What is the best order to watch Overlord?

For first-timers, we recommend Release Order as it's the intended experience. For rewatches, Timeline/Chronological Order offers a fresh perspective by following the in-universe chronology.

How many titles are in Overlord?

Overlord currently includes content across multiple formats. Use the section filters to view specific content types and the order variants to choose your preferred viewing order.

Should I watch Overlord in release order or chronological order?

Release order is best for first-time viewers as it preserves the creators' intended narrative reveals. Chronological order is great for rewatches and understanding the timeline better.

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Overlord

edited 2026-05-21

A complete watch and reading order for the Overlord franchise — Kugane Maruyama's light novel series, the four-season Madhouse anime (2015–2022), the 2024 theatrical film Overlord: The Sacred Kingdom covering the Holy Kingdom Arc, and the manga adaptations. Covers all sixteen published light novel volumes, both 2017 recap compilation films, and the ongoing Overlord New World manga sequel.

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Tags · [main-canon][recap][non-canon]

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anime series4 items · 4 unwatched

01ANIME

2015The first season of the Overlord anime, broadcast July 7 to September 29, 2015 on AT-X and other networks. A veteran online gamer named Momo…

02ANIME

2018The second season of the Overlord anime, broadcast January 10 to April 4, 2018. Ainz Ooal Gown extends the reach of Nazarick by manipulating…

03ANIME

2018The third season of the Overlord anime, broadcast July 11 to October 2, 2018. Ainz allows a group of adventurers to enter the Great Tomb of…

04ANIME

2022The fourth season of the Overlord anime, broadcast July 5 to September 27, 2022. The Sorcerer Kingdom negotiates a trade agreement with the…

films3 items · 3 unwatched

light novels16 items · 16 unwatched

manga2 items · 2 unwatched

spinoffs & specials6 items · 6 unwatched