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Overlord
オーバーロード
(Ōbārōdo)
Genre Fantasy[1]
Light novel
Illustrated by so-bin
Published by Enterbrain
English publisher NA
Yen Press
Demographic Male
Manga
English publisher NA
Yen Press
Demographic Seinen
Shō Tanaka
Produced by
Kazufumi Kikushima
Satoshi Fukao
Noritomo Isogai
Yuki Yoshida
Licensed by AUS
Madman Entertainment
NA
Funimation
UK
Anime Limited
Original network AT-X, Tokyo MX, SUN, KBS, TVA, BS11, MBS
Studio Madhouse
Contents
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1Plot
2Media
o 2.1Light novels
o 2.2Manga
o 2.3Anime
3Reception
4References
5External links
Plot[edit]
See also: List of Overlord (novel series) characters
In the year 2126, a Dive Massively Multiplayer Online Role Playing Game or DMMORPG called
Yggdrasil was released. It stands out among all other DMMORPG's due to its unusually high
ability for the player to interact with the game. After an intense 12-year run the game servers are
about to be shut down. Within the game exist a guild, Ainz Ooal Gown, once consisting of 41
members and credited as one of the strongest guilds in the game. Now only 4 of the members
remain, the other 37 having quit the game. Of those 4 only one, an elder lich character named
Momonga, continues to play as the guild leader and maintaining their headquarters, The Great
Tomb of Nazarick. He invites the remaining guild members but of those only one appears and
only for a short while before leaving. While saddened by this, he accepts the reality that his
friends have their real lives to take care of and decides to stay logged in until the servers shut
down.
When the shut-down time arrives however, Momonga finds that the game hasn't vanished.
Instead it appears as if Yggdrasil has been recreated as its own reality along with its various
NPC's having been brought to life while Momonga has been trapped in the form of his game
avatar, leaving him unable to use the normal player functions, such as General Message, or
even to log out. With no other option, Momonga sets out to learn if anyone from 'the real world' is
also in this new world with him. Taking on the name of Ainz Ooal Gown, a message to any other
players, Momonga begins exploring the world in an attempt to figure out what has happened
while searching for anyone, or anything, that could help him solve this mystery.
Media[edit]
Light novels[edit]
The light novel series written by Maruyama, with illustrations by so-bin, began its serialization
online in 2010 prior to Enterbrain's acquisition. As of September 30, 2017, the series has been
published by Enterbrain in twelve volumes, with the first volume releasing on July 30, 2012,[5] and
the twelfth volume releasing on September 30, 2017.[6] Yen Press announced its license to the
series in October 2015 for North America and began publishing the novels in English,[7] with the
first volume releasing on May 24, 2016.[8]
No. Title Japanese release English
Manga[edit]
A manga adaptation by Satoshi Ōshio, with art by Hugin Miyama, began serialization
in Kadokawa Shoten's manga magazine Comp Ace from November 26, 2014.[1]
Anime[edit]
See also: List of Overlord episodes
A 13-episode anime television series adaptation by Madhouse aired between July 7 and
September 29, 2015.[40] The opening theme is "Clattanoia" by OxT. The ending theme is "L.L.L."
by Myth & Roid. Both are bands of the musician Tom-H@ck. The anime adaptation covers light
novel volumes 1 to 3. A 30-minute original video animation was bundled with the eleventh limited
edition volume of the light novel series, which was released on September 30,
2016.[41] Two compilation films acting as a recap to the anime television series were released in
2017;[42] the first compilation film, titled Overlord: The Undead King (オーバーロード 不死者の
王 Ōbārōdo: Fushisha no Ō), was released on February 25, 2017, while the second compilation
film, titled Overlord: The Dark Warrior (オーバーロード 漆黒の戦士 Ōbārōdo: Shikkoku no
Senshi), was released on March 11, 2017. The film's theme song, titled "Crazy Scary Holy
Fantasy", was performed by Myth & Roid.[43][44]
A second season was announced at film screenings of the second compilation film.[45] It
premiered on January 9, 2018.[46][47] Funimation has licensed the second season for a
simuldub.[48] The opening theme is "Go Cry Go" by OxT and the ending theme is "Hydra" by Myth
& Roid.[49]
Reception[edit]
In June 2015, prior to the release of the anime and manga, the light novel series had about
600,000 copies in print in Japan with 8 volumes. By August 1, 2015, the light novel and manga
series had a total of 1 million copies in circulation in Japan. On August 4, a 600,000 copy reprint
of the novels was announced. As of August 20, 2015, the nine-volume Overlord light novel series
and two-volume manga series have, together, more than 1.5 million copies in circulation in
Japan.[50] As of September 18, 2015, Overlord light novel and manga has over 2 million copies in
circulation.[51] As of May 2016, the Overlord light novel series had 2.5 million copies in
print.[52] Overlord has since been named the top-selling light novel series of 2015.[53]
References[edit]
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4. Jump up^ http://www.fandompost.com/2018/01/04/overlord-ii-japanese-anime-dvdbd-releases-
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Japanese). Enterbrain. Retrieved November 5, 2016.
6. Jump up^ 聖王国の聖騎士 上 [Overlord 12: The Paladin of the Holy Kingdom] (in
Japanese). Enterbrain. Retrieved October 10, 2017.
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News Network. October 10, 2015. Retrieved November 5, 2016.
8. ^ Jump up to:a b "Overlord, Vol. 1". Hachette Book Group. Retrieved November 5, 2016.
