Kugane Maruyama

The once popular game Yggdrasil was supposed to shut down that day. Everyone was supposed to be logged out automatically. But the players who stayed online past the moment the servers went quiet found themselves transported to a game world made real. Leading them is Momonga--once a boy whose love of games in the real world brought him only loneliness,...

Ainz, the undead overlord, is in dire need of better information about the world he's found himself in, and to get it, he travels to the city of E-Rantel. Disguised as a mere adventurer, he accepts a mission to venture deep into an eerie forest, but the swirling shadow of intrigue hides the road ahead...

Bloodlust is in the air--and plenty of real blood too! Shalltear is on the hunt, and she may not like what she finds. Ainz sent her out for information, but when Blood Frenzy activates, the time for talk is over. Can anyone, undead or alive, stop her...?

It's come down to this--a fight to the death, mano a mano, Ainz versus Shalltear! With the odds stacked against him, Ainz faces off against the deadly vampire lord. But Shalltear is not the only threat facing our hero--ahem, our overlord! In a far-distant reptilian kingdom, nefarious forces are on the move. Will Ainz need to meddle in the affairs...

War with the Nation of Darkness is inevitable, or so the Theocracy's leaders believe with every part of their beings. With such an obvious threat on their borders, there's no time to waste on lesser concerns, so they decide to eliminate the elf king who has been a thorn in their sides for too long! Meanwhile, Ainz sets out for...

Posing as an adventurer in order to gather information about the world he's found himself in, Ainz ventures forth into the city. Finding work was easy enough, but when it leads to a plot that will devastate the city, he's forced to take action—and will his powers be enough against the terrifying warrior Clementine? Overlord, Vol. 3 (Manga) explores Ainz's...

A group of workers whose better judgement has been clouded by hopes and expectations have descended into the unknown depths of a mysterious tomb. These trespassers include the small but elite team Foresight, the storied warriors of Heavy Masher, the crew led by a legendary elder worker, Green Leaf, and the invincible swordsmen of Angel. They are some of the...

Three paths converge when the warrior Unglaus and the rookie fighter Climb witness a scuffle involving an old gentleman who turns out to be none other than Sebas himself. While the first of the group searches for his reason to fight, the second aims to become stronger for the sake of his life saviour, and the third resolves to carve...

A caravan flying the flag of the Nation of Darkness has been attacked by a noble who hails from the Re-Estize Kingdom. Coincidence...or conspiracy? Either way, Nazarick interprets this as an act of brazen hostility and readies for war! The people of the kingdom, still reeling from the disastrous battle at Katze Plain, reluctantly prepare themselves for another bloody day....

Who knew making friends could be this hard? Ainz and Mare have donned disguises and joined Aura in the dark elf village, where things aren't exactly going according to plan. The villagers have no idea how they should interact with these extraordinary visitors, and it looks like finding some friends for the twins is going to be a lot tougher...

It has been a week since Momonga logged in to his favourite RPG one last time and stranded himself there. Now he leads his guild as the Ainz Ooal Gown overlord. Finding himself in dire need of better information, he travels disguised as an adventurer to the walled city of E-Rantel, with Narberal the battle maid at his side. The...

The day of the battle with the Great One fast approaches. Can Zaryusu unite the lizardmen tribes before they're all wiped from this earth? The Red Eyes have agreed to an alliance, but the Dragon Tusks will be trickier. They prize strength above all else—meaning Zaryusu will need to defeat their chief in combat before they'll even think of hearing...

The dust has settled after the final battle with the Elder Lich, but it's only the calm before the storm. When the overlord returns bearing the full weight of his army, the Lizardmen know this is truly the end. For the denizens of Nazarick, though, the outcome is more uncertain. Cocytus has grown to respect the brave tribal warriors—it would...

The lizardman conflict comes to a decisive and bloody end as Ainz turns his attention north towards the humans once more. The Re-Estize Kingdom's princess has beauty, intelligence, and kindness in spades. She's guarded by a fiercely loyal young man who also carries a secret torch for her. His vow to protect her will take him from courtly intrigue deep...

A Dullahan's feelings blossom, and Yuri looks to be stealing first loves! The silliness of Nazarick never stops as this comedy spin-off of Overlord continues!

After undergoing an intense interrogation, Sebas is faced with a difficult decision: maintain his loyalty to his master or stay by Tsuare's side. Thankfully, a rare glimmer of Ainz’s benevolence grants Sebas the privilege of doing both! But with this boon comes even greater hardship. Sebas may have been allowed to keep Tsuare, but can he keep her safe? This...

An army forty thousand strong is clamouring at the gates for human blood, and there is little hope of reinforcements. The Sacred Kingdom's strongest paladin, Remedios, leads the defence of the city, but even she cannot stem the tide on her own. Despite the dire circumstances, the unimaginably powerful King of Darkness has refused to lend a hand for fear...

