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.

Summary
The Captain of the Black Scripture is walking down a hallway after a meeting when he comes across the Extra Seat. She asks him what the report was about, but he replies that she should've gotten one concerning it. They then discuss the recent mission the Black Scripture returned from and how they encountered a mysterious undead, as well as the disappearance of the Sunlight Scripture at the hands of a man named Ainz Ooal Gown.

In an undisclosed location, a dragon awakes from its slumber after detecting someone nearby. The dragon is revealed to be Platinum Dragon Lord, and the person he detected was his old friend, Rigrit Bers Caurau.The two discuss about how Rigrit passed on the magic item she received from the Dragon Lord to a "young one". Platinum Dragon Lord then states that the power that has corrupted this world has returned, and that unlike their old leader, it is a force of evil.

In the Re-Estize Kingdom, the king and the nobles are discussing the kingdom's response to this year's attack from the Baharuth Empire. After the meeting Gazed and King Ranpossa discuss the events privately, the king believes that the attempted assassination on Gazef was the machinations of the nobles. He apologize to his loyal retainer of his helplessness, though Gazef tells him there is no need. They are greeted by the Appearance of Ranpossa’s daughter, Princess Renner and her guard Climb.

After exchanging a few words of affection, the two pairs separate. The king asks Gazef of the character of the man who saved him, Ainz Ooal Gown. Gazef vouches for the Magic Caster declaring him an ally.

Meanwhile in a wide plains area, Momon and Nabe are confronting an approaching dust storm. The storm as it turns out is a Gigant Basilisk being driven by Hamsuke. Just as the basilisk is about to run over the pair, Momon beheads it. Having completed in subjugating the monster, Momon order Hamsuke and Nabe to relay their success to the Adventurer's Guild,  while he returns to the Nazarick.

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 Lizardmen 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)
 * Count Lytton (Cameo)
 * Marquis Blumlash (Cameo)
 * Marquis Pespea (Cameo)
 * Margrave Urovana (Cameo)
 * Marquis Boullope (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.