Konosuba: An Explosion on This Wonderful World!

One year before a certain useless goddess and NEET extraordinaire hit the scene, Megumin, the “Greatest Genius of the Crimson Magic Clan,” is hard at work. Ever since a life-changing encounter in her youth, the young wizard has dedicated her every waking moment to the pursuit of the ultimate offensive magic, Explosion! (Well…every moment not spent hustling food from her self-proclaimed rival.) And while the big sister’s away, the little one will play. On a routine trip into the woods, Megumin’s little sister, Komekko, finds a strange black kitten. Little does she know that this cat plays a key role in unsealing a Dark God’s tomb…

One year before a certain useless goddess and NEET extraordinaire hit the scene, Megumin, the “Greatest Genius of the Crimson Magic Clan,” is hard at work. Ever since a life-changing encounter in her youth, the young wizard has dedicated her every waking moment to the pursuit of the ultimate offensive magic, Explosion! (Well…every moment not spent hustling food from her self-proclaimed rival.) And while the big sister’s away, the little one will play. On a routine trip into the woods, Megumin’s little sister, Komekko, finds a strange black kitten. Little does she know that this cat plays a key role in unsealing a Dark God’s tomb…

With the ultimate offensive magic finally under her belt, Megumin is off to Axel Town to start her adventure, and nothing will stand in her way! …Except poverty. A trip from the local Teleportation Station isn’t cheap, and the closest it can get her to Axel is Arcanletia, the city of water and hot springs. It looks like Megumin’s got her (part-time) work cut out for her. Thankfully, she can look forward to help from Yunyun—as well as a certain sect of devout lunatics!

With the ultimate offensive magic finally under her belt, Megumin is off to Axel Town to start her adventure, and nothing will stand in her way! …Except poverty. A trip from the local Teleportation Station isn’t cheap, and the closest it can get her to Axel is Arcanletia, the city of water and hot springs. It looks like Megumin’s got her (part-time) work cut out for her. Thankfully, she can look forward to help from Yunyun—as well as a certain sect of devout lunatics!

Axel-a town where many would-be legends find their humble beginnings. It is here that the Crimson Magic duo endeavor to leave their mark on the world…but the only kind of mark Megumin can leave is a giant, smoking crater. And most parties simply don’t have room for a wizard limited to one excessively powerful Explosion per day. Sadly, Yunyun isn’t doing any better. Every party-request flyer she posts reeks of desperation, and her self-confidence bar is in the red! Will no one take a chance on these poor problem children?!

Axel-a town where many would-be legends find their humble beginnings. It is here that the Crimson Magic duo endeavor to leave their mark on the world…but the only kind of mark Megumin can leave is a giant, smoking crater. And most parties simply don’t have room for a wizard limited to one excessively powerful Explosion per day. Sadly, Yunyun isn’t doing any better. Every party-request flyer she posts reeks of desperation, and her self-confidence bar is in the red! Will no one take a chance on these poor problem children?!

IT'S TIME FOR REST, RELAXATION...AND RELIGION?! 					Kazuma and crew have made it through the winter in one piece (for the most part), and they're in dire need of a break...and for stressed and tired adventurers, there's only one place to go-the hot springs! With open-air baths and beautiful mountain scenery, Arcanletia has everything they need for a relaxing vacation. Not only that, but rumor has it the Demon King's army is avoiding the place. The reports also say it's because Aqua's Axis Church scared them off, but her loyal followers can't be that bad, right...?

IT'S TIME FOR REST, RELAXATION...AND RELIGION?! 					Kazuma and crew have made it through the winter in one piece (for the most part), and they're in dire need of a break...and for stressed and tired adventurers, there's only one place to go-the hot springs! With open-air baths and beautiful mountain scenery, Arcanletia has everything they need for a relaxing vacation. Not only that, but rumor has it the Demon King's army is avoiding the place. The reports also say it's because Aqua's Axis Church scared them off, but her loyal followers can't be that bad, right...?

