Overlord (2015)

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.

Genres: Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure

What to watch after Overlord

• The Ancient Magus' Bride (2017) — Same subject: magic, supernatural
• Full Metal Panic! (2002)
• Sword Art Online (2012) — Same subject: magic, virtual reality
• Log Horizon (2013) — Same subject: magic, virtual reality
• Tower of God (2020) — Two steps away in the credits
• Saga of Tanya the Evil (2017) — Aoi Yuuki appears in both