Episode 5
Prelude to an Explosion of Madness
With Komekko missing and monsters running amuck, everything Megumin and Yunyun have learned is put to the test.
Season 1
All Episodes
Episode 1
The Crimson-Eyed Wizards
April 6, 2023
After an explosive encounter with a powerful magic user, Megumin informs her parents that she wants to study explosion magic at the Crimson Demon magic academy called the Red Prison.
Episode 2
The Magic Academy's Taboo
April 13, 2023
Komekko discovers a furry four-legged dinner that Megumin ends up adopting, before the Red Prison conducts a questionable educational exercise.
Episode 3
Guardians of the Crimson Demon Village
April 20, 2023
An unproductive study session results in Megumin and Yunyun having nothing better to do than try and improve Bukkorori's love life.
Episode 4
The Crimson-Eyed Lonely Master
April 27, 2023
As the day of both their graduation and the awakening of the Dark God seem to draw ever closer, Megumin gets the feeling Yunyun is keeping secrets from her.
Episode 5
Prelude to an Explosion of Madness
May 4, 2023
With Komekko missing and monsters running amuck, everything Megumin and Yunyun have learned is put to the test.
Episode 6
The Raison D'être of an Explosive NEET
May 11, 2023
Megumin has finally achieved her dream of learning Explosion magic, but it takes more than massive eruptions of power to make a living. Saving enough money to set out on her journey might take longer than she ever thought.
Episode 7
Troublemakers of the City of Water
May 18, 2023
After finally arriving in the city of water, Arcanretia, Megumin is once again having trouble saving up for the next leg of her journey. But she may have found an unexpected source of help in the Religious Order of Axis.
Episode 8
Fanatics of the Water City
May 25, 2023
Megumin has become acquainted with Father Zesta of the Axis Sect, just in time for him to be arrested thanks to a letter delivered by Yunyun. Can the two Crimson Demons repay his hospitality by proving his innocence?
Episode 9
Destroyer From the Crimson Demon Village
June 1, 2023
Traveling by coach to Axel, Megumin and Yunyun's peaceful journey is interrupted by a string of suspicious monster attacks.
Episode 10
Outlaws of the Town for Beginners
June 8, 2023
Megumin reaches Axel to begin her career as an adventurer, but is finding that her explosion magic doesn't make her a good fit for most parties.
Episode 11
The Explosion Girl and the Forest Irregularity
June 15, 2023
A high-ranked demon has begun lurking the woods near Axel, and the local adventurers--including Megumin and Yunyun--are trying to do something about it.
Episode 12
An Explosion on This Wonderful World!
June 22, 2023
The demonic Host continues the search for his master, and Megumin may be the only one who can keep him from destroying Axel in the process.