After Kazuma and crew's less-than-relaxing vacation, Yunyun burst onto the scene with shocking news-the Crimson Magic Clan is in danger, and she wants to bear his children to save it! Kazuma returns with her to the village, but the situation isn't quite what he expected...

After Kazuma and crew's less-than-relaxing vacation, Yunyun burst onto the scene with shocking news-the Crimson Magic Clan is in danger, and she wants to bear his children to save it! Kazuma returns with her to the village, but the situation isn't quite what he expected...

I WANT A LITTLE SISTER! As Kazuma spends his downtime bemoaning his party's lack of a little-sister archetype, he's invited to a royal banquet, where he meets the young Princess Iris. She's enthralled by his tales of adventure, and once she takes a liking to him, Kazuma ends up getting transported to the royal castle! Though he's initially unsure of what to expect, life with Iris turns out to be a dream come true, and Kazuma doesn't ever want to wake up. . .so when he hears rumors of a "righteous thief" stalking the capital, Kazuma declares he'll be the one to capture the dastardly do-gooder!

I WANT A LITTLE SISTER! As Kazuma spends his downtime bemoaning his party's lack of a little-sister archetype, he's invited to a royal banquet, where he meets the young Princess Iris. She's enthralled by his tales of adventure, and once she takes a liking to him, Kazuma ends up getting transported to the royal castle! Though he's initially unsure of what to expect, life with Iris turns out to be a dream come true, and Kazuma doesn't ever want to wake up. . .so when he hears rumors of a "righteous thief" stalking the capital, Kazuma declares he'll be the one to capture the dastardly do-gooder!

Still sitting pretty on the reward money from defeating several of the Demon King's generals, Kazuma is taking it easy. Darkness, on the other hand, is nowhere to be found. Just as rumors about Darkness leaving to marry a lord begin to circulate, a letter turns up. "I can't see you anymore. Please accept my resignation from the party." Is this the beginning of the end for everyone's favorite band of misfit adventurers?!

Still sitting pretty on the reward money from defeating several of the Demon King's generals, Kazuma is taking it easy. Darkness, on the other hand, is nowhere to be found. Just as rumors about Darkness leaving to marry a lord begin to circulate, a letter turns up. "I can't see you anymore. Please accept my resignation from the party." Is this the beginning of the end for everyone's favorite band of misfit adventurers?!

Out of nowhere, devout followers decide to throw an "Aqua Festival" and Kazuma gets dragged into helping out. At the same time, Chris asks for Kazuma's help with a festival of her own. While all this is going on, Chris also ropes Kazuma into infiltrating a mansion to recover the Sacred Treasure, the "Talking Armor." Between helping out with two different festivals and tracking down another Sacred Treasure, can Kazuma catch a break...?

Out of nowhere, devout followers decide to throw an "Aqua Festival" and Kazuma gets dragged into helping out. At the same time, Chris asks for Kazuma's help with a festival of her own. While all this is going on, Chris also ropes Kazuma into infiltrating a mansion to recover the Sacred Treasure, the "Talking Armor." Between helping out with two different festivals and tracking down another Sacred Treasure, can Kazuma catch a break...?

A fateful encounter! 					In its endless war against the Demon King’s army, the capital faces a new crisis in the form of the enemy’s latest general—the dark god Wolbach. When Magumin learns of Wolbach’s approach, she drags Kazuma (against his will) to a fortress just on the edge of the front line so they can mount a defense. But to their horror, they discover that Wolbach is also a user of Explosion magic! Just what is this Explosion master’s relationship to Megumin..? And what could she possibly want with Chomusuke?!

A fateful encounter! 					In its endless war against the Demon King’s army, the capital faces a new crisis in the form of the enemy’s latest general—the dark god Wolbach. When Magumin learns of Wolbach’s approach, she drags Kazuma (against his will) to a fortress just on the edge of the front line so they can mount a defense. But to their horror, they discover that Wolbach is also a user of Explosion magic! Just what is this Explosion master’s relationship to Megumin..? And what could she possibly want with Chomusuke?!

