Overlord: The Undead King

Madhouse Winter 2017
ActionAdventureFantasyIsekai
7.6
Quality Score
0.16 (Mild Positive)
Audience Mood
3 / 10
Controversy
33,874
MAL Ratings

Synopsis

First Overlord recap film.

Audience Consensus

The movie is largely considered a recap of the first half of the anime's first season, offering little new content or improvement. It may serve as a refresher for those who have already watched the anime, but it's generally not recommended for newcomers due to its rushed pacing and lack of detailed explanations. Most viewers find it unnecessary if they're familiar with the original series.

Strengths

  • Helps refresh memory of the first season.
  • Good for those waiting for the second season.
  • Condenses the story for a quick re-watch.

Weaknesses

  • Adds nothing new to the original anime.
  • Animation and CG fights are the same as the anime.
  • Leaves out too much initial story building.
  • Feels rushed and doesn't properly introduce new viewers to the series.
  • Useless if you have already watched season 1.
Available on: Netflix, Crunchyroll (availability varies by region)