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
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 Overlord Episode 1
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 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 concludes with the Floor Guardians assembling