Overlord

Overlord (2015-2022)

EndedAnimation showAction, Anime, Fantasy

When a popular fantasy MMORPG shuts down its servers, one guild leader, the skeleton mage, Momonga, finds himself transported to a real fantasy world trapped inside the body of his avatar. His guild's fortress has been transported to an unfamiliar world and the inhabiting NPC characters gain sentience and look to Momonga as their supreme ruler–an overlord as it were. With his extensive knowledge of magic and powerful, fanatic minions following his every whim, Momonga continues to roleplay the part of the evil overlord to the extent that domination of this new world is not an entirely unappealing option.

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Scheduleevery Tuesday at 22:30 (30 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S04E13The Witch of the Falling Kingdomsept. 27, 2022
S04E12Invasion of the Royal Capitalsept. 20, 2022
S04E11Well-prepared Trapssept. 13, 2022
S04E10The Last Kingsept. 6, 2022
S04E09Countdown to Extinctionaoût 30, 2022
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

What was the premiere date of Overlord?

Overlord premiered on July 7, 2015.

Who is the main character of Overlord?

The main character of Overlord is Momonga.

What is the genre of Overlord?

Overlord is a dark fantasy anime series.

Who produced Overlord?

Overlord was produced by Madhouse.

How many episodes are there in the first season of Overlord?

There are 13 episodes in the first season of Overlord.

What is the premise of Overlord?

Overlord follows a character named Momonga who is transported into a virtual reality game world that he has been playing for years.

Who is the writer of Overlord?

The writer of Overlord is Yukie Sugawara.

What is the origin of Overlord?

Overlord is based on a light novel series written by Kugane Maruyama.

Who directed Overlord?

Overlord was directed by Naoyuki Itou.

What are the special abilities of Momonga, the main character of Overlord?

Momonga possesses powerful magical abilities, exceptional swordsmanship, and excellent leadership skills.

Who are the main characters in Overlord, besides Momonga?

The main characters in Overlord, besides Momonga, are Albedo, Shalltear Bloodfallen, and Ainz Ooal Gown.

What is the name of the virtual reality game world in which Overlord is set?

The virtual reality game world in which Overlord is set is called Yggdrasil.

How is Momonga perceived by other characters in Overlord?

Momonga is perceived as an all-powerful, legendary, and fearsome figure by other characters in Overlord.

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Also known as

  • オーバーロード (Japan)
  • Overlord II - (S2) (Japan)
  • Overlord III - (S3) (Japan)
  • Overlord IV - (S4) (Japan)
  • Повелитель (Ukraine)

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