English Dub Review: KONOSUBA -God’s blessing on this wonderful world! “A Farewell to This Lavish Lifestyle!”

Overview

Chris tells Kazuma that the necklace he and Iris swapped bodies with is a sacred treasure, and it is dangerous and can threaten lives depending on its use. Princess Iris is in danger! Two robbers dressed in black sneak into the royal castle at night!


Our Take

Following a victorious celebration in the royal castle, Kazuma faces the inevitable departure from the capital and bids farewell to Iris. Chris delivers startling news: the necklace used for body-swapping is a sacred artifact, putting Princess Iris in potential danger. This revelation triggers an infiltration by two thieves under the cloak of night.

After the festivities, Chris and Kazuma assume disguises for their covert mission. Despite Kazuma’s apprehension, he demonstrates his combat skills, employing spells and tactics to maneuver through the castle’s defenses. However, his success is interrupted when Darkness later confronts him privately leading to some hilarious consequences…

Overall, the episode underscores Kazuma’s unexpected competence in challenging situations. Despite its humorous moments, it introduces a serious tone with the revelation about the necklace’s powers. And the twist ending reveals some stuff that even I didn’t expect. Hopefully, this will lead somewhere in later storylines.