Welcome, one and all KonoSuba adventurers! It's time to dive into the fantastical world of Kazuma once again. This long-running anime, which first graced our screens in January 2016, has become a beloved staple in the anime community. The first light novel, the source of this comedic gold, was printed back in October 2013. Konosuba's popularity has only soared since its debut, leading to multiple printed and animated spin-offs that explore the hilarious stories of its core characters.
KonoSuba: An Explosion on This Wonderful World! spin-off
Speaking of spin-offs the latest anime adaptation in KonoSuba series is also a spin-off and prequel to the Season 1 narrative, centers around the infamous explosion enjoyer, Megumin - KonoSuba: An Explosion on This Wonderful World!. If you haven't seen it check it out it aired in the spring of 2023 and blu-ray/DVDs should be appearing any day now. It already has been released with German subtitles and available on Amazon Prime.
KonoSuba Season 3 Concept Art Rumor
Before the big reveal, fans were a bit caught up in the wild world of rumors and posted concept art of a possible KonoSuba project.
KonoSuba Season 3 and An Explosion on This Wonderful World! Announcement
The joyous news of KonoSuba: An Explosion on This Wonderful World! animation and Season 3 dropped on the same day – May 28, 2022. It was almost like Aqua herself blessed us with this double delight!
---Update: June 21th, 2023---
KonoSuba Season 3 Visual Teaser
Official KonoSuba X channel announcement on June 21, 2023, spilled the beans – Season 3 is on the horizon, set to grace our screens in 2024. To tease our anticipation, they threw in a visual sneak peek, featuring our beloved characters marching in a neat little line.
---Update: September 24th, 2023---
KonoSuba Season 3 First PV Release
The excitement for Konosuba Season 3 keeps growing! The official X channel treated fans to the first promotional video, offering glimpses into the hilarity awaiting us. The anticipation is real as they reiterated the scheduled air date for 2024.
---Update: November 30th, 2023---
KonoSuba Special Prologue Blu-ray Box Set
The official KonoSuba website opened pre-orders for a new Blu-ray box set. What is surprising that it already includes English subtitles! Which is rare for a Japanese release. It also includes dubbings in English, Spanish and Portuguese but unfortunately only for a few episodes. The box set overall includes:
- Season 1 (all 10 episodes)
- OVA “Blessings On This Wonderful Choker!”
- Season 2 (all 10 episodes)
- OVA “Blessings on These Wonderful Works of Art!”
- Legend of Crimson movie
And of course when buying box sets especially from Japanese shops, they include bonus goodies, this time is no exception:
- New anime illustration jacket drawn by character designer Koichi Kikuta (Character designer for KonoSuba series)
It seems like the publishers want to offer an opportunity for fans to catch up on all the adventures of Kazuma and his party before diving into the upcoming Season 3. Unfortunately still no news on Season 3 exact release date other than the year 2024.
---Update: December 25th, 2023---
KonoSuba Season 3 Broadcast Date
Konosuba Season 3 is officially set to grace our screens in April 2024! Good news for fans, as the creators decided not to make you suffer until summer or autumn without your favorite explosion enthusiasts. As a festive bonus, a new PV dropped, giving us glimpses of what to expect in the upcoming season. Get ready for more laughs, more explosions, and maybe even a few new ways to meme Aqua. Stay tuned for the comedic apocalypse!
---Update: February 5th, 2024---
KonoSuba Season 3 Key Visual
Konosuba has unveiled the official key visual for the upcoming TV anime series and has reminded its fans that the broadcast is set to begin this April! Lucky local Japan fans will have the chance to attend an early screening scheduled for March (nationwide screening).
---Update: March 1th, 2024---
KonoSuba Season 3 Exact Airing Date Confirmed
The official Konosuba page recently disclosed that the launch date for Season 3 is scheduled for April 10, 2024. Additionally, a new preview video has been released on YouTube to accompany this announcement.
Alongside the highly anticipated release date for Season 3, the official website of KonoSuba has also confirmed the opening and ending songs for the series. The chosen tracks are:
- Opening: "Growing Up" by Machico
- Ending: "Ano hi no mama no bokura" by Aqua, Megumin and Darkness VAs
KonoSuba Season 3 Blu-ray and DVDs
The highly anticipated Konosuba Season 3 has revealed the initial Japanese Blu-ray and DVD information. The series will be split into four volumes, each with its own design and bonus offerings. These bonuses are divided into three types: Limited Edition, First Press Bonuses, and Regular Bonuses. The Limited Edition is a separate product currently only available for Volume 1, First Press Bonuses will only be available for a limited time during the pre-order phase. The Regular Bonuses will be consistently available for each volume.
KonoSuba Season 3 Blu-ray/DVD Volume 1
Includes episodes: 1 - 2
- KonoSuba original pocket life game
- Originally illustrated 3-sided BOX by Kurone Mishima
- Jacket illustrated by character designer Koichi Kikuta
- Special booklet
- Dubbing script (episodes 1-2)
- Non-credit OP
- Originally illustrated 3-sided BOX by Kurone Mishima
- Jacket illustrated by character designer Koichi Kikuta
- Special booklet
- Dubbing script (episodes 1-2)
- Non-credit OP
- Non-credit OP
KonoSuba Season 3 Blu-ray/DVD Volume 2
Includes episodes: 3 - 5
- Originally illustrated 3-sided BOX by Kurone Mishima
- Jacket illustrated by character designer Koichi Kikuta
- Special booklet
- Dubbing script (episodes 3-5)
- Non-credit ED
- Non-credit ED
KonoSuba Season 3 Blu-ray/DVD Volume 3
Includes episodes: 6 - 8
- Originally illustrated 3-sided BOX by Kurone Mishima
- Jacket illustrated by character designer Koichi Kikuta
- Special booklet
- Dubbing script (episodes 6-8)
- PV collection (Promotional video)
- PV collection (Promotional video)
KonoSuba Season 3 Blu-ray/DVD Volume 4
Includes episodes: 9 - 11
- Originally illustrated 3-sided BOX by Kurone Mishima
- Jacket illustrated by character designer Koichi Kikuta
- Special booklet
- Dubbing script (episodes 9-11)
- CM collection (Commercials)
- CM collection (Commercials)
To be continued...
