KonoSuba: God’s Blessing on This Wonderful World Season 3 – BONUS STAGE OVA episodes revealed 4 additional voice cast members. The episodes had its theatrical premiere on March 14, and the episodes will be screened for two weeks in Japanese theaters. They will release on Blu-ray and DVD on Friday, April 25, 2025. Studio Drive animated the season. A new sequel anime was also announced on the day of the OVA episodes’ premiere.

The new cast members represent a parallel to Kazuma’s party, being supposed to embody a ‘proper’ version of an adventurer party rather than the chaotic one we’ve been following so far. Their names are all plays on the main characters, and the new Konosuba Season 3 BONUS STAGE OVA voice cast members include:

• Tetsu Inada Ash ozuma therefore
• Manaka Iwami I have Acua
• Rumi Okubo as Megumi
• Ayako Kawasumi as Luckless

The main cast members all reprised their roles, including:

• Jun Fukushima as Kazuma Sato
• Sora Amamiya as Aqua
• Rie Takahashi as Megumin
• Ai Kayano as Darkness

The characters were all previously shown in the main trailer for the OVA episodes, which features the third season’s opening theme song “Growing Up” by Machico.

Comments from the new cast

Tetsu Inada (Ozuma):

Q: Thoughts on the recording atmosphere and experience of playing the role
A: “I’m usually the guy who just says a line or two that has nothing to do with the story. But this time, I was given an important role with a lot of dialogue. For the first time, I felt pressure in a KonoSuba recording session. Seeing how Jun Fukushima and the others bear this burden while also making the show even more entertaining made me respect them even more.”

Q: OVA highlights and message to fans
A: “When fake versions of characters appear, it’s a sign of greatness—Ultraman, Kamen Rider, Mito Komon, and the Straw Hat Pirates have all had their impostors. Now, our dear Kazuma and his party join the ranks. Think of it as a Super Sentai vs. series-type showdown. ‘This battle will be legendary…’ (Said in the voice of the Ruffian character).”

And then You are (Acua):

Q: Thoughts on the recording atmosphere and experience of playing the role
A: “The recording started off with a wonderful line: ‘Make sure you don’t lose to Kazuma’s party and have fun!’ The energy and humor in the test takes were already incredible, and the director kept pushing us to go even funnier. I was amazed! It was tough holding back laughter during the actual recording. Even during breaks, we all enjoyed eating hamburgers together!”

Q: OVA highlights and message to fans
A: “Of course, Kazuma’s team brings their usual hilarious antics, but I hope viewers also enjoy the differences between the two parties. There are moments where I got to improvise some lines, so be sure to listen carefully and laugh along! KonoSuba was a show I watched before becoming a voice actress, so I’m thrilled to share in this experience with the fans!”

Rumi Okubo (Megumi)

Q: Thoughts on the recording atmosphere and experience of playing the role
A: “It was such a fun experience! After interacting with the regular cast, I quickly realized, ‘Oh, I can just go wild here!’ So, I threw out all my pre-planned acting ideas and fully immersed myself in the KonoSuba world… and by the end, it was pure joy. The way they use animation timing and comedic pauses was also really interesting, making the whole session exciting!”

Q: OVA highlights and message to fans
A: “Our team represents a ‘proper adventurer party’ as opposed to Kazuma’s crew. But how do these competent adventurers get caught up in Kazuma’s madness? From start to finish, it’s packed with entertainment! Being part of a KonoSuba OVA was a dream, and I can’t wait for everyone to see it!”

Ayako Kawasumi (Luckless)

Q: Thoughts on the recording atmosphere and experience of playing the role
A: “Since this series has been running for a while, the cast already has great chemistry, and they even improvise and contribute ideas during recording. It was such a fun and relaxed atmosphere! My character, Luckless, is a very proper and noble knight, so I focused on delivering a performance that would contrast well with the rest of the cast.”

Q: OVA highlights and message to fans
A: “I’m honored to be part of the KonoSuba world. The Kazuma party guided me through the experience, and I had a great time recording. The contrast between the two parties makes for an interesting and hilarious story, so I hope you all enjoy it!”

The new episodes previously revealed a visual, which you can see below.

Background

KonoSuba: God’s Blessing on This Wonderful World! (Kono Subarashii Sekai ni Shukufuku wo!) is a light novel series written by Natsume Akatsuki and illustrated by Kurone Mishima. It debuted in 2013 and ended in 2020 with a total of 17 volumes. The series has since expanded into multiple spin-offs, side stories, and the popular anime adaptation.

Anime Adaptations and Studios

The anime adaptation has been handled by multiple studios over the years.

• Studio DEEN produced the first two seasons of the TV anime.
• Studio Drive took over for the 2023 Megumin-focused spin-off, KonoSuba: An Explosion on This Wonderful World! and the third season of the main anime.
• J.C. Staff was responsible for the 2019 anime movie, KonoSuba: God’s Blessing on This Wonderful World! Legend of Crimson.

Story

Crunchyroll streams the anime, describing the story as follows:

After an unfortunate traffic accident, Kazuma Sato finds himself in front of a goddess named Aqua. She offers him the chance to be reincarnated in a fantasy world, allowing him to bring one thing of his choice. Instead of picking a powerful item, Kazuma chooses Aqua herself. The two are transported to a new world filled with adventure, where Kazuma wants nothing more than a peaceful life—but Aqua has other plans, and the looming threat of the Demon King won’t make things easy for them.

With a mix of comedy, adventure, and fantasy, Konosuba has remained one of the most beloved isekai series in recent years. Stay tuned as we wait for more updates for the upcoming new OVA episodes.

Source: Konosuba Official X
© Natsume Akatsuki, Kurone Mishima / KADOKAWA / KonoSuba Production Committee