How to Build Your Own Personal Dungeon | Delicious in Dungeon Episode 8 Breakdown

[@JoseRodriguez-jn2ur]

I can't stop thinking about how at some point it cuts to a POV of Marcille looking at Farlin's behind crawling for 3 seconds like "Marcille this is your core memory? 🤨"

[@THES3ACALLS]

04:10 "pulls it out of his bra" that line KILLED me 😭 the way you said it so casually

[@Vespuchian]

The way they used body language in the flashback to show Falin coming alive outside of the school was really great. She's clearly a physical/practical sort of learner who actually _observes_ the world around her. It also illustrated really well that no matter how much she might have read, Marcille actually doesn't know a lot, best exemplified when she can't identify raspberries. To her great credit she acknowledges this failing and endeavours to learn more. You can already see how the two girls would compliment each other's skills when working together.

[@Ymryrth]

I love the amount of love the series is getting in the animation department from trigger. Dungeon Meshi deserves it.

[@Ash_Yu]

I love how our first real introduction to Falin as a person comes through the eyes of Marcille. With Laios, the audience can, and likely has already tried to, fill in a lot of gaps just with the information that they're siblings. So focusing on Falin's character completely separate from Laios presents a whole unexpected deminsion of her character to the audience. I also think the little Farcille interactions are absolutely adorable ^_^

[@enlongjones2394]

I really appreciate you listing the people who worked on individual scenes and shots. It’s really nice to get recognition for the people who put stuff like this together.

[@Dragonriderperson]

My favorite part of this episode dealt with Marcille’s fight in completely character appropriate ways. Chilchuck is panicking and flailing, Senshi is desperately getting the fire going, Marcille’s doing pretty amazing all things considered, and Laios is just waiting, watching for the moment he can intervene.

[@ClassyHatsVT]

The Undine sequence was SO GOOD. I especially like that even before Marcille points it out, you can see how her blood gets mixed in with the Undine's water beam as it passes through her.

[@000Dragon50000]

The elf and human girlfriends are so good. Love them

[@mionise6861]

Marcille is 50 years old..😅

[@000Dragon50000]

@e6861 When different species have different rates of aging, what matters is that the two characters you're shipping are in the same category when it comes to being adults vs/ not.

[@imaginarylivingbody7154]

@@mionise6861 She is consistently portrayed as having a similar/same level of maturity as the Touden siblings despite being older due to her being an elf.

[@mionise6861]

Sheesh chill i am not against this ship but to me i feels like marcille like protective sister to falin i understand the reason why people ship them alot i hope u guys understand

[@000Dragon50000]

@@mionise6861 Hm? I was enjoying my own thing in my own space, you don't have to come in here and whine about it, that's what homophobes do.

[@HellecticMojo]

1:40 that is the most depressing looking Shiba Inu I've ever seen

[@PotatoPatatoVonSpudsworth]

Senshi desperately blowing on the kindling made me laugh. They bring out so much expression in the fellow!

[@DoCaMakesArt]

One more thing i love about the Undine in this episode is the sound design of its blast. It sounds like a high-pitched scream, but at the same time it's clear that it's just the high-pressure water cutting through the air fast and precisely enough to make a whistling sound.

[@zerokura]

When everyone was running for there dear life thats when i was reminded am watching a studio Trigger anime.

[@plooche]

1:31 poor poor little guy such a sad day for them may he rest well and happy love this bit favorite part of the episode

[@МарьяМоревна-л3м]

That running sequence is SO Trigger! It felt like signature animation. All in all Dungeon Meshi continues to be perfect game of d&d. I were wondering: have you made a vid on opening? There is very interesting visuals there and many foreshadowing. I would like to see your analysis.

[@banninghamma]

Not only Japanese staff, English dub also has a connection to Little Witch Academia via Erica Mendez, the English voice of Akko. She works on the episode both on the scripts and voice acting as she plays one of school students.

