Megumin is one of the most loved characters in the “KonoSuba: God’s Blessing on This Wonderful World” anime series. Her fun personality, signature eyepatch, and love for explosion magic have made her a fan favorite among anime fans, even more than the show’s protagonist Kazuma.
Nonetheless, there is more to Megumin than meets the eye. Whether you are a die-hard Megumin fan or just discovering this explosive mage for the first time. Megumin is one of Konosuba's central characters, and these are some details ranging from her background to her personality, preferences, and quirks most fans may not know.
8 She Is Addicted To Explosion Magic
She was first introduced to explosion magic when an old woman saved her from monsters using an explosion spell, she then decided she would become an Explosion Mage. Her obsession with Explosion Magic is so strong that, according to her, she has to perform it at least once a day or she’ll die.
She has no problem performing it on a large expanse of barren land or random objects if there are no enemy targets in sight. As long as she meets her daily target.
7 She Has The Highest Level In Her Party
Due to her role as the Arch-Wizard, she delivers the killing blow when they go monster hunting or get into a pinch. She has the most potent attack spell in her party since she decided to learn any other type of magic and uses all her skill points to upgrade her sole Explosion Magic.
Consequently, Megumin gets the most experience points out of everyone in her party. Therefore, she has the highest level out of all her party members. She seems to be in the mid-40s range.
6 She Comes From The Crimson Demon Clan
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She comes from The Crimson Demon Clan, which is a group of powerful mages created by the creator who made the Destroyer. They were genetically modified, and the result was a race that possessed an arsenal of high-level spells and high mana reserves.
They all have brown hair and red eyes that glow when they get excited. The children begin attending their Village’s Magic Academy at a young age and are considered adults when they gain the thirty skill points required to learn advanced magic.
5 Despite Her Appearance, She Can Be Stubborn
Despite her cute and generally childish appearance, she can be quite stubborn. Once she has her mind set on something, she is unwilling to compromise or back down, even in the face of evidence that points to the contrary. This often leads to clashes with other characters, as Megumin can be quite single-minded in her pursuit of what she thinks is right.
Her stubbornness also testifies to her strong will and determination. She is also a troublemaker, with her victims being Yunyun, Darkness, and Aqua most of the time. Her stubbornness is a defining aspect of her personality
4 She Has A Barcode
As a member of the Crimson Demon Clan, she was also created artificially. Due to the fact that they were synthetically created, the whole clan carries a barcode tattoo on their body located in hidden places which is used to uniquely identify them. Since she is a Crimson Demon, too, she is no exception.
Megumin’s barcode tattoo can be found on her butt, Yunyun her close friend also possesses a barcode tattoo since they are of the same clan, and hers is on her inner thigh.
3 She Has An Old-style Japanese Dialect
Megumin only talks in an old-style Japanese dialect, reminiscent of the Edo era, despite being a young girl. She often speaks in a formal and poetic manner that involves using archaic vocabulary and sentence structures of the royals and exalted officials of the old era, which are not commonly used in modern Japanese, adding to the charm and humor of the series.
Megumin’s speech patterns also highlight the depth and attention to detail of the show’s characters, as her unique mannerisms reflect her personality and interests.
2 She Has A Strong Sense Of Justice
She has a very strong sense of justice and would even stand up to her friends for what she believes in. She becomes very protective when people try to mock or hurt her friends and innocent people and stands up against injustice.
Her sense of justice is tied to her passion for magic, as she believes it can change the world for the better. Her unwavering commitment to her ideals and willingness to take action in the face of adversity makes her a compelling character and a valuable party member.
1 She Has Earned A Lot Of Money
Megumin’s personal income is estimated at around ten million eris. This is because she and Kazuma’s party have earned quite a lot from taking up guild quests and fighting monsters.
It does not really reflect due to the percentage she sends back home to her family in the village every month for their upkeep since she comes from a poor background, though she makes sure not to send too much as her father has an undying habit of wasting enormous amounts on brewing magic potions.