Kono Subarashii Sekai ni Shukufuku wo! 3

Kazuma Satou, former NEET and current reincarnated adventurer, finally returns home after the incident at the Crimson Demon village. He is joined by his ever-reliable companions: self-absorbed goddess Aqua, one-trick pony arch-wizard Megumin, and masochistic crusader Lalatina Ford "Darkness" Dustiness. Following their recent exploits, the party is one step closer to vanquishing the Demon King and his armies—a terrifying task that Kazuma is eager to ignore for as long as possible. Things, however, are not going as smoothly as the group would like; they are constantly racking up debt, getting sidetracked during missions, and falling into traps due to their recklessness and eccentricities.

As the party struggles with their perennial issues, they receive an invitation from a princess interested in hearing tales of the group's "heroic" deeds. Darkness' pleas to refuse the invitation only fire the others up to accept it, marking the start of yet another uncanny adventure with unforeseen consequences.

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Megumin Main

Takahashi, Rie Japanese

Satou, Kazuma Main

Fukushima, Jun Japanese

Aqua Main

Amamiya, Sora Japanese

Dustiness, Lalatina Ford Main

Kayano, Ai Japanese

Wiz Supporting

Horie, Yui Japanese

Yunyun Supporting

Toyosaki, Aki Japanese

Belzerg, Iris Stylish-Sword Supporting

Takao, Kanon Japanese

Eris Supporting

Suwa, Ayaka Japanese

Chris Supporting

Suwa, Ayaka Japanese

Vanir Supporting

Nishida, Masakazu Japanese

Ogura, Rie Producer

Miyakoshi, Tooru Producer

Momoda, Hideo Producer

Taniguchi, Hiroyasu Producer

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Jun 19, 2024

Marinate1016

Recommended

After 5 years, Konosuba is back and better than ever. While the comedy we know and love is present in S3, the biggest improvement is the story. Darkness is the focal point of the season and goes from being a purely comic relief masochist to a genuinely interesting and developed character. The story arc this season covers is in my opinion, the best yet and genuinely emotionally investing. While it’s a series known for its comedy and jokes, Konosuba can tell a good story too and this season proved it.

After the long gap between seasons and the studio shift, a lot of people myself included ... were skeptical about the job Drive would do with Konosuba. Last year’s Megumin spin-off showed they were capable of taking the reins of the franchise and they followed up with a great season 3 of the mainline series. The charm of the series is still very much apparent. Aqua, Kazuma, Megumin and Darkness’ dynamic is as fun as ever.

The biggest selling point this season was the story surrounding Darkness. As everyone knows, in previous seasons Darkness is kind of this dumb comic relief masochist who has the occasional cool moment, but for the most part is kinda just a meme since she lacks actual combat abilities. Don’t get me wrong, I loved that Darkness and she and Aqua went back and forth as my fave characters. But this season, I got to see a totally different side of her that I never knew existed. Despite her actions, Darkness is actually really considerate, thoughtful and an amazing friend willing to sacrifice her own happiness for others. Seeing all the things she suffers with this season in silence and how far ahead she’s been planning ever since last season just gave me such a newfound appreciation for her character and put her definitively as my best girl.

The other girls definitely take a backseat in this season for Lalatina’s development and you’ll hear no complaints from me on it. Megumin recently had a spin-off and Aqua is too damn drunk to get a development, but the cast as usual bounces off each other really well. The banter, the silly moments, the over the top explosions and steal spells, they’re all there and well if you loved em before, you’ll love em now. You kinda know what you’re going to get from Konosuba at this point and it’s definitely not something for everyone, but I do whole heartedly think it’s one of the funniest shows the medium has to offer. Further on the comedy point, I will say though that this season has a little more screaming than I remember in konosuba. The gag is not really funny, but not the end of the world for me, but I’ve seen some people bothered by it and even writing think pieces on it, so just be aware that is a thing.

Production wise Drive haven’t missed a beat. Feels like a perfect continuation of Studio DEEN and honestly an upgrade in many respects. Biggest praise I can give is that you can’t even tell a new studio is doing the show.

By now you know what you’re getting with Konosuba comedy wise and it’s very much confident in its humour. But story wise this is the best it’s ever been. If you’ve ever watched the show and wanted a little more out of it narratively, I think you’ll be quite satisfied here. I’m just happy to have this show back.

konosuba season 3 gets a very easy 10 out of 10

Reviewer’s Rating: 10

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Jun 20, 2024

DISKOWN

Mixed Feelings

Kono Subarashii Sekai ni Shukufuku wo! 3 maintains the strengths seen in its predecessors. The character interactions continue to be a highlight, brimming with humorous moments that enhance the viewing experience.

However, there is a noticeable decline in animation quality and slight alterations in character designs, though these do not significantly detract from the series' appeal. The primary concern lies in its adherence to the established formula of previous seasons: characters show minimal growth, the overarching narrative remains static, and their ultimate objective seems no closer.

The initial episodes attempt to shake things up by introducing new characters and a fresh plot device meant to drive progression. ... Unfortunately, these efforts are undermined in the latter part of the season, which revisits resolved storylines and recycles many previous jokes and comedic scenarios.

Fans of Kono Subarashii Sekai ni Shukufuku wo! will likely find comfort in the third season's familiar charm. However, those anticipating narrative progression may find it disappointing, and some viewers may perceive its humor as repetitive and lacking inspiration.

Reviewer’s Rating: 6

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Jul 24, 2024

Urdli

Not Recommended

This Konosuba sequel is a major disappointment, failing in every aspects. Fans should avoid this sequel to preserve their fond memories of the original series. Its creators should be ashamed.

Graphics: 1/10
The animation quality is terrible, resembling the episodes of One Piece. Compared to the original Konosuba, it’s a complete downgrade.

Plot: 2/10
The storyline is practically non-existent and relies heavily on flashbacks to create any sense of coherence. The original had direction and purpose, making this sequel a 0/10 in comparison.

Dialogue: 2/10
Character dialogues are dominated by incessant screaming, with voice actors showing little interest. The original's lively and engaging conversations are sorely missed.
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Originality: 0/10
There’s nothing new or interesting. It doesn’t even match the creativity of a low-budget anime, a stark contrast to the original’s fresh take on the isekai genre.

Character Development: 0/10
There is no depth or evolution in the characters, unlike the original series which had dynamic growth.

Visual Consistency: 1/10
The visuals are chaotic and inconsistent, making it painful to watch. The original had a charming and coherent visual style, which this sequel lacks entirely.

Despite the overwhelmingly negative reception, it is noteworthy that even the most critical anime watchers, who detested the sequel from the bottom of their hearts, have not rated it lower than a 4. This speaks volumes about the inherent indulgence of anime fans, who often show leniency even when deeply disappointed. It seems that the creators were aware of this indulgence and took advantage of it, relying on the goodwill and patience of the fanbase to cushion the blow of this poorly executed sequel. This reliance on fan indulgence is disheartening, as it suggests a complacency that undermines the quality and integrity of the series. Fans deserve better, and this sequel fails to deliver on the promise of the original.


0/10 well deserved.

Reviewer’s Rating: 1

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