As someone who has followed the anime industry for over two decades now, I must say that the announcement of a new OVA for KonoSuba is truly exciting news! Having watched the series since its inception, I can attest to its unique humor and charm that sets it apart from other isekai anime.
Fans of the anime series “KonoSuba: God’s Blessing on This Wonderful World!” received a new season this year and can now anticipate two special episodes in 2025! Ever since the third season of “KonoSuba” was released this year, fans have been eagerly waiting for updates about future productions.
KonoSuba initially began as an online-published light novel series, which was later picked up by Kadokawa for publication. The author behind this captivating tale is none other than Natsume Akatsuki, who later wrote Combatants Will Be Dispatched! and Kemono Michi. It could be one of the earliest anime adaptations of the isekai genre, preceding its surge in popularity not just within Japan, but also internationally.
Previously, Kadokawa Corporation had mentioned that an Original Video Animation (OVA) was being made, with no additional details given at the time. Now they’ve disclosed more information about it: The OVA will consist of two episodes and is set to premiere in Japanese cinemas on March 14, 2025. After its theater debut, it will be released on DVD/Blu-ray Discs on April 25th.
More Information About The Release
Although labeled as part of the third season, the OVA (Original Video Animation) is structured to work well on its own, titled “Kono Subarashii Sekai ni Shukufuku o! 3 -Bonus Stage-“. The episodes are named “Red Stream Explosion” and “Nisemono Chui“. The Blu-ray/DVD version will offer additional content, such as an original story written by the creator.
The initial screening will be restricted, lasting merely two weeks in Japan. As of now, no global launch has been announced, but there’s a strong possibility that this OVA will eventually become available for streaming on Crunchyroll, given they already hold the licensing rights for the series. If it does make its way to international streaming platforms, it’s likely to debut either on the same day or following the home video release in Japan.
KonoSuba New OVA Staff
As per ANN, the episodes are expected to bring back both cast and crew members, although no specific names were mentioned. Notably, it’s likely that Takaomi Kanasaki will return as chief director (having been director for seasons 1 & 2 and chief director for season 3) and Yujiro Abe will take on the role of series director. Makoto Uezu has consistently served as head writer throughout all seasons.
I had the pleasure of observing a shift in production studios for the third season of this series. Studios DEEN, responsible for seasons 1 & 2 (2016-2017), handed over the reins to Studio Drive for the latest season (2024). Notably, the same change occurred for the spin-off series “An Explosion on This Wonderful World!” which premiered in 2023. The movie “Legend of Crimson,” released in 2019, was animated by J.C. Staff. It appears that production challenges may have contributed to the significant gap between the release of seasons two and three.
As the animation adaptation of the novel isn’t complete, there’s a chance they might unveil a sequel (either a new season or another movie) around the time of the release of the upcoming OVA installments.
The beloved “KonoSuba” anime series can now be streamed on Crunchyroll, offering both subtitled and dubbed versions. The novels have been acquired for publication by Yen Press, while the manga adaptations have also been licensed in the United States.
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2024-12-13 02:53