Summary
- Dungeons in anime are diverse and introduce mystery, danger, and the possibility of treasure.
- From the Island’s Dungeon to the Demon Castle, each dungeon offers unique challenges and rewards.
- Memorable dungeons like Aincrad and the Great Tomb of Nazarick add depth and intrigue to anime series.
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Often called hells that spiral down to the unknown, dungeons portrayed in anime series are as varied as anime shows themselves. They often introduce a sense of mystery and danger that adventurers cannot wait to explore. Unfortunately, very few survive the ordeal as they journey into deep, dark abysses, never to return.
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Many anime series use dungeons to further their storylines and introduce dangerous and fantastical elements. While there may be opportunities at the bottom of said dungeons, they usually come with great risks that the ordinary man cannot fathom. With many dungeons portrayed in anime, the wheat must be separated from the chaff, with the best-portrayed dungeons brought to light.
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Updated December 11, 2024, by Oluwatokiloba Folami: Anime dungeons remain ever intriguing to characters and fans alike. The sense of danger, mystery, and the possibility of discovering treasure make dungeons a lucrative adventure for those who have the courage to brave danger and those who are able to create dungeons for entertainment and profitable reasons. Due to the many intriguing aspects of dungeons, they serve as a recurring location, particularly in fantasy anime series. From dungeons such as the Underground Labyrinth, which was created by Rimuru Tempest, to naturally occurring dungeons such as The Abyss in Made in Abyss, there is no shortage of dungeons in anime, but some remain more memorable than others.
1 The Island’s Dungeon
The Dungeon That Doubles As A Home
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10/10 Delicious in Dungeon ComedyFantasy
Studio Trigger Creator Ryōko Kui Number of Episodes 24 Streaming Service(s) Netflix
The Island serves as the primary setting of the Delicious in Dungeon anime and manga series. Despite its name, the island itself is a dungeon, but a compound-style one with multiple other dungeons in it. The Island’s dungeon is separated into various floors with various temperatures and environments. Some floors appear more city-like, while others appear more ancient-like. The Island’s dungeon consists of seven known floors.
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The dungeon itself is said to have been created by a lunatic magician who remains a mystery. The magician is said to have sealed off a splendid nation with a golden castle, but why or how it was sealed remains unknown. As a dungeon, the island is undoubtedly unique. People just don’t adventure in it but live in it for their day-to-day lives.
2 Underground Labyrinth
A Unique Dungeon Tailored To Rimuru’s Taste
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10/10 That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime ActionAdventureIsekai
Studio Eight Bit Creator Fuse Number of Episodes 72 Streaming Service(s) Hulu , Crunchyroll
Most dungeons are formed naturally, but Rimuru decided to create his own, fitting it exactly to his liking. As a created dungeon, the Underground Labyrinth is more like Aincrad and less like other regular dungeons in its layout. It’s entirely made up of different floors, and the various floors have different layouts, with some having a sky and others having rain. When it comes to monsters, the dungeon has the overkill Storm Dragon Veldora as its final boss and various monsters that spawn from Veldora’s immense deathly aura. Moreover, other wild adventurers of the monster species have also been used as various dungeon bosses.
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Rimuru’s dungeon is jointly managed by him and the fairy and demon lord Ramiris. With both of them overlooking the inner workings of the dungeon, Rimuru’s dungeon is a sight to behold. Moreover, various potions and equipment exist that allow players who die inside the dungeon to revive outside it, giving adventurers a perpetual reason to explore it, particularly with the chance of getting out.
3 Teleportation Labyrinth
An S-Class Dungeon Packed With Deadly Monsters
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Mushoku Tensei Jobless Reincarnation IsekaiActionAdventureDrama Studio Studio Bind Creator Rifujin na Magonote Number of Episodes 39+ Streaming Service(s) Crunchyroll , Hulu
Fans of the series will forever remember Mushoku Tensei’s teleportation labyrinth as it left a permanent scar on Rudeus and all those involved. The labyrinth hailed as an S-class and highly dangerous labyrinth did not fail to disappoint even in the face of Rudeus’s immense power. From Tarantula Deathlords to Manatite Hydras, the teleportation labyrinth had all sorts of monsters that could kill powerful adventurers, whether it be gradually or instantly.
