Overlord

What is Overlord about?

Overlord is a TV anime series of 13 episodes animated by MADHOUSE, adapted from a light novel. It aired from July 7, 2015 to September 29, 2015. AniList classifies it as action, adventure and fantasy.

Synopsis from AniList, which credits Anime News Network. The summary above it is written by FreeAnime.xyz from AniList's data.

Themes AniList users associate with it: Isekai, Anti-Hero, Skeleton, Ensemble Cast, Virtual World, Male Protagonist, Medieval, Kingdom Management, Magic, Necromancy.

Main characters

Characters AniList lists in a main role, with spoiler-free notes.

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  Momonga モモンガ

  Main character

  He is the guild master of Ainz Ooal Gown and regarded as the highest of the Almighty 41 Supreme Beings by the NPCs of the Great Tomb of Nazarick. He is also the creator of Pandora's Actor. A cautious and stingy person, Momonga always tries to plan and control details, avoiding any haphazard actions.

  Japanese voice: Satoshi Hino

Supporting characters

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  Shalltear Bloodfallen シャルティア・ブラッドフォールン

  Supporting character

  The Guardian of the First, Second, and Third floors of Nazarick, she has the form of a beautiful vampire girl. She's also in love with Momonga. She and Albedo constantly clash for his attention. While the two don't mind sharing Momonga, they still fight for superiority and who would ultimately appeal to Momonga.

  Japanese voice: Sumire Uesaka

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  Albedo アルベド

  Supporting character

  The overseer of the Floor Guardians and one of the most powerful NPC in Nazarick. She takes the form of a beautiful woman with fallen angel wings and horns. Because Ainz modified her settings on a whim, she ends up madly in love with him.

  Japanese voice: Yumi Hara

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  Solution Epsilon ソリュシャン・イプシロン

  Supporting character

  One of the Pleiades. She's a slime and one of the most dangerous Pleiades to humans, since she enjoys devouring humans alive. An assassin and poisoner who can decide to protect or dissolve things she absorbs, she can also control the speed of her digestion. She gets along with Shalltear because of their similar tastes

  Japanese voice: Ayane Sakura

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  Demiurge デミウルゴス

  Supporting character

  The Guardian of the Seventh floor of Nazarick, with the form of a demon wearing glasses. Demiurge is very intelligent, but is also considered the most evil NPC on Nazarick. He greatly enjoys the suffering of others, made clear by his vicious experiments on prisoners. He's in charge of tactics and defenses of Nazarick.

  Japanese voice: Masayuki Katou

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  Mare Bello Fiore マーレ・ベロ・フィオーレ

  Supporting character

  One of the Guardians of the Sixth floor of Nazarick alongside his twin sister Aura. He's rather shy and calm in comparison to his sister, although he can fight and be ruthless when necessary. Like his sister, Mare is a Dark Elf. Mare specializes in Druid magic, capable of twisting the earth to his whims.

  Japanese voice: Yumi Uchiyama

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  Aura Bella Fiora アウラ・ベラ・フィオーラ

  Supporting character

  One of the Guardians of the Sixth floor of Nazarick, alongside her twin brother Mare. She's very energetic and extroverted, in contrast with her brother. Aura is a 70-year-old Dark Elf. Despite constantly fighting, she and Shalltear are quite close. Aura specializes in beast-taming and fights with a long, bladed whip.

  Japanese voice: Emiri Katou

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  Cocytus コキュートス

  Supporting character

  Cocytus is the guardian of the Fifth floor of Nazarick. An insectoid heteromorph, he was created by Warrior Takemikazuchi to be an honourable warrior and is tasked with keeping a cache of powerful weapons for Nazarick. He has a neutral alignment, which stands out against the many evil entities in Nazarick.

  Japanese voice: Kenta Miyake

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  Narberal Gamma ナーベラル・ガンマ

  Supporting character

  One of the Pleiades, combat maids of the Tenth floor under Sebas Tian. She's a Doppelgänger and, because she's one of the most human-looking of the maids, she is Momonga's companion in his exploration of the new world disguised as adventurers.

  Japanese voice: Manami Numakura

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  Pandora's Actor パンドラズ・アクタ

  Supporting character

  The Area Guardian in charge of the Treasury and finances of Nazarick, who was created by Ains himself. He's a Doppelgänger whose face is a simple egghead with three holes dressed in a Neo-Nazi-esque uniform.

  Japanese voice: Mamoru Miyano

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  Sebas Tian セバス・チャン

  Supporting character

  The butler of the Tenth floor of Nazarick, who specializes in unarmed combat, with power comparable with the other Floor Guardians. He has the appearance of an elderly gentleman with a neat beard, but is actually of a species known as Dragonoids. He has a strong sense of justice, like his creator.

  Japanese voice: Shigeru Chiba

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  Entoma Vasilissa Zeta エントマ・ヴァシリッサ・ゼータ

  Supporting character

  One of the members of the battle maids originally created by Genjiro.

  Japanese voice: Kei Shindou

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  Shizu Delta シズ・デルタ

  Supporting character

  One of the members of the battle maids originally created by someone except for Tabula Smaragdina. CZ2I28 Delta is an automaton battle maid and member of the "Pleiades Six Stars," the battle maid squad of the Great Tomb of Nazarick. CZ2128 appears emotionless and has a silent nature.

  Japanese voice: Asami Seto