Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?

J.C.Staff Spring 2015
ActionAdventureFantasy
7.5
Quality Score
0.18 (Mild Positive)
Audience Mood
7 / 10
Controversy
1,009,587
MAL Ratings

Synopsis

Life in the bustling city of Orario is never dull, especially for Bell Cranel, a naive young man who hopes to become the greatest adventurer in the land. After a chance encounter with the lonely goddess, Hestia, his dreams become a little closer to reality. With her support, Bell embarks on a fantastic quest as he ventures deep within the city's monster-filled catacombs, known only as the "Dungeon." Death lurks around every corner in the cavernous depths of this terrifying labyrinth, and a mysterious power moves amidst the shadows. Even on the surface, survival is a hard-earned privilege. Indeed, nothing is ever certain in a world where gods and humans live and work together, especially when they often struggle to get along. One thing is for sure, though: a myriad of blunders, triumphs and friendships awaits the dauntlessly optimistic protagonist of this herculean tale. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

Audience Consensus

The audience is divided on DanMachi. Some find it a fun, guilty pleasure with an appealing world and likeable protagonist. Others criticize it for its unoriginality, reliance on tropes and fanservice, and simplistic plot, leading to a polarized reception.

Strengths

  • Entertaining despite flaws
  • Enjoyable RPG-style world and system
  • Likeable Main Character

Weaknesses

  • Generic characters and plot
  • Unoriginal setting
  • Heavy on fanservice
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