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Overlord

Tue, Jul 7, 2015
  • Animation
  • Sci-Fi & Fantasy
  • Action & Adventure
Series · Synopsis

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.

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Cast

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  • Satoshi Hino
    Satoshi Hino
    as Momonga / Ains Ooal Gown (voice)
  • Yumi Hara
    Yumi Hara
    as Albedo (voice)
  • Sumire Uesaka
    Sumire Uesaka
    as Shalltear Bloodfallen (voice)
  • Manami Numakura
    Manami Numakura
    as Narberal Gamma (voice)
  • Akeno Watanabe
    Akeno Watanabe
    as Virtuous King of the Forest (voice)
  • Aoi Yuuki
    Aoi Yuuki
    as Clementine (voice)
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Episodes

4 seasons · 52 episodes

Ended · 52 aired
Season 1
13 episodes · 13 aired
▾
  • E1
    Chapter 1: End and Beginning
    Aired · Tue, Jul 7, 2015 · 25m

    Momonga is the last online member of his game as it is being shut down. He wakes up and finds himself still in the game, but in a new persona.

  • E2
    Chapter 2: Floor Guardians
    Aired · Tue, Jul 14, 2015 · 25m

    Momonga explores the new world he is in and makes plans with his guardians over how to handle the situation.

  • E3
    Chapter 3: Battle of Carne Village
    Aired · Tue, Jul 21, 2015 · 25m

    Momonga sees that Carne village is under siege by invading forces and goes to rescue them.

  • E4
    Chapter 4: Ruler of Death
    Aired · Tue, Jul 28, 2015 · 25m

    Momonga defeats the Sunlight Scripture that was invading Carne and launches a campaign to take over the world as Ainz Ooal Gown.

  • E5
    Chapter 5: Two Venturers
    Aired · Tue, Aug 4, 2015 · 25m

    Ainz and his battle maid Narberal take on aliases and join an adventurer's guild to learn more about the world.

  • E6
    Chapter 6: Journey
    Aired · Tue, Aug 11, 2015 · 25m

    Momon and Nabe team up with a group of adventurers called the Swords of Darkness.

  • E7
    Chapter 7: Wise King of Forest
    Aired · Tue, Aug 18, 2015 · 25m

    Momon encounters a fearsome beast known as the Wise King of the Forest - which he finds is a giant hamster.

  • E8
    Chapter 8: Twin Swords of Slashing Death
    Aired · Tue, Aug 25, 2015 · 25m

    Momon and Nabe find that their friends were slain by a psychopath and sorcerer and track the killers down.

  • E9
    Chapter 9: The Dark Warrior
    Aired · Tue, Sep 1, 2015 · 25m

    Momon and Nabe fight Clementine and Khaljit.

  • E10
    Chapter 10: True Vampire
    Aired · Tue, Sep 8, 2015 · 25m

    Shalltear falls into the possession of an enemy and Ainz must quickly make a plan to save her.

  • E11
    Chapter 11: Confusion and Understanding
    Aired · Tue, Sep 15, 2015 · 25m

    Ainz investigates the reason for Shalltear's revolt. He concludes that she is under an incurable status effect. He then goes to the treasury to retrieve some of Nazarick's powerful weapons.

  • E12
    Chapter 12: The Bloody Valkyrie
    Aired · Tue, Sep 22, 2015 · 25m

    Although Shalltear's skill set puts Ainz at a complete disadvantage, he steps forward into battle. He gave various world items to his guardians to ensure the safety of Nazarick in his absence. Now, all that is left is a battle of life and death!

  • E13
    Chapter 13: Player vs Non Player Character
    Aired · Tue, Sep 29, 2015 · 25m

    Ainz reminds Shalltear that he is the master of Nazarick and that his name carries the weight of all the supreme beings of Ainz Ooal Gown.

Season 2
13 episodes · 13 aired
▾
  • E1
    Chapter 1: The Dawn of Despair
    Aired · Tue, Jan 9, 2018 · 30m

    Officers of the Slane Theocracy gather to discuss recent losses. The noblemen of Estize plot to push back the Empire. Ainz surveys a world map as his plans are set in motion. Shalltear recovers from her ordeal.

  • E2
    Chapter 2: Departure
    Aired · Tue, Jan 16, 2018 · 30m

    The leaders of the Green Claw tribe gather to discuss their response to the threat that faces them. Zaryusu proposes an alliance with the other Lizardman tribes, and is sent to meet with the Red Eye tribe.

  • E3
    Chapter 3: Lizard Men, Gathering
    Aired · Tue, Jan 23, 2018 · 30m

    The combined Lizardmen fight against Cocytus's forces.

  • E4
    Chapter 4: Army of Death
    Aired · Tue, Jan 30, 2018 · 30m

    As the Lizardmen celebrate their success, Ainz makes plans for a new assault.

  • E5
    Chapter 5: The Freezing God
    Aired · Tue, Feb 6, 2018 · 30m

    Ainz sets a challenge for the Lizardmen: if their champions survive a fight with his champion, the ice insect Cocytus, they will earn their freedom.

