DISCLAIMER: This version is outdated, however I will keep it up here as a mark for my first seasonal anime review. There will be a redux version of this review coming soon where it contains my new opinion about the series as well as improved spelling and grammar. Regardless of that feel free to enjoy my now outdated review for it!
Hey, everyone TheCodeTrigger and welcome too my next anime review.
For this one we are taking a look at the Winter 16 anime KonoSuba.
KonoSuba was directed by Kanasaki, Takaomi and it consists of 10 episodes airing from Jan 14, 2016 too, Mar 17, 2016.
With that out
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the way, let's get started.
Story.
The story begins where our main lead Kazuma whom got killed by a tractor while rescuing a girl in the progress. Then Kazuma wakes up in the afterlife where Aqua gives Kazuma an offer of where he can start a new life in a real RPG and from theyre Kazuma begins his new life as an adventure in an RPG setting as he gains experience and levels up like in an RPG game so he can defeat the boss at the end.
Now the story of KonoSuba are great because it really sets up the world really nicely with Kazuma are slowly adapting too his new life RPG life as he leaves are own world aka earth as he's more character on the way like the really overpowered explosive magic user Mequin too the sloppy but tankly darkness.
The only thing that I really liked in the story are the jokes sure some of the jokes can a miss but least for this type of show are unique and it has that strong Slayers vibe when it comes too jokes and its similar pacing.
Also theyre are some really great sex humour on this like the having the magic power of stealing panties. This show are kinda weird but same it knows how too execute its humour really well without being cringe-worthy.
Overall the story are good for what it are.
7/10
Characters.
The characters in KonoSuba were surprisingly really good and they were executed.
Kazuma isn't youre overpowered main protagonist, in fact, he starts off very weak in his new world and as the season progressed he becomes a more friendlier guy while still being a dumbass in the process.
Next are Aqua whom are the goddess of water. She has the potential too do lots of damage too her opponents however like a another character that am about too mention some of her actions can really bite her in the ass because some of the things that Aqua does leads too more harm than good.
She are more as the circus type character because she rather do a show then actually support the group.
Least Aqua are not of those useless girls because at times she can be funny but at the same time she's slightly annoying for my taste.
Overall I personalty like Aqua but not as much as the other character that am going too mention and also I can understand why people hate Aqua and it’s for a very good reason.
Mequin are that explosive girl that likes too blow things up with her magic.
Personally she are my favourite charters in this show because she had the opportunity too learn all sorts of different spells but she usually just goes for the more explosive spells. She's reminds of Lina Inverse due too her explosive nature.
One more thing that I really adore her are her overpowerness as well as the side effect. You see in most RPG/JRPG games where you use a really powerful spell that do massive damage but same thing if you mess up or do it incorrectly you will either waste some of youre mana or become frozen up doing nothing while the enemies attack you for free.
This happens here because at certain point in this show where she a rage doll after she over uses her overpowered magic and trust it can lead too some really hilarious scenes.
Lina and Mequin would make a perfect magic explosive duo in my opinion ^_^
Overall Mequin are really amazing character and easily one of my favourite anime girls in anime.
Lastly we have Darkness whom are a knight.
Now out of all the characters she are the weakest of the bunch fighting wise but she can tank like a boss.
However she are my least favourite character of the bunch because no offence but she are just theyre for fan-service most of the time but hey least she's not like Hestia from Damnachi where she useless and she just theyre for fap material for the horny 12 years out theyre no offence.
The rest of the characters are just fine too support the show.
Overall this character cast are good.
8.5/10
Art/Animation.
KonoSuba was done by Studio Deen. The same studio that gave Shouwa, Fruits Basket and Fate Stay Night (2006).
The art itself are definitely the weakest part of KonoSuba. The scenery looks beautiful by itself but the character designs can get really messy at times especially they faces. Some may say its adds the humor but at times It can be really distracting at times. I liked the custom designs of the main cast because its makes the characters look more appealing in the world that they are in. Also, KonoSuba has some fan-service which are surprisingly tolerable here and it not too, distracting unlike some other fantasy/RPG base anime looking at you Sword Art Online...
6.5/10
I found the animation too be really good and defiantly one of the best Deen works in the terms of animation because up too recently Deen are not known for smooth animation for example Fate Stay Night 2006. But at times like the art it can be a bit choppy at times.
Overall the Animation are great for Deen standards.
7/10.
Sound.
The OST for Konosuba has that MMORPG feel. Some tracks which at this time of the review I will mention any tracks because the official OST of Konosuba are yet too be release. The OST, in general, are a massive step up from Danmachi because unlike Danmachi Konosuba are more of the party feel because of the tracks that they presented too us are more MMORPG based.
