The best episodes of Overlord
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- 01
Momon and Nabe fight Clementine and Khaljit.
- 02
The worker group Foresight is teleported to the fighting arena in the sixth floor to challenge the great Ainz Ooal Gown. Ainz tries to restrain his smoldering fury as he disposes the last of the filthy thieves that dare trample into his treasured Nazarick.
- 03
Chapter 12: The Bloody Valkyrie
Although Shalltear's skill set puts Ainz 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!
- 04
Chapter 13: Player vs Non Player Character
Ainz reminds Shalltear that he is the master of Nazarick and that his name carries the weight of all the supreme beings of Ainz Ooal Gown.
- 05
Chapter 3: Battle of Carne Village
Momonga sees that Carne village is under siege by invading forces and goes to rescue them.
- 06
Momonga defeats the Sunlight Scripture that was invading Carne and launches a campaign to take over the world as Ainz Ooal Gown.
- 07
As Sebas fights Six Arms, Demiurge attacks Re-Estize to hide the retaliation against Eight Fingers amidst a demonic incursion.
- 08
Shalltear falls into the possession of an enemy and Ainz must quickly make a plan to save her.
- 09
Chapter 12: The Final Battle of the Disturbance
The battle with Eight Fingers comes to a head as a new demonic threat unleashes hellfire in the capitol.
- 10
Chapter 7: Butterfly Entangled in a Spider's Web
The foolish workers that have entered the Tomb of Nazarick greatly anger Ainz. Albedo and the others have already finished preparations for their welcome and Lord Ainz watches on, determined that not a single one leaves his tomb alive.
- 11
The war is finally starting. The Empire plans to use this chance to see the depths of the Sorcerer King's power, whilst the Kingdom is confident that they have fully prepared themselves for this war. Gazef stands ready. Now, let the massacre begin.
- 12
Chapter 13: The Ultimate Trump Card
The guardsmen and adventurers face a daunting array of demons until Ainz arrives and takes charge. Brain once again comes face to face with Shalltear. While Evileye is occupied, Demiurge reveals his plan to Ainz.
- 13
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 towards Nazarick with the head of a noble in tow. Though, things are not as they seem.
- 14
Momonga explores the new world he is in and makes plans with his guardians over how to handle the situation.
- 15
Chapter 8: Twin Swords of Slashing Death
Momon and Nabe find that their friends were slain by a psychopath and sorcerer and track the killers down.
- 16
Ainz sets a challenge for the Lizardmen: if their champions survive a fight with his champion, the ice insect Cocytus, they will earn their freedom.
- 17
Momonga is the last online member of his game as it is being shut down. He wakes up and finds himself still in the game, but in a new persona.
- 18
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 Ainz. Enri must make a decision for the village and its people.
- 19
Gazef challenges Ainz to a duel that is impossible to win and Ainz 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 Ainz both hold the other in deep respect.
- 20
Chapter 10: Preparation for War
Re-Estize Kingdom prepares for war after receiving a declaration from the Empire that they will claim the land near E-Rantel for the Sorcerer King Gown. Gazef knows the magic caster's strength, but he cannot stop what has already been set into motion.
- 21
Momon and Nabe team up with a group of adventurers called the Swords of Darkness.
- 22
Chapter 7: Wise King of Forest
Momon encounters a fearsome beast known as the Wise King of the Forest - which he finds is a giant hamster.
- 23
As the Lizardmen celebrate their success, Ainz makes plans for a new assault.
- 24
Chapter 4: Giant of the East, Demon Snake of the West
Ainz decides to go and see the Giant of the East and Demon Snake of the West himself. If they are similar to Hamusuke, they may have some worth as experimental subjects.
- 25
Chapter 11: Confusion and Understanding
Ainz investigates the reason for Shalltear's revolt. He concludes that she is under an incurable status effect. He then goes to the treasury to retrieve some of Nazarick's powerful weapons.
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