Dungeon ni Deai wo Motomeru no wa Machigatteiru Darou ka

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Synonyms: Dungeon ni Deai wo Motomeru nowa Machigatteiru darouka, DanMachi, Is It Wrong That I Want to Meet You in a Dungeon

Japanese: ダンジョンに出会いを求めるのは間違っているだろうか

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Type: Light Novel

Volumes: Unknown

Chapters: Unknown

Status: Publishing

Published: Jan 15, 2013 to ?

Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy

Serialization: None

Authors: Yasuda, Suzuhito (Art), Omori, Fujino (Story)

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Ranked: #392²

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Apr 7, 2015

HaXXspetten

Recommended

Preliminary (28/? chp)

{This review encompasses volumes 1-4, which are all that have been translated at the time of writing this}

Danmachi is an interesting story in the sense that it mixes together typical RPG game mechanics with real life. It doesn't actually take place inside a game but rather a fantasy world, however the magic of said world works basically like how a game does. Adventurers gain experience points, earn loot, level up, gain skills and magic etcetera, but it all still takes place in their own actual reality. It's a quite fresh take on what is otherwise a somewhat overused concept in recent years.

The story follows ... a shy but optimistic rookie adventurer named Bell Cranel who has a youthful dream of having a romantic encounter with a pretty girl during his adventures. And shockingly enough for him, it actually happens as he one day gets his life saved by an unknown beautiful woman, whom he instantly falls in love with. As a result, he's given a unique skill which causes him to gain experience points at an unbelievably fast rate as long his feelings of love towards her doesn't dwindle.

Unfortunately for Bell however, he's the very innocent type that starts blushing furiously just by touching a girl's hand, and thus he has a very hard time confessing his feelings towards her. However that doesn't mean he's weak or wimpy by any means; he's actually very energetic and passionate when it comes to fighting. He's just very childlike when it comes to romance, but personally I think that side of him just comes off as rather cute more than anything else.

Bell is also the sole member of the "Familia" (basically like a guild) belonging to a goddess named Hestia who plays the part of the lead heroine in the series. She's madly in love with Bell, and also the exaggeratedly jealous type. If she had the option of choice then Bell should never even be in the same room as another girl, which of course also means she isn't too happy about him falling in love at first sight with another woman, and even gaining a unique skill for it in the process.

Beyond that, the premise of Danmachi is honestly very simplistic. We basically follow Bell's adventures as well as his relationships with the people he meets during them. There is nothing outstanding or spectacular in this series by any means but for what it is, it's very easy and enjoyable to read. The male and female leads are both very cute and likable, and they also make a quite unusual couple compared to what you'd normally see. The illustrations are top tier and look very pleasing for the eyes, and they also complement the comedic parts of the story very well.

Overall, Danmachi is not a masterpiece by any stretch of the imagination, but it provides a fresh outlook on an otherwise quite overused concept, and I always appreciate that kind of originality. It is simple, light-hearted fun that almost anyone can read and still enjoy. And really, enjoyment is all we actually seek in the bottom of our hearts when reading these kinds of novels, so I don't think you can ask for a whole lot more than that in the end.

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Mar 17, 2015

HakuryuNoKou

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Preliminary (Unknown/? chp)

Alright. First off, this review is only for the first novel. Back in December, I ordered the novel from Amazon, and decided to read it due to the fact it didn't have an anime yet, and I wouldn't know the story. It was a really good read, and I finished it within the month.

Story:
The story is a tad unusual, mixing real-life and game elements together. The characters are not in a video game, yet they "level up," and gain strength. Once they level up, they gain skills, etc., etc., like an RPG game. This concept confused me for most of the novel, due to the ...

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Jan 14, 2018

elrond99

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Preliminary (13/? chp)

Generally, I've only ever read manga or light novels after first watching the anime and am interested in seeing where the story goes from there. Is It Wrong To Pick Up Girls In A Dungeon? (I'll just call it DanMachi from now on) was the first time I reversed that and read the source material before seeing the anime. This review is based on the first 10 volumes.

