Watch order / 3 routes
Overlord watch order
Follow the four main TV seasons in order, then explore the Ple Ple Pleiades shorts and recap films as optional extras.
Overlord has a simple main route: four numbered TV seasons in order. The relation snapshot separates the recap movies and Ple Ple Pleiades material from that chain, which makes the first-watch decision straightforward.
Save the optional entries for after the TV seasons. The recap movies can refresh early material, while the Ple Ple Pleiades entries are side stories with a lighter format.
Recommended order
Recommended TV order
The four-season TV spine, with all side material kept outside the first-watch route.
- 01
Overlord
- 02
Overlord II
- 03
Overlord III
- 04
Overlord IV
Optional viewing
Movies, OVAs and extras
Only entries present in the reviewed repository data are listed. Missing placements are labeled openly.
- 1
Overlord Movie 1: Fushisha no Ou
Exact spoiler-safe placement is not verified in the current data.
Relation data classifies this as a summary.
- 2
Overlord Movie 2: Shikkoku no Eiyuu
Exact spoiler-safe placement is not verified in the current data.
Relation data classifies this as a summary.
- 3
Overlord: Ple Ple Pleiades
Exact spoiler-safe placement is not verified in the current data.
Relation data classifies this as side-story material.
- 4
Overlord: Ple Ple Pleiades - Nazarick Saidai no Kiki
Exact spoiler-safe placement is not verified in the current data.
Relation data classifies this as side-story material.
- 5
Overlord: Ple Ple Pleiades - Clementine Toubou-hen
Exact spoiler-safe placement is not verified in the current data.
Relation data classifies this as side-story material.
Release order and optional extras
The numbered TV seasons first, followed by selected recap and side-story entries.
- 1
Overlord
- 2
Overlord II
- 3
Overlord III
- 4
Overlord IV
- 5
Overlord Movie 1: Fushisha no Ou
- 6
Overlord Movie 2: Shikkoku no Eiyuu
- 7
Overlord: Ple Ple Pleiades
Chronological guidance
The main TV relation chain is the spoiler-safe chronological path. Summary movies and comedy side stories remain optional.
- 1
Overlord
- 2
Overlord II
- 3
Overlord III
- 4
Overlord IV
FAQ
Overlord watch order questions
Quick answers to the questions people actually search.
What is the correct Overlord watch order?
Watch Overlord, Overlord II, Overlord III, and Overlord IV in that order. The recap movies and Ple Ple Pleiades entries are optional.
Do I need the Overlord recap movies?
No. The relation snapshot classifies the two selected movies as summaries. They can refresh the early story but do not add required TV chapters.
When should I watch Ple Ple Pleiades?
Watch the main TV seasons first. The relation data identifies the Ple Ple Pleiades entries as side stories, so they are best treated as optional extras.
Is Overlord IV a direct continuation?
Yes. The committed family relations connect the numbered TV entries as a sequel chain from the original series through Overlord IV.