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Aside from the monsters it houses, the teleportation labyrinth is known to be highly dangerous due to its many teleportation traps, as it is titularly named. The mechanism of teleportation is still largely unexplored in the series and is what caused the infamous teleportation incident, which makes it highly dangerous and characters highly averse to it.
4 Infinite Labyrinth
A Labyrinth Beyond Worlds
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6/10 The Rising of The Shield Hero IsekaiActionFantasy
Release Date January 9, 2019 Studio Kinema Citrus, DR Movie Number of Episodes 50 Japanese Title Tate no Yuusha no Nariagari
Naofumi Iwatani was once transported to a labyrinth that exists outside the world he was reincarnated into. According to the Vassal Hero Glass, the Infinite Labyrinth was created by a legendary wizard who stitched various pieces of space together.
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Rather than a dark, deep, eerie cave, the Infinite Labyrinth is more of an isolated island with various mazes. While in it, the Shield Hero met Kizuna Kazayama, the Hunting Hero who was imprisoned in it. Like other dungeons, the Infinite Labyrinth is capable of spawning various monsters. However, it can only possess a limited number of monsters at a time and resets the level of adventurers who enter its domain.
5 Purgatory
A Hellish Environment That Only Few Can Survive
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The Seven Deadly Sins ActionFantasy
Release Date October 5, 2014 Studio A-1 Pictures, Studio Deen Number of Episodes 100 Japanese Title Nanatsu no Taizai
While it is often referred to as one, Purgatory being seen as a mere dungeon is a severe underestimation of its capabilities with respect to the Seven Deadly Sins anime series. Unlike normal dungeons, Purgatory lies separated from the mortal world. In it, time flows much slower as compared to the real world, and the very surroundings have an oppressive air that causes one’s flesh to decay.
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The environs of Purgatory are so hellish that Cath Palug, the very incarnation of chaos, was sealed inside. Due to its hellish environment, Purgatory spawns dark creatures of immense strength, which could wipe out most adventurers and demons if let loose to the outside world.
6 Demon Castle
A Fiery Dungeon Of Epic Proportions
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Solo Leveling ActionFantasy
Release Date January 7, 2024 Studio A-1 Pictures Number of Episodes 12 Japanese Title Ore dake Level Up na Ken
In terms of dungeons with stunning sights, the Demon Castle ranks at the very top. With 100 floors of burning buildings and a burning city, the Demon Castle looks like a purgatory come alive. Moreover, with four A-S ranked bosses, such as Cerberus, who served as the gatekeeper of the dungeon, the high difficulty as well as the harsh environment of the burning castle make very few capable of challenging it.
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Despite Sung Jin-Woo’s potential and power-ups, in his fight against Cerberus, the hunter was overpowered. Moreover, as Sung Jin-Woo ascended the various floors, he met stronger and stronger demons and eventually discovered that the scorching Demon Castle dungeon was a version of Seoul in an alternate reality—an astonishing revelation.
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7 Double Dungeon
Rules, Rituals, And Brutal Trials
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Solo Leveling ActionFantasy
Studio A-1 Pictures Number of Episodes 12 Creator Chugong Streaming Service(s) Crunchyroll
Even before its anime adaptation, Solo Leveling‘s Cartenon Temple, more popularly known as the Double Dungeon, had already become iconic within Otaku Culture. Unlike typical dungeons filled with powerful monsters and numerous traps, the Double Dungeon resembled a temple where those who entered were expected to serve a god and sacrifice their lives in his name.
