Konosuba: God's Blessing On This Wonderful World!

"KonoSuba: God's Blessing on This Wonderful World!" is a hilarious and highly entertaining isekai anime that parodies the typical conventions of the genre while delivering a delightful and absurd adventure filled with memorable characters and uproarious humor.

Kazuma Satou, a high school shut-in and video game enthusiast who dies in a rather embarrassing and absurd manner. After his death, he meets the goddess Aqua, who offers him a chance at reincarnation in a fantasy world. He is allowed to take one item with him, and in a fit of frustration, he chooses to bring Aqua along with him. The two of them find themselves in a medieval fantasy world filled with magic, monsters, and adventures.

Kazuma's goal is to defeat the Demon King, but his journey quickly takes an unexpected and humorous turn as he assembles a party of eccentric and dysfunctional companions, including the explosion-obsessed arch-wizard Megumin, the masochistic crusader Darkness, and Aqua herself, who is far from the ideal goddess.

The animation style is vibrant and expressive, effectively bringing out the characters' comedic expressions and over-the-top actions. The series also has well-animated action scenes, especially during magical battles. "KonoSuba" has gained a large and dedicated fanbase, and its humor and characters are well-loved by anime enthusiasts. The series has spawned multiple seasons of the anime, an animated film, and various spin-off works, making it one of the standout comedies in the isekai genre.

Directed by: Takaomi Kanasaki

Air dates: January 14, 2016

IMDb rating: 7.8