9. Jump up^ オーバーロード2 漆黒の戦士 [Overlord 2: The Dark Warrior] (in Japanese). Enterbrain.
Retrieved November 5, 2016.
10. Jump up^ "Overlord, Vol. 2". Hachette Book Group. Retrieved November 5, 2016.
11. Jump up^ オーバーロード3 鮮血の戦乙女 [Overlord 3: The Bloody Valkyrie] (in
Japanese). Enterbrain. Retrieved November 5, 2016.
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13. Jump up^ オーバーロード4 蜥蜴人の勇者たち [Overlord 4: The Lizard Man Heroes] (in
Japanese). Enterbrain. Retrieved November 5, 2016.
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15. Jump up^ オーバーロード5 王国の漢たち [上] [Overlord 5: The Men in the Kingdom (Part 1)] (in
Japanese). Enterbrain. Retrieved November 5, 2016.
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Japanese). Enterbrain. Retrieved November 5, 2016.
18. Jump up^ "Overlord, Vol. 6 (light novel)". Hachette Book Group. Retrieved November 14, 2017.
19. Jump up^ オーバーロード7 大墳墓の侵入者 [Overlord 7: The Invaders of the Large Tomb] (in
Japanese). Enterbrain. Retrieved November 5, 2016.
20. Jump up^ "Overlord, Vol. 7 (light novel)". Hachette Book Group. Retrieved November 14, 2017.
21. Jump up^ オーバーロード8 二人の指導者 [Overlord 8: The Two Leaders] (in
Japanese). Enterbrain. Retrieved November 5, 2016.
22. Jump up^ オーバーロード9 破軍の魔法詠唱者 [Overlord 9: The Magic Caster of Destroy] (in
Japanese). Enterbrain. Retrieved November 5, 2016.
23. Jump up^ オーバーロード10 謀略の統治者 [Overlord 10: The Ruler of Conspiracy] (in
Japanese). Enterbrain. Retrieved November 5, 2016.
24. Jump up^ オーバーロード11 山小人の工匠 [Overlord 11: The Craftsman of Dwarf] (in
Japanese). Enterbrain. Retrieved November 5, 2016.
25. Jump up^ オーバーロード12 聖王国の聖騎士 上 [Overlord 12: The Paladin of the Holy Kingdom
(Part 1)] (in Japanese). Amazon. Retrieved November 14, 2017.
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27. Jump up^ "Overlord, Vol. 1 (manga)". Hachette Book Group. Retrieved July 19, 2016.
28. Jump up^ "オーバーロード (2)" (in Japanese). Kadokawa Shoten. Retrieved July 19, 2016.
29. Jump up^ "Overlord, Vol. 2 (manga)". Hachette Book Group. Retrieved July 19, 2016.
30. Jump up^ "オーバーロード (3)" (in Japanese). Kadokawa Shoten. Retrieved July 19, 2016.
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35. Jump up^ "Overlord, Vol. 5 (manga)". Hachette Book Group. Retrieved November 14, 2017.
36. Jump up^ "オーバーロード (6)" (in Japanese). Kadokawa Shoten. Retrieved November 14, 2017.
37. Jump up^ "Overlord, Vol. 6 (manga)". Hachette Book Group. Retrieved November 14, 2017.
38. Jump up^ "オーバーロード (7)" (in Japanese). Kadokawa Shoten. Retrieved November 14, 2017.
39. Jump up^ "オーバーロード (8)" (in Japanese). Kadokawa Shoten. Retrieved November 14, 2017.
40. Jump up^ "Cast, Staff, Premiere Date Announced for Over Lord Fantasy RPG TV Anime". Anime
News Network. March 24, 2015. Retrieved March 25, 2015.
41. Jump up^ Green, Scott (May 30, 2016). ""Overlord" Light Novel To Include Super Deformed
"Pleiades" Blu-ray". Crunchyroll. Retrieved May 30, 2016.
42. Jump up^ "Overlord Anime Has Compilation Film in the Works". Anime News Network.
September 29, 2016. Retrieved November 5, 2016.
43. Jump up^ "Overlord Anime's Compilation Project Split Into 2 Films With Myth&Roid
Music". Anime News Network. November 24, 2016. Retrieved November 24, 2016.
44. Jump up^ "Overlord: Fushisha no Ō Anime Film's Ad Previews Myth&Roid Song". Anime News
Network. February 13, 2017. Retrieved March 15, 2017.
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Retrieved March 10, 2017.
46. Jump up^ "Overlord TV Anime's 2nd Season Premieres in January 2018". Anime News Network.
September 28, 2017. Retrieved September 28, 2017.
47. Jump up^ "Overlord II Anime's New Videos Reveal More of Cast, January 9 Debut". Anime News
Network. December 17, 2017. Retrieved December 17, 2017.
48. Jump up^ "CONFIRMED: We got season 2! #Overlord (Funimation's official Facebook
account)". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2018-01-09.
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Retrieved January 17, 2018.
50. Jump up^ https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2015-08-20/overlord-novels-manga-
have-1.5-million-copies-in-circulation/.91925
51. Jump up^ https://twitter.com/over_lord_anime/status/644897632121319424?ref_src=twsrc^tfw
52. Jump up^ http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-news/2016/05/30/overlord-light-novel-to-include-
super-deformed-pleiades-blu-ray
53. Jump up^ http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-news/2016/01/02/top-selling-light-novel-series-of-
2015-announced
External links[edit]
Official light novel website (in Japanese)
Official anime website (in Japanese)
Overlord at Anime News Network's encyclopedia
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