Episode
Overlord: A Ruler’s Melancholy
Overview
With the events of Re-Estize Kingdom and the Lizard Men behind them, the loyal servants of Nazarick return to their daily routines. Ains, however, is worried about the work/life balance of his NPCs. They work day in and day out without rest…
Details
- Series
- Overlord
- Season
- Season 3
- Episode
- Episode 1
- Air date
- 2018-07-10
- Runtime
- 24 min
Episode context
A Ruler’s Melancholy is Episode 1 in Overlord III of Overlord. It aired on 2018-07-10. The runtime is 24 min.
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Episode 5: Two Leaders
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Episode 6: Invitation to Death
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Episode 7: Butterfly Entangled in a Spider’s Web
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Episode 8: A Handful of Hope
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Episode 9: War of Words
Ainz sends Aura and Mare to the Empire with a message. Come and apologize or watch as your country burn to the ground. With no other option, Emperor Jircniv heads toward Nazarick with the head of a noble in tow. Though, things are not as they seem.
Episode 10: Preparation for War
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Episode 11: Another Battle
Carne Village is in a pinch once again. An army led by the first prince of Re-Estize has appeared, demanding to be let in so the villagers can be questioned about Ains Ooal Gown. Enri must make a decision for the village and its people.
Episode 12: Massacre
The war is finally starting. The Empire plans to use this chance to see the depths of the Sorcerer King’s strength and the Kingdom is confident that they have fully prepared themselves for this war. Gazef stands ready. Now, let the despair begin.