Overlord

[Munsu]

I have no complaints about this whatsoever. This was a jolly good episode. I don't need Ainz in every single episode. Why would I? If it was always just Ainz and that's it, all the Guardians and other characters would be left utterly superficial and nobody would care about them. As long as their arcs aren't bad, it's perfect for me. And this most certainly isn't a bad arc. It's one of the best. It's only getting better from now on.

I'm also happy Lakyus got her chuuni scene included. That was hilarious in the novel as well.

Problem with your assessment is that we've barely had Ainz at all this season.

[Kraco]

Problem with your assessment is that we've barely had Ainz at all this season.

My view is just different because I've read 12 volumes of the original novels. There's plenty of Ainz in total. However, the novels also have long stretches dedicated to characters that are never seen again. That's just how they are written, and this anime didn't particularly try to change it. It makes me take Overlord a bit more seriously than most isekai series, which do heavily concentrate on the MC, but typically are only about simple adventures and gathering a harem.

[Munsu]

My view is just different because I've read 12 volumes of the original novels. There's plenty of Ainz in total. However, the novels also have long stretches dedicated to characters that are never seen again. That's just how they are written, and this anime didn't particularly try to change it. It makes me take Overlord a bit more seriously than most isekai series, which do heavily concentrate on the MC, but typically are only about simple adventures and gathering a harem.

Just the same, your observation was within this season. But as I said above, I think Sebas is awesome, though I'd still feel Ainz has been quite neglected this season. Anyways, wanted to ask, if I've watched the anime up to this point, where would it be safe to pick up the novel series if I wanted to get into it? Thanks.

[Kraco]

Anyways, wanted to ask, if I've watched the anime up to this point, where would it be safe to pick up the novel series if I wanted to get into it? Thanks.

Right now the anime is going through volume 5. There might be a loose detail or two in the earlier volumes you'd be missing in the future, but I have a feeling nothing overly vital. Volumes 5 and 6 are basically this arc. The anime ought to end after finishing this.