Will Overlord Manga be canceled or axed in the future? Some readers are concerned about the series due to several ongoing issues.
In this article, we break down the main factors that could affect Overlord Manga’s future.
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Was Overlord Manga Canceled or Axed? Reasons Explained
Overlord has not been canceled; Part 1 concluded, and Part 2 is currently ongoing.
“Overlord” began serialization on the novel submission site ‘Arcadia’ in May 2010 and was later published on “Let's Become a Novelist” starting in March 2012.
The print edition has been published since May 2010, and as of January 2024, the series has sold a cumulative total of 14 million copies. It ranked first in the 2017 edition of the “This Light Novel Is Amazing!” single-volume and novels category, fourth in both the 2018 and 2019 editions, and ninth in the 2023 edition.
The manga adaptation ran from November 26, 2014, to May 25, 2023, for Part 1, and Part 2 has been serialized since February 22, 2024, with a change in the artist.
It has also been adapted into an anime: Season 1 aired from July 7 to September 29, 2015; Season 2 aired from January 9 to April 3, 2018; Season 3 aired from July 10 to October 2, 2018; and Season 4 aired from July 5 to September 27, 2022.
As for the theatrical films, the first part of the compilation film was released on February 25, 2017, and the second part on March 11, 2017; “Overlord: The Holy Kingdom Arc” was released on September 20, 2024.
Misunderstanding “Part 1 Complete” as “Complete”
Although Part 1 of the “Overlord” manga concluded in May 2023, people may have mistaken the completion of Part 1 for the series' conclusion or cancellation.
久々に漫画買おうとしたら
オーバーロード19巻に完結マークが付いていた。
え！ 打ち切りか！？
と思い、読んだら「第一部 完」orz
部構成とか聞いてないよ。— 滝ノ森もみじ (@EdErzZORpru5uNC) July 4, 2024
コミック版 オーバーロード 散る
連載ペースが不安定になりヤバい感じがムンムンしてましたが
親の顔より見た光景の 見事なまでの 俺たちの支配はこれからだ 第一部完 打ち切りエンドかましてくれました。作画の人すげ替えて続けるパターンかなあ。
#オーバーロード pic.twitter.com/mCpnGiGdji
— わい39 (@kangooys39) May 26, 2023
Furthermore, the way it ended might have led to misunderstandings because it looked so much like a series cancellation.
However, it was actually marked as “Part 1 Complete,” indicating that the story had reached a natural break, and it is scheduled to continue in the next part.
As a result, it later became clear that this was not a cancellation, but rather a temporary conclusion resulting from the planned structure of the series.
It took half a year for Part 2 to start, so
Since there was a gap of more than half a year between the conclusion of Part 1 and the start of Part 2 of the *Overlord* manga, it seems readers were anxious about whether it would actually resume and worried that it might be canceled.
Part 1 of the *Overlord* manga concluded on May 25, 2023, and Part 2 began serialization on February 22, 2024—a gap of more than half a year.
As a result, some readers reportedly grew impatient waiting for the series to resume and began voicing concerns that it might be canceled.
In particular, manga adaptations of works originally published on “Novelist Becoming,” such as “Overlord,” often get canceled right after a natural conclusion, and the long hiatus before the series resumed is thought to be one of the reasons why fans misinterpreted it as a sign of cancellation.
However, in reality, it is highly likely that the delay was due to the author’s personal circumstances or the need for preparation on the production side.
An Explanation of the Reason Behind the Cancellation of the *Overlord* Manga: “Artist Change”
It seems the change in animation staff for the first part of *Overlord* was made at the request of Fugin Fukayama, who had been in charge of animation.
本紙をご覧の方々は既にご存知かと思いますが、
今年5/26発売の月刊コンプエースの掲載をもって、「一部完」という形で最終回とさせていただきました。
漫画版は私の方から編集部の方にご相談し、このような形で終了させていただきました。(↓)— 深山フギン (@omoiomoutori) September 20, 2023
私事により、私が作画を担当する連載は終わりとなりますが、
原作、アニメ、そして劇場版と、今後もオーバーロードの物語を楽しんでいただけたらと嬉しいです。— 深山フギン (@omoiomoutori) September 20, 2023
It has been revealed that the *Overlord* manga, for which artist Fugin Fukayama was responsible, ended after Volume 1 due to personal circumstances, and a new artist has taken over.
On his Twitter account, Mr. Fukayama stated that this decision was made in consultation with the editorial department, and he encouraged fans to continue enjoying the world of *Overlord* through the original novel, the anime, and the theatrical film.
This makes it clear that the change in artists was for reasons distinct from a cancellation.
How far does the *Overlord* anime and manga go? Where does the original novel begin?
The manga adaptation of *Overlord* covers up to the middle of Volume 10, while the anime series—which includes four seasons and a movie—covers the story up to Volume 14.
Therefore, if you want to continue reading the manga, start with Volume 10; if you want to follow the story after the anime, start with Volume 14.
ちなみに「アニメ」は下の表のように進められています。
| Anime | Novel |
|---|---|
| Season 1 | Volumes 1–3 |
| Season 2 | Volumes 4–6 |
| Season 3 | Volumes 7–9 |
| Season 4 | Volumes 10–11,14 |
| Movies | Volumes 12–13 |
⇒Watch the anime “Overlord” on Amazon Prime Video
Final Thoughts on Overlord Manga
In conclusion, Overlord Manga has not been canceled, and there are currently no strong signs of it ending early.
Overall, the series appears to be continuing without major issues.
Some readers mistakenly thought the manga had ended because they confused the end of Part 1 with the end of the entire series, and there was a long gap before it resumed.
However, the Overlord manga remains popular, and fans hope it will continue adapting the light novel to the end.
It may still be worth checking out for yourself.
⇒Watch the anime “Overlord” on Amazon Prime Video
