It was announced today that Overlord: Sei Oukoku Henthe anime film based on the novel Overlord in Kugane Maruyama with illustrations by so-binwill premiere in 2024. As we previously reported, this anime film Overlord will adapt volumes 12 and 13 of the novel, that is, the “Holy Kingdom” arc,
The announcement was made in a special that was attended by the seiyuu Satoshi Hino (Ains), Yumi Hara (Albedo) and Masayuki Katou (Demiurge).
The animation for the anime series is by the studio Madhousethe direction is Naoyuki Itou (Re: Cutie Honey, One Piece specials), the argument is Yukie Sugawara (Sword Art Online) and the character design is by Satoshi Tasaki (Diamond no Ace: Act II, No Game No Life: Zero).
In the list we find:
- Satoshi Hino as Ainz Ooal Gown.
- Yumi Hara like Albedo.
- Sumire Uesaka like Shalltear.
- Emiri Katou like Aura.
- Yumi Uchiyama like Mare.
- Masayuki Katou like Demiurge.
- Kenta Miyake like Cocytus.
Overlord It began publication in July 2012 and a manga adaptation by Satoshi Oushio and Hugin Miyama began publication in November 2014.
Overlord Synopsis
The story begins with Yggdrasil, a popular online game that one day is quietly closed. However, the protagonist Momonga decides not to log out. Momonga is then transformed into the image of a skeleton as “the most powerful wizard.” The world continues to change, with NPCs beginning to feel emotions. Having no parents, friends, or place in society, this young man struggles to dominate this new world.