The appeal and evaluation of the movie compilation "Overlord: The King of the Undead"

"Overlord: The Undead King": A great opportunity to rediscover the appeal of dark fantasy

Overlord: The Undead King, released on February 25, 2017, is a compilation of the anime series based on the popular novel series by Maruyama Kugane. The film was distributed by Kadokawa Animation and animated by Madhouse. The 117-minute film is a great opportunity to rediscover the appeal of the original and enjoy the story from a new perspective.

Story and worldview

"Overlord" tells the story of the protagonist Ainz Ooal Gown (real name: Suzuki Satoru), who is unable to log out of the VRMMORPG "Yggdrasil" after the server is shut down and is left behind in the game world, surviving in a new world as the king of the undead. The omnibus edition re-edits episodes from the TV series and effectively summarizes the important points of the story.

Ainz is active in the Great Tomb of Nazarick, the base of his guild, Ainz Ooal Gown, and while interacting with the people around him, he searches for his own meaning and purpose in life. The compilation particularly emphasizes Ainz's cold-hearted judgment and the bond he has with the NPCs that surround him.

character

Ainz Ooal Gown (voiced by Hino Satoshi)

He is the protagonist of this game and reigns as the King of the Undead. He has a calm and rational ability to make decisions, and is not afraid to use cruel methods at times. However, behind his actions lies a deep consideration for his guild members and NPCs.

Albedo (voiced by Yumi Hara)

A woman who is the guardian of the Great Tomb of Nazarick and swears absolute loyalty to Ainz. In the compilation, her beauty and ruthlessness are highlighted, and her love for Ainz is emphasized.

Shalltear Bloodfallen (voiced by Sumire Uesaka)

She is a vampire NPC with excellent fighting abilities. In the compilation, many of her battle scenes are featured, reaffirming her strength and charm.

Visuals and Music

Madhouse's animation vividly depicts the world of dark fantasy. In particular, the depictions of the interior of the Great Tomb of Nazarick and the battle scenes are extremely beautiful and visually appealing. Music is also an important element in enhancing the atmosphere of the story, and the accompanying music effectively enhances the tension and excitement.

Evaluation and Impressions

"Overlord: The Undead King" is a great opportunity for fans of the original to revisit the story and enjoy it from a new perspective, and for new viewers to pique their interest in the series. It is commendable for effectively summarizing important scenes by taking advantage of the summary format. In addition, Ainz's character and his relationship with the NPCs around him are depicted in depth, making it a work that deeply moves viewers.

However, since it is a compilation, the only drawback is that new episodes and developments cannot be expected. Nevertheless, this is a great work that reaffirms the charm of "Overlord" and rekindles your love for the series.

Recommendations and related works

If you're a fan of Overlord, you should definitely watch this compilation and rediscover the appeal of the series, and it's also recommended for those who like dark fantasy and VRMMORPG-themed works.

Related works include the Overlord novel series, also written by Maruyama Kugane, and the TV anime series Overlord. Other works with similar themes include Sword Art Online and Log Horizon. You can also enjoy these stories set in a VRMMORPG.

Conclusion

"Overlord: The Undead King" is a wonderful film that will reaffirm the charm of dark fantasy and rekindle your love for the series. It is a film that can be enjoyed by both fans of the original and new viewers, so it is a work that many people should definitely see.