Konosuba Spinoff Manga: 4 Volumes

The fourth and final volume of the Konosuba spinoff manga, Konosuba: Gifting this Wonderful World with Blessings! Fantastic Days!, is scheduled to release on June 21, 2024. This volume is adapted from the franchise’s mobile game with the same title.

The comedy and fantasy genre of the Konosuba franchise has garnered worldwide popularity.

Even now, the series continues to receive anime adaptations, a movie adaptation, and a game, all of which originated from the light novel series Konosuba: God’s Blessing on This Wonderful World!

Konosuba spinoff manga to end with its fourth volume

Konosuba spinoff manga volume 2 cover (Image via Kadokawa)
Konosuba spinoff manga volume 2 cover (Image via Kadokawa)

The spinoff manga of Konosuba, titled Gifting this Wonderful World with Blessings! Fantastic Days!, began its serialization in April 2022. As of November 2023, the manga series has 3 volumes in serialization and its final volume is scheduled to be released on June 21, 2024. However, as of the time of this article’s publication, it has not yet been serialized in English.

The Konosuba spinoff manga series is an adaptation of the popular mobile game franchise of the same name, which was developed by Sumzap. This company has also created multiple anime-themed mobile games for Android and iOS. The game was launched on February 27, 2020.

Konosuba spinoff novel volume cover (Image via Yen Press)
Konosuba spinoff novel volume cover (Image via Yen Press)

Despite the lack of an English manga adaptation, the game’s novel adaptation is readily accessible as it was serialized in English by Yen Press. It was released as the final volume of the original light novel series (volume 18) on March 1, 2022 (Japanese) and June 18, 2023 (English).

The writer’s most influential work is the series, while the illustrator has also worked on other well-known projects, such as Akashic Records of the Bastard Magical Instructor.

The light novel series has been adapted into multiple forms of media, including anime by Studio Deen and Studio Drive, a movie by J.C. Staff, and a manga illustrated by Watari Masahito.

About Konosuba spinoff manga

Konosuba spinoff manga volume 3 cover (Image via Kadokawa)
Konosuba spinoff manga volume 3 cover (Image via Kadokawa)

Despite the lack of a specific synopsis, the Konosuba spinoff manga closely follows the concise adaptations of its parent source, similar to the mobile game.

The main focus of the series revolves around Kazuma Satou, an introverted shut-in. Following a fatal misunderstanding, he is given a second chance at life by reincarnating into a fantasy realm. However, he also inadvertently brings along the goddess Aqua, who had previously mocked his death. Despite their daily struggles, the two find a strange enjoyment in their shared suffering.

One day, the two friends come across Megumin, a wizard, and Darkness, a crusader, who share their eccentricity. With a full party, they embark on a journey to fulfill odd requests and make a living.

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