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Overlord

オーバーロード

TV · Finished · Summer 2015 · 13 episodes · 24 min

The story takes place in the year 2138 when virtual reality gaming is booming. Yggdrasil, a popular online game is quietly shut down one day. However, the protagonist 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.

(Source: Anime News Network)

Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy

Tags: Isekai, Anti-Hero, Skeleton, Ensemble Cast, Virtual World, Kingdom Management, Male Protagonist, Medieval, Magic, Necromancy, Demons, Primarily Adult Cast

Studio: MADHOUSE

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Episodes

  1. Episode 1: End and Beginning
  2. Episode 2: Floor Guardians
  3. Episode 3: Battle of Carne Village
  4. Episode 4: Ruler of Death
  5. Episode 5: Two Venturers
  6. Episode 6: Journey
  7. Episode 7: Wise King of Forest
  8. Episode 8: Twin Swords of Slashing Death
  9. Episode 9: The Dark Warrior
  10. Episode 10: True Vampire
  11. Episode 11: Confusion and Understanding
  12. Episode 12: The Bloody Valkyrie
  13. Episode 13: Player vs Non Player Character

Reviews

The series was amazing and I felt a level of satisfaction after completing it in a day.

My downfall was having any sort of expectation

Overlord is nothing short of an amazing anime that many can enjoy.