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KONOSUBA – An Explosion on This Wonderful World!
7.3
Yr
2023
Rt
24m
Status
Ended
Animation
Comedy
Action & Adventure
Series Brief
Overview
This feisty young wizard will stop at nothing to master the spell that saved her life: Explosion! Megumin, the “Greatest Genius of the Crimson Magic Clan,” has chosen to devote her studies to the powerful offensive magic used by her mysterious savior. Then one day, her little sister finds a black kitten in the woods. But this cat isn’t just a new furry friend—she’s the key to awakening a Dark God!
Why fans love it
This 2023 spin-off functions as a prequel to the main series, shifting the focus to a younger Megumin. While the show explores a fantasy school setting and the rigorous academic life of the Crimson Magic Clan, it maintains the parody spirit inherent in the franchise. The narrative centers on an obsessive pursuit of a single destructive spell, poking fun at the standard tropes of wizard training and high-stakes magic.
The production leans into its comedic roots through the sharp vocal performance of Rie Takahashi. Rather than presenting a standard hero journey, the series highlights the stubborn personality of its lead wizard as she navigates her studies and an unexpected encounter with a mysterious kitten. It finds humor in the mismatch between intense, grandiose magical ambitions and the mundane realities of life in a village full of eccentric people.
Featured Players
Cast 56
Miyu Tomita
as Funifura (voice)
Sayumi Suzushiro
as Dodonko (voice)
Rie Takahashi
as Megumin (voice)
Maria Naganawa
as Komekko (voice)
Shizuka Ishigami
as Nerimaki (voice)
Aki Toyosaki
as Yunyun (voice)
Kaori Nazuka
as Arue (voice)
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Production Board
Crew
Background Designer
Art Designer
Producer
Publicist
Executive Producer
Storyboard Artist
Production Assistant
Prop Designer
Songs
Special Effects
Art Direction
Assistant Director of Photography
Series Director
Signal Match
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Keyword Cloud
Keywords
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Technical Sheet
Details
- First Aired
- April 06, 2023
- Status
- Ended
- Episode Runtime
- 24 minutes
- Origin
- JP
- TMDB Votes
- 109