The appeal and evaluation of Overlord IV: A new development in dark fantasy

Overlord IV - A new chapter in the overwhelming dark fantasy

"Overlord IV" is the fourth season of the TV anime series based on the popular novel series by Maruyama Kugane, and aired from July 5 to September 27, 2022. The series has sold over 11 million copies, and the milestone of the original work's 10th anniversary shows how popular it is. The fourth season will continue to be directed by Ito Naoyuki, with series composition and scriptwriting by Sugawara Yukie and character design by Tazaki Satoshi. Madhouse's animation production maximizes the visual appeal and depth of the story.

story

With the end of the service of the DMMO-RPG "Yggdrasil", Ainz Ooal Gown is transferred to another world with his skeletal avatar. There, he becomes the ruler of the Great Tomb of Nazarick as the head of the guild "Ainz Ooal Gown". In the fourth season, Ainz is troubled by how to lead the Sorcerer Kingdom, and together with talented NPCs such as Albedo and Demiurge, he uses the power of the undead who work tirelessly to turn the Sorcerer Kingdom into a safe and hunger-free place. However, the people living in the Sorcerer Kingdom still live in fear and anxiety, and the city has lost its former vitality. Meanwhile, Ainz visits the Adventurer's Guild and makes a proposal to the head of the guild, Ainzack. Meanwhile, the rulers of each country are confused by the sudden appearance of the Sorcerer Kingdom and each of them is taking countermeasures. Ainz's challenge begins to see if he can thwart the schemes of each country and create his own utopia.

character

Ainz Ooal Gown (Momonga) is the head of the Ainz Ooal Gown guild and the ruler of the Great Tomb of Nazarick. Even after being transported to another world, he leads the Sorcerer Kingdom with his calm judgment and powerful power. Albedo is one of the NPCs who served the 41 Supreme Beings, and is the head of the guardians of the Great Tomb of Nazarick. She is a beautiful woman, but because some of her settings were changed by Ainz, she has an unfortunate side. Shalltear Bloodfallen is the guardian of the 1st to 3rd floors of the Great Tomb of Nazarick, and is a vampire girl. She loves Ainz with all her heart, but has special hobbies and preferences. Aura Bella Fiora and Mare Bello Fiore are twin siblings who are the guardians of the 6th floor of the Great Tomb of Nazarick. Aura has a lively and cheerful personality, but is forced to dress as a man. On the other hand, Mare is timid and is forced to dress as a woman. Demiurge is the guardian of the 7th floor of the Great Tomb of Nazarick and has an extraordinary intellect. Cocytus is the guardian of the 5th floor of the Great Tomb of Nazarick and is a deformed guardian with a gigantic body. Sebastian is a butler at the Great Tomb of Nazarick and commands the combat maid squad "Pleiades". Yuri Alpha, Lupusregina Beta, Narberal Gamma, Shizu Delta, Solution Epsilon, and Entoma Vasilissa Zeta are members of the "Pleiades", each with different abilities and personalities. Renner Thielle Shardron Lyle Weiself is the third princess of the Re-Estize Kingdom and makes many proposals to save the weak. Climb is a soldier who swears loyalty to Renner as her guard. Brain Anglaus is one of the best swordsmen in the kingdom, but loses his pride as a swordsman after meeting Shalltear. Lakyus Albain Dale Aindra is the leader of the Blue Rose and the wielder of the magic sword Kirineiram. Evileye is a member of the Blue Rose and a caster of magical spells. Jircniv Rune Farlord Elnyx is the young emperor of the Baharuth Empire who implemented reforms and increased the country's power. Fluda Paradine is the highest-ranking magic caster in the history of the empire, and pursues the depths of magic. Zaryusu Shasha is a lizardman of the Green Claw tribe and a renowned swordsman. Crusch Lulu is a lizardman of the Crimson Eye tribe and a brilliant deputy chieftain.

