KonoSuba Season 3 Release Date & Time, plot

Welcome anime fans. Whenever we talk about the comedy genre in anime our discussion can not end without the mention of KonoSuba. This series seamlessly blends the isekai genre with a protagonist who’s both physically average for a hero and hilarious.

For two seasons, fans have enjoyed the misadventures of our MC and his friends. We fans can not wait for the upcoming KonoSuba Season 3. There is good news for anime fans like us. The release date for KonoSuba Season 3 has been officially confirmed by Crunchyroll.

In this blog post, we aim to get you prepared and ready for the KonoSuba Season 3. By providing a small recap of the previous installments. Moreover, we will give a preview of what going to happen in KonoSuba Season 3. We will also talk about the exact release date and returning characters.

A spoiler-free plot of KonoSuba

KonoSuba starts with an ordinary Japanese guy, Kazuma Sato, meeting an untimely death while saving a girl from a tractor. And he’s reincarnated in a new world. But The twist is During his reincarnation process, he asks a goddess named Aqua to be his partner.

Now Kazuma, an averagely strong main character, is paired with a not-so-bright goddess on their adventure. Unlike a topical Isakai anime instead of heroic jobs, they take on various jobs like mining and adventuring for their necessities. To make things more entertaining, they form a party of Dumb girls.

Amidst their comedic journey, they also defended the city they reside in from a Demon Lord threat. The show thrives on confusion and absurd situations.

Recap of The Story up to Season 3

Season 1

In the first season of KonoSuba, our hero, Kazuma, finds himself reincarnated into an average body. He is accompanied by Aqua, a not-so-bright goddess. Quickly he realizes this isn’t your typical fantasy tale, Kazuma understands he needs to earn a living by taking on challenging jobs. So the duo does many odd tasks like mining and adventuring.

As they struggle our hero Kazuma decides that it can’t go on like this. He forms a quirky party comprising Aqua, the goddess; Megumin, a girl who can use an explosive spell one time; and Darkness, a knight who oddly finds pleasure in pain. Together, this humorous team embarks on various adventures, facing challenges like slimy frogs and dungeons.

Kazuma attempts to help Megumin practice her explosive spells. Which leads to comical failures. The team also encounters two demon generals and a spider-like fortress to save the city they live in.

Season 2

In the second season, Kazuma faces trouble when an explosion destroys a nobleman’s place while he fights a spider-like fortress. They think he’s tied to the Demon King, so he gets arrested. During the trial, we find out that Darkness is from a prominent noble family. And she uses her noble status to help save Kazuma.

As the story goes on, Kazuma’s team faces new challenges, like stopping Darkness from an unwanted marriage. They also take on a Demon Lord General in a dungeon.

Towards the end, they take a vacation and end up in a village where people worship a water goddess. Aqua claims it’s her, but no one believes her. The team investigates water pollution in the village, solves the issue, and that’s where the season ends. Now, we’re all set for KonoSuba Season 3.

Returning Characters In KonoSuba Season 3

Kazuma Sato, the Accidental Hero: Our main guy, Kazuma, will be back for more fun in Season 3. He is the only guy who has some sense, in his oddball of a group. He dreams of a peaceful life, yet with explosions, pranks, and Aqua’s tears, calmness is always out of reach.

Aqua, the Clueless Goddess: The goddess who started all this chaos will be back. She is not the brightest, and her actions often lead to trouble. From claiming to be a water goddess and taking pride in her holiness to just being her clueless self, Aqua keeps things interesting.

Megumin, the Explosive Mage: Megumin will also return, who is still obsessed with her explosive spells. Even after two seasons She is still determined to perfect that one big blast.

Darkness, the Masochistic Knight: The noblewoman who likes pain, Darkness, will be back in action. Her weird love for getting hurt in battles makes the scene more hilarious.

Cast and Crew of KonoSuba Season 3

Cast:

Jun Fukushima as Kazuma Sato: Fukushima plays the character Kazuma. He does a good job while bringing out his funny and frustrated side. You might know him from other shows like Black Clover and The Seven Deadly Sins.

Sora Amamiya as Aqua: Amamiya gives life to Aqua’s cluelessness and tricky behavior. You might recognize her voice from characters like Holo in Spice and Wolf and Yor Forger in Spy x Family.

Rie Takahashi as Megumin: Takahashi makes Megumin’s love for explosions and energetic personality stand out. She’s also the voice behind Emilia in Re:Zero – Starting Life in Another World.

Ai Kayano as Darkness: Kayano captures Darkness’s unusual love for pain. You might have heard her in roles like Menma in Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day and Zero Two in Darling in the Franxx.

Crew:

Takaomi Kanasaki (Director): Kanasaki is the director of the series. He directed Is the Order a Rabbit? and Girls’ Last Tour.

Makoto Uezu (Series Composition): Uezu, will be working on the script for KonoSuba Season 3. He is back to make sure the new season keeps the same humor and story flow.

Studio Deen (Animation): Studio Deen, known for making anime like Fruits Basket and Hetalia: Axis Powers, is responsible for bringing Kono Suba’s lively world.

Expected KonoSuba Season 3 Release Date

Great news for all KonoSuba fans! After waiting for so long, we finally have some updates about Season 3. Crunchyroll, the official source, has announced that the new season is set to drop in the spring. Specifically, you can expect it either in the first or second week of April.

Now, for the episode count of KonoSuba Season 3 – get ready for a 12-episode run. As per the time of release;

In The End

So, to sum it all up, KonoSuba is one of those super fun anime shows that we all love to watch. It is like a crazy roller coaster of happiness and different feelings. When we watch it, we laugh so much that our stomachs might hurt a little – but in a good way!

This anime is special because it gives us a comedy experience that’s just too funny to resist. The jokes, the characters, and all the silly situations are just fantastic. Now, I am excited about the KonoSuba Season 3, and I’m sure many of you feel the same way. If you’re as excited as I am, leave a comment