Overlord III

About Overlord III

Overlord III (オーバーロードⅢ) blends action, adventure and fantasy by MADHOUSE (2018). Below is a fresh retelling of what the story is about. What the story covers: With his foundations now set in this new world, the first steps of Ains Ooal Gown's master plan apparent begin to come to fruition. The value of Carne village and especially the political value of his alter ego Momon are reaffirmed; the “hidden” genius of his actions is continuously met with shock and awe by Demiurge, Albedo, the rest of his guardians.

More of the story: Without human conscience due to being undead, he is motivated only to continue searching for other players from Yggdrasil and to gain power to better protect the children and home of him and his forty former companions. Lord Ains Ooal Gown maintains his mantle of Overlord and leads the Great Tomb of Nazarick unto the world stage, directly into a vicious ability struggle between two great empires.

In an action series like this, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Momonga (Satoshi Hino) and Shalltear Bloodfallen (Sumire Uesaka) are two of the characters you will meet early. If you count yourself among viewers who like fast, high-impact fights, put it on your list. With 13 episodes in total, there is enough room for the story to develop.

Production & Appeal

MADHOUSE is the studio behind Overlord III, and its direction shapes everything from character design to motion. Because it leans on action, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. A 7.7/10 score points to a dependable, well-liked series. Voice casting, including Satoshi Hino as Momonga, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. It aired in 2018, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.