Overlord

Synopsis

What do you do when your favorite game shuts down? Momonga decided to stay logged in right up until the very end. But when the servers go dark, he finds himself transported into the game world--and he's been transformed into his skeletal avatar from the game, awesome magical powers included! But what if he's the villain of his own story? (Source: Yen Press)

About

Overlord is a Japanese manga, first serialized in 2014, spanning 83 chapters, collected across 19 volumes, The series has concluded, (last release in 2023).

Why readers enjoy Overlord

Overlord appeals to readers of Action manga, especially those who appreciate stories that weave in Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Supernatural elements. This combination of Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Supernatural sets the work's pacing and tone, and explains why it resonates with that specific audience.

Creators

Overlord is written by Kugane Maruyama, Oshio Satoshi, with art by Fugin Miyama.

Reception

Overlord holds an average score of 7.7 out of 10 on AniList, a strong score that reflects broad reader satisfaction, with 617 readers marking it as a favourite.

Themes & motifs

Recurring motifs and themes throughout Overlord include: Skeleton, Magic, Anti-Hero, Video Games, Shounen, Vampire, Elf, Male Protagonist. These threads anchor the work's narrative direction and offer a reliable indicator of the reading experience it delivers.