Overlord is a light novel by Kugane Maruyama adapted into manga and anime. The series follows Momonga, who becomes trapped in the game Yggdrasil.
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Why are characters named Momonga named after flying squirrels?
In both One Piece and in Overlord, there is a character named Momonga (in Overlord, Momonga was his earlier name, but he goes by Ainz Ooal Gown during the series).
「モモンガ」 (momonga) is the Japanese word for "flying squirrel" and is used for the…
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To what extent is Momonga living in the current world in which this anime is set?
Did the human body of Momonga transform itself into his character in the game? If that's the case, his soul should be in this character.
Or is it something similar to SAO in which his original body is still in the "human world", but his soul (or…
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Why did Ainz tell Aura not to set her alarm on her watch at 19:19 and 7:21?
I came across this in the Trivia section of Bukubukuchagama on Overlord Wiki:
Giving the watch with her voice to Aura, Ainz told her not to set an alarm at 19:19 or 7:21. These numbers can be read as a sexual word in Japanese wordplay. It seems…
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To what extent are Momonga's underlings aware that he's "from a different world"?
Albedo's conversation with Momonga at the beginning of episode 5 has a few elements that confuse me. Albedo reports to him that they have yet to find any other "Yggdrasil players". Later, Momonga tells her that her love for him is a result of him…
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What was the meaning of the scene of Albedo at the end of Overlord season 2 episode 10
At the very end of Season 2, Episode 10 of Overlord, Albedo is spending time with her Ainz dolls, when Ainz orders her to prepare for a raid to save a human.
Most importantly, the camera panned over to where she was looking, a banner of what I…
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Is the book "Anyone Can Easily PK" by Punitto Moe real, or does it only exist in Overlord?
In episode 8 of the anime Overlord, ~10:37, Momonga/Ains refers to a book "Anyone Can Easily PK" by Punitto Moe. Is that book a fictional work, or is it a real work?
In other words, does this book exist in the real world (i.e. for use with MMORPGS…
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Did Ainz use Master Source to view the NPC list?
In season 1 episode 10 of Overlord, Ainz is able to view the NPC list.
I thought Ainz couldn't use the interface at all anymore.
Did he use the Master Source to view the NPC list? If so, how?
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Which kind of Overlord is Momonga?
On the Wiki I've found that there exist three types of overlords:
Types of Overlord
Overlord Wiseman: They're skilled in magic.
Overlord Cronos Master: They could use time-related special abilities.
Overlord General: They're adept at controlling…
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How much does Shalltear love Ainz? (All quotes from the source material)
I just finished season 1 and started the still ongoing season 2 from the anime and I loved Shalltear's character.
Now I wonder, were there any quotes in the light novel where it is shown Shalltear loves Ainz? Either through verbal or physical acts?…
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What race/species is Narberal?
One underling of Momonga, Narberal Gamma (aka "Nabe"), accompanies him when he starts adventuring in episode 5. I'm guessing he chose her since she looks human and hence can blend in without needing full-body armor or illusion magic, as Momonga…
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What happened to the Goblin army summoned by Enri using her last horn?
In the Overlord anime, we saw Enri summoning 5000 new goblins to defeat First Prince's army. What happened to them after that fight? Did they disappear?
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Is it known if in Overlord the action is set in a "real world" or in a "game world"?
I think this is still unknown. But I don't know all the content of Overlord in detail.
References have been made that, for example, Ains, and the rest of either NPCs, or potentially other players, where transported to a "new world".
But, as far as I…
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Four people excluded from the kill list of Dark Young of Shub-Niggurath
In Overlord Season 3 Episode 12, Ainz decides to use the baby goats (Dark Young of Shub-Niggurath) to show his power to the other countries.
Begin pursuit, my adorable baby goats!
That's right. There are three... No, four people that you must not…
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Why are Ainz Ooal Gown troops attacking lizardmen?
Why are Ainz Ooal Gown troops attacking lizardmen in Overlord II (currently ongoing)? Please explain.
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Which are the magic system of YGGDRASIL?
Acording to Magic Caster link from the Overlord wiki:
All tier spells in YGGDRASIL could be categorized in four great systems of magic, each one with some exclusive spells and characteristics; at the same way, magic casters are categorized by the…
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