KonoSuba

KonoSuba

A hilarious isekai comedy about a NEET who dies embarrassingly and is reincarnated in a fantasy world with a useless goddess.

IP Overview & Key Facts

IP Key Facts

Essential information and quick stats.
Full Name
KonoSuba: God's Blessing on This Wonderful World!
Also Known As
KonoSuba, Kono Subarashii Sekai ni Shukufuku wo!, God's Blessing on This Wonderful World!
Format
Isekai Comedy Franchise
Release Year
2013
Current Status
Active
Country of Origin
Japan
Region
Global
Creator
Natsume Akatsuki
Publisher
Kadokawa Shoten
Original Work
KonoSuba Web Novel (2012) / Light Novel (2013)
Genre
Isekai, Comedy, Fantasy, Parody, Adventure

Story, World & Core Themes

Explore the narrative, setting, and ideas that shape KonoSuba.
Story
High-level synopsis and narrative focus.
After dying a laughable death, Kazuma Sato is given two choices: go to heaven or be reincarnated in a fantasy world. He chooses the latter and drags the useless goddess Aqua along with him. They form a dysfunctional party with an explosion-obsessed wizard and a masochistic crusader to defeat the Demon King.
World
Setting, cultures, and distinctive elements.
Fantasy World (Axel Town)


RPG mechanics, otaku culture parody, Japanese comedy
Themes
Core ideas and recurring motifs.
Subversion of Tropes, Dysfunctional Teamwork, Comedy of Errors, Fantasy Life

Cultural Impact Timeline

High-level milestones showing KonoSuba's global influence.
2012
Web novel serialization begins
2013
Light novel publication begins
2016
Anime Season 1 premieres
2017
Anime Season 2 premieres
2019
Legend of Crimson movie released
2023
Megumin spin-off anime airs
2024
Anime Season 3 airs
Sales
Over 10 million light novel copies in circulation
Revenue
Successful anime and movie box office
Cultural Impact
Popularized the 'useless goddess' trope and comedic isekai

Key Characters

Meet representative characters from KonoSuba.
Kazuma Sato
Hai, Kazuma desu.
A former NEET who died embarrassingly and was reincarnated in a fantasy world with a useless goddess.View Profile
Aqua
I'm a goddess!
A useless water goddess who was dragged into the fantasy world as Kazuma's companion.View Profile
Megumin
Explosion!
A young arch wizard from the Crimson Demon clan who is obsessed with explosion magic.View Profile
Darkness
Please abuse me more!
A masochistic crusader from a noble family who enjoys taking damage and has terrible accuracy.View Profile

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the premise of KonoSuba: God's Blessing on This Wonderful World!?
KonoSuba follows Kazuma Satou, a young shut-in who dies in an embarrassing accident and is given the choice to reincarnate in a fantasy MMORPG-like world. He chooses to bring the goddess Aqua with him, only to discover she is incredibly useless. Together, they form a dysfunctional party with an explosion-loving mage and a masochistic crusader to defeat the Devil King, though they mostly struggle with debt and ridiculous mishaps.
Who are the main characters in KonoSuba's party?
The main party consists of four members: Kazuma Satou, the cynical and luck-dependent adventurer; Aqua, the simple-minded and often troublesome Goddess of Water; Megumin, an Archwizard who can only cast one devastating Explosion spell per day; and Darkness, a Crusader with high defense but terrible aim who enjoys taking damage.
In what order should I watch the KonoSuba series?
The recommended watch order is: Season 1, followed by the Season 1 OVA, then Season 2, the Season 2 OVA, the movie 'KonoSuba: Legend of Crimson', and finally Season 3. There is also a spin-off series focusing on Megumin titled 'KonoSuba: An Explosion on This Wonderful World!' which can be watched after Season 2 or the movie.
Why is Aqua often called a 'useless goddess' by fans?
Aqua is statistically powerful with high magic stats and healing abilities, but her low intelligence and terrible luck often lead the party into debt or trouble. She spends her skill points on party tricks instead of useful combat skills and constantly creates problems that Kazuma has to solve, earning her the affectionate nickname of the 'useless goddess'.
What is Megumin's signature magic spell?
Megumin is obsessed with 'Explosion' magic, the most powerful offensive spell in the world. However, she refuses to learn any other magic and pours all her mana into a single cast. This leaves her completely immobile and useless after using it once, requiring her party members to carry her for the rest of the day.
Is KonoSuba a parody of the Isekai genre?
Yes, KonoSuba is widely considered a deconstruction and parody of the Isekai (trapped in another world) genre. Unlike typical overpowered protagonists, Kazuma is weak and cynical. His 'harem' is dysfunctional and problematic, and the world mechanics often subvert expectations for comedic effect rather than fulfilling power fantasies.
Who animated KonoSuba?
Seasons 1 and 2 and the movie 'Legend of Crimson' were animated by Studio Deen (with J.C.Staff handling the movie). Season 3 and the Megumin spin-off were animated by Drive. The change in studios has maintained the show's distinctively loose and comedic art style which fans appreciate.
Does Kazuma ever defeat the Devil King?
The anime is still adapting the light novel series. In the source material, the party does eventually face the Devil King, but the journey is filled with detours. The anime currently focuses on their misadventures and battles with the Devil King's generals.
What is the 'Steal' skill that Kazuma uses?
Kazuma learns a basic thief skill called 'Steal', which allows him to snatch an item from a target. Due to his exceptionally high Luck stat, he accidentally (or sometimes intentionally) tends to steal critical items or, most infamously, the undergarments of female characters, leading to many comedic and awkward situations.
Are the KonoSuba light novels finished?
Yes, the original light novel series written by Natsume Akatsuki and illustrated by Kurone Mishima has concluded. It spans 17 volumes, offering a complete story for fans who want to know how Kazuma and his party's adventure ends beyond the anime adaptation.

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