Laios gets personal in ‘Delicious in Dungeon’ “Snacks/Sorbet”

It’s out of the frying pan and into the fire in the newest episode of Delicious in Dungeon, “Snacks/Sorbet!” We’re introduced to a brand new party, a spooky monster that we’re all used to, and one that might make your skin crawl. “Snacks/Sorbet” also turns its focus onto the missing member of our main party, Falin, giving both Senshi and the audience a better look at who she is.

As the party dives deeper into the dungeon each week, they are bound to meet other adventuring parties. “Snacks/Sorbet” did just that by introducing Kabru and his party. At first glance, they look like a good group of friends who are traveling together. Kabru is very charismatic immediately. He attracts the attention of others around him, his party seems to respect him, and he has a good head on his shoulders. For all intents and purposes, Kabru is the foil of Laios. That is until Laios’ party comes across them down in the dungeon, left for dead. It’s an intriguing juxtaposition to the main party who ends up taking care of them before their stuff can get stolen.

A new part is met in ‘Delicious in Dungeon’ “Snacks/Sorbet”

After getting a Senshi episode as well as a Marcille and Chilchuck episode, it’s about high time that Delicious in Dungeon told the audience more about Falin. We already know that she’s a little bit of a weirdo — she is Laios’ sister after all — but, we finally get to see a different side to her. While Marcille specializes in more flashy, offensive magic, Falin is known for more subdued, healing magic. It’s remarked by the party that she’s more equipped to handle the ghosts in a more comforting way while Marcille is more likely to blast at them with spells. We also learn that she knows about protection spells to keep each member extra safe. This peek at who she is as a person tells us a lot about why the party wants to rescue her. Not only is she their friend and sibling, but she also protects the group in subtle ways. At her core, she’s a great person who cares about people as much as they care about her.

It doesn’t go unnoticed that we get a Falin focus in the same episode ghosts are featured.

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, but nothing comes close to Delicious in Dungeon when it comes to the character design with the monsters. Treasure insects are unique to the world Ryoko Kui created and while they might not seem like a nefarious enemy, they hide in plain sight by taking on the appearance of jewels and other treasures. The ability for them to mimic treasure to trick adventurers into a fake sense of security is such a distinctive characteristic that it sets them apart from similar monsters. It’s only thanks to Kensuke, the monster residing in Laios’ sword, that our main characters don’t meet the same fate as Kabru’s.

On the other hand, ghosts aren’t anything new but their ability to chill adventurers before possessing them is an exciting take on them. The physical manifestation of the chill on the adventurer’s skin was cool to see animated. It’s a simple thing that makes the Delicious in Dungeon world that much more unique. Plus, who wouldn’t enjoy a sorbet chilled by ghosts themselves?

“Snacks/Sorbet” does a great job at introducing new threats as well as giving the Delicious in Dungeon audience more information about Falin. Overall, it’s a fun episode that drops a ton of lore without it being overwhelming. Delicious in Dungeon is, at its very core, a weird anime filled with weird characters that somehow manage to make this world feel fresh. Much like a favorite recipe, each new episode brings the series together in a way that leaves you wanting to know what’s next.