The light novel series Konosuba: An Explosion on This Wonderful World was created by Natsume Akatsuki and illustrated by Kurone Mishima. Kadokawa Shoten published it between July 2014 andKonoSuba – An Explosion on This Wonderful World! Episode 2 June 2015. Yen Press is responsible for the English version of the series.
Studio Deen produces the anime adaptation of the original Konosuba series, which first aired in January 2016 and had ten episodes—the second season followed a year later, with another ten episodes. Konosuba: An Explosion on This Wonderful World is a spin-off of the original series that revolves around Megumin and takes place before the start of the main series.
The decision to center the movie and upcoming anime season or spin-off on her has caused some controversy among fans, but it’s still exciting to see side characters get their time in the spotlight.
Episode 1 has already been released, giving viewers a glimpse into Megumi’s backstory and what made her love explosion magic. The mysterious hooded figure seems to play a significant role in the story. Overall, fans are eager to see what Konosuba has in store for them in this new explosive adventure!
KonoSuba – An Explosion on This Wonderful World! Synopsis
Megumin and Yunyun are members of the Crimson Magic Clan, a village inhabited by highly intelligent crimson demons with exceptional magical abilities. However, top performers in their classes have different aspirations for their magical skills.
Yunyun is learning advanced magic, while Megumin has chosen the path of explosion magic. Despite being told of its limited usefulness, Megumin thinks the key to becoming great and a voluptuous wizard lies in explosion magic and refuses to listen to anyone and change her chosen path.
In the Crimson Demon’s Village, there is a lesson that to become a full-fledged person, one must learn advanced magic, and that explosion magic is considered a joke. However, Megumin remains steadfast in pursuing this magic alone, driven by a childhood memory of witnessing someone wield the strongest magic.
This is a story of a girl who yearns to become the strongest wizard and is willing to face the challenges and criticisms that come with pursuing a path that is not considered conventional or practical. Despite the doubts of those around her, Megumin is determined to prove that explosion magic can be a powerful and valuable tool in the world of magic.
KonoSuba – An Explosion on This Wonderful World! Episode 1 Recap
The first episode of the anime, titled The Crimson-Eyed Wizards, shows how an Arch Wizard inspired Megumintery in explosion magic. She joined the Red Prison and made some new friends there: Yunyun and Arue. Despite being warned by her teacher that explosion magic was a joke with limited use, Megumin was set to learn it.
During a combat training class, Megumin grew closer to Yunyun and reaffirmed her goal of becoming a mage with mastery in explosion magic. In the episode, a new client appeared who appeared to have some relationship with the Arch Wizard.
KonoSuba – An Explosion on This Wonderful World! Episode 2 Release Date
The second episode of KonoSuba: An Explosion on This Wonderful World! It will air on Thursday, April 13, 2023, at 1 am JST on TOKYO MX and other networks. However, due to the different time zones, most countries internationally will be able to watch the episode on Wednesday, April 12.
The episode is titled The Magic Academy’s Taboo. While viewers in Japan will be able to watch it on Thursday, April 13, 2023, at 1 am JST, the release date and time will vary depending on the viewer’s time zone.
- Pacific Standard Time (USA): 8 am, Wednesday, April 12
- Central Standard Time (USA): 10 am, Wednesday, April 12
- Eastern Standard Time (USA): 11 am, Wednesday, April 12
- British Standard Time (UK): 4 pm, Wednesday, April 12
- Central European Time (EU): 5 pm, Wednesday, April 12
- Indian Standard Time (India): 9:30 pm, Wednesday, April 12
- Philippine Standard Time (Philippines): midnight, Thursday, April 13
- Australian Central Standard Time (Australia): 1:30 am, Thursday, April 13
Where To Watch KonoSuba – An Explosion on This Wonderful World! Episode 2
You can watch Konosuba, an Explosion On This Wonderful World, on various popular anime streaming platforms such as Crunchyroll, Funimation, and possibly even YouTube, available on Ani-one Asia’s YouTube channel.
