English Dub Review: KONOSUBA -God’s blessing on this wonderful world! “Rest for This Up-And-Coming Adventurer!”

Overview

Kazuma and his friends return to Axel and receive 300 million eris as a reward for subjugating Sylvia, an executive of the Devil King’s army. Kazuma and Aqua go to high-end restaurants, and Aqua enjoys her long-awaited life as a celebrity.

Our Take

Kazuma and Aqua predictably squander their newfound wealth, and while the comedic pauses in the episode add humor, they sometimes felt overly long and made me question if something was wrong with my PC. Later on, Aqua’s antics managed to make things even funnier with her being scammed into buying a likely worthless egg which may or may not have a payoff somewhere down the line.

The episode also featured amusing bits with Vanir overworking Wiz and Darkness’s reactions over unnecessary questions to get her fortune told, providing plenty of laughs. However, things take a serious direction when Darkness seems motivated to kill an upper-tier Hydra for a big reward…

Overall, this episode maintained KonoSuba’s signature blend of humor and character-driven storytelling. While Kazuma’s arrogance due to newfound wealth was slightly grating, the episode’s comedic moments and character interactions kept it engaging. The episode itself also explored more of Darkness’ character and carefully hinted at a more serious arc concerning her family, which added depth to her character who is more than just BDSM jokes. Meanwhile, the team’s dynamic remained entertaining, especially with Aqua’s perfect role as bait in the hydra fight. And with the way it ended, I’m left wanting to see what happens next!