In the year 2138, virtual reality gaming is booming. Yggdrasil, a popular online game is quietly shut down one day. However, one player named 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 the game has become.
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- Seasons
- 4
- Episodes aired
- 52
- Latest aired
- S04E13
- Total runtime
- 20h 48min
Timeline when each season aired
- Season 1 July 2015 – September 2015 13 episodes
- the show was away for 2 years and 3 months
- Season 2 January 2018 – April 2018 13 episodes
- Season 3 July 2018 – October 2018 13 episodes
- the show was away for 3 years and 9 months
- Season 4 July 2022 – September 2022 13 episodes
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S02E01 The Dawn of Despair
January 9 · 24min find the promo
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Officers of the Slane Theocracy gather to discuss recent losses. The noblemen of Estize plot to push back the Empire. Ains surveys a world map as his plans are set in motion. Shalltear recovers from her ordeal.
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S02E02 Departure
January 16 · 24min find the promo
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Cocytus gives a declaration of war to all the tribes of the Lizardmen, expecting an easy takeover. However, the Lizardmen decide to try to unite their tribes against their common foe.
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S02E03 Lizard Men, Gathering
January 23 · 24min find the promo
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Zenberu tests Zaryusu’s strength in combat, while the latter defends Crusch’s honor. The Lizardmen chiefs conduct a war council, and formulate a strategy to defend themselves against their common enemy.
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S02E04 Army of Death
January 30 · 24min find the promo
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The alliance of the Lizard men win the battle and defeat the army of undead. The defeat guardian Cocytus and the new ability to learn from their mistakes, prove that the guardians can adapt to new situations. Ainz Ooal Gown therefore changes his tactics, ordering Cocytus to bring the Lizard men to their knees and under the rule of the Great Tomb of Nazarick.
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S02E05 The Freezing God
February 6 · 24min find the promo
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At the outpost in the Tob Forest, Ains strategizes with his guardians, and imposes Shalltear’s penance upon her. The Lizard Man chiefs assemble and receive Cocytus on the battlefield for their final showdown.
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S02E06 Those Who Pick Up, Those Who Are Picked Up
February 13 · 24min find the promo
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Sebas happens upon a near-lifeless woman, and takes her under his protection. Brain, left defeated by his encounter with Shalltear, meets up with Gazef. Members of the Blue Rose take measures against a drug plantation
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S02E07 Blue Roses
February 20 · 24min find the promo
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Gazef finds Climb practicing with his sword outside the castle, and asks to spar with him. Renner and Lakyus examine the coded document recovered by Evileye. Sebas finds himself beset upon from all sides over Tuare.
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S02E08 A Boy’s Feeling
February 27 · 24min find the promo
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Climb delivers Lakyus’ message to Evileye and Gagaran, who offer guidance to the young man. Climb happens upon some men beating up a boy in the street, who is then rescued by Sebas, from whom he seeks training.
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S02E09 Soaring Sparks of Fire
March 6 · 24min find the promo
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Sebas begins his raid of the brothel from one side, while Climb and Brain enter from the other side. While Climb covers the exit alone, he is confronted by Succulent and Cocco Doll trying to flee and a desperate fight begins.
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S02E10 Disturbance Begins in the Royal Capital
March 13 · 24min find the promo
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Ains calls on Sebas to answer for his actions, and to discuss what is to become of Tuare. Renner meets with the Blue Rose, then Marquis Raeven, to consult with them about her planned attacks against Eight Fingers.
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S02E11 Jaldabaoth
March 20 · 24min find the promo
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Demiurge takes charge of Nazarick’s forces, laying out the mission to strike at Eight Fingers. Meanwhile, Lakyus details a similar mission to her squad captains. Sebas, Climb, and Brain raid Six Arms’ compound together.
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S02E12 The Final Battle of the Disturbance
March 27 · 24min find the promo
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Evileye petitions Momon to help her, and he begins fighting the disguised Demiurge. As Climb and the others try to get Tuare out of the compound, they face resistance. Renner convenes an emergency strategy meeting.
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S02E13 The Ultimate Trump Card
April 3 · 24min find the promo
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The guardsmen and adventurers face a daunting array of demons until Momon arrives and takes charge. Brain once again comes face to face with Shalltear. While Evileye is occupied, Demiurge reveals his plan to Ains.