Broadcast information

"Overlord IV" was broadcast for a total of 13 episodes from July 5 to September 27, 2022. The broadcasting stations were AT-X and TOKYO MX, and each episode was set to be 30 minutes long. The specific broadcast schedule is as follows:

• AT-X: July 5, 2022 to September 27, 2022 (Tuesdays 22:00 to 22:30)
• TOKYO MX: July 6, 2022 to September 28, 2022 (every Wednesday from 0:30 to 1:00)
• BS11: July 6, 2022 to September 28, 2022 (every Wednesday from 0:30 to 1:00)
• TV Aichi: July 6, 2022 to September 28, 2022 (every Wednesday 1:30 to 2:00)
• Mainichi Broadcasting System: July 6, 2022 to September 28, 2022 (every Wednesday from 2:30 to 3:00)

staff

Overlord IV was produced by a team of talented staff members. The original story was written by Maruyama Kugane, the original character designer was so-bin, the director was Ito Naoyuki, the series composition and scriptwriter was Sugawara Yukie, the character designer was Tazaki Satoshi, the sub-character designer, monster designer, and prop designer were Imamura Daiki, Takeuchi Kyoko, Izumo Juki, and Sugiura Koji, the art directors were Ikeda Shigemi and Maruyama Yukiko (Atelier Musa), the art directors were Tomono Kayoko, Okubo Shuichi, and Norisue Miho (Atelier Musa), the color designer was Noguchi Yukie, the 3D director was Tanaka Yasutaka, the cinematographer was Watanabe Yoshio, the editor was Tsukato Mariko, the sound director was Gobumi Hiroki, the sound production was Bit Groove Promotion, the music was Katayama Shuji (Team-MAX), the music production was KADOKAWA, the animation producer was Hashimoto Kentaro, the animation production was Madhouse, and the production was the Overlord 4 Production Committee. These staff members came together to complete "Overlord IV."

Theme songs and music

The opening theme of "Overlord IV" is "HOLLOW HUNGER", with lyrics by hotaru, music by Masayoshi Oishi and Tom-H@ck, arrangement by eba and OxT, and vocals by OxT. The ending theme is "No Man's Dawn", with lyrics by hotaru, music and arrangement by Shuhei Mutsuki, and vocals by Mayu Maejima. The inserted song is "fallen", with lyrics by hotaru, music by Tom-H@ck, arrangement by Utatane Kana, and vocals by Renner (Kiyono Yasuno). These songs are important elements that add to the atmosphere of the story.

subtitle

The subtitles for each episode of "Overlord IV" are as follows:

• Episode 1: Ainz Ooal Gown Sorcerer Kingdom (2022/07/05)
• Episode 2: Re-Estize Kingdom (2022/07/12)
• Episode 3: The Baharuth Empire (2022/07/19)
• Episode 4: Ruler of Schemes (2022/07/26)
• Episode 5: In Search of the Dwarf Country (2022/08/02)
• Episode 6: Impending Crisis (2022/08/09)
• Episode 7: Frost Dragon King (2022/08/16)
• Episode 8: The Unexpected Move (2022/08/23)
• Episode 9: The Beginning of Destruction (2022/08/30)
• Episode 10: The Last King (2022/09/06)
• Episode 11: A Trap (2022/09/13)
• Episode 12: Invasion of the Royal Capital (2022/09/20)
• Episode 13: The Witch of Destruction (2022/09/27)

Related Titles

"Overlord IV" is part of a series, and the following related works exist:

• Overlord I-III
• Overlord: The Undead King
• Overlord: The Dark Hero
• Overlord the Movie: Holy Kingdom Arc
• Prepreprea 1-4
• Pre-pre-prea Special Edition
• Plepleplea OVA
• Pre-pre-prea: Clementine's escape
• Isekai Quartet 1-2
• Isekai Quartet the Movie: Another World

Ratings and Recommendations

"Overlord IV" is a work that brings out the charm of dark fantasy to the fullest, and is a masterpiece that combines the depth of the original work with the beauty of animation. Viewers will be drawn into the world of the story as it depicts Ainz's worries and growth, the personalities and accomplishments of the NPCs, and the schemes and conflicts of each country. In particular, Ainz's trial and error in leading the Sorcerer Kingdom and his relationship with Albedo and Demiurge will deeply move viewers. Other points not to be missed are the intensity of the battle scenes and the beautiful character designs.

This work is recommended not only for fans of dark fantasy, but also for those who like stories about reincarnation in other worlds and strategic stories. In particular, for fans who have followed the series, this is a long-awaited new chapter, and expectations will be high for further developments. Also, for those who are new to the series, this is a work that can be enjoyed for its charming characters and intricate story. We hope you will watch "Overlord IV" and experience its overwhelming world view and story.