KonoSuba

KonoSuba

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

Category
Anime/Manga
Release Year
2013
Origin
Japan
Tags
isekai
comedy
fantasy
parody
adventure
harem

Detailed Overview Information

Basic Information

Full Name
Kono Subarashii Sekai ni Shukufuku wo! (God's Blessing on This Wonderful World!)
Aliases
KonoSuba, 縺難ソスE縺呻ソスE, God's Blessing on This Wonderful World, Konosuba
Type
Light Novel/Anime Series
Release Year
2013
Status
Active (ongoing)
Origin
Japan
Region
Japan

Creation Information

Creator
Natsume Akatsuki
Publisher
Kadokawa Shoten (light novel), Studio Deen (anime)
Original Work
KonoSuba light novel series
Genre
Isekai, Comedy, Fantasy, Parody, Adventure, Harem, Supernatural

Content Information

Synopsis
Kazuma Sato dies in an embarrassing accident and is offered reincarnation in a fantasy world, where he chooses the goddess Aqua as his companion, leading to comedic adventures.
Main Characters
Kazuma Sato, Aqua, Megumin, Darkness, various fantasy world inhabitants
Setting
Fantasy world with RPG-like mechanics, Axel town, various dungeons and locations
Themes
Comedy, friendship, parody of isekai tropes, personal growth, teamwork despite dysfunction
Target Audience
Anime fans, isekai enthusiasts, comedy lovers, young adults

Characters

Aqua
Water Goddess/Arch PriestKazuma's PartyFemaleAgeless (appears young)

A useless water goddess who was dragged into the fantasy world as Kazuma's companion.

Abilities: Water magic, Healing magic, Purification...
Quotes:
"I'm a goddess!"
""I am Aqua.""
"I'm Aqua! Goddess of water!"
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Darkness (Lalatina)
Crusader/TankKazuma's PartyFemale18-19

A masochistic crusader from a noble family who enjoys taking damage and has terrible accuracy.

Abilities: High defense, Damage absorption, Noble etiquette...
Quotes:
"Please abuse me more!"
""I am Darkness (Lalatina).""
"A crusader's duty is to protect others!"
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Kazuma Sato
Protagonist/Party LeaderKazuma's PartyMale16-17

A former NEET who died embarrassingly and was reincarnated in a fantasy world with a useless goddess.

Abilities: Steal, Basic magic, Luck...
Quotes:
"Hai, Kazuma desu."
""I am Kazuma Sato.""
"I yearn for true gender equality!"
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Megumin
Arch Wizard/Explosion SpecialistKazuma's PartyFemale13-14

A young arch wizard from the Crimson Demon clan who is obsessed with explosion magic.

Abilities: Explosion magic, Advanced magic theory, Dramatic poses...
Quotes:
"Explosion!"
""I am Megumin.""
"Explosion is the finest magic!"
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Demon King
Primary AntagonistDemon King's ArmyMale

The ultimate enemy that the party is supposed to defeat, though they rarely make progress toward this goal.

Abilities: Ultimate dark magic, Army command, World domination...
Quotes:
"The world shall bow before me!"
""I am Demon King.""
""Every journey begins with a single step.""
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Sylvia
Demon King GeneralDemon King's ArmyFemale

A powerful chimera and one of the Demon King's generals who threatens the Crimson Demon village.

Abilities: Chimera powers, Multiple forms, Powerful magic...
Quotes:
"The Crimson Demons will fall!"
""I am Sylvia.""
""Every journey begins with a single step.""
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Luna
Guild ReceptionistAdventurer's GuildFemale

The guild receptionist who assigns quests to the party and deals with their chaos.

Abilities: Administrative skills, Quest management, Patience...
Quotes:
"Here are your available quests."
""I am Luna.""
""Every journey begins with a single step.""
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Media Forms

Animated Series
Multiple anime seasons, OVAs, and a feature film
Books
Original light novel series, manga adaptations, spin-off novels
Comics
Manga adaptation and various spin-off manga series
Video Games
Mobile games, visual novels, and RPG adaptations
Merchandise
Figures, clothing, accessories, collectibles, dakimakura
Live Events
Voice actor events, anime conventions, fan gatherings
Digital Content
Streaming anime, digital novels, mobile apps, social media content

Commercial Information

Sales
Over 10 million light novel copies sold worldwide
Revenue
Hundreds of millions in media sales and merchandise
Awards
Various light novel and anime awards, popularity contests
Critical Reception
Praised for comedy writing, character chemistry, and isekai parody
Cultural Impact
Influenced isekai comedy genre, popularized explosion magic memes
Market Value
One of the most successful isekai comedy franchises
Licensing
International distribution, merchandise licensing, game adaptations
Merchandise Revenue
Significant revenue from character goods and collectibles

Fan Culture

Fanbase
Large international fanbase, isekai fans, comedy anime enthusiasts
Communities
Active Reddit communities, Discord servers, fan forums, social media groups
Events
Anime conventions, cosplay gatherings, fan meetups, screening events
Quotes
Explosion!, Hai Kazuma desu, Useless goddess, Gender equality
Memes
Explosion magic, Aqua crying, Kazuma's gender equality, Darkness masochism
Cosplay
Megumin, Aqua, Darkness, Kazuma, various fantasy outfits
Fan Art
Character illustrations, comedic scenes, shipping art, parody artwork
Fan Projects
Fan animations, doujinshi, music videos, tribute content
Cultural References
Referenced in other anime, internet memes, gaming culture

Historical Development

2013
Light novel series begins publication on Shousetsuka ni Narou
2014
Official light novel publication by Kadokawa Shoten begins
2016
First anime season airs, becomes popular comedy series
2017
Second anime season continues the comedic adventures
2019
Feature film "Legend of Crimson" released in theaters
2021
Third anime season announced and later aired
2024
Continued light novel publication and ongoing popularity

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