Dec 12, 2019
(At the time of writing this, I had just returned from the UK showing at my local Odeon Cinema)
To preface this review, I am a HUGE fan of the Konosuba Anime and Light Novels, so I admit when I say that I am very biased...
On saying that, this is the PERFECT Film for fans of Konosuba. It is - as many others rightly put it - an extended episode for the show that continues where Season 2 left off and is full of fanservice from start to finish.
The Highlights:
(Characters: 10)
This is the main reason the watch this Film!
The cast of characters are what you
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would expect from Konosuba: Dumb, Lovable, Full of Charm, and carries the entire film. There as so many memorable, laugh-out-loud scenes that will leave you in tears. I honestly couldn't get enough of them and I pray we get a season 3 in the near future just so we can have the pleasure of watching more Kazuma and his party of misfits.
(Story: 9)
I was already aware of the story as I had read the Light Novel's 5th Volume this was adapted from. Even so, this did not sour my experience one bit. It was a very faithful adaption and told the story of their time in the Crimson village very well.
The only issues I had was that they cut out 2 particular scenes from the LN: the first of which was amazingly funny and gave us insight in Kazuma's character; whilst the 2nd is VERY important to Konosuba's future story and character arcs.
(Sound: 9)
Pretty much what you would expect: Explosions. Explosions Everywhere.
The Japanese VAs are perfect as their characters - and are perfect in general. The timing of their comedic moments and reactions are unmatched, and their vocal range is impressive to say the least.
The music itself is pretty much the Konosuba soundtrack, so nothing spectacular, However its timing with the scenes and pacing is what made the film so good in the first place.
The ending songs were nice. I'll need to give them another listen though. (Konosuba's 2nd Season OP is one of my all-time favourites.)
I will say, the showing I went to had the volume up to max, so the moments when big sounds were involved, they were ear-piercingly loud.
It wasn't too much of a bother though...
(Art: 8)
Once again, what any Konosuba fan would expect: It's Konosuba. It looks like Konosuba. It feels like Konosuba. And thats all we really need.
Honestly, J.C.Staff did a great job keeping to the charm and style of the Anime that Studio Deen were known for. The big action scenes weren't too over-the-top (...for Konosuba standards) and the Art direction was on point.
And Finally...
(Enjoyment and Overall: 10)
Whenever I rate films, anime, manga, and light novels, I usually focus Enjoyment as my Overall verdict. And so, this is easily a 10/10 for me. The experience of seeing it in the cinema was a fantastic treat, and elevated the overall enjoyment for me. Especially considering that I thought the movie wouldn't gat a UK release, I was overjoyed to be given this chance to experience the film on the big screen.
So, yeah...
I can't wait to watch it again when it is released online - and HOPEFULLY, on Blu-ray along with the previous 2 Seasons! And, I look forward to more possible seasons/movies from this franchise in the future.
Reviewer’s Rating: 10
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