I really don't like the title of this series. I find it very misleading. It gives the impression of a standard harem concept, but this story is anything but. Sure, it has the standard harem cliches, with a ... bunch of girls who all have the hots for Bell. But it never ever feels like the harem or ships or romance is driving the momentum of the story. There's always a bigger plot, and Bell's focus is always on overcoming obstacles and helping the people around him. It actually bothers me that some people might pass on these books thinking they're just boring harem fare, because there's so much more being offered here.

Simple explanation is that this story is set in a fictional world where a huge hole in the ground serves as a spawning pit for monsters (the dungeon), and adventurers flock to the city to fight these monsters, level up, gain fame and fortune, etc. It's a unique twist on a pretty standard RPG/fantasy theme. It weaves in some mythology, as gods from various cultural backgrounds have descended from the heavens to form familias (guilds, essentially) of adventurers. The story follows Bell, a teenage boy who comes to the city hoping to make his name as an adventurer. He finds a small familia and starts off on his adventure, picking up new comrades, potential love interests (although the romances never really go anywhere in this story), and new enemies along the way.

If I had written a review of the first volume, I might have given it a 7/10. Not great, but interesting enough that I picked up the second volume. The real strength of this series is that it picks up momentum as it moves forward. The early books set up the world and the characters, and as the stories progress they grow more complex and fulfilling. Too many series start with an interesting premise, but the author loses creativity or direction after a few volumes. DanMachi is the opposite - it just keeps getting better the longer the series goes on.

The author of the series has a real skill for building to an exciting climax. I don't think there's been a volume yet (save for 9, which is the first part of a two-part story that concludes in 10) where the story doesn't build to an epic scene that resolves the main conflict, and leaves the reader feeling wholly satisfied. I read a lot of these Japanese translations these days, and I always find that I rip through DanMachi faster than any other series, just due to the forward momentum in the plot - I can't wait to find out what happens next. There are other series I like more overall, but this is definitely the one I can't put down once I start it.

I don't want to get too much into plot specifics or character development or whatever, since I'm basically posting a review for 10 volumes of a series. It's kind of hard not to have some level of development over that length of time. Suffice it to say that the characters are mostly likeable and interesting, and their interactions are amusing when they need to be and serious when they need to be. The tones shift naturally and there's a bit of everything in each of the stories. There's action, adventure, humour, mystery, intrigue, camaraderie, and (mostly unrequited) romance. It's unusual for a story to blend so many different tones so seamlessly, but it works well here.

Overall, I'm giving the series a 9/10, based on the first 10 volumes. The first few volumes set the stage, handle the world-building heft, and the series just keeps picking up steam with each subsequent instalment. Epic climaxes top off each book, and new characters are introduced regularly without feeling forced or creating much bloat to the story. A great read, highly recommended.

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May 11, 2019

DarthBob

Recommended

Preliminary (96/? chp)

DanMachi is a rather peculiar series. My introduction to it was in the form of the anime, and needless to say, I wasn’t particularly impressed. It seemed like your typical harem-bait show set in a fantasy world, complete with the bland main character who fancies himself to be a womanizer, and the hoard of females who seem to fall for him for no conceivable reason. Even the story seemed have adventuring as a side-focus rather than anything else, which gave me little reason to like the anime.
On picking up the light novel though, my impression started to change, little by little. My impression of the ... first few volumes was quite similar to that of the anime, just that the protagonist felt a little more believable in the LN. As I kept reading, I was quite pleasantly surprised, as the series managed to grow into something rather incredible. Only later did I find out that the author made the first few volumes as such on purpose, so as to gain an audience, and the volumes after that contain the actual story that he wanted to tell. Below, I will attempt to go into the details, while making sure to spoil as little as possible.

