It might happen when the character development is this good.
Summary:
- A lot of fans can’t name their least favorite character in the series.
- All characters underwent significant development.
- That’s why it’s so difficult to hate them.
Almost every fan of Delicious in Dungeon (Dungeon Meshi) has their favorite character in the series. Some prefer the quirky Laios, some love the principled Marcille, and some are charmed by the obstinate Senshi.
Naming a Least Favorite Character Is Challenging
The funny thing is, when fans are asked about their least favorite Delicious in Dungeon character, there’s a long pause. Of course, some of them will give you a name straightaway or at least within a few minutes, but most of them will find it challenging to even think of one.
And this is exactly the time to praise the author of the series, Ryoko Kui, who has created such an incredible world with such outstanding characters that it’s even difficult to hate any of them.
Character Development Matters
Each member of the main party in Delicious in Dungeon can be annoying for a number of reasons. Laios is truly weird and sometimes unreasonable, Marcille is too high-strung at times, Senshi can be too stubborn and Chilchuck is overly frank and often on edge.
But the beauty of all these characters is that they evolve with each chapter and episode of the story. A lot of effort has been put into their character development, and by the end of the manga, you can barely recognize any of them.
Even though all of the party members are adults, it feels like they’ve become even more mature over the course of the story. Each has learned a particular lesson and became better as a person, and it’s just impossible to dislike any of them.
It’s the Same For Side Characters
The same goes for all the side characters. Laios’ party encountered a lot of people on their way, and not all of them meant the main leads well. Some were cold and reserved, some were kind and caring, and some were just messing with them.
But everyone had an interesting personality, there weren’t any NPC-like characters that you couldn’t understand and sympathize with.
Even Kabru, who initially looked like he might become a villain of the story, grew on fans, and some of them admit that he’s one of their faves in the series now. They just had to give him a chance and wait until the end of the manga, and voilà, he’s also one of the likable characters.
This is the true beauty of Delicious in Dungeon’s world building and character development. The story is trying hard to make you understand who the characters really are and what their motivation is. And it’s safe to say that it works perfectly.