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Overlord: Episodes, Story and Where to Watch

Overlord (2015): what the anime is about, key facts and where to watch, in one evergreen guide.

By the Pop Culture Files editorial team4 min read✓ Fact-checked
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Overlord (2015) is a action, adventure, fantasy anime produced by Madhouse. On MyAnimeList it holds a community score of 7.9/10 from 1,039,769 ratings.

What is Overlord about?

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!

Key details

Overlord runs for 13 episodes and its status is "finished airing". It premiered in the summer 2015 season. Content rating: R - 17+ (violence & profanity).

Where to watch Overlord

Streaming availability changes by region. Major anime platforms like Crunchyroll, Netflix and Hidive rotate their catalogs, so check your local listings for Overlord.

Frequently asked questions

What is Overlord about?

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 surpri

How many episodes does Overlord have?

Overlord has 13 episodes.

What is the MAL rating of Overlord?

Overlord is rated 7.9/10 on MyAnimeList.

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