True to form, the god-like beings within the Double Dungeon mercilessly reaped the lives of those who entered, treating them as mere offerings. Rather than having thoughtless monsters running around, the Double Dungeon had a set of rules in which “God” must be worshiped. And those who were unable to worship “God” were killed mercilessly and with contempt.
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8 The Unending Dungeon
A Mysterious and Dangerous Dungeon Only Noir Can Enter
- Series: The Hidden Dungeon Only I Can Enter
- Japanese Title: Ore Dake Haireru Kakushi Dungeon
- Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Ecchi
- Studio: Okuruto Noboro
The name alone should scare any adventurer, but Noir enters this dungeon, home to many rare but powerful monsters and dangerous traps, and comes out successfully with a little present. Before entering the dungeon, everything was going badly for Noir, and the one thing he wanted was to attend Hero Academy. However, Noir has powers that allow him to communicate with the Great Mage, and she advises him to get stronger before enrolling at Hero Academy.
To get stronger, he has to go into the Unending Dungeon. With nothing to lose and everything to gain, Noir embarks on this dangerous journey. Not only is he successful, but he also meets Olivia, who grants him powerful skills, making it easy for him to join the Hero Academy.
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9 Ninomiya Dungeon Land
Home Of Rich Crystals That Make Kinji Rich Again
- Series: The Dungeon of Black Company
- Japanese Title: Meikyuu Black Company
- Genre: Comedy, Fantasy
- Studio: Silverlink
Kinji was living his best life until he found himself in another world. In his previous life, he was rich, comfortable, and very proud, but now he is poverty-stricken and works for a mining company. As a miner, Kinji works in a dungeon, where he extracts crystals for his company. Eager to get rich again, he is ready to do anything, even exploit his colleagues.
Soon enough, a way appears for Kinji as he finds a shortcut to the deepest part of the dungeon. This path is free from monsters, and he drags his co-worker, Wanibe, along with him. Kinji could not believe his eyes when he found a big supply of Demonite at the bottom of the dungeon. Not only did he find these crystals in surplus, but he was also able to attain the title of ‘Dungeon Master.’ Things are working out well for Kiniji, as he has now attained the rich and successful status he left behind in his previous life.
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10 Ruins Of The King’s Tomb
A Dungeon Only Those Worthy of Being First Class Mages Can Conquer
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Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End AdventureFantasy
Release Date September 29, 2023 Studio Madhouse Number of Episodes 28 Japanese Title Sousou no Frieren
Frieren and Fern encounter this dungeon during the First Class Mage Exams. Sense, a proctor of the exam, instructed the candidates to successfully get to the deepest level of the dungeon. This test sounds simple enough, but this dungeon has a reputation for being unexplored, and adventurers who have tried to explore and reach the deepest level have never returned to the surface.
Just like most dungeons, the Ruins of the King’s Tomb is filled with monsters, traps, and even one’s perfect replica that adventurers must battle with. This unique feature is the reason why the Ruins of the King’s Tomb remain unconquered in the world of Frieren. Also, they are filled with treasures that Frieren enjoyed collecting during the exam, and Fern thinks they are magical junk.
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11 Keele’s Dungeon
A Beginner Dungeon For Adventurers
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KonoSuba: God’s Blessing on this Wonderful World! IsekaiComedy
Release Date January 14, 2016 Studio Studio Deen Number of Episodes 31 Japanese Title Kono Subarashii Sekai ni Shukufuku wo!
Full of comedic moments, KonoSuba depicts the life of former high school student Kazuma Satou, who is given a chance at reincarnation. Before being reincarnated, Kazuma is allowed to choose a single item, and he chooses the goddess Aqua. Unfortunately, Aqua loses most of her divine powers and is pretty useless in helping Kazuma in his quest to defeat a Demon King.
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In one of his adventures, Kazuma explores Keele’s dungeon, an underground dungeon created by a former archwizard who became a lich. The dungeon stands out because of the backstory behind its creation. After the structure was imbued with magic, it became able to spawn stronger monsters while also regenerating itself. The dungeon could also generate pathways and traps, making it difficult to navigate.
