Overlord Books in Order
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The Overlord series, written by 丸山くがね and published from 2012 to 2022, follows the story of a player who becomes trapped in a virtual world after the shutdown of his game. The narrative centers on the protagonist's adaptation to this new reality, where he assumes the role of a powerful undead entity. The series explores themes of power, survival, and the complexities of leadership within a world filled with diverse races and political tensions.
Publication order
In the order the books were originally released.
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Buy on AmazonOverlord, Vol. 1: The Undead King
2012 · Kugane Maruyama
Yggdrasil is a virtual reality game renowned for its freedom, but in 2138 its servers shut down at midnight. Momonga, spending the game's last hours…
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Companion & related books
Related titles and editions that sit outside the main numbered order.
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Buy on AmazonOverlord, Vol. 2: The Dark Warrior
2012 · Kugane Maruyama
オーバーロード2 漆黒の戦士 is a 2012 book by 丸山くがね. It is part of the series Overlord. Catalog genres: Light Novel, Literary Fiction, Science Fiction, Fantasy.…
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Buy on AmazonOverlord, Vol. 3: The Bloody Valkyrie
2013 · Kugane Maruyama
While achieving success as the hero Momon, Lord Ainz Ooal Gown returns to his homeland upon learning of a rebellion, choosing to honor his former…
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Buy on AmazonOverlord, Vol. 4: The Lizardman Heroes
2013 · Kugane Maruyama
After the lizardman villages receive a warning that they will soon be destroyed, Zaryusu journeys to each village hoping to form an alliance against…
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Buy on AmazonOverlord, Vol. 5: The Men of the Kingdom Part I
2013 · Kugane Maruyama
In the kingdom of Re-Estize, the Eight Fingers wield control over the criminal underworld. Ainz dispatches Sebas to infiltrate the capital and…
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Buy on AmazonOverlord, Vol. 6: The Men of the Kingdom Part II
2014 · Kugane Maruyama
オーバーロード6 王国の漢たち ［下］ is a 2014 book by 丸山くがね. It is part of the series Overlord. Catalog genres: Light Novel, Literary Fiction. OpenLibrary readers…
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Buy on AmazonOverlord, Vol. 10: The Ruler of Conspiracy
2016 · Kugane Maruyama
オーバーロード10 謀略の統治者 is a 2016 book by 丸山くがね. It is part of the series Overlord. Catalog genres: Light Novel, Literary Fiction. OpenLibrary readers rate…
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Buy on AmazonOverlord, Vol. 7: The Invaders of the Large Tomb
2014 · Kugane Maruyama
Ainz Ooal Gown and his workers are hired to investigate a newly discovered ruin known as the Great Tomb of Nazarick. The site is invaded by the Floor…
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Buy on AmazonOverlord, Vol. 8: The Two Leaders
2014 · Kugane Maruyama
After being saved from danger by Ainz, Enri and the apothecary Nfirea live together in Carne Village with their goblin-guard neighbors. The village…
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Buy on AmazonOverlord, Vol. 9: The Caster of Destruction
2015 · Kugane Maruyama
オーバーロード9 破軍の魔法詠唱者 is a 2015 book by 丸山くがね. It is part of the series Overlord. Catalog genres: Light Novel, Literary Fiction. OpenLibrary readers rate…
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Buy on AmazonOverlord, Vol. 11: The Dwarven Crafter
2016 · Kugane Maruyama
オーバーロード11 山小人の工匠 is a 2016 book by 丸山くがね. It is part of the series Overlord. Catalog genres: Light Novel, Literary Fiction. OpenLibrary readers rate…
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Buy on AmazonOverlord, Vol. 12: The Paladin of the Holy Kingdom Part I
2017 · Kugane Maruyama
オーバーロード12 聖王国の聖騎士 ［上］ is a 2017 book by 丸山くがね. It is part of the series Overlord. Catalog genres: Light Novel, Literary Fiction. OpenLibrary readers…
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Buy on AmazonOverlord, Vol. 13: The Paladin of the Holy Kingdom Part II
2018 · Kugane Maruyama
オーバーロード13 聖王国の聖騎士 ［下］ is a 2018 book by 丸山くがね. It is part of the series Overlord. Catalog genres: Light Novel, Literary Fiction. OpenLibrary readers…
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Buy on AmazonOverlord, Vol. 14: The Witch of the Falling Kingdom
2020 · Kugane Maruyama
オーバーロード14 滅国の魔女 is a 2020 book by 丸山くがね. It is part of the series Overlord. Catalog genres: Light Novel, Literary Fiction. OpenLibrary readers rate…
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Buy on AmazonOverlord, Vol. 15: The Half Elf Demigod Part I
2022 · Kugane Maruyama
オーバーロード15 半森妖精の神人 ［上］ is a 2022 book by 丸山くがね. It is part of the series Overlord. Catalog genres: Light Novel, Literary Fiction.
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the Overlord books in?
Read them in publication order, starting with “Overlord, Vol. 1: The Undead King”. Start with “Overlord, Vol. 1: The Undead King.”
How many books are in the Overlord series?
We list 15 books by Kugane Maruyama , published between 2012–2022.
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