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Spoiler Alert Spoiler Alert: WARNING! This page happens to contain a lot of heavy spoilers that are all originated from the Overlord Light Novel series written by the author Kugane Maruyama. To every Anime-only watchers and Manga-only reader out there viewing this warning, please mindfully consider your decision first before choosing to expose yourself on reading the information below. If you're not currently up-to-date with the main source material in the official books, do consider staying away from the page for non-spoiler sake until you actually read it first ahead of time.



This is the list of Story Arcs and their corresponding summaries, for the Overlord series' main storyline.

The list also includes the number of light novel volumes, manga chapters, anime episodes, and specials the story arc has.

The Undead King Arc

The Undead King Arc is the first major story arc in the Overlord series. This arc introduces Momonga, an average salaryman who spends most of his time playing the game of YGGDRASIL that is about to be shut down. He was suddenly transformed into his avatar and his NPC's came to life. He is faced with difficult decisions as well as new and dynamic situations that must be handled carefully.

The Dark Warrior Arc

The Dark Warrior Arc is a major story arc in the Overlord series. This arc is about Ainz Ooal Gown and Narberal Gamma under their adventurer personas named Momon and Nabe respectively. Ainz and Nabe are on a mission to become famous adventurers so that they can earn money, become famous, and acquire influence within the surrounding areas with the additional goal of learning more about the mysterious new locations surrounding them.

The Bloody Valkyrie Arc

The Bloody Valkyrie Arc is a major story arc in the Overlord series. This arc is about Ainz Ooal Gown stopping Shalltear Bloodfallen's rebellion before she can cause more problems for him or worse; jeopardize his future plans in the new world.

The Lizard Man Heroes Arc

The Lizard Man Heroes Arc is a major story arc in the Overlord series. This arc introduces Zaryusu Shasha, a lizardman of the Green Claw Tribe trying to unite and save the lizardman tribes from total annihilation in order to fight against the undead forces of Nazarick.

The Men in the Kingdom Arc

The Men in the Kingdom Arc is a major story arc in the Overlord series. This first half of the arc is focused on Climb, Brain Unglaus, and Sebas Tian and their interactions in the kingdom of Re-Estize. Then the second half of the arc pertains to Jaldabaoth threatening the Re-Estize Kingdom with his demon army and throwing the city into total pandemonium.

The Invaders of the Large Tomb Arc

The Invaders of the Large Tomb Arc is a major story arc in the Overlord series. This arc is about Foresight, a worker group who volunteered to explore and investigate a mysterious large tomb. Unknown to them, they are facing certain death by trespassing in the headquarters of Ainz Ooal Gown.

The Two Leaders Arc

The Two Leaders Arc is a side story in the Overlord series. This arc is about Enri Emmot becoming the new matriarch of Carne Village and the daily life of Nazarick.

The Magic Caster of Destruction Arc

The Magic Caster of Destruction Arc is a major story arc in the Overlord series. This arc is about the annual war between the Re-Estize Kingdom and Baharuth Empire. Ainz Ooal Gown and his newly established nation decide to join the annual war; thereby turning it into a total war.

The Ruler of Conspiracy Arc

The Ruler of Conspiracy Arc is a major story arc in the Overlord series. This arc is about Ainz Ooal Gown's decision to turn his kingdom into a utopia for all races. Meanwhile, rulers of other countries are plotting to oppose him and his newly founded nation.

The Craftsman of Dwarf Arc

The Craftsman of Dwarf Arc is a major story arc in the Overlord series. This arc is about Ainz Ooal Gown's visit to the Dwarf Kingdom alongside Aura Bella Fiora and Shalltear Bloodfallen. However, they discover that the dwarves are being threatened by the Quagoa.

The Paladin of the Holy Kingdom Arc

The Paladin of the Holy Kingdom Arc is a major story arc in the Overlord series. This arc is about the demi-humans' invasion led by Jaldabaoth against the Roble Holy Kingdom. Realizing how powerful this threat posed to be for their nation, the Holy Kingdom planned to enlist the help of Momon in their war effort.

The Witch of the Falling Kingdom Arc

The Witch of the Falling Kingdom Arc is a major story arc in the Overlord Series. This arc is about the Re-Estize Kingdom going into full war with the Sorcerer Kingdom.

The Half Elf God-kin Arc

The Half Elf God-kin Arc is a major story arc in the Overlord Series. This arc is about the Slane Theocracy accelerating their plans to overthrow the Elf King. At the same time Ainz Ooal Gown pays a visit to the Elf Country.

Trivia

  • The first Season of the Overlord anime adaptation covers the Light Novel Volumes 1 to 3.
  • The second Season of the Overlord anime adaptation covers the Light Novel Volumes 4 to 6.
  • The third Season of the Overlord anime adaptation covers the Light Novel Volumes 7 to 9.
  • The fourth Season of the Overlord anime adaptation covers the Light Novel Volumes 10, 11 and 14.
  • There are three sets of volumes that focus on one story arc. One being Volumes 5 and 6 of The Men in the Kingdom Arc while the other being Volumes 12 and 13 of The Paladin of the Holy Kingdom Arc. And lastly Volumes 15 and 16 of The Half Elf God-kin Arc.
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