The Baharuth Empire has laid claim to the Kingdom’s capital of El-Rantel, and Ainz stands at their front lines! The conflict has barely begun, but the Kingdom’s army already finds itself in shambles at the hands of the necromancer’s super-tier spell, Ia Shub-Niggurath. Their only options: death or shameful defeat, Gazef bravely steps forward... but finds himself faced with an...

An army of death approaches a peaceful lizardman village—an army of undead deployed by Nazarick. Its commander is the Sovereign of the Frozen River, Cocytus. The lizardman coalition shall face the Great Tomb of Nazarick. The weak are meat the strong shall eat in the merciless world that awaits in Overlord, Vol. 4 (Novel).

After weathering several setbacks and attacks, the Eight Fingers criminal organization is not about to simply sit back and watch quietly. To retaliate, they've dispatched the infamously brutal enforcers, the Six Arms. Rushing out to meet them in battle is the adamantite-rank adventurer party, the Blue Roses, led by Lakyus herself. Overlord, Vol. 6 (Novel) continues the thrilling saga with...

As the Eight Fingers' evil plans move ever forward, Sebas seems to deviate further from his original orders. When he finds an abandoned woman behind a brothel, his conflicting feelings of duty and justice are put to the ultimate test... Will the disciplined butler go as far as to sacrifice his loyalty to Ainz in order to save a mere...

The Great Tomb of Nazarick has never been busier, with a rib-tickling showdown underway and a Don't Laugh Challenge featuring your favourite characters: a cross-dressing Sebas, a lovestruck succubus-turned-actress Albedo, and your awkward guardian, Pandora's Actor, just to name a few! Join the cast under the almighty Lord Ainz Ooal Gown to give a warmhearted twist to the mega-popular series,...

Self-improvement is the name of the game in Nazarick, with the exception of Ainz-sama, who couldn’t possibly be more perfect than he already is! With the floor guardians shaping up their acts to wind back the time on Demiurge’s doomsday clock, Narberal practising how not to insult every human she meets, and the Supreme Beings figuring out how to play...

Your favourite Nazarick goofballs are at it again with their hilarious hijinks! Between playing dress-up, looking for a partner for Ainz's adorable fur ball Hamusuke, and prepping for the ending theme of the second season of the Overlord anime, there's never a dull moment for these Ainz-obsessed troublemakers!

Nfirea's had breakthroughs in both potion-making and his method for wooing Enri, but sudden changes to the behaviour of dangerous monsters in the region threaten to upend his happy life in this peaceful town. And when Ainz learns of these disturbances, he decides on a whim to personally investigate the source of the problem... Overlord, Vol. 14 (manga) by Hugin...

Overlord, Vol. 15 (manga) sees Ainz taking direct action to bring the remaining two of the Three Big Ones under his control. However, this doesn't imply that the danger for Carne Village has subsided. On the contrary, Nazarick's plans for Nfirea involve launching an all-out assault on its walls! Meanwhile, the Baharuth Empire is preparing to dispatch a covert team...

Though united in their loyalty to Ainz, when it comes to love, the powerful women of Nazarick, especially Albedo and Shalltear, will fight tooth and nail to be with their beloved lord! From dress-up transformations and aphrodisiacs to additional threats vying for the leader's attention, the love showdown is just about to get spicier! Overlord à la Carte, Vol. 2...

Nothing screams chaos more than the day-to-day shenanigans at the Great Tomb of Nazarick! From gender-swapping mischief to a lesson in all things beauty-related and attractive to Ainz-sama, even boyish little Aura is about to undergo a 180-degree change! Overlord à la Carte, Vol. 3 offers a delightful dive into the unpredictable happenings of this fantastical world, ensuring readers are...

The lovable goofs of Nazarick are running wild! Cocytus is dreaming, residents are trying to figure out how to become a proper old dude like Sebas, and the Supreme Beings are planning to hold an apology press conference with revelations galore?! There’s no shortage of skeletal shenanigans here! Overlord: The Undead King Oh!, Vol. 11 is a delightful instalment in...

Has Sebas created a new hit card game, or could baseball become the Nazarick pastime? Can combat maids successfully run a maid cafe? And just how disturbingly thoughtful was Shalltear's creator, Peroroncino? Whatever answers lie ahead, the great Ainz will have his bony hands full with the antics of his loyal servants! Overlord: The Undead King Oh!, Vol. 3 continues...

Everything in Nazarick is turning upside down! Shalltear tries to become smart, Mare (might be) interested in changing species, and the Ainz Ooal Gown Yggdrasil guild takes a break from high fantasy to go on a...class trip sleepover? But even if things are upside-down, inside out, back to front, or totally out of order, this is still the one and...