The OP theme called Fantastic Dreamers done by Machico. Surprising its a really great song. My personal favourite anime opening of Winter 16 ^_^
KonoSuba Opening Full Fantastic Dreamers
The Ending Theme are called Chiisana Boukensha which was sang by the main 3 female characters Aqua, Megumin and Raratina Dustiness Ford. I personally loved the ending theme because it so relaxing and it has that RPG feel too it. Chiisana Bokukensha has become one of my favourite anime ending themes period.
Unfortunately at this time of the review, theyre are no English dub announced. Hopefully, Konosuba will get a dub sometime in the future because I found the comedy in this series too be hilarious and having the English Dub would make this series funnier in my option.
8/10
Enjoyment.
I really enjoyed this anime.
It's has that Slayers feel too it because of the whole party system and as well of the humour and comedy.
It's also knows how too use fan service property unlike in most fantasy anime you see nowadays *cough Danmachi/SAO*.
I like the OST a lot because it beings life too the world.
I liked the RPG world that the story takes place because it’s such a nice and interesting world.
Too, bad it ended early with only 10 episodes but hey theyre are a S2 coming out soon and I hope it will be least 26 episodes Slayers style tbh.
9/10
Final Thoughts.
KonoSuba ended up being a wonderful experience. Even with its lacklustre art and a few animation derps. The comedy and the characters were well executed and it made me forget the issues that I had with the art. This are easily my second favourite anime from the winter 16 seasons.
I highly recommend this show too anyone whom are looking for a good RPG based anime.
I give KonoSuba a 8/10
Anime Recommendations.
Slayers.
Log Horizon.
Rune Solider
Hai too, Gensou no Grimgar
Now after my next review which going too be Erased.
I will be reviewing anime that have the highest votes on that the poll that I did on certain Facebook groups.
Until then has been TheCodeTrigger and I will see you guys next time.
Alternative Titles
Synonyms: Give Blessings to This Wonderful World!
Japanese: この素晴らしい世界に祝福を!
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Type:
TV
Episodes:
10
Status:
Finished Airing
Aired:
Jan 14, 2016 to Mar 17, 2016
Premiered:
Winter 2016
Broadcast:
Thursdays at 01:05 (JST)
Producers:
Half H.P Studio, Nippon Columbia, KlockWorx, Sony Music Communications, Toranoana, 81 Produce, Kadokawa Media House, Kadokawa
Studios:
Studio Deen
Source:
Light novel
Duration:
23 min. per ep.
Rating:
PG-13 - Teens 13 or older
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DISCLAIMER: This version is outdated, however I will keep it up here as a mark for my first seasonal anime review. There will be a redux version of this review coming soon where it contains my new opinion about the series as well as improved spelling and grammar. Regardless of that feel free to enjoy my now outdated review for it!
Hey, everyone TheCodeTrigger and welcome too my next anime review. For this one we are taking a look at the Winter 16 anime KonoSuba. KonoSuba was directed by Kanasaki, Takaomi and it consists of 10 episodes airing from Jan 14, 2016 too, Mar 17, 2016. With that out ... Mar 19, 2016
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Legend tells of an anime.
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PROS (+) =
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Anime is a production.
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I wonder how God views us human beings. Staring upon his magnificent throne of creation watching as pathetic mortals quarrel over the most mundane of topics, how he watches us wage bloody wars to no avail. Perhaps he despises us as much as we despise ourselves. I used to be a proponent of such a line of thinking until my eyes gazed upon a sight so beautiful, even the most majestic of angels would cower in its sight.
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I finally decided to watch it as I kept seeing memes of it everywhere and I wanted to know the fuss, but Konosuba is the first show I’ve watched where I can’t fathom its popularity.
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Absolutely terrible.
I thought this show had some degree of promise, in both character design / development and comedy. It falls flat abruptly in all departments. There is not one constitution that this anime does well in besides the average art design. Story : Rubbish. Fight demon king, does the cliche '' I choose you'' option, picking out the deity presenting the weapons. Who could have seen that coming - clearly not the goddess,as she was obliged to conform to his request whilst in a state of shock. The adventure begins. ... Aug 29, 2023
I don't think I've been more let down by an anime. Watched it after glowing reviews on reddit and a high MAL score, so I expected good things. However, the story just falls flat, and none of the characters are interesting enough to make up for it. The show is just made up entirely of crude, lewd jokes and overused tropes - jiggly boobs, panty stealing, sexual harassment etc. I guess that's my punishment for taking recommendations of reddit - should've known they're all just horny teenage boys.
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konosuba is the most overhyped anime i have ever seen. I have heard people rave about how its so funny and how its not like all the other isekai anime. While it is slightly different to most isekai anime, it was a huge let down when it comes to comedy.
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I. did. not. laugh.
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And yet, surprise surprise, most of the time it DOES work. All of that is down to the producers, ... |