In this post, we take a closer look at the current status of the series “Overlord”, also known by the following titles:
- オーバーロード
Status#
Based on our analysis, the series is NOT FINISHED. ❌
Here’s how we reached that conclusion:
- Some related entries are still listed as ongoing on MyAnimeList
- The series is listed as ended on Trakt
- The original source material has not been fully adapted, according to MangaUpdates
Taken together, these points indicate that Overlord is still ongoing in some form.
Watch order#
Overlord ↗ ↖
Over Lord
Summary
Yggdrasil is a virtual reality game renowned for the freedom it offers its players. After a simple tutorial, players are left to explore the world and can customize anything and everything, from their classes to their weapons. However, in the year 2138, the game sees its final hours as its servers shut down at midnight.Momonga, a devoted player of Yggdrasil, decides to spend the game’s last hours inside his guild, Ainz Ooal Gown. Strangely, at the stroke of midnight, the game does not log him out. Instead, Momonga finds himself transported to another world, one that is seemingly identical to that of Yggdrasil. Facing an already abnormal situation, he discovers that the NPCs have gained sentience.
Trapped in his avatar’s skeletal body and desperate to uncover the cause of his predicament and find other players like him, Momonga sets out to take control of the new world with the help of his loyal subjects.
[Written by MAL Rewrite]
Background
Overlord has been published in English by Yen Press under the Yen On imprint in hardcover format since May 24, 2016. It has also been released in Polish by Kotori since October 17, 2016; in French by Ofelbe since May 11, 2017; in Spanish by Panini Comics since December 2018; and in Brazilian Portuguese by JBC since June 10, 2022.
Overlord: Oukoku no Kan-tachi - Drama CD-tsuki Tokusou-ban ↗ ↖
オーバーロード６ 王国の漢たち[下]【ドラマＣＤ付特装版】
Summary
A picture drama "trailer" released on Enterbrain's official YouTube channel, the publisher of the Overlord light novel.It promotes the deluxe edition of the 6th light novel volume that people can purchase which has the full audio drama released on CD included.
The drama is about the Pleiades gather together for a tea break. Here, they discuss their recent missions and their dedication to Ainz Ooal Gown.
(Source: Overlord Wiki)
Overlord ↗ ↖
Summary
Momonga is an average salaryman who spends his free time playing Yggdrasil, a DMMO-RPG (Dive Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game) well-known across Japan for its immense world and limitless customization. Unfortunately, all good things come to an end, and Yggdrasil's servers shut down in the year 2138. Wanting to witness the game’s final hours, Momonga, the leader of the guild Ainz Ooal Gown, logs in for the last time and heads toward the guild’s headquarters.After reminiscing about his comrades and adventures, Momonga prepares for the server to automatically log him out as the clock strikes midnight. However, he is not forcefully booted out of the game. Instead, he finds himself in a new world—now trapped in the body of his avatar and where non-player characters are aware of their feelings.
Left with no other options, Momonga takes on the name of his guild in hopes that other players would recognize Ainz Ooal Gown. Determined to make sense of the bizarre situation, Momonga embarks on a journey to unravel the mysteries hidden in this uncharted world.
[Written by MAL Rewrite]
Background
Overlord was published in English by Yen Press from June 28, 2016, to October 15, 2024. The series has also been released in Italian by J-POP since May 18, 2016; and in Spanish by ECC Ediciones since October 31, 2017.
Overlord ↗ ↖
Summary
The final hour of the popular virtual reality game Yggdrasil has come. However, Momonga, a powerful wizard and master of the dark guild Ainz Ooal Gown, decides to spend his last few moments in the game as the servers begin to shut down. To his surprise, despite the clock having struck midnight, Momonga is still fully conscious as his character and, moreover, the non-player characters appear to have developed personalities of their own!Confronted with this abnormal situation, Momonga commands his loyal servants to help him investigate and take control of this new world, with the hopes of figuring out what has caused this development and if there may be others in the same predicament.
[Written by MAL Rewrite]
Background
Overlord adapts light novel volumes 1 to 3.
Overlord: Ple Ple Pleiades ↗ ↖
Overlord Specials
Summary
Specials bundled with the Blu-ray and DVD volumes of Overlord featuring simplified character animations.
Overlord: Prologue ↗ ↖
Summary
Overlord: Prologue is a short story that takes place before Yggdrasil's final days. It tells the story about the founding of the guild "Ainz Ooal Gown," Momonga becoming a guildmaster and the conquering of the Great Tomb of Nazarick.Background
Overlord: Prologue was included with volumes 4 and 6 of the limited-edition Blu-Ray/DVDs of the first season of Overlord.
Overlord: Ple Ple Pleiades - Nazarick Saidai no Kiki ↗ ↖
オーバーロード ぷれぷれぷれあです 『なざりっく最大の危機』
Summary
Bundled with novel series' 11th volume.The new anime will feature the appearance of the Pleiades combat maids, as well as the rest of the Floor Guardians.
(Source: ANN)
Overlord: Fushisha no Oh! ↗ ↖
オーバーロード 不死者のOh!
