Dorohedoro, Dungeon Meshi Recommendations
It’s been noted that there’s a noticeable overlap between the fans of these series.
Dorohedoro and Dungeon Meshi share a similar type of situational humor based on human morality being challenged and characters being deranged. Absurdist dark humor if you will, beyond just wacky shenanigans. A notable narrative similarity is that the further it goes on, the more the story jumps around from group to group, all whose morals become increasingly less black and white and less good guys vs bad guys, and whose storylines neatly end up intertwined together. They also share common themes and plot points such as hate, survival and social hierarchies, consuming,
identity and sense of self, wishes and desires and dreams, mind control, cosmic horror powerful entities… Come for the comedy and vibes, stay for the thickening plot and worldbuilding!
Also characters are lovable. The plot department isn’t lacking at all, but the cast is also a big part of the appeal. Dorohedoro is more of a gore fest, lots of body horror, so be aware of what you’re strapping in for, even if Dungeon Meshi also has a mature tone and its pretty gorey moments as well. You know there is just an innate difference between getting really acquainted with a character’s spine and entrails and seeing broken bones and gouged eyes, and Dungeon Meshi is more tame even with the latter. Dungeon Meshi can be enjoyed with your brain turned off, Dorohedoro too if you’re up for a very confusing ride, but whereas Dorohedoro is an high adrenaline puzzle, Dungeon Meshi is more of a philosophizing fun dungeon crawling adventure with existential horror sprinkled in.
… They’re comedies trust me.
Both will give you an unique experience of "what the hell is going on" and I mean that in the best, most impressive way. Plot twists ahoy!
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