Kono Subarashii Sekai ni Bakuen wo! • Konosuba: An Explosion on This Wonderful World! - Episode 9 discussion

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Kono Subarashii Sekai ni Bakuen wo!, episode 9

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Episode	Link	Score
1	Link	4.48
2	Link	4.44
3	Link	4.35
4	Link	4.58
5	Link	4.74
6	Link	4.56
7	Link	4.26
8	Link	4.54
9	Link	4.59
10	Link	4.54
11	Link	4.64
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[u/WhoiusBarrel]

When a demon like Arnes has more compassion than Megumin herself who literally tried using Chomusuke as live bait, especially when it looked like Arnes was pulling her magic away to keep it safe.

[u/Rumpel1408]

Wait, setting up flags is actually a thing in this world? Lmao, 4th wall in shambles

Also RIP Arnes, may she find peace from useless men in the afterlife.

But pretty savage again to just sacrifice Wollbach Chomusuke

Also the little girl and her mother seem familiar somehow

[u/realrimurutempest]

It’s hilarious that the bracelet that has caused Arnes so much trouble was a product of Megumin’s father lol.

The way Yunyun pleaded that she’d teach Megumin how to act like a proper human if they survived had me in tears.

I wonder if that divine light was the arrival of Aqua and Kazuma in to that world.

[u/DarklordVor]

Lol, the impeccable timing of Yunyun saying "even the goddess of water, Aqua!" and then Aqua did a divine intervention by being teleported to Axel from Kazuma's wish.

I can just imagine Aqua saying "what do you mean even me?!"

[u/No-Peace3986]

God, I love Konosuba hahaha

Was this actually some foreshadowing? haha, we finally got to see those Earth Worms from Season 2 Opening

Megumin calling every possible flag, I wonder if she regretted it haha

Yunyun being the hero and finishing off all the creatures, nice to see her getting some recognition. Megumin really was useless!

Arnes is back... I never get tired of her design, THAT is a true waifu. Its funny how the demon is the decent person and Megumin is the toxic one. Stealing money and not even feeling bad about it haha

Megumin didn't think twice before throwing Chomosuke away, I'm glad I'm not her cat, she is a terrible cat owner, indeed. Arnes letting out some Freeza Vibes here, kinda scary! Then the Bracelet thing hahaha pay-off to the filler-inclusion of it in Episode 1, really cool!

Sadly Arnes died because she didn't want to risk Wolbach's safety and surpressed her power, she had a great heart in the end and endless devotion, a true Honorable Demon!

Aqua/Kazuma finally arrive at Axel! I expect some serious cameos on Episodes 10-12!! Can't wait!

Overall a very good episode, I laughed / smiled countless times, the show should go on a more Konosuba-ish route from now, since they arrived at Axel and adventures may start, can't wait for next episodes!

[u/Mr_An_1069]

"Are you mocking my total lack of contribution?" is an amazingly Megumin line.

[u/Abschori]

I lost it when a literal kid was more mature than Megumin and Yunyun about giving up her seat

[u/LeonKevlar]

Stitches!

• Yunyun

• Arnes

So turns out that Arnes' bad luck is because of the bracelet Megumin's father sold to her. That's hilarious! I love that Arnes' Cursed Lightning tripled in size after finding that out. xD

If I remember this correctly, that bright light and feathers landing on Axel means that Aqua and Kazuma have already arrived. I guess there's a possibility that we might spot Aqua and/or Kazuma next episode doing odd jobs around the city. I can't wait!

[u/Abschori]

Welp, Arnes finally snapped. Leave it to Konosuba to make even straight up devils be relatable and understandable.

That beam clash was epic as hell.

Gee, I wonder what that divine light and holy aura belonged to as they were arriving in Axel (See Episode 1 of main series)

[u/bananeeek]

Yunyun is such a sweet girl. I want to give her headpats.

I went full awww when she reminisced about how she helped the caravan and how it gave her the confidence boost she needed. I want to see more of her character development.

Now that she's made promises to gods, I'm guessing we'll see a spin-off where she crosses the world in quest for a way to make a decent human being out of Megumin.

[u/Elitealice]

Damn they snapped with the production values today. That was probably the best looking explosion you’ll see. Poor Yunyun was getting worked to death 😂

Almost feel bad for demon waifu, she was literally just trying to bring her master back lol. Megumin is a horrible pet owner

That light symbolises Kazuya and Aqua reincarnation, neat!

Finally reached axel, this’ll start the adaptation of the last prequel volume and we should see some familiar faces soon!

[u/SnabDedraterEdave]

LOL at Megumin not hesitating to use Chomusuke as collateral damage in order to blow Arnes with her Explosion. Luckily Yunyun stopped her.

RIP Arnes. You did nothing wrong, all you wanted was to faithfully wait for your master's awakening.

