakai
- Opening 2: “Unmei” by sumika
- Ending 2: “Kira Kira no Hai” by Regal Lily
“Sleep Walking Orchestra” is featured on BUMP OF CHICKEN’s 2023 album of the same name and blends the band’s signature J-rock/indie sound with orchestral flourishes that echo the anime’s dungeon-crawling adventure.
Cast
| Laios Touden | Kentarō Kumagai (JP) / Kentaro Kumagai; English dub cast varies by role |
| Marcille Donato | Sayaka Senbongi (JP) |
| Chilchuck Tims | Asuna Tomari (JP) / Casey Mongillo (English dub) |
The full soundtrack, theme songs, and score are available on platforms like Amazon Music, Apple Music, and Spotify.
Official Trailer: You can also watch the official telecast of the series on YouTube, where you can get a glimpse of the story and cast.
Where to Stream Delicious in Dungeon
Delicious in Dungeon streams exclusively on Netflix worldwide, in both Japanese with subtitles and an English dub. Season 1 (24 episodes) is complete, and Netflix has confirmed Season 2 for an October 2027 release, with Studio Trigger returning to produce.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who composed the Delicious in Dungeon soundtrack?
Yasunori Mitsuda and Shunsuke Tsuchiya co-composed the score, with an official 78-track soundtrack album released by KADOKAWA on July 24, 2024.
What are the opening and ending theme songs?
The first cour uses “Sleep Walking Orchestra” by BUMP OF CHICKEN as its opening and “Party!!” by Ryokuoushoku Shakai as its ending. The second cour switches to “Unmei” by sumika for the opening and “Kira Kira no Hai” by Regal Lily for the ending.
Will there be a Delicious in Dungeon Season 2?
Yes. Netflix confirmed Delicious in Dungeon Season 2 during Anime Expo 2026, with a release set for October 2027 and Studio Trigger returning to produce.
Where can I watch Delicious in Dungeon?
Delicious in Dungeon streams exclusively on Netflix, with both Japanese audio and an English dub available.
Is Delicious in Dungeon based on a manga?
Yes, it’s based on the manga Dungeon Meshi, written and illustrated by Ryoko Kui, adapted for television by Studio Trigger.
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