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12 Great Orcus Labyrinth
Difficult To Enter Without Completing The Other Six Labyrinths
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Arifureta: From Commonplace To World’s Strongest ActionFantasyIsekai
Release Date July 8, 2019 Studio Asread, White Fox, Studio Mother Number of Episodes 30+ Japanese Title Arifureta Shokugyou de Sekai Saikyou
The Great Orcus labyrinth is one of seven special dungeons known as the Great Labyrinths. These locations are scattered around the world of Tortus, one of the nine alternate realities portrayed in the Arifureta series.
Like many dungeons, the Great Orcus labyrinth was designed with a concept in mind. This concept allowed it to test a specific aspect of a challenger: “giving strength and experience to challengers to overcome their own limits.” The Great Orcus labyrinth was created 1000 years ago and was to be the most difficult of dungeons. It features an upper level, and then the true labyrinth below. The upper level contains 100 floors, and the true labyrinth contains another 100 floors. The monsters on the true level are more bloodthirsty and aggressive.
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13 Great Elroe Labyrinth
Dangerous Dungeon To Man But Home To Kumoko
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So I’m A Spider, So What? ActionAdventureIsekaiComedy Studio Millepensee Creator Okina Baba Number of Episodes 24 Streaming Service(s) Crunchyroll
This labyrinth is the largest portrayed in the world of So I’m a Spider, so What? The labyrinth is so large that it connects the continents of Daztrudia and Kasanagara. Known as Hell on Earth to some, the Great Elroe labyrinth consists of four different levels. Each level gets progressively harder to pass through.
The four layers of the Great Elroe labyrinth are the Upper Stratum, Middle Stratum, Lower Stratum, and Bottom Stratum. As the Great Elroe labyrinth connects two continents, many use it as a form of passage because of the vast ocean and dangerous sea monsters separating the continents. While the upper layer of the labyrinth has many monsters, its monsters are relatively weaker, and humans can navigate their way.
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14 Aincrad
A Floating Dungeon
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10/10 Sword Art Online AnimationActionAdventure
Release Date July 8, 2012 Studio Number of Episodes
In the Sword Art Online anime, a group of players are imprisoned in a virtual reality MMORPG. The first season takes place in the 100-floor dungeon Aincrad, which serves as the main location for the protagonists’ struggle to leave the game and return to reality.
As Aincrad is a virtual reality environment with distinct laws and perils, it differs from other dungeons depicted in anime. In addition to battling enemies and monsters scattered across 100 floors, the heroes must also contend with the psychological effects of being imprisoned in a game, including the very real prospect of dying there and in real life.
15 Great Tomb Of Nazarick
Formerly Unconquerable, Now Home To Ainz
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8.8/10 Overlord ActionAdventureFantasyIsekai
Release Date July 7, 2015 Studio Madhouse Number of Episodes 52
Overlord tells the story of Momonga, a powerful wizard who gets sucked into the Yggdrasil virtual reality game. What starts as a simple game suddenly transforms into a life-or-death struggle when Momonga finds that he is the last player left in the game and that the virtual environment of the game has become his reality.
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The series includes the amazing underground stronghold known as the Great Tomb of Nazarick. Momonga and his devoted followers live there, and it is full of traps, monsters, and treasure. The tomb turns into a major battleground, setting off titanic battles with far-reaching effects. It is one of the best-portrayed dungeons in anime thanks to its intricate design, which provides depth to the Overlord universe and boosts the popularity and iconic status of the series.
16 The Abyss
Countless Uncovered Layers And Dangers
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Made in Abyss FantasyAdventureHorror
Release Date July 7, 2017 Studio Kinema Citrus Number of Episodes 25
Made in Abyss is a visually stunning and emotionally charged anime series that takes place in a world unlike any other. The series follows the story of Riko, a young girl who dreams of becoming a great cave raider, and her robotic companion Reg as they journey deep into the heart of a massive and mysterious abyss.
