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Anime like Overlord.
Finished Overlord and want more? These 20 shows are what its fans recommend most, plus series that share its action, adventure, fantasy. Each pick says why it’s here.
- 20 picks
- 10 recommended by fans
- 10 short picks
20 anime like Overlord
1. That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime
TV · 2018 · 24 eps · ★ 8.12
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Overlord
- Shares Action, Fantasy, Isekai with Overlord
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2. Log Horizon
TV · 2013 · 25 eps · ★ 7.89
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Overlord
- Shares Action, Adventure, Fantasy with Overlord
3. Sword Art Online
TV · 2012 · 25 eps · ★ 7.23
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Overlord
- Shares Action, Adventure, Fantasy with Overlord
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4. The Eminence in Shadow
TV · 2022 · 20 eps · ★ 8.20
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Overlord
- Shares Action, Fantasy, Isekai with Overlord
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5. No Game, No Life
TV · 2014 · 12 eps · ★ 8.03
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Overlord
- Shares Fantasy, Isekai with Overlord
- Same studio as Overlord (Madhouse)
6. Skeleton Knight in Another World
TV · 2022 · 12 eps · ★ 7.12
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Overlord
- Shares Action, Adventure, Fantasy with Overlord
7. One-Punch Man
TV · 2015 · 12 eps · ★ 8.47
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Overlord
- Same studio as Overlord (Madhouse)
8. Saga of Tanya the Evil
TV · 2017 · 12 eps · ★ 7.96
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Overlord
- Shares Action, Fantasy, Isekai with Overlord
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9. Demon Lord, Retry!
TV · 2019 · 12 eps · ★ 6.54
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Overlord
- Shares Action, Adventure, Fantasy with Overlord
10. How Not to Summon a Demon Lord
TV · 2018 · 12 eps · ★ 6.80
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Overlord
- Shares Action, Fantasy, Isekai with Overlord
11. Hunter x Hunter
TV · 2011 · 148 eps · ★ 9.03
- Shares Action, Adventure, Fantasy with Overlord
- Same studio as Overlord (Madhouse)
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12. Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
TV · 2009 · 64 eps · ★ 9.11
- Shares Action, Adventure, Fantasy with Overlord
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13. The Rising of the Shield Hero
TV · 2019 · 25 eps · ★ 7.89
- Shares Action, Adventure, Fantasy with Overlord
15. Drifters
TV · 2016 · 12 eps · ★ 7.88
- Shares Action, Adventure, Fantasy with Overlord
16. Grimgar: Ashes and Illusions
TV · 2016 · 12 eps · ★ 7.66
- Shares Action, Adventure, Fantasy with Overlord
17. Tsukimichi: Moonlit Fantasy
TV · 2021 · 12 eps · ★ 7.71
- Shares Action, Adventure, Fantasy with Overlord
18. The Twelve Kingdoms
TV · 2002 · 45 eps · ★ 8.01
- Shares Action, Adventure, Fantasy with Overlord
19. One Piece
TV · 1999 · 1180 eps · ★ 8.72
- Shares Action, Adventure, Fantasy with Overlord
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20. Digimon: Digital Monsters
TV · 1999 · 54 eps · ★ 7.79
- Shares Action, Adventure, Fantasy with Overlord
Genres, scores and fan recommendations from MyAnimeList. Picks never include other seasons or spin-offs of Overlord; for those, see the Overlord watch order.
How the top picks compare with Overlord
Overlord is 13 episodes from 2015, tagged action, adventure, fantasy and isekai. “Carries over” lists the tags each pick shares; “Adds” lists what it brings that Overlord does not.
| Pick | Length | Era | Carries over | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime | 24 episodes, much longer than Overlord | 2018 | Action, Fantasy, Isekai | Comedy, Reincarnation |
| Log Horizon | 25 episodes, much longer than Overlord | 2013 | Action, Adventure, Fantasy | Adult Cast, Video Game |
| Sword Art Online | 25 episodes, much longer than Overlord | 2012 | Action, Adventure, Fantasy | Romance, Video Game |
| The Eminence in Shadow | 20 episodes | 2022, 7 years newer | Action, Fantasy, Isekai | Comedy, Reincarnation |
| No Game, No Life | 12 episodes | 2014 | Fantasy, Isekai | Comedy, Ecchi, Strategy Game |
| Skeleton Knight in Another World | 12 episodes | 2022, 7 years newer | Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Isekai | — |
| One-Punch Man | 12 episodes | 2015 | Action | Comedy, Adult Cast, Parody |
| Saga of Tanya the Evil | 12 episodes | 2017 | Action, Fantasy, Isekai | Military, Reincarnation |
Pick by what you loved about Overlord
- If you liked the isekai side: That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime, The Eminence in Shadow, No Game, No Life and Skeleton Knight in Another World.
- If you liked the action side: That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime, Log Horizon, Sword Art Online and The Eminence in Shadow.
- If you liked the adventure side: Log Horizon, Sword Art Online, Skeleton Knight in Another World and Demon Lord, Retry!.
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How these picks are made
No AI and no paid placements. Every show in our catalogue is scored against Overlord: points when MyAnimeList users recommend it to Overlord fans, and for each genre, theme, demographic and studio the two share. Score and popularity break ties. Other seasons and spin-offs of Overlord are left out, and each franchise appears once.
Frequently asked questions
What anime is most like Overlord?
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime. MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Overlord. Log Horizon and Sword Art Online come next.
Is there a short anime like Overlord?
Yes: No Game, No Life (12 episodes), Skeleton Knight in Another World (12 episodes), One-Punch Man (12 episodes) and Saga of Tanya the Evil (12 episodes).
What do Overlord fans recommend?
MyAnimeList users who loved Overlord most often recommend That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime, Log Horizon, Sword Art Online, The Eminence in Shadow and No Game, No Life.
How are these picks chosen?
With transparent rules, not AI. Shows score points when MyAnimeList users recommend them to Overlord fans and for genres, themes, demographic and studio they share with it. Score and popularity break ties, and other seasons of Overlord itself are left out.
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