[@swampjawn]

Oh cool, I didn't know that!

[@wilderwisdom]

absolutely agree the best shot is the running down the hallway, can definitely see why they put that money shot into the title sequence

[@errorbyte7657]

Im surprised you didnt mention the one girl in the magic school who’s face is never shown, but her hair and outfit look VERY similar to Melina from Elden Ring

[@cristophernunez7786]

I thought he was going to talk about how the use of Marcille's blood gives us an idea of ​​how powerful Undine's attack is. First crystal clear water came out and then water with blood. So the attack is so light and powerful that it passes through her cleanly and advances a distance, before her body even bleeds.

[@MrPizzadash]

I started watching these breakdowns a couple of weeks ago and I love that I thought of your videos when i saw the laios nose moment in this episode

[@tossingturnips]

I can't get enough of your analyses: it's a balance of exposition, informative of the technical aspects, and points out comparisons to the manga, all seasoned exquisitely with your humor and musings in your smooth, even, but dynamic tone.

[@toadstooldarling9937]

4:11 this really caught me off guard by how casually you said it, hilarious videos man

[@ryanross3824]

This is everything I’ve ever wanted in adventure anime. Simple story, deep lore on monsters and a cooking show. Also no ecchie is a huge win. Don’t need non stop t and a when trying to watching fun.

[@knutaf]

Man, this was a cool episode with some really great scenes, especially during the Undine fight. You pointed out a lot of things that I didn't notice. Believe it or not, I do not go back and frame-by-frame the show to see all the details, so I get a ton out of it when you do that for us. My wife messaged you on tumblr the other day and yeah, our household is definitely all about "honey wake up, new swamp jawn just dropped". Dungeon Meshi is officially "swamp jawn prequel" around here. I got my sister and her husband into DM last week and also got them into your analysis vids, so I hope you can maintain the energy to keep these going. These are like the definitive companion analysis to the show proper. I said it before, but I genuinely think these enhance the show by filling in all this additional context and pointing out many of the cool details that are easy to miss. For example, I never would have noticed the cool touch that the undine got smaller as it spent its water mass on an attack. So awesome. You've mentioned before about trying to keep your videos short, but well... why though? haha. I at least wouldn't mind longer videos with more of your thoughts. Just throwing it out there

[@JohnSmith42374]

See if you can keep from reading the manga. I went through the whole manga after watching the first 4 episodes to see if the story is any good. Too many anime start strong and just end poorly. Happy to say that Dungeon Meshi stays strong throughout and has a good ending. Now I wish I could wipe memory to watch the anime without knowing what happens next for extra fun. The adventures stay colourful and varied, so the author is clearly tuned into what makes this genre fun

[@JohnWilks-bp2hw]

This episode is why I ship Marcille and Falin

[@darkalicornkingdoom3572]

BONK

[@yasirudeshitha9861]

Take some medicine

[@bbittercoffee]

THIS?! I guess it comes up earlier but what's to come really cements it for me

[@unblorbosyourshows9635]

@@bbittercoffeeit gets GAYER???

[@bbittercoffee]

@@unblorbosyourshows9635 oh you have NO idea

[@cupofmilkyway]

I can't believe you didn't mention Chilchuck's BANGER hips in that scene where Senshi is blowing at the fire, but I forgive you since you mentioned Laios' bra book I really love your video style! The visuals you add make for a great watch and your voice is so nice it's also great for listening while doing other stuff, also your sense of humor is so funny and your shoelaces have a lot of style:) Can't wait to see this week's episode and your analysis for it!

[@LilyCat2399]

3:41 Marcille is smitten ❤️

[@chloukscolor7905]

I loved this episode! I especially liked how they animated Falin. Very cute, and I’m grateful that you broke down what made het so bouncy! And of course, the amazing Undine fight

[@user-lk8tt6sx7r]

Everyone in unanimous agreement that Laios pulled the guide out of his bra 😂😂

[@solsez]

4:10 "the way Laois pulled his guide book out of his bra" Kills me

[@lilow6356]

I was waiting for thisssss🎉🎉🎉🎉 This ep has some MAJOR quality animated scenes

[@Caveoculus]

Love the name drops and fanfare for artists.

