Fans of Delicious in Dungeon have a lot to celebrate this weekend at New York Comic Con 2025. Earlier in the convention, Yen Press announced that the series will be receiving a board game next may. But that’s not all. Just half a mile from the Javits Center, Kadokawa World Entertainment held a special exhibit for the series and its creator, Ryoko Kui.
The exhibit is broken down into two parts. The first is the Delicious in Dungeon exhibit, which focuses on the manga and anime. The second part showcases the many works of Kui’s career before working on the series. If you’re a fan of Delicious in Dungeon or her career in general, the exhibit has more than enough to keep you occupied during your visit.
One of the highlights of the Delicious in Dungeon exhibit was a food display, and it just wouldn’t have been the same without it. Tucked against one of the walls were a collection of replica dishes straight from the Delicious in Dungeon world, such as Roast Red Dragon. Each dish is accompanied by a sign that offers additional information on the cuisine. Many of the dishes look realistic enough to eat.
Tucked away in the corner of the exhibit was my favorite display. It was a small room filled to the brim with a collection of artwork. There are cover art and a variety of different pieces, dozens of images to look through in such a small area. During my time at the exhibit, this was the area that had the most visitors, and for a very good reason.
The remainder of the Delicious in Dungeon side of the exhibit features much more. There are giant cutouts to take photos with, replicas of weapons and armor, character portraits, and even a few videos. If you’re a fan of the anime and manga, there are numerous displays that will leave you awe struck.
For those who are a fan of Kui’s work in general, the rest of the exhibit is just a celebration of her older works. The Delicious in Dungeon manga ran from 2013 through 2023, but she has been working long before that. On display are Japanese panels, images, and even complete volumes of her work going back to as early as 2009. This includes the likes of Seven Little Sons of the Dragon and The Dragon’s School is on Top of the Mountain.
For me, the highlight of the Ryoko Kui exhibit was a giant commemorative interview that’s plastered to the wall. It’s a full-length interview and no details are left out. It took a few minutes to read it, and I left knowing a lot more about her than I did previously.
Lastly, there’s a small pop-up shop where you can buy all sorts of Delicious in Dungeon merch to add to your collection. Art prints, acrylic stands, postcard sets, stickers, magnets, keychains, and more are all available for purchase on your way out.
If you want to check out the exhibit yourself, it’s located at 231 10th Avenue and is open until October 26. A general admission ticket costs $20 and for an additional $25, you’ll receive an exhibition-exclusive Plate. You can purchase tickets here.
