1 — Overlord Episode
The first episode of the anime , titled "End and Beginning" (Owari to Hajimari), aired on July 7, 2015 . Produced by Studio Madhouse , the episode serves as the foundational introduction to the "Undead King Arc," setting the stage for the protagonist's transition from a lonely gamer to a powerful skeletal ruler. Plot Summary: The Last Day of YGGDRASIL
He quickly realizes that the world has changed; the Non-Player Characters (NPCs) of his guild’s base, the Great Tomb of Nazarick, have gained sentience, emotions, and individual personalities. Overlord Episode 1
The episode is set in the year , where virtual reality gaming is at its peak. The story follows Momonga , a dedicated player and guild master of "Ainz Ooal Gown" in the popular DMMORPG YGGDRASIL . The first episode of the anime , titled
When the countdown clock hits midnight, the game does not shut down. Instead, Momonga discovers he is unable to log out or access game menus. The episode is set in the year ,
As the game’s servers prepare for a permanent shutdown, Momonga stays logged in until the final second, reminiscing about his former guildmates who have all moved on to real-world responsibilities.
The first episode introduces the core cast residing in the Great Tomb of Nazarick:
To test his new reality, Momonga begins interacting with his subordinates, notably modifying the settings of the guardian Albedo to be "madly in love" with him as a final prank before the transition. The episode concludes with the Floor Guardians assembling and pledging their absolute loyalty to him as their "Supreme Being". Key Character Introductions