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KonoSuba is adapted from a light novel series by Natsume Akatsuki with art by Kurone Mishima, published from 2013 to 2020 in 17 volumes. The TV anime has three seasons. Studio Deen made the first two, of 10 episodes each, which aired in 2016 and 2017. Drive made the third, of 11 episodes, in 2024. A film, Legend of Crimson, came out in 2019 from J.C.Staff, and in 2023 Drive made a 12-episode Megumin spin-off. The seasons also have extra OVA episodes. Season 4 is confirmed for 2027.
| Season | Premiere | End | Episodes | Studio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | January 14, 2016 | March 17, 2016 | 10 | Studio Deen |
| Season 2 | January 12, 2017 | March 16, 2017 | 10 | Studio Deen |
| KonoSuba: Legend of Crimson (film, 2019) | August 30, 2019 | J.C.Staff | ||
| An Explosion on This Wonderful World! (Megumin spin-off) | April 6, 2023 | June 22, 2023 | 12 | Drive |
| Season 3 | April 10, 2024 | June 19, 2024 | 11 | Drive |
Season 1
Season 1 shows Kazuma's death, his arrival in Axel with Aqua and the slow building of a party nobody else would want. Megumin and Darkness join, and they take on cabbages, frogs and a Demon King general. It ran 10 episodes, from 14 January to 17 March 2016, made by Studio Deen and directed by Takaomi Kanasaki.
Season 2
Season 2 picks up with Kazuma in trouble with the law and the party trying to pay off debts. The group explores a dungeon, meets new rivals and takes a trip to a hot-spring town run by Aqua's own followers. It ran 10 episodes, from 12 January to 16 March 2017, again by Studio Deen.
An Explosion on This Wonderful World! (Megumin spin-off)
An Explosion on This Wonderful World! is a prequel spin-off about Megumin's life in the Crimson Demon village before she meets Kazuma, with Yunyun and her sister Komekko. It aired 12 episodes from 6 April to 22 June 2023, made by Drive. It is a light, standalone watch.
Season 3
Season 3 takes the party to the royal capital, where Kazuma catches the attention of Princess Iris and is caught up in palace life. It adapts volumes 6 and 7 of the light novels. Studio Drive took over for these 11 episodes, which aired from 10 April to 19 June 2024.
Next season Announced
KonoSuba Season 4 is confirmed. A sequel was first teased in March 2025 after the BONUS STAGE episodes, and Season 4 was officially announced on 13 January 2026 during the series' 10th-anniversary livestream. On 26 July 2026 the producers revealed a 2027 release window, a key visual and a new studio, ENGI, with Manabu Kurihara directing and Takaomi Kanasaki returning as chief director. The main voice cast returns. As of October 2026 there is no exact premiere month.
FAQ
How many seasons does KonoSuba have?
Three TV seasons: 10 episodes in 2016, 10 in 2017 and 11 in 2024. There is also the 2019 film Legend of Crimson, the 2023 Megumin spin-off with 12 episodes and several OVAs. Season 4 is set for 2027.
When does KonoSuba Season 4 come out?
Season 4 is planned for 2027. It was announced on 13 January 2026, and on 26 July 2026 the 2027 window and studio ENGI were revealed. As of October 2026 there is no exact month or day.
What order should I watch KonoSuba in?
Watch Season 1, then Season 2, then the film Legend of Crimson, then Season 3. The Megumin spin-off, An Explosion on This Wonderful World!, is a prequel and can be watched at any time, though it is more fun after Season 1.
Why does KonoSuba Season 3 look different?
Seasons 1 and 2 were made by Studio Deen and the film by J.C.Staff, while Season 3 and the spin-off came from Studio Drive. Takaomi Kanasaki stayed as chief director, so the tone holds, but the look changed. Season 4 moves to another studio, ENGI.
Is KonoSuba based on a light novel?
Yes. It adapts a light novel by Natsume Akatsuki, illustrated by Kurone Mishima, which started as a web novel and was published in 17 volumes from 2013 to 2020. Season 3 adapts volumes 6 and 7, so a lot of the story is still unadapted.
Who voices Megumin and Kazuma in Japanese?
Megumin is voiced by Rie Takahashi and Kazuma by Jun Fukushima. Sora Amamiya plays Aqua and Ai Kayano plays Darkness. The Season 4 announcement confirmed that the main cast is returning.
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Sources
- KonoSuba (Wikipedia)
- List of KonoSuba episodes (Wikipedia)
- List of KonoSuba characters (Wikipedia)
- 为美好的世界献上祝福！ (Chinese Wikipedia, zh-cn)
- 为美好的世界献上祝福！角色列表 (Chinese Wikipedia, zh-cn)
- KonoSuba to have 4th season (AniTrendz, 2026-01-13)
- KonoSuba Season 4 set for 2027 (AniTrendz, 2026-07-26)
- KonoSuba Season 4 reveals key visual, studio change and 2027 release (Anime Corner, 2026-07-26)