Story (9/10):
While the start is certainly slow, but the story picks up considerably after a few volumes, most notably at around volume 6, and yet again in volume 10. The story of DanMachi is centered on two main themes, namely Growth and Adventure.
The Growth aspect is mainly focused on the protagonist, Bell Cranel, whose main feature is his tremendously fast growth as an adventurer. Of course, the speed is only relative, and he simply grows a lot faster than his peers – he does not, in fact, become the strongest there ever was within the span of a few volumes. Bell’s growth, both as an adventurer and as a person is quite believable and fun to read about. It strikes the right balance between being slow enough to not seem rushed, and fast enough for him to stand out.
The Adventure aspect is quite self-explanatory – it’s all about delving into the unknown, with only one’s skills and allies for support, having little idea about what sort of situation one may end up in. This applies both to the labyrinth exploration, and to the various situations that the characters find themselves in.
As you keep reading, you may even notice that the author has thought ahead a fair bit, and brings up various elements in the later volumes that he planted the seeds for in the initial few volumes. On top of that, as the story goes on, it gets increasingly dark – much more so than the initial impression would have you believe. All put together, I would say that DanMachi’s storytelling is quite impressive, despite minor drawbacks.

Art (7/10):
I’m not one to care much about artwork, but I found the art in DanMachi to be pretty good. The ‘cool’ illustrations are done pretty well (especially some of the covers). Still, there are some illustrations that are purely for fan-service, even if the novel itself doesn’t really divulge into that.

Characters (8/10):
The characters in DanMachi start out fairly stereotypical and shallow, but the growth and development is quite well done, as the series goes on. Bell grows from some lecherous kid (not strictly true in the first place) to a proper, hardened adventurer. Even his negative aspects are explained fairly well, so I have no complaints there. While Bell gets majority of the development, the other characters aren’t left out, and receive a fairly good amount of focus. Characters like Welf, Lily and Hestia get a good amount of attention, and even less important characters such as Lyu, Miach and the members of the Takemikazuchi familia are developed, with various character perspectives being the main medium for doing so.
There are quite a few characters who are introduced later in the series, and they are generally of a decent quality and level of depth. Without delving into spoilers, there are quite a few characters who were introduced in volumes 9 and 10, all of whom I found quite interesting.

Enjoyment (10/10):
My enjoyment of DanMachi kept increasing volume by volume, until about volume 10, from where I began to view each volume as an adventure in itself. While there was an occasional drop in enjoyment (volume 7, I’m looking at you), it usually picked back up, with more momentum than it left off at. All put together, I find DanMachi to be an extremely enjoyable read.

Overall (8.5 ~ 9/10):
As you may have noticed from the rest of this review, I quite enjoyed reading DanMachi, and would most certainly recommend it. Of course, it requires a measure of patience, as the initial few volumes may feel rather lacking. Still, I believe that the payoff is more than sufficient to keep going. As long as you enjoy fantasy, adventure and a good fight here and there, you’d most certainly like DanMachi… Provided you persist, of course. With this, I conclude.

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Apr 23, 2022

TotoSolamente

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Preliminary (95/? chp)

Danmachi (a beautiful work)

A work that focuses on Bell Cranel, a 14 year old boy who becomes an adventurer and shows us his story.

The novel currently has 17 volumes and as I have been reading them I have gone through all kinds of emotions, from moments of anger, hate, laughter, joy and sadness.
The author manages to make you go through those emotions and makes the scenarios feel like he writes them, imagining each scenario is easy because of the descriptions he gives of the moments they live, both the description of the environment and the actions taken by the characters are easy to understand ...

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Jan 26, 2019

Hitman00770

Recommended

Preliminary (66/? chp)

I watched the anime first before reading the light novel. You can read the light novel if you are interested in watching the upcoming season of the anime(That is if you want to read). This is because many important details are missed out in the anime, so you can read the light novel and get to understand it. Reading the first 5 light novels will cover the first season of the anime(That is if you want to be in pace with the anime).

Story 9/10 Enjoyment 8/10
The story starts off pretty well with a good understanding of the environment of the MC and moves with a ...

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May 4, 2020

Zeroth_Xadron

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Preliminary (14/? chp)

After catching up to season 2 I decided that I may as well give the light novel a shoot since its still quarantine and I needed something to read. So I started with volume 8 which is what the second season didn't adapt (They only did the last story).
WITH ALL THAT ASIDE I'M GLAD I READ THIS SERIES. The way the author was able to flesh out characters and give them agency within the story was amazing. After some light research I came to learn that the reason for the bad reviews for ...

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