Overlord Season 2

If you want science fiction that respects its own premise, Overlord Season 2 is available on and right now. Across 1 season, the show has had time to find its rhythm and keep it. 1,105 people have weighed in on TMDB, and the verdict leans heavily positive. Satoshi Hino sets the tone, and the world-building does the rest. Start it whenever you need something guaranteed to land.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, Overlord Season 2 is worth clearing space for. What makes Overlord Season 2 work is that the ideas never crowd out the people having them. Continuing his quest to rule this new world, Ains begins to put the pieces in place for his conquest. But between a Lizard Man tribe uprising, and performing missions as adamantite adventurer Momonga, Ains has his work cut out for him! Satoshi Hino and Yumi Hara lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was aired in 2018. The rules of Overlord Season 2's world are consistent enough that the big swings never feel like cheating. The hit rate here is high enough that skipping ahead never feels like an option.

Overlord Season 2 is satisfying on multiple levels — something to watch and something to think about after. If you have run out of similar titles to watch, this is a strong next pick. A contained run means every episode is doing real work. Satoshi Hino anchors it with a performance that makes the more abstract moments feel personal. If you have been burned by ambitious sci-fi before, this is the exception.

🎬 Overlord Season 2 — Episode Guide

The Dawn of Despair

2018-01-09

Officers of the Slane Theocracy gather to discuss recent losses. The noblemen of Estize plot to push back the Empire. Ains surveys a world map as his plans are set in motion. Shalltear recovers from her ordeal.

Departure

2018-01-16

Cocytus gives a declaration of war to all the tribes of the Lizardmen, expecting an easy takeover. However, the Lizardmen decide to try to unite their tribes against their common foe.

Lizard Men, Gathering

2018-01-23

Zenberu tests Zaryusu’s strength in combat, while the latter defends Crusch’s honor. The Lizardmen chiefs conduct a war council, and formulate a strategy to defend themselves against their common enemy.

Army of Death

2018-01-30

The alliance of the Lizard men win the battle and defeat the army of undead. The defeat guardian Cocytus and the new ability to learn from their mistakes, prove that the guardians can adapt to new situations. Ainz Ooal Gown therefore changes his tactics, ordering Cocytus to bring the Lizard men to t...

The Freezing God

2018-02-06

At the outpost in the Tob Forest, Ains strategizes with his guardians, and imposes Shalltear’s penance upon her. The Lizard Man chiefs assemble and receive Cocytus on the battlefield for their final showdown.

Those Who Pick Up, Those Who Are Picked Up

2018-02-13

Sebas happens upon a near-lifeless woman, and takes her under his protection. Brain, left defeated by his encounter with Shalltear, meets up with Gazef. Members of the Blue Rose take measures against a drug plantation

Blue Roses

2018-02-20

Gazef finds Climb practicing with his sword outside the castle, and asks to spar with him. Renner and Lakyus examine the coded document recovered by Evileye. Sebas finds himself beset upon from all sides over Tuare.

A Boy’s Feeling

2018-02-27

Climb delivers Lakyus’ message to Evileye and Gagaran, who offer guidance to the young man. Climb happens upon some men beating up a boy in the street, who is then rescued by Sebas, from whom he seeks training.

Soaring Sparks of Fire

2018-03-06

Sebas begins his raid of the brothel from one side, while Climb and Brain enter from the other side. While Climb covers the exit alone, he is confronted by Succulent and Cocco Doll trying to flee and a desperate fight begins.

E10

Disturbance Begins in the Royal Capital

2018-03-13

Ains calls on Sebas to answer for his actions, and to discuss what is to become of Tuare. Renner meets with the Blue Rose, then Marquis Raeven, to consult with them about her planned attacks against Eight Fingers.

E11

Jaldabaoth

2018-03-20

Demiurge takes charge of Nazarick’s forces, laying out the mission to strike at Eight Fingers. Meanwhile, Lakyus details a similar mission to her squad captains. Sebas, Climb, and Brain raid Six Arms’ compound together.

E12

The Final Battle of the Disturbance

2018-03-27

Evileye petitions Momon to help her, and he begins fighting the disguised Demiurge. As Climb and the others try to get Tuare out of the compound, they face resistance. Renner convenes an emergency strategy meeting.

E13

The Ultimate Trump Card

2018-04-03

The guardsmen and adventurers face a daunting array of demons until Momon arrives and takes charge. Brain once again comes face to face with Shalltear. While Evileye is occupied, Demiurge reveals his plan to Ains.