Instead of a season 3, the continuation
of the KonoSuba saga is through a
feature-length, theatrically-released film, KonoSuba: God’s Blessing on This Wonderful World! – Legend of Crimson. In it, Kazuma and his party,
along with Yunyun, pay a visit to Megumin and Yunyun’s village – the home of
the Crimson Demon Clan. While they’re
there, the village gets attacked by the Demon King’s army, which is led by one of
his Eight Generals, the chimera Sylvia.
KonoSuba: God’s Blessing on This Wonderful World! is probably the funniest
anime ever, and there’s a good chance that it will end up among my all-time
favorites. The case for that is
further solidified by Legend of Crimson.
As a fan, this movie really
made me happy. It’s really nice to once
again get the comedy fix that only these hilariously zany, inept characters and
their dynamic can provide. Sure, I got
to see them more recently, their personalities accurately depicted, in the
excellent Isekai Quartet show. But still, seeing them be in their canon narrative is different – and just better.
Legend of Crimson, as expected, is an absolute riot. I was laughing during almost every scene. It’s packed with side-splitting gags that are executed with impeccable comedic timing and visual presentation.
As usual for an anime comedy, it really pushes the envelope
with the kind of naughty jokes it can get away with. It even has one centered on attempted rape. It’s played for laughs, but it’s still cringey. If you’re easily offended, this
could be major turnoff. But if you understand
what KonoSuba is all about and
just roll with the punches, the whole thing draws chortles.
Another notable (but the
non-distasteful) source of laughs is anything related to the Crimson
Demons. Apparently, the hyper, overdramatic
chuunibyou personality that Megumin
displays is not limited to her; such behavior is actually embedded in the
Crimson Demons’ culture. My most favorite
amusing revelations about them are probably their actual situation with the
Demon King’s army and the origin story of their people. There’s no doubt that the Crimson Demons’
village is the best place that Kazuma’s party has ever visited so far.
But other than the outstanding
humor, the movie also has heart. Per
usual of KonoSuba, when the storyline gets to
the height of the main conflict, it’s shown that beneath their squabbles and bickering,
the members of Kazuma’s party really care and trust each other. The movie also gives Megumin and Yunyun a touching arc.
Lastly, being a film intended for the widescreen,
Legend of Crimson presumably has
a higher budget than any season of KonoSuba,
and as a result, the production value is more striking than usual. The movie takes full advantage of
the benefits afforded to it by its resources and medium, as it delivers luscious,
exhilarating cinematic sakuga with its action scenes – especially when spells
and explosions are involved.
Overall, KonoSuba: God’s Blessing on This Wonderful World! – Legend of Crimson
is a delightful treat for fans.
Hopefully, season 3 (or a new movie) comes sooner than later.
Hopefully, season 3 (or a new movie) comes sooner than later.
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