The abyss is a unique and dangerous place filled with hidden treasures and mysteries. Although it is a place of wonder and adventure, the abyss also serves as a place of darkness and despair, where danger lurks around every corner. As Riko and Reg journey deeper, they find out that the spiraling abyss is more mysterious than first imagined.
17 The Depths Of Palm
An Always Changing Structure
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Log Horizon IsekaiFantasyAction
Release Date October 5, 2013 Studio Satelight, Studio Deen Number of Episodes 62
Log Horizon is a compelling anime that blends imagination and reality. The series features Shiroe and his inept video gaming pals imprisoned in the fantasy world of Elder Tale. Soon after becoming trapped, establishing a civilization while exploring dungeons and fighting off monsters becomes a reality.
With the many fantasy elements contained in the anime, the Depths of Palm dungeon quickly becomes an area of great intrigue for fans and characters alike. What sets it apart from other dungeons is the fact that it is constantly changing. The dungeon is a complicated labyrinth of antiquated tunnels and mining shafts. Furthermore, the dungeon serves as a base for demi-human rat-men that cause plagues.
18 Dungeon Of Orario
The Only Dungeon in Orario
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10/10 Is It Wrong To Try To Pick Up Girls In A Dungeon? ActionFantasy
Release Date April 4, 2015 Studio J.C.Staff Number of Episodes 65 (8 – Season 5) Japanese Title Dungeon ni Deai wo Motomeru no wa Machigatteiru no Darou ka
Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? (also known as Danmachi) is an anime series that takes place in the city of Orario, where adventurers come from all over the world to explore a massive underground labyrinth known as the Dungeon. The story follows the youngster Bell Cranel, who, along with the goddess Hestia, navigates the dangers of the Dungeon and battles monsters to become stronger.
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The Danmachi anime series does an excellent job of showcasing the dungeon’s vastness and complexity, making it feel like a living, breathing world. Additionally, the unique design, raging monsters, and challenging obstacles make it an integral part of the series’ story, setting it apart from other dungeons portrayed in anime.
19 Dungeon Zagan
Its Shifting Layout Makes It Difficult To Explore
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Magi: The Labyrinth of Magic ActionAdventureFantasy
Release Date October 7, 2012 Studio A-1 Pictures Number of Episodes 49
In the anime series Magi, the characters of Aladdin, Alibaba, and Morgiana go on numerous dungeon exploration quests in search of wisdom and riches. Every dungeon is different and comes with its own set of perils, including traps, creatures, and puzzles. The dungeons are guarded by strong creatures called Djinn, who can bestow magical abilities on those who merit them.
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Of the many dungeons portrayed in Magi, Zagan’s Dungeon stands out. One of its most prominent features is how the Djinn of the dungeon used humans as nectar to nurture plants and animals. Furthermore, the constantly shifting layout of the dungeon makes conventional mapping and exploration techniques useless, raising the stakes for the protagonists.
20 Tower Of Druaga
Gives Adventurers The Chance To Gain Power and Hidden Treasures
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The Tower of Druaga ActionAdventureComedy
Release Date April 1, 2008 Studio Gonzo Number of Episodes 24 Japanese Title Druaga no Tou
One of the best dungeons in anime is depicted in The Tower of Druaga series alongside Jil, a young warrior who aims to ascend the tower-like dungeon and conquer each level. The upward journey to hell begins when Jil teams up with a magician, a thief, and a princess. As they progress into the tower and discover the horrifying truths about its history, the party encounters increasingly challenging obstacles.
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Jil and his comrades must piece together information about the different secret hidden corridors and mysterious forces at work because the tower is completely cloaked in mystery. As they explore further, the recurring traps, riddles, formidable adversaries, and progressive revelation of knowledge increase not only the protagonists’ fascination with the dungeon but also the viewers’ engagement.
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