Delicious in Dungeon, Volume 14

An absolutely wonderful conclusion to an excellent series. Kui's art was good to start with, and it's only improved over the course of the manga. The characters have come so far, and it's good to see where they'll go next.

There's a lot of things I love about the series, including that central to Laios' story is his being ostracized by most people in his life for various reasons. He left the army, he's been picked on by people who took advantage, his team has been weirded out by his quirks, and people generally view him as strange and kind of evil. This has made him close in on himself, be quieter, not share his thoughts so much, and run from people. And it's while running away that he's found, and brought into people's arms so they can show more hug and congratulate and thank him, and he's very overwhelmed. And in the end he chooses to help them back. He's not perfect, and people aren't perfect, either, but he's doing a lot better. It's a fulfilling story.

My favorite story is Mithrun's, and how he listens to Kabru, who fights so hard for Mithrun's life. And Mithrun trying to find some way to go forward, or at least help other people if nothing else. And when Senshi advises him in a way that can help him go on. Mithrun's story is so tragic, and it's lovely to see everyone come in around him to support him.

Kabru, meanwhile, has learned to reach out to people and advocate on his own and their behalf. He's moving forward, not staying in the shadows.

The volume is sweet and sad and all-around good. I hope Yen Press translates the Complete Adventurer's Guide and Daydream Hour, too. And I'm looking forward to the rest of the manga being animated. show less

With their enemies behind them, the adventuring party can turn its attention to saving Falin Touden one last time. Of course, that will require a massive feast so they can eat their way to a solution,

The ending is fine, but I would have preferred a little less emphasis on Laios and some more time for closure with the rest of the large cast.

FOR REFERENCE:

Contents: Chapter 92. The Island -- Chapter 93. Falin 1 -- Chapter 94. Falin 2 -- Chapter 95. Falin 3 -- Chapter 96. Falin 4 -- Final Chapter. Delicious in Dungeon -- Bonus: Miscellaneous Monster Tales 14: Kensuke