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The Best Episodes of Overlord

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The Best Episodes of Overlord

In the year 2138, virtual reality gaming is booming. Yggdrasil, a popular online game is quietly shut down one day. However, one player named Momonga...

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  1. Background image for A Handful of Hope
    8.6/10(513 votes)

    #1 - A Handful of Hope

    S3:E8

    The worker group Foresight is teleported to the fighting arena in the sixth floor to challenge the great Ains Ooal Gown. Ains tries to restrain his smoldering fury as he disposes the last of the filthy thieves that dare trample into his treasured Nazarick.

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    Writer:Unknown
  2. Background image for Jaldabaoth
    8.4/10(387 votes)

    #2 - Jaldabaoth

    S2:E11

    Demiurge takes charge of Nazarick’s forces, laying out the mission to strike at Eight Fingers. Meanwhile, Lakyus details a similar mission to her squad captains. Sebas, Climb, and Brain raid Six Arms’ compound together.

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    Writer:Unknown
  3. Background image for Well-prepared Traps
    8.4/10(319 votes)

    #3 - Well-prepared Traps

    S4:E11

    To gain more information, Ains and Albedo use themselves as bait as they approach the royal capital. Azuth comes to defend the capital and quickly separates the two. While the two of them exchange blows in the air, a mysterious figure comes to visit Ains

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    Writer:Unknown
  4. Background image for Player VS Non Player Character
    8.3/10(12 votes)

    #4 - Player VS Non Player Character

    S1:E13

    Momonga reminds Shalltear that he is the master of Nazarick and that his name carries the weight of all the supreme beings of Ains Ooal Gown. After the battle comes to a close, Momonga quickly takes action to strengthen the defenses of Nazarick.

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  5. Background image for The Battle of Carne Village
    8.2/10(12 votes)

    #5 - The Battle of Carne Village

    S1:E3

    Momonga continues his efforts to protect Nazarick from the unknown forces he may be up against in this world. As he manipulates the Mirror of Remote Viewing, he notices a village being attacked and decides to test his strength against humans.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  6. Background image for Ruler of Death
    8.2/10(12 votes)

    #6 - Ruler of Death

    S1:E4

    Momonga finds that the attackers of Carne Village were Slane Theocracy soldiers dressed as people from the Baharuth Empire. As the attack to lure and eliminate Gazef Stronoff continues, Momonga takes this chance to continue his tests…

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  8. Background image for The Dark Warrior
    8.2/10(12 votes)

    #7 - The Dark Warrior

    S1:E9

    Momonga and Narberal begin their respective battles against Clementine and Khajit. Momonga takes this chance to learn about the mechanics of fighting in this world, but in the end, he must show Clementine the consequences of offending him.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  9. Background image for Confusion and Understanding
    8.2/10(13 votes)

    #8 - Confusion and Understanding

    S1:E11

    Momonga does damage control at the guild while he assesses the reason for Shalltear’s revolt. Coming to the conclusion that she is under an incurable status effect, Momonga goes to the treasury to retrieve some of the powerful weapons of Nazarick.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  10. Background image for War of Words
    8.2/10(379 votes)

    #9 - War of Words

    S3:E9

    Ainz sends Aura and Mare to the Empire with a message. Come and apologize or watch as your country burn to the ground. With no other option, Emperor Jircniv heads toward Nazarick with the head of a noble in tow. Though, things are not as they seem.

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    Director:Akiko Nakano
    Writer:Unknown
  11. Background image for Massacre
    8.2/10(388 votes)

    #10 - Massacre

    S3:E12

    The war is finally starting. The Empire plans to use this chance to see the depths of the Sorcerer King’s strength and the Kingdom is confident that they have fully prepared themselves for this war. Gazef stands ready. Now, let the despair begin.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  12. Background image for The Last King
    8.2/10(300 votes)

    #11 - The Last King

    S4:E10

    Ains and his army marches towards the royal capital to finally annihilate the Re-Estize Kingdom. Various forces prepare themselves for the coming onslaught. Before the last battle, Zanac rides alone to meet with Ains for a peaceful discussion.

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    Writer:Unknown
  13. Background image for Invasion of the Royal Capital
    8.2/10(265 votes)

    #12 - Invasion of the Royal Capital

    S4:E12

    Everyone in the Re-Estize Kingdom makes their final preparations as the Sorcerer Kingdom's army invades the royal capital. Some try to escape and some just wait to die. But there are a few among them who wish to fight until the very end.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  14. Background image for The Bloody Valkyrie
    8.1/10(12 votes)

    #13 - The Bloody Valkyrie

    S1:E12

    Though Shalltear’s skill set puts Momonga at a complete disadvantage, he steps forward into battle. He gave various world items to his guardians to ensure the safety of Nazarick in his absence. Now, all that is left is a battle of life and death!

