KonoSuba Reading Order: Manga + Light Novels (2026)

KonoSuba: God’s Blessing on This Wonderful World! is an ongoing manga adapted from Natsume Akatsuki’s light novels, with 18+ volumes as of 2026. Kazuma Satou dies of shock and is transported to a fantasy world by the goddess Aqua — who is then stuck in the world with him. He assembles an adventuring party of the most useless companions imaginable: the explosion-obsessed Megumin and the masochistic Darkness. KonoSuba is a beloved comedy parody of isekai conventions.

Quick Answer Read all volumes in publication order from Vol. 1 to the latest. Start at the beginning.

Use the sections below for the full reading order, volume list, and follow-up recommendations.

All Konosuba Volumes in Order

Read in publication order from Vol. 1 to the latest.

Konosuba Reading Order

Axel Town / Adventure Arc (Volumes 1–18+)

Kazuma’s party takes on increasingly absurd quests while failing to make meaningful progress against the Demon King. Each arc is essentially a comedic disaster that somehow resolves itself. The humor comes from the contrast between standard isekai expectations and the characters’ spectacular incompetence.

Konosuba Spinoffs

KonoSuba: An Explosion on This Wonderful World! (Megumin spinoff, 6 volumes, complete) is highly recommended for fans. Read after the main series Vol. 1–3.

Where to Read Konosuba

Manga Plus offers free access to the first and latest chapters. Physical volumes are available from the publisher. We recommend buying official volumes to support the creator.

Frequently Asked Questions About Konosuba

What order should I read KonoSuba? Read Vol. 1 to the latest in order. Multiple spinoff manga exist (Megumin spinoff, Darkness spinoff) that can be read alongside the main series.
How many KonoSuba manga volumes are there? The main KonoSuba manga has 18+ volumes as of 2026.
Is the KonoSuba anime good? Yes. The KonoSuba anime (2 seasons + film by J.C.Staff and Brain’s Base) is excellent and widely regarded as one of the funniest isekai adaptations.

What to Read After KonoSuba

That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime
Fun isekai without the parody edge
No Game No Life
Strategic isekai with a comedic lead duo
The Eminence in Shadow
Comedic isekai with genre-aware humor
My Next Life as a Villainess
Otome-game isekai parody with similar comedy energy
Overlord
Isekai where the protagonist accidentally becomes terrifying