This time around, we are storing some food for thought in our barrel of laughs! Let's learn about colour theory and fashion from Head Maid For a Day Neuronist, find out why the Finnish game Molkky is the ideal Nazarympic sport, and discover how to snag the man of your dreams with Albedo’s romance tips, which are so universal they...

At last, Demiurge's schemes in the kingdom begin bearing fruit. Between Jaldaboath and a powerful fighter capable of manipulating insects, the beleaguered humans have no choice but to rely on the Blue Roses! Immerse yourself in the gripping world of Overlord, Vol. 12 (manga), where alliances form and chaos reigns amidst the intricate web of strategies and power plays.

What do you do when your favourite game shuts down? Momonga decided to stay logged in right up until the very end. But when the servers go dark, he finds himself transported into the game world—and he's been transformed into his skeletal avatar from the game, awesome magic powers included! But what if he's the villain of his own story?...

After a bloody turn of events, Ainz has established the Nation of Darkness, aiming to create a utopia where people of all races can enjoy everlasting prosperity—so long as they kneel before him. His first goal is to expand the Adventurers Guild to nurture new talent, a task that requires him to vacate his throne for a journey to the...

The Sacred Kingdom has enjoyed a great many years without war thanks to a colossal wall constructed after a historic tragedy. They understand best how fragile peace can be. When the terrible demon Jaldabaoth takes to the field at the head of a united army of monstrous tribes, the Sacred Kingdom's leaders know their defences are not enough. With the...

Visited by emissaries from the Great Tomb of Nazarick, Emperor Jircniv of the Baharuth Empire is faced with an ultimatum from Ainz Ooal Gown. Confronted with the overwhelming might of this mysterious enemy, his country's only chance for survival lies in Jircniv talking his way out of this predicament. However, even that faint hope is dashed after Ainz plays him...

Now with the backing of the Baharuth Empire, Nazarick's forces have proclaimed themselves the rightful owners of the city E-Rantel. The Re-Estize Kingdom won't give up their territory so easily, however, and both sides prepare for a large-scale war! Hoping to exploit Ainz's weakness, Prince Barbro leads his troops to the humble Carne Village, but what he finds there betrays...

With Momon spearheading the charge, the Royal Army finally enters into a pitched battle with Jaldabaoth and his horde of demons—who will come out on top? And, more importantly, what is the true objective of Demiurge's Gehenna plan...?!

Lord Ainz has made great progress moonlighting as the indomitable hero Momon, but what should be a moment of triumph is shattered by news of rebellion. He vows to find out what has happened and to defend the honour of his guild and home—Ainz Ooal Gown. Overlord, Vol. 3 (Novel) delves deeper into these challenges, weaving a tale of intrigue...

The workers sneak into the inexplicable, treasure-filled tomb with hopes of earning fortunes beyond their wildest dreams... and the forces of Nazarick lie ready in wait for them. While there are any number of ways for unwary raiders to meet their end in what was once the most legendarily difficult dungeon of Yggdrasil, one thing remains certain: all the foolish...

It has been a week since Momonga logged in to his favourite RPG one last time and stranded himself there. Now he leads his guild as the Ainz Ooal Gown overlord. Finding himself in dire need of better information, he travels disguised as an adventurer to the walled city of E-Rantel, with Narberal the battle maid at his side. The...

After being saved from danger by Ainz, Enri and the apothecary Nfirea have been living life to the fullest as they spend their days together in Carne Village alongside their goblin-guard neighbours. But after the Wise King of the Forest left the region, the balance of the forest has been disrupted and something has filled the vacuum of power... Overlord,...

Every year, a conflict breaks out between the Kingdom and the Empire that usually ends as nothing more than a stalemate. But when the Empire's ruler, the Fresh Blood Emperor Jircniv, visits the Great Tomb of Nazarick, Ainz will enter the fray, turning the border skirmish into an all-out war! Overlord, Vol. 9 (Novel) by Kugane Maruyama, with illustrations by...

The members of the Great Tomb of Nazarick run amok once again in this comedy spin-off! Experience a different side of the Overlord cast through these zany stories, including one about Mare's Heinous Dungeon!

Can the floor guardians actually enjoy telling ghost stories about creatures far less frightening than themselves? Will the (completely hypothetical) live-action adaptation of Overlord ever match up to Albedo's exacting fangirl standards? Is Pandora's Actor capable of doing something cool for once in his life? If you too need a change of pace from your quest for world domination, come...

The world is all yours. In search of lost rune technology, Ainz heads for the dwarf country with Aura and Shalltear in tow. On his arrival, instead of a welcoming party, he’s greeted by an army of creatures known as the kuagoa, poised to lay waste to a dwarven city. In his quest to obtain the secrets of the runes...