Summary
A compilation of non-canon short stories that revolve around the interactions between the members of the Great Tomb of Nazarick.Background
Overlord: Fushisha no Oh! has been published in English as Overlord: The Undead King Oh! by Yen Press since November 12, 2019.
Overlord Movie 1: Fushisha no Ou ↗ ↖
【前編】劇場版総集編 オーバーロード 不死者の王
Summary
First Overlord recap film.
Overlord Movie 2: Shikkoku no Eiyuu ↗ ↖
【後編】劇場版総集編 オーバーロード 漆黒の英雄
Summary
Second Overlord recap film.
Overlord II ↗ ↖
Summary
Ainz Ooal Gown, the undead sorcerer formerly known as Momonga, has accepted his place in this new world. Though it bears similarities to his beloved virtual reality game Yggdrasil, it still holds many mysteries which he intends to uncover, by utilizing his power as ruler of the Great Tomb of Nazarick. However, ever since the disastrous brainwashing of one of his subordinates, Ainz has become wary of the impending dangers of the Slane Theocracy, as well as the possible existence of other former Yggdrasil players. Meanwhile, Albedo, Demiurge and the rest of Ainz's loyal guardians set out to prepare for the next step in their campaign: Nazarick's first war…Overlord II picks up immediately after its prequel, continuing the story of Ainz Ooal Gown, his eclectic army of human-hating guardians, and the many hapless humans affected by the Overlord’s arrival.
[Written by MAL Rewrite]
Background
Overlord adapts novels 4 to 6 of Kugane Maruyama's light novel series of the same name.
Overlord III ↗ ↖
Summary
Following the horrific assault on the Re-Estize capital city, the Guardians of the Great Tomb of Nazarick return home to their master Ainz Ooal Gown. After months of laying the groundwork, they are finally ready to set their plans of world domination into action.As Ainz’s war machine gathers strength, the rest of the world keeps moving. The remote Carne Village, which Ainz once saved from certain doom, continues to prosper despite the many threats on its doorstep. And in the northeastern Baharuth Empire, a certain Bloody Emperor sets his sights on the rising power of Nazarick.
Blood is shed, heroes fall, and nations rise. Can anyone, or anything, challenge the supreme power of Ainz Ooal Gown?
[Written by MAL Rewrite]
Background
Overlord III adapts novels 7 to 9.
Overlord: Ple Ple Pleiades - Clementine Toubou-hen ↗ ↖
ぷれぷれぷれあです ～クレマンティーヌ逃亡編～
Summary
After being revived, Clementine lives undercover as a fugitive. She tries to leave the Kingdom so that she does not get caught by Ainz again. But luck would have it otherwise, as she keeps running into the battle maids.[Written by Fancy_Cane]
Overlord: Boukoku no Kyuuketsuki ↗ ↖
オーバーロード 亡国の吸血姫
Summary
An alternative version of the Overlord series, based on a short story Kugane Maruyama released on their Twitter account.Background
Overlord: Boukoku no Kyuuketsuki was sold as part of a mail-order campaign for those who purchased all 3 Blu-ray volumes of the Overlord III anime.
Overlord IV ↗ ↖
Summary
E-Rantel, the capital city of the newly established Sorcerer Kingdom, suffers from a dire shortage of goods. Once a prosperous city known for its trade, it now faces a crisis due to its caution—or even fear—of its king, Ainz Ooal Gown. To make amends, Ainz sends Albedo to the city as a diplomatic envoy.Meanwhile, the cardinals of the Slane Theocracy discuss how to retaliate against Ainz after his attack crippled the Re-Estize Kingdom’s army, plotting for the Baharuth Empire to take over the Sorcerer Kingdom. However, when Emperor Jircniv Rune Farlord El Nix arranges a meeting with the Theocracy’s messengers at a colosseum, he is confronted by none other than Ainz himself.
With their secret gathering now out in the open, the emperor and his guests learn that Ainz has challenged the Warrior King, the empire’s greatest fighter, to a duel. With Ainz’s motivations beyond his comprehension, Jircniv can do nothing but watch as humanity’s future changes before his very eyes.
[Written by MAL Rewrite]
Background
Overlord IV was released on Blu-ray and DVD in Japan from October 26, 2022 to December 23, 2022. It adapts volumes 10, 11, and 14 of the light novel series.
Overlord: Shin Sekai-hen ↗ ↖
オーバーロード＜新＞世界編
Overlord Movie 3: Sei Oukoku-hen ↗ ↖
劇場版「オーバーロード」聖王国編
Summary
The Sacred Kingdom has enjoyed a great many years without war thanks to a colossal wall constructed after a historic tragedy. They understand best how fragile peace can be. When the terrible demon Jaldabaoth takes to the field at the head of a united army of monstrous tribes, the Sacred Kingdom's leaders know their defenses are not enough. With the very existence of the country at stake, the pious have no choice but to seek help wherever they can get it, even if it means breaking taboo and parlaying with the undead king of the Nation of Darkness!(Source: Yen Press)