The Kugane Maruyama light novels of the same name serve as the inspiration for the anime series. The series is animated by Studio Madhouse. The show centers on Satoru, a young man who is bored with his life and spends his days playing an MMORPG.
With his skeleton avatar, Ainz Ooal Gown, Satoru becomes stuck in the virtual world, where NPCs (non-player characters) come to life. Ainz made the decision to assume the role of the Overlord until he can locate his friends and return to reality.
Is Overlord Season 5 Confirmed?
Season 5 of Overlord hasn’t been formally confirmed. Ainz’s tale won’t continue in season 5, according to neither the production committee nor the studio.
Fortunately, a movie adaptation of Overlord that takes place after season 4’s events is currently in development.
The “Holy Kingdom Arc,” which is found in volumes 12 and 13 of the light novel series, will be adapted for the Overlord movie. In “Holy Kingdom Arc,” the demon emperor Jaldabaoth invades the kingdom, forcing it to work with the lord of death, Ainz Ooal Gown, to exterminate the demon.
Update, September 28: The Overlord “Holy Kingdom” movie is now being produced, according to the official Overlord anime Twitter account. Soon, further details will be released.
Is There Enough Source Material For Season 5?
The light novels, which have so far been published in 16 volumes, are the basis for the anime. Volume 18 will be the last volume of the light novels since its author, Kugane Maruyama, wants to wrap them up in two volumes.
Light novel volumes 10, 11, and 14 were adapted for the fourth season of Overlord. The Holy Kingdom Arc, which is covered in the film, is Volumes 12 and 13. Only two volumes, 15 and 16, are left, which is now insufficient.
Ainz’s inner thoughts and what is going on around him are covered in great detail in volume 15 and a good deal of volume 16. A lot of substance will probably be left out of the anime because these are dialogue-heavy volumes with no action, leaving very little source material.
Overlord Season 5 Release Date
The release date for Overlord season 5 has not yet been determined. Season 5’s animation could take years because there isn’t enough source material. We’ll then make some educated guesses about when season 5 might air.
The production team is probably awaiting the publication of volumes 17 and 18 from the author before they can begin animating season 5. The release of volume 17 is anticipated for the following year. The English edition of Overlord volume 16 is scheduled for release in November 2022 after being released in Japan in July 2022.
Fortunately, Vols. 17 and 18 will be released simultaneously by the author, Maruyama, thus season 5 will have enough source material by the end of 2024.
Overlord Season 5 Story
Season 5’s narrative is centred on the kingdom of the elves. Ainz needs a break after the destruction of the Kingdom. Ainz wants Aura and Mare to become familiar with their race, the Elves, as we learned in season 4.
The twins and Ainz go on vacation to the Kingdom of Elves. The Slane Theocracy, however, assaults the Elven monarch because they believe that if Ainz joins forces with the Elves, it will be more difficult for them to defeat the Sorcerer Kingdom.
TL;DR: Because there is not enough material to adapt, Overlord season 5 has not been revealed. Season 5 will probably air in 2026. There is currently no release date set for the movie sequel.
The Talks On Social Media About Overlord
Fans will be glad to hear that they will soon be getting more than simply another season after Overlord Season 4 ends. Additionally, a 2D action game will be accessible on the PC and Nintendo Switch via Steam.
According to a fresh, original story created by Overlord novelist Kugane Maruyama, the upcoming game will follow the recently departed vicious psychopath Clementine as she attempts to escape the Tomb of Nazarick by retrieving forgotten memories and using martial arts. Despite the lack of a release date, Overlord fans are eager to get their hands on the 2D combat screen after seeing pictures of it leak online.