Overlord Overview
Worldview
VRMMORPG (Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game)
The story revolves around a world relocated from an existing game. However, unlike other isekai anime,
it doesn't have goals like "returning to the real world" or "defeating the final boss."
Furthermore, the story unfolds with the protagonists as "heroes of justice," which raises questions.
On the contrary, it's a unique work, with its plot to "conquer the world."
Highly Reproducible Game World
I'm sure everyone has played an RPG at least once.
Overlord's characters and items are based exactly on the game's settings.
This anime uses "different races," "magic," "pay-to-play items," and more to advance the story.
Overlord Basic Terms
Yggdrasil
The title of an immersive online game where players experience the virtual world as if they were in reality.
Originally, before being transported to another world, the protagonist, Momonga, played within this game.
Guild Name: Ainz Ooal Gown
The name of the guild consisting of 41 members, including Momonga, within Yggdrasil. However, by the time the service ended, most of the players were busy in the real world and no longer participated in the game.
NPC
This refers to an NPC (Non-Player Character). This character is not controlled by a human (has no ego), and in Yggdrasil, facial expressions, mouth movements, and tactile sensations are not implemented. However, after being transported to another world, he gains a self and acts as a player.
Protagonist Name: Ainz Ooal Gown
By using the name of a famous guild before being transported to another world, the protagonist is expected to be contacted by players who recognize this name after being transported to another world.
Great Tomb of Nazarick
This is the base of the Yggdrasil guild "Ainz Ooal Gown."
The Great Tomb of Nazarick is surrounded by swamps, and the transport to another world was only noticed when the area around the Great Tomb of Nazarick became a grassland.
Floor Guardians
NPCs created to protect the floors of the "Great Tomb of Nazarick," the base of the guild "Ainz Ooal Gown." Floor Guardians, with the exception of Gangartua, are created at level 100. They also command the servants assigned to the floors they protect.
Pleiades
The Pleiades, a combat-capable maid unit, is commanded by Sebastian.
The Pleiades consist of six maids, each equipped with modified maid weapons and unique personalities. Their beauty is so striking that everyone they encounter in the other world gasps in admiration.
Kingdom of Ri-Estize
Overview
This human nation was formed 200 years ago after the battle between the Demon God and the Thirteen Heroes. Aside from the Azelsia Mountains and the Great Forest of Tob, it enjoys a favorable location, boasting the safest and most fertile land in the human world, thanks to its neighboring nations.
Society
A feudal state, a corrupt aristocratic society. Slave trading was once practiced here.
They have little knowledge of magic or monsters.
Military Power
The country boasts Gazef Stronoff, the strongest warrior of its neighboring countries. Aside from Gazef's Guard, elite troops, and the private armies of nobles, the country does not train professional soldiers, primarily conscripting ordinary commoners.
Location of the Country
Nazarick is also located within this territory, where Carne Village and the E-Rantel Adventurers' Guild are located.
Baharuth Empire
This human nation was formed 200 years ago after the Battle of the Demon Gods and the Thirteen Heroes.
Emperors throughout history have all been outstanding, but the country is ruled by Emperor Jircniv, a man of exceptional talent. It is an absolute monarchy.
Society
Jircniv's reforms have seen the constant adoption of new ideas, while the old, stagnant ideas are being discarded. The people, sensing a bright future, are filled with brightness and vitality.
Military Power
The country boasts "Fulder Paradine," a human magician and one of only four hero-class heroes on the entire continent. It trains professional soldiers and employs those with magical abilities as knights, placing a strong emphasis on education.
Location in the Country
Although not yet featured in the anime, it is home to the "Imperial Magic Academy." This educational institution was established with the cooperation of the great wizard Fluder to address the issue of talented children being unable to receive an education due to poverty.
Slane Theocracy
Overview
This human nation was saved 600 years ago by six powerful players.
The people worship these six as the Six Great Gods, and for many years have engaged in activities such as hunting other races as the protectors of humanity.
Society
It is what is known as a religious nation. By instilling in its people the belief that they must unite because they are weak and surrounded by enemies, the country has unified its purpose and become a powerful nation.
Military Power
It possesses numerous legacies of the Six Great Gods. It has the largest military force of any neighboring country, possesses the Six-Colored Scriptures, various special forces, and the strongest special ranks in the Slane Theocracy.
Summary
The surrounding countries have various circumstances, which affect the fighting styles of the protagonist Ainz Ooal Gown's enemies. For example, Re-Estize primarily uses swords, while the Slane Theocracy primarily uses magic. Just by knowing the national circumstances and basic terminology in which the story is set, you will be able to understand the background of each scene in the anime, which is sure to make it even more enjoyable!
