Where does Overlord end in the light novel?
The Overlord anime's latest season, Overlord IV (Season 4), ends at volume 14 of the light novel. To keep going, start reading at volume 15.
The light novel is ongoing · by Kugane Maruyama · anime by MADHOUSE
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Season 12015 · 13 episodes · Volumes 1–3
Season 1 adapts volumes 1–3 of the light novel. To continue the story, start reading at volume 4. Guide for Season 1 →
| Episode | Title | Volumes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | End and Beginning | Volume 1 |
| 2 | Floor Guardians | Volume 1 |
| 3 | The Battle of Carne Village | Volume 1 |
| 4 | Ruler of Death | Volume 1 |
| 5 | Two Adventurers | Volume 2 |
| 6 | Journey | Volume 2 |
| 7 | Wise King of Forest | Volume 2 |
| 8 | Twin Swords of Slashing Death | Volume 2 |
| 9 | The Dark Warrior | Volume 2 |
| 10 | True Vampire | Volume 3 |
| 11 | Confusion and Understanding | Volume 3 |
| 12 | The Bloody Valkyrie | Volume 3 |
| 13 | Player VS Non Player Character | Volume 3 |
Overlord II (Season 2)2018 · 13 episodes · Volumes 4–6
Overlord II (Season 2) adapts volumes 4–6 of the light novel. To continue the story, start reading at volume 7. Guide for Overlord II (Season 2) →
| Episode | Title | Volumes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Dawn of Despair | Volume 4 |
| 2 | Departure | Volume 4 |
| 3 | Lizard Men, Gathering | Volume 4 |
| 4 | Army of Death | Volume 4 |
| 5 | The Freezing God | Volume 4 |
| 6 | Those Who Pick Up, Those Who Are Picked Up | Volume 5 |
| 7 | Blue Roses | Volume 5 |
| 8 | A Boy's Feeling | Volume 5 |
| 9 | Soaring Sparks of Fire | Volume 5 |
| 10 | Disturbance Begins in the Royal Capital | Volume 6 |
| 11 | Jaldabaoth | Volume 6 |
| 12 | The Final Battle of the Disturbance | Volume 6 |
| 13 | The Ultimate Trump Card | Volume 6 |
Overlord III (Season 3)2018 · 13 episodes · Volumes 7–9
Overlord III (Season 3) adapts volumes 7–9 of the light novel. To continue the story, start reading at volume 10. Guide for Overlord III (Season 3) →
Adapts volumes out of order: episodes 1-5 adapt Volume 8 (The Two Leaders), episodes 6-8 adapt Volume 7 (The Invaders of the Large Tomb), episodes 9-13 adapt Volume 9 (The Caster of Destruction).
| Episode | Title | Volumes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | A Ruler's Melancholy | Volume 8 |
| 2 | Carne Village Once More | Volume 8 |
| 3 | Enri's Upheaval and Hectic Days | Volume 8 |
| 4 | Giant of the East, Demon Snake of the West | Volume 8 |
| 5 | Two Leaders | Volume 8 |
| 6 | Invitation to Death | Volume 7 |
| 7 | Butterfly Entangled in a Spider's Web | Volume 7 |
| 8 | A Handful of Hope | Volume 7 |
| 9 | War of Words | Volume 9 |
| 10 | Preparation for War | Volume 9 |
| 11 | Another Battle | Volume 9 |
| 12 | Massacre | Volume 9 |
| 13 | PVP | Volume 9 |
Overlord IV (Season 4)2022 · 13 episodes · Volumes 10–14
Overlord IV (Season 4) adapts volumes 10–14 of the light novel. To continue the story, start reading at volume 15. Guide for Overlord IV (Season 4) →
Skips Volumes 12-13 (Holy Kingdom arc), which were adapted later by the movie Overlord: The Sacred Kingdom. Story-wise the movie takes place between Season 4 episodes 7 and 8. Episodes 8-13 adapt Volume 14.