Luck be a lady tonight! Seeking financial support in the fight against the Demon King’s army, Princess Iris visits the neighboring nation of Elroad to meet the prince: her husband-to-be. But Kazuma won’t hand over his little sister to just anyone! Scratch that. He won’t hand her over, period! Posing as her escort, he tags along in an attempt to derail yet another wedding (and rake in the dough). But no sooner than they arrive in Elroad are they informed that the engagement is off, and there won’t be any financial support at all! And so it falls to Kazuma to use his wit and insanely good Luck to milk the Casino Kingdom for all it’s worth!

Luck be a lady tonight! Seeking financial support in the fight against the Demon King’s army, Princess Iris visits the neighboring nation of Elroad to meet the prince: her husband-to-be. But Kazuma won’t hand over his little sister to just anyone! Scratch that. He won’t hand her over, period! Posing as her escort, he tags along in an attempt to derail yet another wedding (and rake in the dough). But no sooner than they arrive in Elroad are they informed that the engagement is off, and there won’t be any financial support at all! And so it falls to Kazuma to use his wit and insanely good Luck to milk the Casino Kingdom for all it’s worth!

With the Iris escort mission behind them, Kazuma and the gang lounge in the lap of luxury at the royal palace. But, to no one’s surprise, Kazuma overstays his welcome, and the Royal Army has to get creative in their efforts to oust him…And later on, a wild Komekko appears! Bewildered by how Komekko ended up in Axel in the first place, the party decides to look after her for a while. But once she starts gushing about how amazing her big sister said Axel’s adventurers are, the pressure forces them to suffer through quest after troublesome quest! Just how far will they go to save face…?

With the Iris escort mission behind them, Kazuma and the gang lounge in the lap of luxury at the royal palace. But, to no one’s surprise, Kazuma overstays his welcome, and the Royal Army has to get creative in their efforts to oust him…And later on, a wild Komekko appears! Bewildered by how Komekko ended up in Axel in the first place, the party decides to look after her for a while. But once she starts gushing about how amazing her big sister said Axel’s adventurers are, the pressure forces them to suffer through quest after troublesome quest! Just how far will they go to save face…?

GOD’S BLESSING ON THIS POPULAR NEET! 					There’s a new girl in town! And for some reason, she keeps calling Darkness “Mama.” Surely there’s a perfectly reasonable explanation for that...right? Meanwhile, Darkness has taxes to collect! It’s time for the high-income adventurers to pay their dues, and Kazuma’s at the top of the list. Naturally, one night after a long game of Cat and Mouse: Tax Evasion Edition, they find themselves handcuffed together, and Darkness sees it as the perfect opportunity to ask Kazuma a burning question: “...Do you like Megumin?”

GOD’S BLESSING ON THIS POPULAR NEET! 					There’s a new girl in town! And for some reason, she keeps calling Darkness “Mama.” Surely there’s a perfectly reasonable explanation for that...right? Meanwhile, Darkness has taxes to collect! It’s time for the high-income adventurers to pay their dues, and Kazuma’s at the top of the list. Naturally, one night after a long game of Cat and Mouse: Tax Evasion Edition, they find themselves handcuffed together, and Darkness sees it as the perfect opportunity to ask Kazuma a burning question: “...Do you like Megumin?”

There’s a stalker on the loose! …Or so it would seem. Apparently, Wiz has been receiving a lot of attention from a mysterious man. After some eavesdropping reveals the terrifying extent of his knowledge about her, she receives a letter requesting they meet. And when she brings it to Vanir and Kazuma, Vanir gets unusually worked up and threatens to take action! This gives Wiz the push she needs to handle the issue herself…but it looks like someone has been filling her head with weird ideas. For starters, why is she acting like a blushing bride to be?!