Overlord:
Story & Character:
Overlord is a self-insert power fantasy done right. Although the plot may be completely predictable and even bland at times, its diverse and interesting cast is what makes it shine. Overlord is the show Sword Art Online wanted to be but spectacularly failed to be.
Consider this: while SAO features a jerkoff protagonist with the personality of a hot turd surrounded by a pack of flies i.e a harem of virtual girls who inexplicably want to suck his dick, Overlord features a dude who loves to role play as an undead skeleton overlord but is actually insecure inside and easily succumbs to the pressure of having to meet the expectations of his minions who, incidentally, also want to suck his dick because they were literally programmed to suck his dick.
You see the difference?
The characters make and break this show, and it certainly is not boring in this regard. The Tomb of Nazarick is a colorful place with extensive history and lore, and seeing its inhabitants interact with the world around them is not only satisfying but intriguing. It's dark, it's edgy, and its characters are anti-heroic at best and cartoonishly villainous at worst. It's Overlord, and it's fun to watch. It's not exactly Shakespeare, nor is it a gritty fantasy psychological thriller like Re:Zero. It has the bare world-building and writing needed to immerse you into the story, but the thing that will have you staying is once again, its cast of crazy characters.
Art:
While Madhouse worked their usual magic for the first few episodes, the animation quality really dropped off towards the end. Other than that, everything from the color palette to the character designs are fine.
Sound:
Overlord's soundtrack is quite decent - good even. The OP and EDs are fairly catchy and will quickly grow on you.
Enjoyment:
9/10
I'll be honest, watching Overlord is pure guilty pleasure.
Overall:
8/10
Story & Character:
Overlord is a self-insert power fantasy done right. Although the plot may be completely predictable and even bland at times, its diverse and interesting cast is what makes it shine. Overlord is the show Sword Art Online wanted to be but spectacularly failed to be.
Consider this: while SAO features a jerkoff protagonist with the personality of a hot turd surrounded by a pack of flies i.e a harem of virtual girls who inexplicably want to suck his dick, Overlord features a dude who loves to role play as an undead skeleton overlord but is actually insecure inside and easily succumbs to the pressure of having to meet the expectations of his minions who, incidentally, also want to suck his dick because they were literally programmed to suck his dick.
You see the difference?
The characters make and break this show, and it certainly is not boring in this regard. The Tomb of Nazarick is a colorful place with extensive history and lore, and seeing its inhabitants interact with the world around them is not only satisfying but intriguing. It's dark, it's edgy, and its characters are anti-heroic at best and cartoonishly villainous at worst. It's Overlord, and it's fun to watch. It's not exactly Shakespeare, nor is it a gritty fantasy psychological thriller like Re:Zero. It has the bare world-building and writing needed to immerse you into the story, but the thing that will have you staying is once again, its cast of crazy characters.
Art:
While Madhouse worked their usual magic for the first few episodes, the animation quality really dropped off towards the end. Other than that, everything from the color palette to the character designs are fine.
Sound:
Overlord's soundtrack is quite decent - good even. The OP and EDs are fairly catchy and will quickly grow on you.
Enjoyment:
9/10
I'll be honest, watching Overlord is pure guilty pleasure.
Overall:
8/10
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