Presence of dungeons was always there, especially in the fantasy genre. It isn’t anything new. But the way it is used in stories is changing. With anime like Delicious in Dungeon and Solo Leveling, fans’ outlook on Dungeon is transforming, and the demand for anime with Dungeons is increasing and will keep growing. Studio OLM’s Dungeon People, scheduled to release on July 6, 2024, is a testament to that.
With that in mind, I have curated this list for those looking for anime with dungeons as its main element. So, without further ado, let’s dive right into the list of top 10 dungeon anime.
10Rune Soldier
Studio: J.C.Staff
Louie is a mage’s guild student who has joined the party consisting of – Merril, Genie, and Malissa. They embark on an adventure to explore ruins where they fight against evil monsters, make friends along the way, but most importantly, discover something sinister that’s taking place in the dark corners of their kingdom.
9The Dungeon of Black Company
Studio: SILVER LINK.
Kinji Ninomiya has made so much money that he no longer needs to work. He can look down on salaryman from his penthouse window. While he was enjoying the ultimate NEET life, he was transported to a world of demihumans out of the blue.
He soon found himself working more than 12 hours a day without rest; even a loaf of bread felt luxurious. Kinji once again aims to reach the top, but will he be able to replicate the same in this unknown world?
8Handyman Saitou in Another World
Studio: C2C
Saitou’s skill as a handyman is undervalued, and when asked for better compensation, he was fired. Call it fortunate or unfortunate, he was hit by our very dear truck-kun and was transported to another world.
As if it was all planned, he meets a party of three, a female knight, a fairy, and a skilled mage looking for the skillset of someone like Saitou. After joining the party, Saitou is happy to receive appreciation for his skills which were taken for granted in his previous world.
7Solo Leveling
Studio: A-1 Pictures
When a portal harboring magical beasts from different dimensions appeared a decade ago, certain humans were blessed with supernatural abilities to fight against these monsters. They are ranked from S to E, E being the lowest.
Sung Jinwoo is an E-rank hunter, famous for being too weak. Everything changes when Jinwoo is granted another shot at life after coming this close to death during a dungeon raid. From here on, Jinwoo can only become stronger; stronger than anyone can imagine.
6Sword Art Online
Studio: A-1 Pictures
NerveGear lets the user experience virtual reality like no other VR device could. When the users play the newly launched Sword Art Online (SAO) on it, they find themselves trapped with the log-out feature removed. The only way out is to defeat all the monsters and complete all the levels.
Getting trapped isn’t the worst thing, though; the worst thing is that if you die in the game, you die in real life as well. Kazuto Kirigaya is a beta-tester who realizes it’s hard to complete levels alone and gathers companions with whom he would complete the game. With their life on life, Kazuto has to take every step carefully.
5Slayers
Studio: E&G Films
Lina Inverse is a powerful sorceress traveling worldwide to steal treasures from bandits. One day, a group of bandits she stole treasure from decided to exact revenge by ambushing her.
But Gourry Gabriev, a swordsman, thought Lina to be in danger and defeated those bandits and took Lina to Atlas City. There, she comes across a legendary magical item pursued by evil forces who want to use it for humanity’s wellbeing.
4Log Horizon
Studio: Satelight
Fantasy and politics, very few anime can pull it off as well as Log Horizon does. When thousands of Japanese gamers get trapped in the world of Elder Tale, a popular MMORPG, panic ensues when they are unable to log out.
Among them is Shiroe, a shy veteran player of the game who doesn’t lose his composure and explores the new reality. Soon, he is joined by his friend Naotsusgu and another player named Akatsuki. To survive, they must adapt to their new reality.
3Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?
Studio: J.C.Staff
Bell Cranel wants to be the greatest adventurer, and fate surrenders to his will and lets him meet a goddess named Hestia, giving him a chance to realize his dream by taking the first step.
Without wasting any time, Bell begins his adventure with Hestia to explore the Dungeon, where death awaits them at every corner. Unknown to them is a mysterious existence lurking in the dark corners of the Dungeon.
2Magi: The Labyrinth of Magic
Studio: A-1 Pictures
Magi are magicians who are strong enough to change the world. While they can rule the world, they choose a representative each for the next king. They raid dungeons, acquire the power of the Dungeon’s djinn, and become strong enough to rule over the world.
Aladdin is a young Magi who has ventured out into the world for self-discovery. With him is his mentor, Ugo, a djinn who is also his friend. And begins an epic adventure you would not want to miss out on.
1Delicious in Dungeon
Studio: Trigger
After losing his sister, Falin, to a red dragon during a dungeon raid, Laios wants to raid the Dungeon again in hopes of saving his sister before the red dragon’s digestion begins.
But except for Marcille and Chilchuck, everyone leaves the party. With only three members and no funds, Laios wouldn’t have survived another dungeon raid if not for meeting a dwarf named Senshi, who agrees to provide his masterful cooking by joining their party.
Final Thoughts:
I have included some 90s dungeon anime along with the recent hits so that you don’t get tired by only looking at the modern take on dungeon fiction. I hope you find at least a couple of anime to add to your watchlist and enjoy in your leisure time. And, by chance, if you have watched all of these, which one do you think is the best dungeon anime ever?
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