Delicious in Dungeon Episode 19: Hag / Nightmare

Manga chapter 37-38

Canon/MED

OSHIMETER

9.2

12 Fans

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Delicious in Dungeon Episode 19: Hag / Nightmare

Manga chapter 37-38

Canon/MED

OSHIMETER

9.2

12 Fans

5star
4star
3star
2star
1star
PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack

QUICK TAKES

magatsumichael's avatar
magatsumichael
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If you didn't ship Laios x Marcille before this. You will

thekindneighbor's avatar
thekindneighbor
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watching laios dive into marcille's dreams to save her from those nightmares was so incredibly wholesome (and hilarious). senshi is just the ultimate father figure to everyone and i love him so much

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28181883
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utilizing a dream sequence allows for highly creative visual combat, particularly marcille weaponizing her spellbook. the party bonding is excellent, and solidifying senshi as the foundational paternal figure of the group is brilliant writing.

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homotron3799
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Senshi's panties, I can literally see his panties! A very fun and wholesome episode, esp when Laios gets into Marcille's dream to save her from nightmares. The way she uses the book to defeat the monster is hilarious. Senshi is really my favorite character ever! The dad of every fatherless child! Love love him! 

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adg_1
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The story picks up again a bit by introducing a new character who shakes up the dynamic in Laios’ party. The later part of the episode uses a monochrome dream world in a creative way to explore the characters of Laios and Marcille, giving us a look into their hidden insecurities.
verakristinalou's avatar
verakristinalou
A lore-heavy episode. The inroduction of a newcomer was inderwhelming but was represented as crucial splendidly nonetheless. The confession of a great obstacle that lowers hope then the positive outlook of Laios of the confession was well done to raise it once again. Our understanding of Marcille was also deepen necessarily for Her black magic will be crucial for the new goal at hand.
lobsterryoma's avatar
lobsterryoma
While the introduction of Izutsumi feels underwhelming, the second half of the episode is a visual and character writing spectacle worth praising. Marcille and Laios are a wonderful duo, and their bond really stands out here. However, a weaker start does hold this episode back.
jmdagreat's avatar
jmdagreat
This episode centers on reading enemy behavior and smart positioning. The party faces a threat that reacts to noise and movement, so they have to coordinate timing, stay aware of line‑of‑sight, and use distraction tactics instead of just fighting head‑on
fedel89's avatar
fedel89
Funny how this episode the car girl finally appeared since she was missing. Also the pacing in this one was chill. It's like this episode was a break for the adventurers. For me, this is a skippable episode.
2piangky's avatar
2piangky
This episode shows the backstory of Laios also it has a great animation specially from the monster. Fight scene is intense cant wait for more
caturteer's avatar
caturteer
Intense battle with seemingly dire consequences that was earlier foreshadowed
charliereviews's avatar
charliereviews

EPISODE CONTEXT

Sitting at the three-quarter mark of the season, Episode 19 follows the shapeshifter encounter in Episode 18 and uses that destabilized trust to introduce Izutsumi while interrogating Marcille's deeper anxieties. It's a transitional episode that prioritizes character groundwork over forward plot momentum, setting the emotional and interpersonal stakes before the party faces new physical threats in Episode 20's 'Ice Golem / Barometz.' With only five episodes remaining, the series is clearly shifting gears toward heavier thematic territory.

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EPISODE CONTEXT

Sitting at the three-quarter mark of the season, Episode 19 follows the shapeshifter encounter in Episode 18 and uses that destabilized trust to introduce Izutsumi while interrogating Marcille's deeper anxieties. It's a transitional episode that prioritizes character groundwork over forward plot momentum, setting the emotional and interpersonal stakes before the party faces new physical threats in Episode 20's 'Ice Golem / Barometz.' With only five episodes remaining, the series is clearly shifting gears toward heavier thematic territory.

QUICK TAKES

magatsumichael's avatar
magatsumichael
VerifiedVerified

If you didn't ship Laios x Marcille before this. You will

thekindneighbor's avatar
thekindneighbor
VerifiedVerified

watching laios dive into marcille's dreams to save her from those nightmares was so incredibly wholesome (and hilarious). senshi is just the ultimate father figure to everyone and i love him so much

28181883's avatar
28181883
VerifiedVerified

utilizing a dream sequence allows for highly creative visual combat, particularly marcille weaponizing her spellbook. the party bonding is excellent, and solidifying senshi as the foundational paternal figure of the group is brilliant writing.

homotron3799's avatar
homotron3799
VerifiedVerified
Senshi's panties, I can literally see his panties! A very fun and wholesome episode, esp when Laios gets into Marcille's dream to save her from nightmares. The way she uses the book to defeat the monster is hilarious. Senshi is really my favorite character ever! The dad of every fatherless child! Love love him! 

adg_1's avatar
adg_1
VerifiedVerified
The story picks up again a bit by introducing a new character who shakes up the dynamic in Laios’ party. The later part of the episode uses a monochrome dream world in a creative way to explore the characters of Laios and Marcille, giving us a look into their hidden insecurities.
verakristinalou's avatar
verakristinalou
A lore-heavy episode. The inroduction of a newcomer was inderwhelming but was represented as crucial splendidly nonetheless. The confession of a great obstacle that lowers hope then the positive outlook of Laios of the confession was well done to raise it once again. Our understanding of Marcille was also deepen necessarily for Her black magic will be crucial for the new goal at hand.
lobsterryoma's avatar
lobsterryoma
While the introduction of Izutsumi feels underwhelming, the second half of the episode is a visual and character writing spectacle worth praising. Marcille and Laios are a wonderful duo, and their bond really stands out here. However, a weaker start does hold this episode back.
jmdagreat's avatar
jmdagreat
This episode centers on reading enemy behavior and smart positioning. The party faces a threat that reacts to noise and movement, so they have to coordinate timing, stay aware of line‑of‑sight, and use distraction tactics instead of just fighting head‑on
fedel89's avatar
fedel89
Funny how this episode the car girl finally appeared since she was missing. Also the pacing in this one was chill. It's like this episode was a break for the adventurers. For me, this is a skippable episode.
2piangky's avatar
2piangky
This episode shows the backstory of Laios also it has a great animation specially from the monster. Fight scene is intense cant wait for more
caturteer's avatar
caturteer
Intense battle with seemingly dire consequences that was earlier foreshadowed
charliereviews's avatar
charliereviews

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©九井諒子・KADOKAWA刊/「ダンジョン飯」製作委員会

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All trademarks and copyrights remain the property of their owners. If you are a rights holder and have concerns about any content on this site, please contact us at legal@animeoshi.com