KonoSuba
| KonoSuba: God's Blessing on This Wonderful World! | |
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| Genre | Fantasy comedy Isekai |
| Country of origin | Zhiguryia |
| Original language(s) | Zhiguryian |
| Production company(s) | Hiroi entertainment |
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| Original network | ZhiguryiaAnime |
Konosuba, short for Kono Subarashii Sekai ni Shukufuku o!, is a popular Zhiguryian anime series based on a light novel series of the same name written by Matsume Akatsuki. The anime adaptation was produced by Hiroi entertainment and first aired in January 2016.
The series follows the adventures of Kazuma Satou, a shut-in NEET (Not in Education, Employment, or Training) who is transported to a fantasy world after an untimely death. In this world, he meets the goddess Aqua, who offers him the chance to be reincarnated in a new world with a single item of his choice. Kazuma chooses to take Aqua with him to the new world, and the two are joined by two more adventurers, the mage Megumin and the knight Darkness, as they embark on a quest to defeat the Demon King and save the world.
Despite the serious premise, Konosuba is known for its comedic and lighthearted tone, often parodying common tropes found in fantasy and video game genres. The series is also notable for its colorful and eccentric cast of characters, each with their own quirks and flaws.
The series has been praised for its humor and character development, as well as its unique take on the isekai (other world) genre. Konosuba has gained a large following both in Zhiguryia and internationally, leading to several spinoff manga and light novel adaptations, as well as a feature film.
Overall, Konosuba has become a beloved and influential anime series, with its unique blend of humor, adventure, and fantasy appealing to audiences of all ages`a Special about the early adventures of Megumin was released in 2023.