Season 1. TV series released in 2015, 13 episodes.
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Overlord Watch Order - Complete Guide 2026
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The complete Overlord watch order for the isekai fantasy series. Follow Ainz Ooal Gown as he conquers the New World.
52+Episodes
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How do I watch Overlord in order?
Watch Overlord (オーバーロード) in release order, starting with Overlord (2015, 13 episodes) and finishing with Overlord: The Sacred Kingdom (2024). This guide covers 5 entries, all of them essential to the main story, released across 2015 to 2024. By format that is 4 TV series and 1 film, 52 episodes in all, roughly 25 hours of viewing. The essential run is Overlord, Overlord II, Overlord III, Overlord IV and Overlord: The Sacred Kingdom. It is a simple watch order: the entries follow one another with no branching. The numbered list underneath is the short version; the timeline after it gives every entry its year, episode count, essential-or-optional status and the notes that explain why. If you are working outwards from here, our That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime, Re:Zero and Log Horizon watch orders cover the neighbouring franchises.
- Overlord (13 episodes)
- Overlord II (13 episodes)
- Overlord III (13 episodes)
- Overlord IV (13 episodes)
- Overlord: The Sacred Kingdom
Complete Overlord Watch Order
Follow this order for the best viewing experience. Entries marked as "Essential" are required for the main story.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Overlord complete?
The light novel is complete. The anime is catching up with movie adaptations following Season 4.
Is Overlord a villain protagonist anime?
Yes, Ainz is an anti-hero/villain protagonist. The show often follows his morally questionable actions.
Do the Overlord recap movies add anything?
The early recap movies (Undead King, Dark Warrior) are just TV recaps. Skip them if you watched the series.
What is the Great Tomb of Nazarick?
Ainz's base of operations, home to 41 Guardians and NPCs who serve him. It's the central setting.
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