  • E6
    Chapter 6: Those Who Pick Up, Those Who Are Picked Up
    Aired · Tue, Feb 13, 2018 · 30m

    Sebas comes across a young slave and rescues her. Members of the Blue Rose take measures against a drug plantation.

  • E7
    Chapter 7: Blue Roses
    Aired · Tue, Feb 20, 2018 · 30m

    The Blue Rose adventurer group makes plans to investigate and learn about Nazarick. Meanwhile, Ainz is worried about managing the Lizardmen and Sebas's possible betrayal.

  • E8
    Chapter 8: A Boy's Feeling
    Aired · Tue, Feb 27, 2018 · 30m

    Sebas is attacked but successfully defends himself, and makes two new friends and apprentices.

  • E9
    Chapter 9: Soaring Sparks of Fire
    Aired · Tue, Mar 6, 2018 · 30m

    Sebas, Brain and Climb attack a brothel controlled by the Eight Fingers cartel to rescue its ladies.

  • E10
    Chapter 10: Disturbance Begins in the Royal Capital
    Aired · Tue, Mar 13, 2018 · 30m

    Ainz calls on Sebas to answer for his actions, and to discuss what is to become of Tuare. Renner meets with the Blue Rose, then Marquis Raeven, to consult with them about her planned attacks against Eight Fingers.

  • E11
    Chapter 11: Jaldabaoth
    Aired · Tue, Mar 20, 2018 · 30m

    As Sebas fights Six Arms, Demiurge attacks Re-Estize to hide the retaliation against Eight Fingers amidst a demonic incursion.

  • E12
    Chapter 12: The Final Battle of the Disturbance
    Aired · Tue, Mar 27, 2018 · 30m

    The battle with Eight Fingers comes to a head as a new demonic threat unleashes hellfire in the capitol.

  • E13
    Chapter 13: The Ultimate Trump Card
    Aired · Tue, Apr 3, 2018 · 30m

    The guardsmen and adventurers face a daunting array of demons until Ainz arrives and takes charge. Brain once again comes face to face with Shalltear. While Evileye is occupied, Demiurge reveals his plan to Ainz.

Season 3
13 episodes · 13 aired
▾
  • E1
    A Ruler's Melancholy
    Aired · Tue, Jul 10, 2018 · 30m

    With the events of Re-Estize Kingdom and the Lizard Men behind them, the loyal servants of Nazarick return to their daily routines. However, Ainz is worried about the work-life balance of his NPCs. They work day in and day out without rest.

  • E2
    Carne Village Once More
    Aired · Tue, Jul 17, 2018 · 30m

    As Nazarick decides on their next steps, the village of Carne focuses on rebuilding their homes. Enri and her goblin troop are busy protecting the villagers, training the vigilante troop, and manning the fields. All the while, unrest builds in the forest.

  • E3
    Enri's Upheaval and Hectic Days
    Aired · Tue, Jul 24, 2018 · 30m

    Enri meets Agu, who tells everyone that the Giant of the East and Demon Snake of the West are gathering forces to fight the master of the Monument of Ruin. Enri and the others take action, but little does she know how crazy the day will become.

  • E4
    Giant of the East, Demon Snake of the West
    Aired · Tue, Jul 31, 2018 · 30m

    Ainz decides to go and see the Giant of the East and Demon Snake of the West himself. If they are similar to Hamusuke, they may have some worth as experimental subjects.

  • E5
    Two Leaders
    Aired · Tue, Aug 7, 2018 · 30m

    The Giant of the East has come to attack Carne Village, but the villagers are willing to put their lives on the line to protect their home and families. While the goblin troop defends the front gates, Enri and Nphirea defends the village from behind.

  • E6
    Invitation to Death
    Aired · Tue, Aug 14, 2018 · 30m

    The Tomb of Nazarick continues their plan for world domination and Ainz visits the Baharuth Empire as Momon of Darkness. Meanwhile, Count Femel hires a large number of Workers to explore a certain tomb recently discovered in Re-Estize Kingdom.

  • E7
    Butterfly Entangled in a Spider's Web
    Aired · Tue, Aug 21, 2018 · 30m

    The foolish workers that have entered the Tomb of Nazarick greatly anger Ainz. Albedo and the others have already finished preparations for their welcome and Lord Ainz watches on, determined that not a single one leaves his tomb alive.

  • E8
    A Handful of Hope
    Aired · Tue, Aug 28, 2018 · 30m

    The worker group Foresight is teleported to the fighting arena in the sixth floor to challenge the great Ainz Ooal Gown. Ainz tries to restrain his smoldering fury as he disposes the last of the filthy thieves that dare trample into his treasured Nazarick.

  • E9
    War of Words
    Aired · Tue, Sep 4, 2018 · 30m

    Ainz sends Aura and Mare to the Empire with a message: "Come and apologize or watch as your country burn to the ground". With no other option, Emperor Jircniv heads towards Nazarick with the head of a noble in tow. Though, things are not as they seem.