[@coffeeris]

I've been watching a few of these videos and I just have to say I adore how you use so many personal and production excerpts to make your points, it's my favourite part of these by far. The way you mix together your own knowledge and perspective with both the creative intent of the animators and little facts about the production feels really cozy.

[@LuckyDayWorks]

Another great upload. I wondered if folks from the little witch team worked on this episode, cool to see the confirmation that they did! I got really emotional when you pointed out that we don't see the cave because the focus of the memory is on Falin holding Marcielle's hand. Oh my heart ;__; Great analysis and breakdown as always!

[@KastiaVids]

I always learn something new about animation and storyboarding from your videos, and this is coming from a professional storyboard artist! Thank you!

[@likeasorethumb0502]

I’m in LOVE with this series, both your break downs and the anime/manga. Can’t wait for the next one

[@lincolny2220]

Ah yes my favourite show, Bojack Elfwoman

[@melonpalooza]

I look forward to your breakdowns every week! I think they're so neat!!

[@Nkanyiso_K]

I gotta be honest, I really appreciate people like you & *_Registry_* because I kinda hate Twitter so I'd never look this stuff up

[@brimmedhathoe4392]

Truueee and the same can be said with the comment sections in compilation videos in this platform tbh

[@pandabosch]

I loved the scene with Marcelle crawling behind Falin. I feel like I've seen this scene so many times in anime with the difference being the fabric in those anime would be clinging to the characters butt effectively showing everything underneath the fabric. We don't even get the suggestion of butt cheek separation and the way they use the sun to light the scene feels comical to me for some reason. The Dungeon Meshi scene we get feels so innocent and wonder filled as Marcelle is crawling into a brand new world.

[@dustinwheat4096]

this is all actually very helpful analysis for people wanting to practice some of these skills. Appreciate the commentary dude

[@quantumintellect7261]

I love these breakdowns! They bring another dimension to the show, making me love the show even more.

[@Angrenost02]

I'm a big fan of worldbuilding, character writing and fantasy. With Dungeon Meshi and Frieren, I am eating good.

[@ŕíćéAvarice]

I arrived! I look forward to the next video, I loved every video in this series, I wish the videos were longer and I would continue watching your content when Dungeon Meshi is over. Only words of thanks for another product of such high quality, saludos desde Uruguay!

[@Bbones18]

Thank you so much for posting this ❤ I get so stoked for new episodes and again for ur recaps!!!

[@francjirachi]

really liked this episode, they are getting better and better, trigger is goated

[@viciously_zen]

did not expect to see bill the cat in 2024

[@alaytheaherr]

as always, i love your technical breakdowns of the animations but also how they enhance the storytelling and characterization!

[@sanenzin7857]

I really love your episode breakdowns! It's something I haven't seen any anituber done before - not that I really watch that many but I digress. That's a huge amount of effort that goes into the editting of those and the research into what animators, storyboarders etc. were involved. Another thing I enjoy is getting to see things I've missed reading Dungeon Meshi like that really sick reflection effect on the Undine in the manga.

[@LilyCat2399]

1:50 Falin also reads as autistic to me. Her entire body language is very autistic and her being clumsy and the "weird girl" in the class. Shes in her own world with her own sense of wonder. I love her she means so much to me as someone who grew up similar.

