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Overlord: The Dark Hero

Overlord: Shikkoku no Senshi · 劇場版総集編 オーバーロード 漆黒の英雄

Completed. Overlord: The Dark Hero is finished: it aired in Spring 2017 with 1 episode. The story continues in 3 later seasons, most recently Overlord IV (Summer 2022).

Status
Completed
Episodes
1
Aired
Spring 2017
Average score
74/100
Popularity in 2017
#139 of 491
Score rank in 2017
#75 of 491

Overlord: The Dark Hero synopsis

A compilation film recapping the second half of the Overlord anime's first season, with a few extended scenes. Embracing his new identity and power as the fearsome overlord Ains Ooal Gown, Momonga continues to navigate the world of Yggdrasil in his quest to bring Nazarick to a new realm of glory throughout the game world. (Source: Crunchyroll)

Overlord: The Dark Hero watch order

All 15 entries in the franchise, in release order. Movies, OVAs and specials are included; skip them for a series-only run.

  1. Overlord — Summer 2015, 13 eps
  2. Overlord: Ple Ple Pleiades — Summer 2015, 8 eps
  3. Overlord: Ple Ple Pleiades Tokubetsu-hen — Summer 2015, 1 ep
  4. Overlord: Ple Ple Pleiades - Nazarick Saidai no Kiki — Summer 2016, 1 ep
  5. Overlord: The Undead King — Winter 2017, 1 ep
  6. Overlord: The Dark Hero — Spring 2017, 1 ep
  7. Overlord Movie: Ple Ple Pleiades — Summer 2017, 2 eps
  8. Overlord II — Winter 2018, 13 eps
  9. Overlord: Ple Ple Pleiades 2 — Winter 2018, 13 eps
  10. Overlord III — Summer 2018, 13 eps
  11. Overlord: Ple Ple Pleiades 3 — Summer 2018, 13 eps
  12. Overlord: Ple Ple Pleiades - Clementine Toubou-hen — Fall 2018, 3 eps
  13. Overlord IV — Summer 2022, 13 eps
  14. Overlord: Ple Ple Pleiades 4 — Summer 2022, 13 eps
  15. OVERLORD: The Sacred Kingdom — Summer 2024, 1 ep

Where to watch Overlord: The Dark Hero

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Overlord: The Dark Hero FAQ

Is Overlord: The Dark Hero finished?
Overlord: The Dark Hero is finished: it aired in Spring 2017 with 1 episode. The story continues in 3 later seasons, most recently Overlord IV (Summer 2022).
How many episodes does Overlord: The Dark Hero have?
Overlord: The Dark Hero has 1 episode.
When did Overlord: The Dark Hero air?
Overlord: The Dark Hero premiered in Spring 2017.
What genre is Overlord: The Dark Hero?
Overlord: The Dark Hero is an Action, Adventure, Fantasy anime.
Is there a sequel to Overlord: The Dark Hero?
Yes. The next entry is Overlord II (Winter 2018). The full watch order on this page lists all 15 entries in the franchise.

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