Extremely popular light novel series Is it Wrong to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? receives an anime adaption which makes its way to DVD & Blu-Ray in English. Taking inspiration of its setting and story from RPGs, Is it Wrong to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon is widely known for its story, writing, lead, and characters; more so breakout fan favorite character Hestia.

Is it Wrong to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? is an 2015 shounen anime series, it is produced by J.C. Staff, and licensed by Sentai Filmworks. It is currently available on DVD & Blu-Ray in English.

Bell (left) and Hestia (right).

Being inspired by RPGs, Is it Wrong to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? follows a world full of monsters, though most of the story takes place within the “Dungeon” where they reside in the land of Orario, heroes face off against these beasts to claim their crystal shards for resources to craft magical items and other useful treasures. The heroes join groups similarly to guilds known as Familias.

Monsters and mayhem in Is it Wrong to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?.

THE GOOD: Is it Wrong to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? is a funny, action oriented series which looks to pull in the video game crowd with its story, writing, and direction. The dynamic of duo Bell & Hestia is the series’ main drawing point, mostly due to the latter’s design and character, who will quickly become a fan favorite to those new to the franchise.

A new anime dynamic.

THE BAD: Short episode count for a rather long, ongoing series.

A short, but sweet series with a great group of characters.

OVERALL THOUGHTS: Is it Wrong to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? is a funny anime series, and a solid entry point into anime for video game players. The writing is excellent, the setting is enjoyable, and the characters are extremely fun. Otaku Dome gives Is it Wrong to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? a 86 out of 100.