  • E10
    Preparation for War
    Aired · Tue, Sep 11, 2018 · 30m

    Re-Estize Kingdom prepares for war after receiving a declaration from the Empire that they will claim the land near E-Rantel for the Sorcerer King Gown. Gazef knows the magic caster's strength, but he cannot stop what has already been set into motion.

  • E11
    Another Battle
    Aired · Tue, Sep 18, 2018 · 30m

    Carne Village is in a pinch once again. An army led by the first prince of Re-Estize has appeared, demanding to be let in so the villagers can be questioned about Ainz. Enri must make a decision for the village and its people.

  • E12
    Massacre
    Aired · Tue, Sep 25, 2018 · 30m

    The war is finally starting. The Empire plans to use this chance to see the depths of the Sorcerer King's power, whilst the Kingdom is confident that they have fully prepared themselves for this war. Gazef stands ready. Now, let the massacre begin.

  • E13
    Player vs Player
    Aired · Tue, Oct 2, 2018 · 30m

    Gazef challenges Ainz to a duel that is impossible to win and Ainz decides to accept. The battle will soon come to an end and the fate of E-Rantel will be decided. Even amongst the bloodshed, Gazef and Ainz both hold the other in deep respect.

Season 4
13 episodes · 13 aired
▾
  • E1
    Sorcerer Kingdom Ainz Ooal Gown: Ainz Ooal Gown Nation of Leading Darkness
    Aired · Tue, Jul 5, 2022 · 30m

    As Ainz muddles his way through ruling his new kingdom, he continues to ponder over a particularly important question. Everyone in his kingdom and the Tomb of Nazarick is also waiting for his answer. What kind of kingdom does he wish to create?

  • E2
    Re-Estize Kingdom
    Aired · Tue, Jul 12, 2022 · 30m

    Albedo personally makes her way to Re-Estize Kingdom as an envoy of the Sorcerer Kingdom. Meanwhile, the people of Re-Estize continue to do what they can to recover from the recent war and prepare for the future. Though not everyone has peace in mind.

  • E3
    Baharuth Empire
    Aired · Tue, Jul 19, 2022 · 30m

    The major powers in other countries grow increasingly wary about the Sorcerer Kingdom. Especially the emperor of the Barahuth Empire. On which side will he stand?

  • E4
    The Ruler of Conspiracy
    Aired · Tue, Jul 26, 2022 · 30m

    While Albedo and the others make their moves toward world domination, Ainz has his own little plan. He wants to cultivate true adventurers to explore the unknown. His recruitment efforts bring him to the Baharuth Empire.

  • E5
    In Pursuit of the Land of Dwarves
    Aired · Tue, Aug 2, 2022 · 30m

    Ainz decides to create a friendly relationship with the Dwarf Kingdom. Sadly, he only finds an empty city when he gets there. Deep within the tunnels, he meets a dwarf named Gondo.

  • E6
    The Impending Crisis
    Aired · Tue, Aug 9, 2022 · 30m

    Ainz decides to lend a hand to the dwarves fighting against the Quagoa. He wants to gather the runesmiths for the Sorcerer Kingdom.

  • E7
    Frost Dragon Lord
    Aired · Tue, Aug 16, 2022 · 30m

    The Clan Lord discovers that Ainz and his group are approaching the royal capital and asks the frost dragons for help. The Dragon Lord sends his son to intercept the party.

  • E8
    An Unexpected Move
    Aired · Tue, Aug 23, 2022 · 30m

    Philip continues to wallow in failure within the Re-Estize Kingdom. However, after meeting with some nobles from his new faction he comes up with a brilliant idea.

  • E9
    Countdown to Extinction
    Aired · Tue, Aug 30, 2022 · 30m

    The Sorcerer Kingdom declares war against the Re-Estize Kingdom and gives them exactly one month to prepare. Ainz plans to show the world what happens to the enemies of Ainz Ooal Gown.

  • E10
    The Last King
    Aired · Tue, Sep 6, 2022 · 30m

    Ainz and his army march towards the royal capital to finally annihilate the Re-Estize Kingdom. Various forces prepare themselves for the coming onslaught. Before the last battle, Zanac rides alone to meet with Ainz for a peaceful discussion.

  • E11
    Well-prepared Traps
    Aired · Tue, Sep 13, 2022 · 30m

    To gain more information, Ainz and Albedo use themselves as bait as they approach the royal capital. Azuth comes to defend the capital and quickly separates the two. While the two of them exchange blows in the air, a mysterious figure comes to visit Ainz.

  • E12
    Invasion of the Royal Capital
    Aired · Tue, Sep 20, 2022 · 30m

    Everyone in the Re-Estize Kingdom makes their final preparations as the Sorcerer Kingdom's army invades the royal capital. Some try to escape and some just wait for their death. However, there are a few among them who wish to fight until the very end.

  • E13
    The Witch of the Falling Kingdom
    Aired · Tue, Sep 27, 2022 · 30m

    Princess Renner decides to stay with her father and struggle against the Sorcerer King. Climb follows the princess' instructions and sneaks out of the royal palace, only to be surprised at what awaits him when he returns.