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How to Watch Overlord - Watch Order Including Series, Movies & OVAs


How to Watch Overlord: Watch Order Including Series, Movies & OVAs
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Overlord is one of the best isekai anime with a massive following. After almost four years of waiting, Overlord 4 was finally released. Now that it’s here, you might wonder what the best Overlord watch order is, including series, movies, and OVAs.

Since Ainz Ooal Gown has established himself as the Sorcerer King, we will ensure that this watch order will mean no disrespect to the Overlord of Death!

Fear not, for Albedo and the rest of the guardians will find this watch order acceptable.

Overlord follows the story of YGGDRASIL player, Momonga, who gets trapped in the fantasy world after the game server shuts down.

There, he vows to care for his own guild with the help of his NPC floor guardians. He assumed a new identity as Ainz Ooal Gown, the Overlord of Death.

In this article, we’ve got you covered with the ultimate Overlord watch order for your viewing pleasure.

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How to Watch Overlord?

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Overlord is best viewed in chronological order.

The timeline of the series is not overly complicated, so none of its viewers will be confused.

Unlike other isekai anime such as Sword Art Online and Inuyasha, Overlord is relatively easy to watch.

Overlord's watch order is simple, from the main plot to the movies and specials. You will not break a sweat following the events of Overlord.

You'll be up to date in no time once you use this Overlord watch order!

Overlord Watch Order

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To get started with Overlord, you must first watch the first season of the main storyline.

The rest will follow as you join Ainz Ooal Gown and his NPC floor guardians like Albedo, Demiurge, Shalltear, Cocytus, Pandora Actor, Sebas, and the others in their quest to conquer the new world!

The Overlord watch order is organized chronologically and includes series, movies, and OVAs. If we miss anything, Lord Ainz will undoubtedly punish us for our folly.

Title
Type
No. of Episodes
Release Date
Description
Overlord
TV Anime
13
July 7, 2015
First Season of Overlord
Overlord: The Undead King
Movie
1
February 25, 2017
Overlord first recap movie
Overlord: The Dark Hero
Movie
1
March 11, 2017
Overlord second recap movie
Overlord Movie: Ple Ple Pleiades
Movie
2
February 25, 2017
Overlord Movie Specials
Overlord: Ple Ple Pleiades
Special
8
September 25, 2015
Separate Story
Overlord: Ple Ple Pleiades (Nazarick Saidai no Kiki)
OVA
1
September 30, 2016
Separate Story
Overlord II
TV Anime
13
January 9, 2018
Second Season of Overlord
Overlord: Ple Ple Pleaides 2
ONA
13
January 9, 2018
Separate Story
Overlord III
TV Anime
13
July 10, 2018
Third Season of Overlord
Overlord: Ple Ple Pleaides 3
ONA
13
July 10, 2018
Separate Story
Overlord: Ple Ple Pleaides -Fugitive Clementine
ONA
3
November 23, 2018
Separate Story
Overlord IV
TV Anime
13
July 5, 2022
Fourth Season of Overlord
Overlord: Sei Oukoku Hen
Movie
1
To Be Announced
New Overlord Movie

Seasons one through four of Overlord tell the main story. The first two Overlord films are simply recaps of the first season, so watching them is optional.

Meanwhile, all of the Overlord OVAs, ONAs, and specials tell a story distinct from the main plot of the anime.

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