# Overlord
*Also known as: Overlord / オーバーロード*

## Facts
- Format: TV
- Status: concluded
- Year: 2015
- Season: SUMMER

## Renewal Score
**Overlord** has a **61% renewal probability** on Courcast (confidence: 99%) as of 2026-06-04.

## Synopsis
The story takes place in the year 2138 when virtual reality gaming is booming. Yggdrasil, a popular online game is quietly shut down one day. However, the protagonist Momonga decides to not log out. Momonga is then transformed into the image of a skeleton as "the most powerful wizard." The world continues to change, with non-player characters (NPCs) beginning to feel emotion. Having no parents, friends, or place in society, this ordinary young man Momonga then strives to take over the new world 

## What's Driving the Score
- No formal announcement has been made for Overlord Season 5 as of early 2026.
- A credible leak suggests Overlord Season 5 may have been green-lit in September 2024.
- No official confirmation, press release, or key visuals for Season 5 yet.
- Production may begin soon, with a potential release date between late 2026 and early 2027.
- The delay is due to the source material – Volumes 17 and 18 were unpublished until 2024.

## Citations
- [source](https://www.businessupturn.com/entertainment/ott/overlord-season-5-release-date-update-cast-news-and-plot-details-everything-we-know-so-far/?utm_source=openai)
- [source](https://animenextseason.com/overlord-season-5/?utm_source=openai)
- [source](https://www.businessupturn.com/entertainment/anime/overlord-season-5-latest-updates-on-release-date-cast-news-and-plot-details/?utm_source=openai)

## About Courcast
Courcast forecasts anime renewal probability using daily signals from streaming platforms, fan communities, and industry sources. Each CourScore (0–100) reflects fandom momentum, streaming performance, source material runway, and franchise history.

- Full details: https://courcast.com/title/overlord-summer-2015
- API: https://courcast.com/api/public/titles/overlord-summer-2015
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*Last updated: 2026-06-04*