Momonga
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 13
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Total watch time
- 5 h 12 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- July 7, 2015 – September 29, 2015
- Season
- Summer 2015
- Source
- Light novel
- Studio
- MADHOUSE
- Director
- Naoyuki Itou
- Original creator
- Kugane Maruyama
- Music
- Shuuji Katayama
- Age rating
- R — Violence, Profanity
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 77/100
Estimated watch time
5h 12m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Isekai92%Anti-Hero90%Skeleton89%Ensemble Cast88%Virtual World87%Male Protagonist85%Medieval85%Kingdom Management85%Magic84%Necromancy76%
overview details
Synopsis
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)
Should you watch Overlord?
Overlord has been well received, with an average AniList score of 77/100 — 63% of 189,211 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #78 most popular anime of all time, and #30 highest-rated anime of 2015, and #6 most popular anime of 2015 on AniList.
Of the 340.6K AniList users who started it, 3.5% dropped it, so it is rarely abandoned; 300.1K have finished it.
At about 5 h 12 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Action, Adventure, Fantasy — especially isekai, anti-hero, skeleton, ensemble cast.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
13 episodes are listed.
Trailer
Watch on YouTubeMain cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Kugane Maruyama
- Director
- Naoyuki Itou
- Series composition
- Yukie Sugawara
- Character design
- Takahiro Yoshimatsu
- Music
- Shuuji Katayama
Where it fits in the series
- Start here. Overlord is the first entry in its story.
- Watch next: Overlord II (2018)
- Optional extras: Overlord: Ple Ple Pleiades - Nazarick Saidai no Kiki, Overlord: The Undead King, Overlord: The Dark Hero, Overlord: Ple Ple Pleiades, Overlord: Ple Ple Pleiades Tokubetsu-hen
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
- OP1“Clattanoia” by OxT
Endings (1)
- ED1“L.L.L.” by MYTH & ROID
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
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Overlord FAQ
How many episodes does Overlord have?
Overlord has 13 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 5 h 12 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Overlord?
About 5 h 12 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 7 days; at one hour a day, about 6 days.
Is Overlord finished?
Yes. Overlord has finished airing — the final episode aired September 29, 2015.
Is there a season 2 of Overlord?
Yes — the story continues in Overlord II (2018).
Where do I start Overlord?
Start here: Overlord is the first entry, followed by Overlord II.
Is Overlord based on a light novel?
Yes. Overlord adapts the light novel by Kugane Maruyama.
Who animated Overlord?
Overlord was animated by MADHOUSE and directed by Naoyuki Itou.
Who sings the opening of Overlord?
The opening, "Clattanoia", is performed by OxT.
Where can I watch Overlord?
Overlord is listed on Netflix, YouTube, Bilibili TV, Tubi TV. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.