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KONOSUBA – An Explosion on This Wonderful World!

KONOSUBA – An Explosion on This Wonderful World!

TV-142023•24m•7.4/10
AnimationComedyAction & Adventure

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7.4/10(99)

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!

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Production

Drive, KADOKAWA, Nippon Columbia

Language

JA

Status

Ended

First Aired

April 6, 2023

Last Aired

June 22, 2023

Networks

Tokyo MX

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Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
The Crimson-Eyed Wizards
E1
The Crimson-Eyed Wizards
Air date: 2023-04-06
After an explosive encounter with a powerful magic user, Megumin informs her parents that she wants to study explosion magic at the Crimson Demon magic academy called the Red Prison.
The Magic Academy's Taboo
E2
The Magic Academy's Taboo
Air date: 2023-04-13
Komekko discovers a furry four-legged dinner that Megumin ends up adopting, before the Red Prison conducts a questionable educational exercise.
Guardians of the Crimson Demon Village
E3
Guardians of the Crimson Demon Village
Air date: 2023-04-20
An unproductive study session results in Megumin and Yunyun having nothing better to do than try and improve Bukkorori's love life.
The Crimson-Eyed Lonely Master
E4
The Crimson-Eyed Lonely Master
Air date: 2023-04-27
As the day of both their graduation and the awakening of the Dark God seem to draw ever closer, Megumin gets the feeling Yunyun is keeping secrets from her.
Prelude to an Explosion of Madness
E5
Prelude to an Explosion of Madness
Air date: 2023-05-04
With Komekko missing and monsters running amuck, everything Megumin and Yunyun have learned is put to the test.
The Raison D'être of an Explosive NEET
E6
The Raison D'être of an Explosive NEET
Air date: 2023-05-11
Megumin has finally achieved her dream of learning Explosion magic, but it takes more than massive eruptions of power to make a living. Saving enough money to set out on her journey might take longer than she ever thought.
Troublemakers of the City of Water
E7
Troublemakers of the City of Water
Air date: 2023-05-18
After finally arriving in the city of water, Arcanretia, Megumin is once again having trouble saving up for the next leg of her journey. But she may have found an unexpected source of help in the Religious Order of Axis.
Fanatics of the Water City
E8
Fanatics of the Water City
Air date: 2023-05-25
Megumin has become acquainted with Father Zesta of the Axis Sect, just in time for him to be arrested thanks to a letter delivered by Yunyun. Can the two Crimson Demons repay his hospitality by proving his innocence?
Destroyer From the Crimson Demon Village
E9
Destroyer From the Crimson Demon Village
Air date: 2023-06-01
Traveling by coach to Axel, Megumin and Yunyun's peaceful journey is interrupted by a string of suspicious monster attacks.
Outlaws of the Town for Beginners
E10
Outlaws of the Town for Beginners
Air date: 2023-06-08
Megumin reaches Axel to begin her career as an adventurer, but is finding that her explosion magic doesn't make her a good fit for most parties.
The Explosion Girl and the Forest Irregularity
E11
The Explosion Girl and the Forest Irregularity
Air date: 2023-06-15
A high-ranked demon has begun lurking the woods near Axel, and the local adventurers--including Megumin and Yunyun--are trying to do something about it.
An Explosion on This Wonderful World!
E12
An Explosion on This Wonderful World!
Air date: 2023-06-22
The demonic Host continues the search for his master, and Megumin may be the only one who can keep him from destroying Axel in the process.

Cast

Rie Takahashi

Rie Takahashi

Megumin (voice)

Aki Toyosaki

Aki Toyosaki

Yunyun (voice)

Maria Naganawa

Maria Naganawa

Komekko (voice)

Kaori Nazuka

Kaori Nazuka

Arue (voice)

Miyu Tomita

Miyu Tomita

Funifura (voice)

Sayumi Suzushiro

Sayumi Suzushiro

Dodonko (voice)

Shizuka Ishigami

Shizuka Ishigami

Nerimaki (voice)

Hitomi Nabatame

Hitomi Nabatame

Chomusuke (voice)

Mitsuhiro Sakamaki

Mitsuhiro Sakamaki

Pucchin (voice)

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