| Episode | Title | Volumes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sorcerous Nation of Ainz Ooal Gown | Volume 10 |
| 2 | Re-Estize Kingdom | Volume 10 |
| 3 | Baharuth Empire | Volume 10 |
| 4 | The Ruler of Conspiracy | Volume 10 |
| 5 | In Pursuit of the Land of Dwarves | Volume 11 |
| 6 | The Impending Crisis | Volume 11 |
| 7 | Frost Dragon Lord | Volume 11 |
| 8 | An Unexpected Move | Volume 14 |
| 9 | Countdown to Extinction | Volume 14 |
| 10 | The Last King | Volume 14 |
| 11 | Well-prepared Traps | Volume 14 |
| 12 | Invasion of the Royal Capital | Volume 14 |
| 13 | The Witch of the Falling Kingdom | Volume 14 |
The Sacred Kingdom (movie)2024 · movie · Volumes 12–13
The Sacred Kingdom (movie) adapts volumes 12–13 of the light novel. To continue the story, start reading at volume 15. Guide for The Sacred Kingdom (movie) →
Adapts the Holy Kingdom arc, Volumes 12-13. Volume 14 was already adapted by Season 4 (episodes 8-13), so after both the movie and Season 4 continue with Volume 15. If you have not watched Season 4 episodes 8-13, Volume 14 comes right after the movie.
| Episode | Title | Volumes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Overlord: The Sacred Kingdom (Overlord: The Holy Kingdom) | Volumes 12–13 |
About Overlord
The story takes place in the year 2138 when virtual reality gaming is booming. Yggdrasil, a popular online game is quietly shut down one day. However, the protagonist Momonga decides to not log out. Momonga is then transformed into the image of a skeleton as "the most powerful wizard." The world continues to change, with non-player characters (NPCs) beginning to feel emotion.
Questions
Where does the Overlord anime end in the light novel?
The Overlord anime's latest season, Overlord IV (Season 4), ends at volume 14 of the light novel. To keep going, start reading at volume 15.
What volume does Overlord Season 1 end on?
Season 1 adapts volumes 1–3 of the light novel. To continue the story, start reading at volume 4.
What volume does Overlord Overlord II (Season 2) end on?
Overlord II (Season 2) adapts volumes 4–6 of the light novel. To continue the story, start reading at volume 7.
What volume does Overlord Overlord III (Season 3) end on?
Overlord III (Season 3) adapts volumes 7–9 of the light novel. To continue the story, start reading at volume 10.
What volume does Overlord Overlord IV (Season 4) end on?
Overlord IV (Season 4) adapts volumes 10–14 of the light novel. To continue the story, start reading at volume 15.
What volume does Overlord The Sacred Kingdom (movie) end on?
The Sacred Kingdom (movie) adapts volumes 12–13 of the light novel. To continue the story, start reading at volume 15.
Is the Overlord light novel finished?
The light novel is ongoing.
How we checked this: episode lists and the chapters each episode adapts, from 6 sources (overlordmaruyama.fandom.com, overlordmaruyama.fandom.com, overlordmaruyama.fandom.com and more). Last checked 2026-10-10.
Notes for nerds
Per-episode volumes come from the 'Adapted' field on each episode page of the Overlord Fandom wiki, cross-checked against the season-level ranges stated on the wiki and in other sources (S1 = Vol 1-3, S2 = Vol 4-6, S3 = Vol 7-9, S4 = Vol 10, 11 and 14, movie = Vol 12-13). Not included: the two 2017 compilation films (The Undead King / The Dark Warrior), which only recap Season 1, and the chibi spin-off 'Ple Ple Pleiades' shorts/OVA (no main-story content). No fifth TV season had aired as of 2026-10-10. Volume 16 is the latest volume verified (2022); Volume 17 may have been published in 2026 but this could not be confirmed, so sourceTotal is null. Volumes 15 and 16 (The Half-Elf God-kin) are not animated yet.
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