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It's hard to believe that KonoSuba: God's Blessing on This Wonderful World! Has been going for over 10 years. The series started as a web novel in 2012 and was published as a light novel series by Kadokawa Shoten a year later. A few years after that in 2016 fans got to see them animated and since, popularity has only grown!
While the spinoff anime, KonoSuba: An Explosion on This Wonderful World! which focused on Megumin might have been a bit underwhelming, season 3 brought the whole crew back together in the spring 2024 season. With the success, collaborations, merchandise and figures have come rolling in.
They might be a teeny bit late but Kadokawa is celebrating the 10th anniversary of KonoSuba by releasing some special edition figures of our beloved characters light novel design. Aqua, Megumin, Darkness and Yunyun are all available for pre-order with release dates slated for the first half of 2025.
While the spinoff anime, KonoSuba: An Explosion on This Wonderful World! which focused on Megumin might have been a bit underwhelming, season 3 brought the whole crew back together in the spring 2024 season. With the success, collaborations, merchandise and figures have come rolling in.
They might be a teeny bit late but Kadokawa is celebrating the 10th anniversary of KonoSuba by releasing some special edition figures of our beloved characters light novel design. Aqua, Megumin, Darkness and Yunyun are all available for pre-order with release dates slated for the first half of 2025.
Aqua: Light Novel 10th Anniversary Ver.
Aqua is given a belly dancer-like costume adorned with plenty of decorations in her 10th anniversary design. It may seem initially like an odd choice but Aqua is described as possessing beauty that no human could match. Her light blue hair and eyes and slim figure lend itself to the flowing nature of a dancer.
The figure captures a dynamic pose, dazzling eyes, and cute smile. Since aqua is the Goddess of water full of fun party tricks, the water dancing around her is a nice added touch. The intricate gold accents to her azure outfit help highlight her radiant beauty.
Flowing ribbons and translucent fabric elements enhance the sense of motion, playfully wrapping around her. Compared to her anime design, Aqua has a slightly more mature look in the light novel illustrations. The anime may at times exaggerate certain features for comedic effect but the light novel added more emphasis to her transcendent beauty.
This figure perfectly encapsulates Aqua’s vibrant personality and divine elegance. It has just the right mix of chaos and charm perfect for a Goddess that doubles as a drunkard.
Darkness: Light Novel 10th Anniversary Ver.
Lalatina Ford Dustiness who was the main focus of the third season of the anime is everyone's favorite masochistic, inept crusader. In her 10th anniversary design, the adventuring armor of Darkness is replaced with a stunning wedding dress fit for a woman of nobility.
The gown features layers of flowing white fabric adorned with delicate lace and blue roses, perfectly complementing her radiant smile and twinkling blue eyes. Her golden hair, styled elegantly, is crowned with a tiara and veil, adding to her bridal charm. The graceful pose, as she lifts her dress slightly, reveals golden heels, emphasizing her elegance and poise.
In the light novel illustrations Darkness has a softer, younger look compared to her anime counterpart making her appear to be a bit more childish. The anime may play up her status as the masochistic pervert but in season 3 we see more depth in the character. As a noble, appearances are important and there are obligations which the typical adventurer doesn't have to attend to.
This figure does an excellent job showcasing Darkness's beauty and the series' joyful spirit.
This figure does an excellent job showcasing Darkness's beauty and the series' joyful spirit.
Megumin: Light Novel 10th Anniversary Ver.
The 10th anniversary figure of Megumin is a great tribute to the beloved explosion magic user. The figure captures Megumin in a dynamic pose, getting ready to unleash her signature spell! Clad in a wine-red dress adorned with intricate laces and belts, Megumin's confident expression and the swirling magic effects around her truly bring the character to life.
Megumin's outfit is a departure from her usual adventuring attire, featuring a more elegant and detailed design. The dress is complemented by Chomusuke, who is excited to get in on the action. Her outfit still contains the same chuunibyou vibes we come to expect!
Megumin's outfit is a departure from her usual adventuring attire, featuring a more elegant and detailed design. The dress is complemented by Chomusuke, who is excited to get in on the action. Her outfit still contains the same chuunibyou vibes we come to expect!
The level of detail ensures that every aspect of Megumin's character is captured. The magical effects swirling around her towards the base look pretty decent. Using semi-transparent parts for her magical elements should be familiar with figure collectors as many Megumin figures utilize similar designs.
The figure encapsulates the essence of Megumin's explosive personality and her role as the ultimate wielder of explosion magic. The alternative outfit fits the character and adds some variety to collections.
The figure encapsulates the essence of Megumin's explosive personality and her role as the ultimate wielder of explosion magic. The alternative outfit fits the character and adds some variety to collections.
Yunyun: Light Novel 10th Anniversary Ver.
The lovable and often misunderstood archwizard, Yunyun is the perfect pairing to the eccentric Megumin. The 10th anniversary figure showcases Yunyun in a joyful, everyday scene, reflecting her earnest and kind-hearted nature. Dressed in a simple yet charming outfit full of frills and accessories, Yunyun's friendly demeanor is palpable through her bouncy stride and relaxed smile.
Yunyun's outfit features a cute dress adorned with intricate details such as a flower in her hair, a choker around her neck, and a basket in her hand. These elements add to her endearing and approachable charm. The figure's design highlights Yunyun's gentle personality and the vibrant energy she brings to the series.
The green color scheme usually reserved for Kazuma is utilized well. No announcements about a 10th anniversary fig for Kazuma have been released and blue, yellow, red and green colors are iconic to the series. Having a similar design to Megumin would make for a nice figure pair, but the alternative outfit and coloring goes well with all of the figures as a set.
Whether you want to display all 4 or just choose your favorite character, the figures each have a distinct charm. For Yunyun, that charm is in her girl next door vibes (｡♥‿♥｡)
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