A new trailer has arrived for Kono Subarashii Sekai ni Shukufuku o! 3 -Bonus Stage- (KonoSuba: God’s Blessing on this Wonderful World! 3 -Bonus Stage-), the original video anime (OVA) accompanying the third season of the popular KonoSuba anime series. The trailer teases the gang’s latest misadventures and also offers a sneak peek at the opening theme song “Growing Up” by Machico.
KonoSuba OVA “Bonus Stage” Set to Premiere in Theaters
The KonoSuba 3 -Bonus Stage- OVA will premiere in Japanese theaters on March 14, 2025, for a limited two-week run. Following the theatrical release, the OVA will be available on Blu-ray and DVD on April 25, 2025. The OVA consists of two unaired episodes that are separate from the main Season 3 storyline.
Guest Characters Teased
Kadokawa has revealed a visual featuring four guest characters who will appear in the OVA. The names and voice cast for these characters will be announced at a later date.
Bonus Content for Theatergoers
Those who attend screenings of the KonoSuba 3 -Bonus Stage- OVA between March 14 and March 20 will receive a bonus novella written by Natsume Akatsuki, the author of the KonoSuba light novel series. The novella is titled Fuyu Shōgun Returns (Winter Shogun Returns) and will be available while supplies last.
What to Expect from KonoSuba Season 3
KonoSuba: God’s Blessing on this Wonderful World! Season 3 was broadcast during the Spring 2024 anime season. Crunchyroll streamed the season internationally outside of Asia.
Synopsis of Season 3
The dysfunctional party is back, but they may soon be short a member because Kazuma is over it. Disillusioned with adventure, he wants to become a monk, but Aqua, Megumin, and Darkness object. However, the career dispute gets put on hold when a princess requests to hear all about their tales. Will the taste of fame at the royal castle keep them together, or will this mark their farewell tour?
Production Details
Studio Drive animated KonoSuba: God’s Blessing on This Wonderful World! Season 3. Takaomi Kanasaki served as the chief director, with Yuujiro Abe directing. Makoto Uezu was in charge of the script, and Koichi Kikuta served as the character designer.
- Chief Director: Takaomi Kanasaki
- Director: Yuujiro Abe
- Script: Makoto Uezu
- Character Designer: Koichi Kikuta
Theme Songs
Machico performs the opening theme song “Growing Up,” while Sora Amamiya (Aqua), Rie Takahashi (Megumin), and Ai Kayano (Darkness) perform the ending theme song “Ano Hi no Mama no Bokura.”
KonoSuba: A Brief History
KonoSuba began as a web novel series in 2012. The light novel series, written by Natsume Akatsuki and illustrated by Kurone Mishima, was published under the KADOKAWA Sneaker Bunko label from 2013 to 2020, comprising 17 main volumes and three short story anthologies.
The light novels have inspired a manga adaptation by Masahito Watari and several spin-offs. Studio Deen produced the first two KonoSuba seasons, which premiered in 2016 and 2017, and J.C.STAFF produced the KonoSuba: God’s Blessing on this Wonderful World Legend of Crimson movie in 2019. In 2023, Drive produced the adaptation of the Konosuba: An Explosion on This Wonderful World! spin-off.
Previous KonoSuba OVAs
Previous KonoSuba OVAs include:
- God’s Blessing on This Wonderful Choker!: Kazuma finds a cursed choker.
- A second OVA whose plot is less well-known but continues the series’ comedic antics.
Conclusion
The KonoSuba 3 -Bonus Stage- OVA promises more of the humor and adventure that fans have come to love. With new guest characters and a bonus novella for early theatergoers, this OVA is a must-see for any KonoSuba fan. Be sure to catch it in Japanese theaters starting March 14, 2025, or grab the Blu-ray or DVD when it releases on April 25, 2025.
