Overlord (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Series · ★ 8.5
Released in 2015, Overlord is an animation, sci-fi & fantasy and action & adventure series.
What it’s about. 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 decides to not log out. Momonga is then transformed into the image of a skeleton as "the most powerful wizard." The world continues to change, with non-player characters (NPCs) beginning to feel emotion. Having no parents, friends, or place in society, this ordinary young man Momonga then strives to take over the new world the game has become.
Who’s in it. Overlord stars Satoshi Hino as Momonga / Ains Ooal Gown (voice), Yumi Hara as Albedo (voice), Sumire Uesaka as Shalltear Bloodfallen (voice) and Manami Numakura as Narberal Gamma (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.5/10, Overlord sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix, Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel and Netflix Standard with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Overlord page.
If you liked it. Fans of Overlord tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Overlord (2015)?
- In US, Overlord is available to stream on Netflix, Crunchyroll and Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Overlord worth watching?
- Overlord holds an audience score of 8.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation, sci-fi & fantasy and action & adventure. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Overlord?
- Overlord stars Satoshi Hino, Yumi Hara, Sumire Uesaka, Manami Numakura and Akeno Watanabe.
- When was Overlord released?
- Overlord was released in 2015.