Really cute illustrations but a boring execution. This would be cool as an anime but as a manga I was bored to tears ( )

This is my JAM. I'm head over heels for this series after just the first volume here and I hyped to read the rest! The premise of this series has a D&D style quest of dungeon explorers who need to quickly make their way to the lowest levels of a buried kingdom in order to rescue one of their own from being digested by a dragon. They don't have time to restock their supplies, so they decide to eat the dungeon monsters along the way. I know: it sounds kinda weird! But I truly love how it address this idea of surviving on a quest in a way that's actually very practical. For real, why rely on bread and dried meat when you could COOK your way through a dungeon adventure?!
The characters are wonderful- Senshi the dwarf is probably my favorite for his love of cooking and willingness to challenge the status quo. The rest of the gang are all interesting and I feel like there couldn't be a better case of characters. The monsters encountered along the way are equally as fascinating. Some are a little more "typical", like the basilisk, but there are some new ones too, such as the Living Armor. The world just feels very well-rounded and fully realized.
As a whole, the book blends adventure, battling, cooking, and questing all into one tale that's both fresh and funny- if you like manga with heart and food, then definitely check it out! ( )

Really cute illustrations but a boring execution. This would be cool as an anime but as a manga I was bored to tears ( )

The concept is delightful, and I liked the book pretty well - lots of creative takes on D&D themes. But I don't think I need a second volume of it.

Update: I read reviews for Vol. 2 that assuaged my concerns, so I'll probably check it out! ( )

An interesting concept with pretty art and a fun cast. Looking forward to volume 2. ( )