Listen "Story Secrets - Cooking Monsters and Exorcising Spirits"
Episode Synopsis
Editing my footage from the Elfia fantasy fair feels like stepping into a time machine. It’s freezing outside, but watching those warm, sunny September days again? Pure joy. Events like these are more than just fun—they create lasting memories.
One of my favorite encounters was with a German cosplayer dressed as Senshi, the mustachioed dwarven cook from Delicious in Dungeon. If you haven’t seen it, it’s a delightful anime about adventurers who literally cook and eat the monsters they fight. Think Dungeons & Dragons meets a cooking show. Strange? Yes. Entertaining? Absolutely.
During our chat, she mentioned another anime: Mononoke (not to be confused with Princess Mononoke). This visually stunning series follows a mysterious medicine seller who exorcises spirits by uncovering their form, truth, and motivation. It’s a deep, metaphorical take on human nature—and now, I need to watch it.
Cosplay, conventions, and unexpected anime recommendations—this is why I love these events. Have you seen Delicious in Dungeon or Mononoke? Let me know what you think!
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