Overlord II Episode 01

"The Dawn of Despair" (絶望の夜明け Zetsubo no Yoake) is the first episode of the Overlord II adaptation. It was first broadcasted on January 9, 2018.

Major Events

 * Rigrit visits Platinum Dragon Lord and they discuss about the new arrival of YGGDRASIL players.
 * Meeting between the Six Great Nobles and King Ranposa III in regards to the upcoming annual war with the Baharuth Empire.
 * The construction of the fake Nazarick is under way.
 * Declaration of war between the Lizardman and Nazarick.

In Order of Appearance

 * Captain of the Black Scripture
 * Gazef Stronoff
 * Ainz Ooal Gown
 * Narberal Gamma
 * Hamsuke
 * Mare Bello Fiore
 * Albedo
 * Aura Bella Fiora
 * Bukubukuchagama (Voice Only)
 * Sebas Tian
 * Solution Epsilon
 * Demiurge
 * Shalltear Bloodfallen
 * Cocytus

New Characters

 * Zesshi Zetsumei
 * Platinum Dragon Lord
 * Rigrit Bers Caurau
 * Ramposa III
 * Elias Brandt Dale Raeven (Cameo)
 * Renner Theiere Chardelon Ryle Vaiself
 * Climb
 * Pestonya Shortcake Wanko
 * Sous-chef
 * Eclair Ecleir Eicler
 * Zaryusu Shasha
 * Shasuryu Shasha

Known Locations

 * Re-Estize
 * Great Tomb of Nazarick
 * Great Forest of Tob

New Locations

 * Great Lake

Anime Notes

 * The first episode received an early screening at a special event held at United Cinema Aqua City Odaiba on December 17, 2017 as well as an early broadcast on AbemaTV on December 30, 2017.