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  15. Background image for The Witch of the Falling Kingdom
    8.1/10(209 votes)

    #14 - The Witch of the Falling Kingdom

    S4:E13

    Princess Renner decides to stay with her father and struggle against the Sorcerer King until the very end. Climb follows the orders of the princess and sneaks out of the royal palace only to be surprised at what he greets him when he returns.

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    Writer:Unknown
  16. Background image for Journey
    8.0/10(12 votes)

    #15 - Journey

    S1:E6

    While Momonga has some doubts, he accepts Nphirea Balear’s request under the condition that the members of the Swords of Darkness join them. Though her urge to kill keeps distracting her, Clementine continues to slowly find her way to Nphirea.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  17. Background image for Twin Swords of Slashing Death
    8.0/10(11 votes)

    #16 - Twin Swords of Slashing Death

    S1:E8

    After Momonga registers Hamusuke with the guild, he goes to Nphirea’s home to find that his client has been kidnapped. The zombified remains of the Swords of Darkness litter the storage room. And there, Momonga finds the tortured body of Ninya.

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  18. Background image for The Final Battle of the Disturbance
    8.0/10(286 votes)

    #17 - The Final Battle of the Disturbance

    S2:E12

    Evileye petitions Momon to help her, and he begins fighting the disguised Demiurge. As Climb and the others try to get Tuare out of the compound, they face resistance. Renner convenes an emergency strategy meeting.

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    Writer:Unknown
  19. Background image for The Ultimate Trump Card
    8.0/10(292 votes)

    #18 - The Ultimate Trump Card

    S2:E13

    The guardsmen and adventurers face a daunting array of demons until Momon arrives and takes charge. Brain once again comes face to face with Shalltear. While Evileye is occupied, Demiurge reveals his plan to Ains.

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    Director:Unknown
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  20. Background image for Butterfly Entangled in a Spider’s Web
    8.0/10(298 votes)

    #19 - Butterfly Entangled in a Spider’s Web

    S3:E7

    The foolish workers that have entered the Tomb of Nazarick greatly anger Ains Ooal Gown. Albedo and the others have already finished preparations for their welcome and Lord Ains watches on, determined that not a single one leaves his tomb alive.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  21. Background image for Another Battle
    8.0/10(287 votes)

    #20 - Another Battle

    S3:E11

    Carne Village is in a pinch once again. An army led by the first prince of Re-Estize has appeared, demanding to be let in so the villagers can be questioned about Ains Ooal Gown. Enri must make a decision for the village and its people.

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  22. Background image for Player vs Player
    8.0/10(292 votes)

    #21 - Player vs Player

    S3:E13

    Gazef challenges Ains to a duel that is impossible to win and Ains decides to accept. The battle will soon come to an end and the fate of E-Rantel will be decided. Even amongst the bloodshed, Gazef and Ains both hold the other in deep respect.

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  23. Background image for The Ruler of Conspiracy
    8.0/10(234 votes)

    #22 - The Ruler of Conspiracy

    S4:E4

    While Albedo and the others make their moves toward world domination, Ains has his own little plan. He wants to cultivate true adventurers to explore the unknown, like the players in Yggdrasil. His recruitment efforts bring him to the Baharuth Empire...

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  24. Background image for Floor Guardians
    7.9/10(12 votes)

    #23 - Floor Guardians

    S1:E2

    Grateful that they weren’t cast aside, the floor guardians experience the rule of their true master for the first time. Momonga quickly assess the situation and works toward protecting the tomb from invaders while contemplating what he must do.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  25. Background image for The Freezing God
    7.9/10(304 votes)

    #24 - The Freezing God

    S2:E5

    At the outpost in the Tob Forest, Ains strategizes with his guardians, and imposes Shalltear’s penance upon her. The Lizard Man chiefs assemble and receive Cocytus on the battlefield for their final showdown.

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    Writer:Unknown
  26. Background image for Frost Dragon Lord
    7.9/10(227 votes)

    #25 - Frost Dragon Lord

    S4:E7

    The Clan Lord discovers that Ains and his group are approaching the royal capital and asks the frost dragons for help. The Dragon Lord sends his son to intercept the party, while Ains decides to split up the group to confront the Quagoa and frost dragons.

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    Writer:Unknown

Best Episodes Summary

"A Handful of Hope" is the best rated episode of "Overlord". It scored 8.6/10 based on 513 votes. Directed by Kazuaki Terasawa and written by Unknown, it aired on 8/28/2018. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Jaldabaoth".