Netflix’s Biggest Fantasy Anime Shows Fresh Look at Beloved Characters Ahead of Season 2

Netflix’s fantasy flagship, Delicious in Dungeon, is still buzzing in the anime community. The series, based on Ryoko Kui’s award‑winning manga, first landed on the streaming platform in the winter of 2024 and quickly became the biggest fantasy title in Netflix’s catalog.

Even though the second season is still a few months away, the buzz hasn’t died down. This week the studio rolled out a brand‑new batch of goodies – the Kuji Collection Volume 3 – which features the main cast dressed in a sleek, chess‑board motif. Think of it as a nod to the strategic battles the characters face in the dungeon, only now you can own a piece of it.

The collection is a bit of a treasure hunt for fans: an A4 acrylic board showcasing the original illustration, plus B2‑sized tapestries – one for each hero – all rendered in that same chess‑style flair. There are also keychains, badges, and a few surprise items. The catch? It’s a Japan‑only drop, limited‑time only, and there’s no word yet on whether it’ll ever ship overseas.

As for the upcoming season, Netflix has hinted that it will premiere in October 2027, part of the Fall lineup. They’re being deliberately vague about the exact day – you’ll probably hear the precise date a few weeks before the launch, when they usually drop the final promotional material.

What does that mean for the story? The first season covered 52 manga chapters across 24 episodes, adapting a solid chunk of the source material. The manga wrapped up at chapter 97 in 2023, so the sequel has a clear endpoint. If the second season follows a similar episode count, we could see the remaining arc wrapped up in a single cour, though a two‑cour (roughly 24 episodes) run isn’t out of the question, which would push the finale into early 2028.

The narrative cliffhanger from season 1 – the race to rescue Falin – will likely spring straight into the “First Floor Interlude” arc. It’s a short three‑chapter side story, perfect for a single‑episode kickoff. After that, fans can expect Laios and his motley crew to plunge deeper into the labyrinth, meeting tougher monsters and unveiling more of the world’s lore.

All signs point to Netflix keeping the exclusive streaming rights, so you won’t see weekly broadcasts on other platforms. Details on the English dub, voice cast, and episode schedule should surface closer to the October drop.

Until then, keep an eye on the official site for any surprise teasers, and maybe, just maybe, that limited‑edition tapestry might find its way into a collector’s box overseas.