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The Dungeon of Black Company

The Dungeon of Black Company

TV-142021•24m•7.4/10
AnimationComedyAction & AdventureSci-Fi & Fantasy

Ratings

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7.4/10(64)

Kinji, who lacks any kind of work ethic, is a layabout in his modern life. One day, he finds himself transported to another world–but not in a grand fantasy of a hero welcomed with open arms. He's immediately shoved into a terrible job! Now enslaved by an evil mining company in a fantasy world, Kinji's about to really learn the meaning of hard work!

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Production

SILVER LINK.

Language

JA

Status

Ended

First Aired

July 9, 2021

Last Aired

September 24, 2021

Networks

Tokyo MX

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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No providers available for this region.
Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
Welcome to the World of Corporate Grunts
E1
Welcome to the World of Corporate Grunts
Air date: 2021-07-09
Kinji Ninomiya's life is all set up. He has a stable income and a great apartment, allowing him to live the rest of his life without doing any work at all. His dreams have come true - until a mysterious portal transfers him to a foreign world.
An Un-ANT-icipated Encounter
E2
An Un-ANT-icipated Encounter
Air date: 2021-07-16
Though Kinji's plan to make easy money ultimately failed, the revenue he generated during his temporary success was noticed by his superiors. Kinji and Wanibe are transferred to a more dangerous division, to do a job they are totally unqualified for.
Fun at the Corporate Training Trip
E3
Fun at the Corporate Training Trip
Air date: 2021-07-23
Kinji's next plan is to put his new allies to good use by transferring to a different group within the company with more free time. However, before he can do that, he must first endure a deadly corporate training trip.
Crazy Death March
E4
Crazy Death March
Air date: 2021-07-30
Shia is determined to continue being a loyal corporate soldier, despite Kinji's best efforts. However, the company, and the dungeon it manages, seems to have a much more complex plan for her.
Transfer
E5
Transfer
Air date: 2021-08-06
Kinji is transferred to yet another new world, this time with a more science fiction vibe. This time, however, instead of being exploited as a corporate grunt, he is worshipped as a savior.
There is strong shadow where there is much light.
E6
There is strong shadow where there is much light.
Air date: 2021-08-13
Several high-ranking members of the Demon Lord's Army are threatened by Kinji's meteoric rise, and decide to take action against him. Meanwhile, Ranga is haunted by a secret from his past.
Return to Work
E7
Return to Work
Air date: 2021-08-20
Kinji meets the Demon Lord and learns the truth behind this world, its problems, and how he ended up getting involved. He is given a choice - save the world, or return to his home in Japan.
Weapon of Mass Hysteria
E8
Weapon of Mass Hysteria
Air date: 2021-08-27
During Kinji's absence, the dungeons have become more dangerous. In order to access the ruins inside, Kinji must find a way to push through the dungeons quickly, but it becomes quickly apparent that no amount of training will help.
The Silent Fortress
E9
The Silent Fortress
Air date: 2021-09-03
After being stripped naked by his magic gun, Kinji and his party must find a way to acquire replacement gear. However, the adventurer's fortress inside the dungeon is suspiciously empty.
New Dungeon Paradise
E10
New Dungeon Paradise
Air date: 2021-09-10
Kinji reaches the fourth "floor" of the dungeon - a lush forest environment with a sky, geography, and a thriving ecosystem. He must find a way to unblock the path to the fifth floor.
Crash EvolutiOn
E11
Crash EvolutiOn
Air date: 2021-09-17
Belza's Bodyguards have been all but totally defeated by the fierce Guardians of the fifth floor. In the nick of time, a hero arrives to save them - Kinji Ninomiya.
GoOd Day, goodbye
E12
GoOd Day, goodbye
Air date: 2021-09-24
Belza strikes back against Kinji by gathering evidence to report Kinji to the authorities. Kinji is placed under arrest for numerous serious charges, some of which are actually true.

Cast

Katsuyuki Konishi

Katsuyuki Konishi

Kinji Ninomiya (voice)

Misaki Kuno

Misaki Kuno

Rim (voice)

Hiro Shimono

Hiro Shimono

Wanibe (voice)

Satomi Sato

Satomi Sato

Belza (voice)

Wataru Takagi

Wataru Takagi

Boss Goblin (voice)

Megumi Toda

Megumi Toda

Shia (voice)

Mao Ichimichi

Mao Ichimichi

Ranga (voice)

Yoshitsugu Matsuoka

Yoshitsugu Matsuoka

Dungeon Ant A (voice)

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