Overlord

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Synopsis

In the year 2138, virtual reality gaming is booming. Yggdrasil, a popular online game is quietly shut down one day. However, one player named Momonga decides to not log out. Momonga is then transformed into the image of a skeleton as "the most powerful wizard." The world continues to change, with non-player characters (NPCs) beginning to feel emotion. Having no parents, friends, or place in society, this ordinary young man Momonga then strives to take over the new world the game has become.

About

Overlord premiered on July 7, 2015. It falls under the Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure genres. The series has aired across 4 seasons and 52 episodes. with each episode running approximately 24 minutes. It airs on AT-X. and concluded its run on September 27, 2022.

Why viewers enjoy Overlord

Overlord targets fans of Animation anime, especially viewers who appreciate stories that blend Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure elements. This combination of Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure sets the show's pacing and tone, and explains why it resonates with that specific audience over more general animated programming.

Production

Overlord was animated by Madhouse, KADOKAWA, Hakuhodo DY Music & Pictures, and broadcast on AT-X.

Critical reception

Overlord holds a rating of 8.5 out of 10 based on 1,098 user reviews on TMDB, a strong score that reflects broad satisfaction from its audience.

Themes & motifs

Recurring motifs and themes throughout Overlord include: magic, virtual reality, supernatural, game, online gaming, anime, munchkins, based on light novel. These threads anchor the show's narrative direction and offer a reliable indicator of the kind of viewing experience it delivers.

Voice cast

Satoshi Hino
Yumi Hara
Sumire Uesaka
Manami Numakura
Akeno Watanabe
Aoi Yuuki
Ayumu Murase
Emiri Kato
Yumi Uchiyama
Masayuki Katou

Production credits

Direction: Naoyuki Ito · Kazuaki Terasawa · Kyosuke Takada
Writing: Yukie Sugawara · Kugane Maruyama

Release dates

Premiered

July 7, 2015

Last aired

September 27, 2022

Seasons & episodes

Season1

Overlord

July 7, 2015·13episodes

On the night his favorite MMORPG is scheduled to be shut down, veteran player Momonga stays logged in until the clock hits zero. The screen goes dark for only a few moments before he finds himself completely immersed in the world of Yggdrasil. Left with all of his character’s devastating powers, total dominion over his NPCs, and nothing better to do…Momonga decides to take over the world.

Season2

Overlord II

January 9, 2018·13episodes

Continuing his quest to rule this new world, Ains begins to put the pieces in place for his conquest. But between a Lizard Man tribe uprising, and performing missions as adamantite adventurer Momonga, Ains has his work cut out for him!

Season3

Overlord III

July 10, 2018·13episodes

This land will fall to his command—the overlord is back! While Ains Ooal Gown’s conquest over Yggdrasil is bearing fruit, a deadly power struggle between empires could lead to Ains’ downfall. But that’s the least of his worries. Despite praise from his subjects, Momonga is finding it harder and harder to keep up the act as the terrifying Ains. On top of it all, Nazarick is being invaded. Can the mighty overlord maintain his reign, or will this be his final stand?

Season4

Overlord IV

July 5, 2022·13episodes

Newly crowned Ains plans his utopia, but before he can reform the rival kingdoms, he’ll have to rule them. Histerrifying nature makes allies hard to come by, but when the Dwarven Kingdom is threatened, Ains finally has achance to prove his good intentions.