"KonoSuba: God's Blessing on this Wonderful World!" has gained popularity thanks to the unique worldview of an isekai reincarnation story and the comical tactics of its characters. It has also been announced that its spin-off, "Explosion on this Wonderful World!", will be adapted into an anime. The story revolves around Megumin, one of the most popular characters in the series, and the characters around her. It features a slightly different style of comedy from the original "KonoSuba: God's Blessing on this Wonderful World!" The Crimson Demons, who appear frequently throughout the series, are a race that is always full of things to poke fun at, including their unique sensibilities, making them extremely important characters. This time, we'd like to introduce the Crimson Demons, one of the most chuunibyou (or rather, advanced) races in the series, who play a particularly important role in the series! Megumin and many other fascinating characters appear, so be sure to check it out!
What are the Crimson Demons?
First, I'd like to briefly introduce the high demons who appear frequently in this work. The Crimson Demons are a race that plays a major role in the main story, "KonoSuba: God's Blessing on this Wonderful World!", and are extremely important characters in this work and the entire "KonoSuba" series.
A Powerful Family
The Crimson Demons are a race of superior bloodlines, many of whom possess the ability to use advanced magic. In the story, the mere mention of Megumin as a "Crimson Demon" immediately elicits the respect of the characters around her, suggesting that the superiority of their bloodline is well-known. In the story, when monsters attack the Crimson Demon village, the entire clan is depicted gleefully defeating the enemy, making them a fighting race that rivals even the Saiyans.
All of them suffer from chuunibyou
Despite their status as such an excellent fighting clan, the Crimson Demons also have a somewhat troubling side: all of them suffer from chuunibyou. While chuunibyou tends to be associated with middle school boys, the Crimson Demons, whether male, female, adult, or child, all suffer from chuunibyou. Because of this, while they are reliable in battle, it seems that they can be difficult to accept as teammates on a day-to-day basis.
Unbelievable Naming Sense
Also, perhaps due to their chuunibyou-like sensibilities, the Crimson Demons' naming sense is somewhat eccentric. Starting with Megumin, who appears the most throughout the series, this work features many names that parents would never give their children, such as Arueyafunifura, Dodonko, and Nerimaki.
The protagonist of this work! Megumin
Among the unique members of the Crimson Demons, Megumin is the most well-known and appears frequently throughout the series. While always sporting an eyepatch, she maintains the chuunibyou style typical of the Crimson Demons, sometimes blushing when Kazuma and the others tease her about it. While still retaining a childlike heart, she plays an important role in the series as a cute character worthy of teasing.
The Series' Most Popular Character
This punchy character design perfectly matches the comical style of the series, making Megumin the most popular character throughout the series. Perhaps as a result, the production team has taken Megumin's fans into consideration when developing the story, leading to the release of a movie centered around her.
She only wields explosive magic!!
Even in battle scenes, she displays her unique strength by utilizing explosive magic, which is said to be the most difficult and least practical of all magics. She's the only character to master explosive magic, a high-level form of magic with limited practicality. It could be said that she's a character who has squandered the virtues of her Crimson Demon bloodline due to her own obsession with it.
The Story of How She Met Kazuma and the Others
This work, "Explosion in this Wonderful World!", depicts the adventures of Megumin, one of the series' most chuunibyou characters, before she met Kazuma and the others. As a spin-off, popular characters like Kazuma and Aqua rarely appear, allowing you to enjoy the inner conflict and growth Megumin experiences that aren't shown at her party.
Megumin's Best Friend? Yunyun
Yunyun is another well-known member of the Crimson Demons. She plays an important role in the story as Megumin's best friend (?). In contrast to Megumin's impulsive nature, Yunyun is a bit timid and easily nervous. Their differences often lead to clashes, often resulting in playful duels.
Also Appears in the Main Story
She plays a major role in the main story, so like Megumin, she's a character that's explored extensively in the spinoff. Many KonoSuba fans seem to prefer Yunyun over Megumin, so she's definitely a character worth paying attention to.
Megumin's Little Sister! Komekko
Megumin's younger sister, Komekko, is also a highly popular character among the Crimson Demons. She has gained popularity thanks to her adorable appearance, inherited from Megumin, and the unpredictable and bold behavior that only a child can have.
The Inherited Chuunibyou Bloodline
Although she's still a small member of the Crimson Demons, her actions at key points throughout the series reveal her chuunibyou-ness, making her a promising member of the next generation of Crimson Demons. She and the rest of the Megumin family have attracted a lot of attention in the series, so be sure to check it out.
Megumin's Classmate! Arue
Arue is a character who appears as Megumin's classmate. Like Megumin, she has a habit of hiding one of her eyes, revealing her chuunibyou tendencies to rival those of the other Crimson Demons. When appearing as Megumin's classmate, she is always in the center and delivers her catchphrase, making her perhaps Megumin's most memorable classmate in the series.
Aspiring Writer
Arue aspires to be a writer and is currently working on a book with a rather pathetic name: "The Crimson Demon Heroes." While the title sounds like something a middle school boy would write, he seems to be very serious about it and is honing his skills to become a successful writer in the future.
Megumin's Classmate! Funifura
Funifura is another character who appears as Megumin's classmate. She's known for her unique pose, with her arms stretched out straight and one leg raised high, and she's usually seen in this pose. However, in reality, it's not exactly a cool pose.
A Distinct Personality
She is portrayed as a very distinct personality throughout the story. She's a somewhat boisterous character, unusually for a Crimson Demon, often making sarcastic remarks and causing trouble with Megumin and the others due to her mouth. She's a somewhat contrasting character to Arie, who aspires to be a writer.
Megumin's classmate! Dodonko
Dodonko is another character who appears as Megumin's classmate. When she first appears, she leans her body slightly aside and leans one hand up high in the air, which, like Funifura, isn't exactly a cool pose. However, considering that she always strikes this pose, it's likely the trio carefully coordinated their poses beforehand.
She's a little bit absent-minded, too...
In contrast to Funifura, Dodonko is portrayed as a laid-back character with a slightly absent-minded side. She often acts without thinking about the consequences, or without thinking at all, which often gets her into a lot of trouble.
Megumin's classmate! Nerimaki
Nerimaki is also the final character to appear as Megumin's classmate. Nerimaki is an especially popular character among Megumin's classmates, and her adorable appearance has earned her a large fanbase.
A Slightly Mature Character
Her personality is somewhat mature, making her a rare character among the Crimson Demons. Perhaps due to her mature personality, Megumin often talks to her about romance, making her a somewhat older sister-like character.
Summary
Did you enjoy this article? We've introduced the many fascinating Crimson Demons that appear in this work. The Crimson Demons are one of the most powerful races in the main story, so even if you're a fan who wants to continue enjoying the main story, we recommend reading this work to learn more about the Crimson Demons' appeal. These characters are sure to play even more important roles in the story, so be sure to keep an eye on them!