[@jecco4057]

i agree with everyone saying these vids are great companion pieces to the anime, its absolutely how ive been enjoying them as well. thank you for the great and insightful work as usual

[@Bulldozer4000]

Only found these videos today and they are incredible, I'm eagerly anticipating following the anime along with you! Bless Kai Ikarashi for continuing to be the real MVP at Trigger, hope he gets to direct a full episode at some point. His episodes on Gridman, Dynazenon and Cyberpunk were stellar

[@iniminimoshimo]

I KNEW IT!! well not really. but I definitely noticed that some of the animation, especially the action, was reminiscent of little witch academia. but I didn't know it was the same studio! that's neat. they're really doing it justice

[@LanEXHikari]

I was looking for this episode, it's much more than an exposition dump in a flashback. Uh, thanks for that reference on LWA as it does explain why it felt kinda familiar, as opposed to... episode 2 for instance.

[@svankensen]

The thief's style when pulling was almost certainly a homage to Future Boy Conan. Referncing Miyazaki's expressive animation is always a win in my book.

[@napoiskafarming669]

BLOWING SENSHI WAS SO CUTE

[@TheAustenMarie]

i really really love these. Thank you for making them. Makes the episodes even more enjoyable to watch, and as a comic artist it makes me think so much more about my own scenes. Appreciate you!

[@nierinwolfy8513]

This anime is what I call a true dungeon anime. I love this so much that I cherish it. This anime is so funny and full of rich and I love it. I always love this kind of slice of life man.

[@orlinox]

merci pour tes travaux t'es fort continue comme ça

[@renewalacumen1770]

1:42 Knowledge and wisdom beyond his years? More like minutes.

[@crusaderking2257]

another great breakdown. your videos allow me to easily shill dungon meshi to people by simply sending a link!

[@Herculepoirot314]

This ep was another superb one. The show definitely had some teething problems, but it seems like they're hitting their stride.

[@Tj_Druid]

so glad i found this channel, so much fun and chill vibes :'3

[@cupley8242]

Could be a stretch but at 5:00, you can see extra lining in the darker shadows of the bubble. Could it be the reflection, now adapted to the brighter glow?

[@soreg666alex]

I must admit, for me the whole Undine action scene was really fucking jarring visually. At some point I paused and went to compare it to other episodes because I felt like it was drawn significantly different from the rest of the show.

[@TrumbeLeky]

Great analysis as always

[@sh3n3ng]

Love the manga, love the show, love this video

[@Brasswatchman]

7:47 That is BILL THE CAT, sir, of Bloom County fame, and you shall speak his name with respect!!! Or at least a light degree of horror _Edit:_ I'll have you know that Trump's brain spent several story arcs wearing Bill's body!

[@MrFiremagnet]

They never needed to go that hard, but yet they do.

[@Draconis_Eltanin]

EEAAO mentioned: I am even happier

[@EGreeneConversations]

The Swamp Jawn has blessed us again bois Edit: Shiib: Such Shame. Many Hurt. Wow.

[@jiffy-jef]

Thank you for the video!

[@ashkore2468]

Can you tell me where do you get this behind the scenes information? Like what part is animated by who? Or the sketches? I´d like to learn more so I might be able to animate better

[@swampjawn]

Yeah, mostly twitter and sakugabooru dot com. TRIGGER posts 4 unfinished keyframes on their twitter for each episode when it comes out, with the names of the key animators. Some of the animators will also post little illustrations based on the cuts that they worked on, which TRIGGER will retweet. Sakugabooru has animation clips that you can search, and people will tag who (or who they think) did some of the cuts. Beyond that, AniDB and AnimeNewsNetwork both have general staff information of varying levels of reliability XD

[@ashkore2468]

@@swampjawn thank you so much!!!

[@ArtemisRahl15]

That poor dog… they couldn’t even grant him bliss through ignorance. Basically, Falin is the Luna Lovegood of this series… while Marcille is probably Philosopher’s stone Hermione Granger with Seamus Finnigan’s pyromania. 😂

[@Bbones18]

Thanks!

[@swampjawn]

Ay yo, money??!! Thanks! I'm glad you enjoy the videos!

