Title

CALL TO ADVENTURE! Defeating Dungeons with a Skill Board

Also known as: Boukenka ni Narou!: Skill Board de Dungeon Kouryaku, 冒険家になろう! ~スキルボードでダンジョン攻略~, Let’s be an Adventurer! ~Defeating Dungeons with a Skill Board~

by Aki Hagiu, Renji Kuriyama

Score from AniList: 69/100releasing

ActionAdventureFantasy

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It’s been five years since strange dungeons opened up around the Earth, spilling monsters into our world. Average citizens everywhere have risen to the challenge to become adventurers, fighting these fantasy creatures and clearing out dungeons as best they can. Among them is Karaboshi Haruki, a 27-year-old rookie overlooked by everyone and…less than successful at beating monsters and finding treasure. Unsure how he can compete with much more powerful adventurers, an opportunity is dropped into his lap–a dungeon suddenly appears right beneath his home! Could this be a place for him to train? Even better, he discovers a Skill Board that allows him to level up faster! The dungeon-diving adventures Haruki has always dreamed of are just getting started. (Source: Seven Seas Entertainment)

Hoard Verdict

The StoryHoard editorial verdict

★ 3/5

A dungeon adventure in which a sudden rush of monsters pushes ordinary people to fight back with a skill-based system.

Pros

Clear premise with a fun progression hook
Action is bright and easy to follow

Cons

Familiar dungeon-and-skill formula
Early power system feels rushed

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Read the full take

For five years, strange dungeons have opened around the world and spilled monsters into everyday life. Ordinary citizens have had to become adventurers to survive. The premise is a dungeon-action series in which normal people must learn to fight, and a skill board is the way forward.The strength is the setup. The idea of a world already adjusted to dungeons gives the story a grounded feel, and the skill mechanics are fun to watch unfold. The fights have a crisp, energetic style.The weaknesses are about freshness. The formula is familiar, and some power-up moments feel rushed. Readers looking for something new in the genre may find it standard.Recommended for fans of dungeon adventures with a progression system. Expect a steady, action-forward read that delivers what it promises.