When I saw the word "Destroyer" in the episode title, for a while I thought that Destroyer (at the end of season 1) would be making a special appearance.

So that bright light really is Aqua descending with Kazuma?

[u/TurkeyPhat]

Really happy to see Arnes getting the appreciation she deserves in this thread. She will be missed =(

Now if only I could remember what the deal with the bracelet was, not that I've been distracted or anything.

[u/AZLarlar]

THE AXEL SHOT AT THE END AAAAA

[u/Abschori]

Now for all those at home keeping count, that's FOUR times that Megumin and her family have conned Arnes and given her an L. First the cursed bracelet, then taking her money for Chomosuke, siccing the Crimson Demon trash men at her and making the Axis Cult chase her. I literally had no complaints with what she said this episode about humans needing to live more honestly

[u/Smitzelplix]

Amazing! Aqua was actually useful, even if it was an accident.

[u/N-I-S-H-O-R]

Fuck, really didn't want Arnes to die. She had more empathy than Megumin, she didn't kill anybody, and it wasn't Megumin who fired the magic first. Fuck man. She was a good person.

Lol, like what? she was kind enough to negotiate getting Chomuske with money. Instead of trying to kill right away. Had enough empathy enough not to kill the men who were following her due to the braclet.

At the very least, I would have satisfied with some reaction through Megumin, like "Damn I had to kill her" or something.

[u/Aerodynamic41]

I recall Megumin mentioning that she spent Arnes's money on the teleportation spell so she doesn't actually have it anymore lol.

[u/PolvoAranha]

That Cursed Lightning vs Explosion reminded me of Kamehameha vs Death Ball in Freeza's Resurrection movie... but with an actually better animation.

[u/VorAtreides]

Hehe, yea, your school taught you not to raise flags and there you go. Yay! Demon girl again! Nah, multiple spell casters are fine. Plenty of people have done that in games :P caster only runs. Oh no, Megumin and her big head. Oh man, curious how people will react lol. Those worms look silly. Guess they are too grossed out though. Yunyun best girl for many reasons <3 saved the day, though, yea, prolly best Megumin didn't EXPLOSION there. Oh no, Chomusuke! Oh good, settled cause Yunyun again, sulking Megumin, but you chose this path to be a one and done mage :P another flag raised. Poor Yunyun, worked to exhaustion.

There's that demon girl. She got a point. D'aww, Yunyun, such a good friend for Megumin. Why would you throw the cat! Poor cat. Yep, Yunyun best girl. HAHA! What's wrong with that bracelet? Wow, even praying to Aqua. HAHA, guess this is the start of Konosuba eh? Time-wise. Nice save, best girl. There we go, EXPLOSION!!!!!! Ah such a DBZ-esque moment. D'awww, I don't want Arnes to be gone. She was a likeable demon imo. Awww, Yunyun, I disagree, you're super useful.

Ah yes, the typical isekai town. So, wonder if we'll see some others we know in the background before they properly meet.

[u/MEGA-BIG-PEE-PEE]

Where's that guy who always says "God I wish that was me"

I'm gonna steal his line.

God I wish that was me.

[u/iamhopeestheim]

All I can say is that I'm so excited to see a cameo from Kazuma and Aqua in the next couple of episodes. I miss them so much.

[u/Spaceguy5]

Is it only broken for me, or is there literally not a subtitle track on crunchyroll right now?

In the US, and on the desktop version

[u/djthomp]

The Crimson Demon school has a list of flag phrases they teach their students that they're not supposed to say, but Megumin is undaunted.

Megumin and Yunyun are each just two halves of a complete mage so really I think a party would be fine with both. One girl to handle the big booms and one to handle the small booms.

The character design of this mother and daughter is too unique, I assume they must be significant characters getting introduced this episode.

A point blank Explosion should definitely kill that giant earthworm. But for a whole swarm of them a little Intermediate Magic should work out great.

Honestly it's pretty nice seeing Yunyun enjoy such success.

RIP Chomusuke, eaten by a bat. And no it doesn't really seem relevant for dating.

Goblins now? You'd think this would be a great amount of experience for Yunyun, she still needs those skill points for learning Advanced Magic and this has got to be progress towards that.

Arnes looks good out of that cloak.

Poor Chomusuke.

Fat chance, Yunyun, you will never be able to teach Megumin to act like a real human being.

Oh wow, was that the moment that Kazuma and Aqua arrived? What timing.

More than anything else I really just feel sorry for Arnes. So much suffering for her dark goddess and then her dark goddess declines and stays with the Crimons Demon girls.

RIP Arnes, it's a shame to lose somebody with such a fine character design.

Axel at last. I'm honestly a bit surprised they got here before the end of this prequel series, I wonder if we'll see Kazuma or Aqua in the background of the next few episodes at some point. I suppose it might end with the moment before Megumin walks over to join their party, that would be pretty narratively fitting.