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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S04E01 Ains Ooal Gown Nation of Leading Darkness
July 5 · 24min find the promo
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As Ains muddles his way through ruling his new kingdom, he continues to ponder over a particularly important question. Everyone in his kingdom and the Tomb of Nazarick is also waiting for his answer. What kind of kingdom does he wish to create?
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S04E02 Re-Estize Kingdom
July 12 · 24min find the promo
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Albedo personally makes her way to Re-Estize Kingdom as an envoy of the Sorcerer Kingdom. Meanwhile, the people of Re-Estize continue to do what they can to recover from the recent war and prepare for the future. Though not everyone has peace in mind.
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S04E03 Baharuth Empire
July 19 · 24min find the promo
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The major powers in other countries grow increasingly wary about the Sorcerer Kingdom. Especially the emperor of the Barahuth Empire, who might go bald from the stress induced by the overwhelming power of Ains Ooal Gown. On which side will he stand?
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S04E04 The Ruler of Conspiracy
July 26 · 24min find the promo
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While Albedo and the others make their moves toward world domination, Ains has his own little plan. He wants to cultivate true adventurers to explore the unknown, like the players in Yggdrasil. His recruitment efforts bring him to the Baharuth Empire...
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S04E05 In Pursuit of the Land of Dwarves
August 2 · 24min find the promo
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After his visit to the Empire, Ains decides to go and create a friendly relationship with the Dwarf Kingdom. Sadly, he only finds an empty city when he gets there. Deep within the tunnels, he meets a dwarf named Gondo who tells him happened.
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S04E06 The Impending Crisis
August 9 · 24min find the promo
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Ains decides to lend a hand to the dwarves fighting against the Quagoa, but not for free. He wants to gather Gondo and the other runesmiths for the Sorcerer Kingdom. At the same time, Ains happens to find the perfect chance to teach Shalltear a thing or two.
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S04E07 Frost Dragon Lord
August 16 · 24min find the promo
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The Clan Lord discovers that Ains and his group are approaching the royal capital and asks the frost dragons for help. The Dragon Lord sends his son to intercept the party, while Ains decides to split up the group to confront the Quagoa and frost dragons.
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S04E08 An Unexpected Move
August 23 · 24min find the promo
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While various things are happening in the neighboring countries, Philip continues to wallow in failure within the Re-Estize Kingdom. After meeting with some nobles from his new faction and he suddenly comes up with a brilliant idea...
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S04E09 Countdown to Extinction
August 30 · 24min find the promo
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The Sorcerer Kingdom declares war against the Re-Estize Kingdom and gives them exactly one month to prepare. Ains plans to show the world what happens to the enemies of Ains Ooal Gown. However, a few in Nazarick consider this massacre excessive.
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S04E10 The Last King
September 6 · 24min find the promo
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Ains and his army marches towards the royal capital to finally annihilate the Re-Estize Kingdom. Various forces prepare themselves for the coming onslaught. Before the last battle, Zanac rides alone to meet with Ains for a peaceful discussion.
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S04E11 Well-prepared Traps
September 13 · 24min find the promo
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To gain more information, Ains and Albedo use themselves as bait as they approach the royal capital. Azuth comes to defend the capital and quickly separates the two. While the two of them exchange blows in the air, a mysterious figure comes to visit Ains
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S04E12 Invasion of the Royal Capital
September 20 · 24min find the promo
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Everyone in the Re-Estize Kingdom makes their final preparations as the Sorcerer Kingdom's army invades the royal capital. Some try to escape and some just wait to die. But there are a few among them who wish to fight until the very end.
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S04E13 The Witch of the Falling Kingdom
September 27 · 24min find the promo
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Princess Renner decides to stay with her father and struggle against the Sorcerer King until the very end. Climb follows the orders of the princess and sneaks out of the royal palace only to be surprised at what he greets him when he returns.