Overlord is based on a novel by Kugane Maruyama. The first season of the anime aired in July 2015, and the second in 2018. The protagonist, Momonga, is the name of his avatar in the VRMMORPG Yggdrasil (his real name is Suzuki Satoru). Suzuki Satoru, whose reason for living was gaming and who had dedicated the majority of his life to it, was about to face the end of the game alone as Yggdrasil's service was shutting down. However, when the end time passed and he was not logged out, Suzuki Satoru realized he was left behind in the game. He took on the avatar name "Momonga" and reigned as the strongest being in Yggdrasil, the game he had dedicated the majority of his life to. Here are 10 characteristics of Momonga.
First of all, what kind of being is Momonga? 】Feature ①
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This is the handle name of his avatar, "Overlord of Death," in the VRMMORPG "Yggdrasil." He belongs to the guild "Ainz Ooal Gown," and is a summary of the 41 Supreme Beings. After being left behind in the game, he takes on the name of his guild, "Ainz Ooal Gown." He's skilled at negotiating thanks to his experience as a salaryman in his human days (Suzuki Satoru), but he's never been in a leadership position, which makes this a struggle in the other world.
【What does Momonga look like?】Characteristic 2
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He's 177cm tall, about the same height as an adult male. Although he appears as a skeleton, he wears luxurious black and purple robes and various ornaments, giving him an almost kingly appearance. Deep within his eye sockets lies a dark red light, and he holds the Staff of Ainz Ooal Gown, proof of his status as guild leader.
[Momonga's Dignified Speech] Feature 3
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Momonga's tone of voice is appropriate for a leader, speaking slowly and in a deep, hushed voice. He also rarely issues orders to his subordinates, preferring to speak in a gentle, gentle manner, further enhancing his dignified presence. But there's also an interesting side to it...
Momonga's tone of voice changes!?
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When something unexpected happens, Momonga reveals his true self as Suzuki Satoru when he was human. As someone in a position of authority, I'm always thinking about the tone of voice I should use when I speak, but because I've never been in a position of authority before, when it comes to things I'm not good at, I tend to speak haltingly and come across as trying too hard, which is unnatural.
Who is Momonga's voice actor?
These are Momonga's characteristics. Momonga has many charms, but one of them is the contrast between his appearance and his personality. For example, he's an absolute being, yet somehow seems like an ordinary person. He looks like a skeleton, yet seems human. Knowing Momonga's characteristics, watching or rewatching the film will allow you to see him from a different perspective and discover something new. It's also interesting to pay attention to the voice actors who accurately portray Momonga and Pandora's Actor despite their facial expressions.
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Who's played Momonga? 】Feature 4
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Momonga was originally created by a mediocre salaryman named Suzuki Satoru. A lonely man with no family or lover, Suzuki Satoru devotes most of his life to Yggdrasil, investing even his salary in Yggdrasil's pay-to-play gacha. As a salesman, he has experience in cold calling, giving him deft negotiating skills. However, he's never had a girlfriend (he's a virgin) and isn't good at dealing with women.[How strong is Momonga? 】Feature ⑤
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Ainz and his subordinate Floor Guardians are all level 100. Also, because Ainz makes full use of rare items that require payment, it is no exaggeration to say that he has powers beyond the average level. Even the most powerful beings will be weak in the new world, so no one can defeat him except his own family.What is Momonga good at? 】Feature ⑥
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Momonga is not the strongest character in "Yggdrasil." In some cases, he is even inferior to his subordinate guardians. However, the secret to his strength lies in his mastery of the many magic spells, his ability to use them appropriately depending on the situation, and his constant preparation for countermeasures. This is a skill that can only be achieved through countless hours of playtime.【What is Momonga's constitution? 】Feature ⑦
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As undead, they lack sexual desire, food, and sleep, and their morals toward humans are weakened. This causes them to think nothing of taking the lives of their enemies. Furthermore, when they become emotional, they are forced to calm down. This allows them to always give calm orders, which is helpful, but it also quickly suppresses happy memories.【What is Momonga's Weakness?】 Feature 8
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Momonga's racial weaknesses could be said to be his weaknesses against holy and fire-type enemies, but his personality weakness is his treatment of women. Because he had no experience with women during his human days, he sometimes thinks about what a charming man would say, but is confused every time his subordinate Albedo approaches him. Also, because he has never been in a position of authority, he does not know how those in authority should behave, and he worries that his subordinate Demiurge will see through him.【Momonga's Trauma! Pandora's Actor: Feature 9
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Among the NPCs (non-player characters) created by Momonga is a character named Pandora's Actor. This character humiliates Momonga.What is Pandora's Actor?
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This NPC was created by Momonga and is tasked with managing the Treasure Hall. As a Doppelganger, he excels at shapeshifting. Momonga chose to design his appearance with what he thought was cool at the time: military uniforms, salutes, and German accents. As a result, he ended up looking like a rather uncool character, much to Momonga's embarrassment.Who is the voice actor for Pandora's Actor?
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Miyano Mamoru is the one who makes the role of Pandora's Actor stand out. He plays the silly character in a fun and engaging way! You can tell he's having fun. He's a perfect fit for the role. He also voices Light Yagami in "Death Note." [Momonga's Second Face!] Feature 10
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After being transported to another world, the jet-black warrior Momon was born to coexist with humans. While this is Momonga's temporary form, he is also the strongest. Like Momonga, he is a legendary character. Unlike Momonga, he's not often depicted as agitated, giving him a more subdued impression. That's what makes him cool.【Summary of Momonga's Characteristics】
