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Overlord seasons

The Overlord anime has four seasons of 13 episodes each, 52 episodes in total, all animated by Madhouse and directed by Naoyuki Itō. They aired in 2015, twice in 2018 and in 2022. There are also two 2017 films that recap season 1, a 2016 OVA, and the 2024 film Overlord: The Sacred Kingdom, which continues the story after season 4. The source is a light novel series by Kugane Maruyama with illustrations by so-bin, published in English by Yen Press. The author has said it will end with volume 18.

Season	Premiere	End	Episodes	Studio
Season 1	July 7, 2015	September 29, 2015	13	Madhouse
Season 2 (Overlord II)	January 10, 2018	April 4, 2018	13	Madhouse
Season 3 (Overlord III)	July 11, 2018	October 2, 2018	13	Madhouse
Season 4 (Overlord IV)	July 5, 2022	September 27, 2022	13	Madhouse
Compilation film: The Undead King	February 25, 2017			Madhouse
Compilation film: The Dark Warrior	March 11, 2017			Madhouse
Overlord: The Sacred Kingdom	September 20, 2024			Madhouse

Season 1

Season 1 aired from July 7 to September 29, 2015, with 13 episodes. Momonga gets stuck in the game, finds that Nazarick's NPCs have minds of their own, takes the name Ainz Ooal Gown and starts exploring the new world, including in disguise as the adventurer Momon in the city of E-Rantel.

Season 2 (Overlord II)

Season 2, Overlord II, aired from January 10 to April 4, 2018, with 13 episodes. It opens with Cocytus leading Nazarick's forces against the lizardman tribes. The story then moves to the kingdom's capital, where Sebas, Climb, Brain and Blue Roses run into a criminal organisation called the Eight Fingers.

Season 3 (Overlord III)

Season 3, Overlord III, aired from July 11 to October 2, 2018, with 13 episodes. It covers life in Carne Village with Enri and her goblins, a group of workers who break into Nazarick looking for treasure, and Emperor Jircniv deciding how to deal with Ainz.

Season 4 (Overlord IV)

Season 4, Overlord IV, aired from July 5 to September 27, 2022, with 13 episodes, and was announced on May 8, 2021. Ainz now rules his own country, the Sorcerous Kingdom, and the story moves between the Re-Estize Kingdom, the Baharuth Empire and the land of the dwarves.

Next season Not announced yet

Overlord season 5 has not been announced as of October 2026. Neither Kadokawa nor Madhouse has officially announced a new series. The most recent anime release is the 2024 film The Sacred Kingdom, which is set after season 4 and reached cinemas outside Japan in late 2024. Production rumours circulate without an official source. This page will be updated when an announcement is made.

FAQ

How many seasons of Overlord are there?

Overlord has four seasons of 13 episodes each, 52 episodes in total, released in 2015, 2018 (two seasons) and 2022. The 2024 film Overlord: The Sacred Kingdom continues the story after season 4.

Will there be an Overlord season 5?

As of October 2026 there is no official announcement of season 5. Kadokawa and Madhouse have confirmed nothing, and the dates circulating online come from rumours. The light novels are not finished yet, so there is story left to adapt.

What order should I watch Overlord in?

Watch seasons 1, 2, 3 and 4, then the film The Sacred Kingdom, which takes place after season 4. The two 2017 films only recap season 1 and can be skipped.

Where can I watch Overlord?

All four seasons are on Crunchyroll in most regions. The Sacred Kingdom film opened in Japanese cinemas on September 20, 2024 and was added to Crunchyroll in April 2025. Netflix has also carried parts of the series in some countries, so check your region.

Who is the main character of Overlord?

The main character is Momonga, a player who gets stuck in his undead avatar's body when the game YGGDRASIL shuts down. In the new world he takes the name Ainz Ooal Gown and rules the Great Tomb of Nazarick.

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Updated October 23, 2026