KONOSUBA – God's blessing on this wonderful world! Legend of Crimson - Characters & Cast

Primarily motivated by self-interest, avoiding trouble, and seeking creature comforts and romantic encounters. However, a deeper motivation is a grudging loyalty to his party members, especially Megumin, which he tries to hide under layers of cynicism and complaints.

Kazuma's arc in the film sees him continue to be a cynical, perverted, and reluctant hero. However, his bond with Megumin deepens significantly. While initially driven by his 'popular phase' and lecherous thoughts, he ultimately shows genuine care for her. His decision to use his skill points to upgrade her Explosion magic, rather than force her to learn something more practical, demonstrates his acceptance of her for who she is. He remains a scoundrel but proves he can be relied upon when his friends are in trouble.

Her singular motivation is to master and use Explosion magic, the most powerful spell in existence. In the film, this motivation is tested as she also develops a desire to be seen as useful and valuable to her friends, particularly Kazuma.

The film is centered on Megumin's journey of self-acceptance. Returning home forces her to confront the perception of her beloved Explosion magic as a useless joke by her peers. She faces a crisis of confidence, even offering to learn advanced magic to be more useful to Kazuma. Her arc culminates in her reaffirming her path, unleashing the most powerful Explosion yet with Yunyun, and solidifying her identity as the party's one-trick-pony powerhouse. Her relationship with Kazuma also evolves from camaraderie to explicit romantic feelings.

Motivated by a desire for praise, worship, and an easy life. She wants to be recognized as the great goddess she believes herself to be, despite her actions often proving the contrary. She is also motivated by a genuine, though often unhelpful, desire to fight against the Demon King's forces.

Aqua serves primarily as a source of comic relief and deus ex machina. Her role in the film is less central compared to Kazuma and Megumin. She spends much of the time being useless, crying, or demanding praise. However, her divine powers, such as providing blessings to enhance Kazuma's luck, become crucial in the final battle. Her arc is static; she remains a powerful yet comically inept and narcissistic goddess throughout.

Her motivations are twofold: to protect her comrades as a noble crusader and, more prominently, to place herself in situations where she will experience physical and emotional torment, which she finds intensely pleasurable.

Darkness has a significantly reduced role in the film, a point of criticism for some viewers. Her primary function is to serve as the party's unshakeable shield and provide masochistic comic relief. She eagerly throws herself in front of danger, deriving pleasure from the abuse. Her arc is largely non-existent in this installment, with her character traits being played for laughs rather than developed further.