[@mettrop]

I liked the video very much!! I have a question if somebody knows. If Marcille thinks that 29 years old Chilchuck is young, then how old is she? Because she seemed young at that school, but also Falin which suppose to be human.

[@lucylohrenz2934]

I believe she is around 80, but for later plot reasons and because of her elven heritage this is seen as being pretty young.

[@Suryce]

It's not obvious because Marcille's haircut in flashbacks make her look a lot younger, but there's actually a fair bit of age difference in this flashback, even proportionally to their respective races: Falin is in her pre-teens, whereas Marcille is in her late teens, if not young adult. She's already a graduate and is joining the lesson on special request.

[@mettrop]

@@lucylohrenz2934 @Suryce @Suryce Thanks for the answer!

[@scoopy_banoopy]

Marcille is around 50 in present day!

[@i.147]

they were in school about 10 years before the events of the story so marcille wouldve been around 40

[@pedrolucas-jv5fu]

Good as aways, there is a specific reason for having the food drawn reviews out on today's episode?

[@Blue_Lunacy]

I am surprise Swamp didn't mention Senshi's undercarriage shot during the Kai Ikarashi section of this video.

[@Shadow_Hunter_X]

Woo i loved this episode!!!❤❤

[@onelazynoob15]

HOLY SHIT! What if the mandrake harvesting dog in the anime knows what's going to happen to them, and thus has that sour expression, because they keep reviving and using the same dog???? I don't remember if the dungeon holds onto all souls or just human souls tho, so I could be wrong.

[@kaiyagazley8502]

They say in a later episode that only human souls are bound, buuut it's also implied that some elf-made artifacts are able to stop a soul from moving on (the ghost in the graveyard's ring). So maybe they've given the dog something specifically so they can reuse it over and over :(

[@hagishin00]

-just two more night and two more episodes SPOILER ALERT FOR ANYONE ELSE I'd say 3 episodes cause we have the tentaclus part and the 2nd round with the undine (next episode), Namari and her party going back to surface and to the resurrection center + the old gnome reunion with his boss and all the politics explanations (episode 10 unless they criminally crop it) and then episode 11 would be the giant frogs + tentaclus + city exploration before the red dragon batlle.

[@khonjel_singh]

Hey! I don't see the buttons anywhere.

[@luisj.guerrerojr.1334]

Cool vid❤

[@Skyumi-Vk]

I really disliked Little Witch Academia but I really loved the art style and I'm glad it is getting used in other anime.

[@JohnSmith42374]

@Swamp Jawn Thank you for covering this series. Everything is well-done in this series, but as with episode 3, episode 8 has a team take over the action (2nd half of ep 8, and all of ep 3) where the faces change too much. It becomes stylized, and the consistency in model face fidelity suffers a lot, but they stylize it to the point where it becomes the artistic choice. You could see from the preview images that Marcille's face was much more indented near the eyes and chin, he irises lean towards her ears, making the head look even more V-tapered toward the chin. I dont mind the Trigger style on the bodies, but the faces make it a tiny bit jarring. Also, many people don't notice or can't quite put their finger on it, which is sad. I saw the same thing for the first time in Gurren Laggann episode 8 (that director also did an episode of Dororo 2019) where it seems like the GOAL is to put his signature slant on it with the warping of the models. Not my favourite thing.

[@JohnSmith42374]

Hoping that Trigger do the upcoming dragon fight more in the style of the opening sequence of the series, but highly doubt they will. We've already seen the frames where Marcille blows the bridge in trailer #1 and it's the same Marcille face from episode 8. I can get over it, and for sure it's more effort to draw the manga faces in action, but just a little sad

[@plooche]

7:10 pause?

[@moemoetheclown7996]

I am so normal about these two. [I want them to hold hands and smooch so bad]

[@nahman5318]

You should also review some kind of crappy isekais frame by frame ❤

[@JustADanBoi]

I’m marcille simp I don’t really like this episode but I did because I love marcille