Overlord

Similarities: >Protagonists are in their mid-late 30s. (Both of them are also named Satoru lol) Both are also virgins who never had a girlfriend. >They're both overpowered. >Both have extremely loyal subordinates. >Both of them build a country from scratch. >Both are good natured people but take extreme action when needed. >Both have the potential and ability to create a harem, but refrain from doing so for valid and personal reasons. >Both of them unknowingly/accidentally end up doing incredible things. Differences: >Overlord is more dark themed while TenSura is more light, with occasional dark theme spikes. >Rimuru prioritizes friendship and good ties more than overpowering new acquaintances. >Momonga is overpowered from the start and has no power growth, whereas Rimuru is overpowered only in his vicinity and has to grow to keep up with increasingly powerful enemies. >TenSura protagonist dies in his old world whereas Overlord protagonist (most likely) does not. >The New World in Overlord is more game-like (levels and such) than the world in TenSura >Momonga is an overbearing undead skeleton while Rimuru is a cute harmless looking slime. read more 

Both have very powerfull MC's, both MC's are empire builders. 

Both are about a very very very op main charater whose a monster that leads a county of monsters, both main characters were also adult humans before they got Reborn into this new world, the one different between two is Slime more nice and fun anime well overlord is more dark. 

Almost the same premise without the shitty secondary characters stories (lizard men arc) and without the horrible CGI that ruins the series 

Both have overpowered main characters, challenges, and good writing! The excel in this genre of isekai and are actually original despite how repetetive one could think this genre is. In Overlord, the main character acts more like a villain, showing the perspective of a "bad guy". While in Tensei shitara Slime Datta Ken, the main character is more of a good guy. Both anime has good characters and story. I don't know what to add if you like having overpowered mc and the isekai genre then just go ahead and watch everything :) 

Both series feature mid-30's salarymen being reborn as an OP monster in a JRPG-based fantasy world. The MC is gifted with extraordinary skills right off the bat and wields god-like abilities (much to the dismay of the supporting cast). The MC gains a large, ever-increasing number of devout followers (harem time). It's also noteworthy that in both series the MC rules over a group of superior non-humans/monsters. Basically, this anime caters to your ultimate escapist fantasy/fetish/wet dream. And it's pretty dope. 

Many people compare SAO to Overlord. But it's just wrong. Overlord, as well as Slime is a "macro" oriented MMO anime. That means, they both enter this world they aren't exactly sure of the rules they are under, but both are immenesly powerful. It's not really a problem for the viewer, because that's not really what the anime is all about. It's about how the entire world around them react to their power, and how they use what they have recieved. They both have this underlying shadow of mystery enemies that you have not met yet, that are possibly as strong as them. In similar manner, they face eachother in a "macro" battlefield, much like an RTS game, and try to figure eachother out. Both games have just begun, which makes me pshyched for the continutation of both series.  read more 

MC super OP Reborn in a fantasy world Gathers (or has) loyal and powerful followers MC is generally a decent bloke No harem Overlord starts to get a bit more anti-hero later on. 

It is similar because in Tensei Shitara Slime Datta Ken Rimuru built his own country like Overlord that Ains start to create his own kingdom. 

In Overlord you got more brutal attitude of overpowered protagonist to obeying all world to himself, and in "the slime anime" main character is a little bit mild to enemies. Both are worth watching, mainly because of this aspect. Enjoy! 

- Both very OP - Non-human - Both in their 30s - Loyal Followers Just watch it! 

1.Overpowered main character. 2.Main character's intentions are often misunderstood by their subordinates and others making the main characters seem to possess very high intelligence even though that is not the case always. 3.Both of them are isekai anime. 

- The main characters are both very powerful - They are leader of a group - The other characters are emotionally attached and adore the main character - They come from the real world, and they go in a fantasy world (Isekai) - Fantasy anime - They have a big impact on their universe  

same -exploring the new world they have to live in -loyal and likable subordinate -the main character are both OP -the skill each mc use are both very unique and creative -SASUGA (mc name) -the mc are both not human (in the new world) -the mc loves their subordinate -the OP and ED of both anime are top notch different -overlord at start ainz sama is already super OP while the mc from that time i was reincarnated as slime grow a little a little as the mc fights -overlord is more dark than that time i was reincarnated as slime -in overlord the story focus on alot of the character and sometimes doesnt have alot of screen time for ainz sama but in that time i was reincarnated as slime the story focus on the mc more read more 

both anime figure 30s men that are isekai one through death and reincarnation and the other summoned or similar transported. both MC are non-human one is a slime the other an un-dead skeleton. Both MC find themselves leading other monsters and struggle as both where middle management. both have at least two of their female underlings competing to be the MC wife/lover the main difference between the anime is the tone Overlord is much darker and the MC could almost be seen as an anti-hero while Slime the MC does his best to make everything work out  

Both Mcs are loner humans that get trapped in a fantasy world in an inhuman/monstrous body. And With their overpowered abilities they start their conquest of said Fantasy world. 

Both are Isekai with an op mc set in a fantasy world 

Both have an OP MC who obliterates everything in his path (Isekai) with an entourage they build over time. Both have a fair share of comedy and light heartedness Both have aspects of world building and just like in Overlord, Rimuru wants to find out other people who have come to the new world like him. The only major difference is that Rimuru is the good guy in the anime whereas in Overlord we see the world through the eyes of the bad guy 

Both set in different worlds Both MC are OP Both MC learn their new world 

Overpowered main character from different world. Subordinates are loyal to him. Main character plans to build nation.  

Things in common:- 1. Both are Isekai 2. Both have overpowered characters 3. MCs of both anime have similar mindset 4. MC of both animes are non-human 5. They have similar aims. *Slime is just less vigorous overlord* If u liked Slime and want more bloodshed or vigorousness then go for overlord  

both have hilarous character, but i more like tensei shitara slime datta ken, its more light story and good looking animation 

If you like overlord i think you will like this. Its more about comedy and it looks solid after the first episode and it will go on for 24 episodes. Anyways i would recommend to watch one episode of it to see if you like it.  

Same isekai feeling. Both characters are trying to establish a nation and they both have strong loyal servants 

Two shows which approach the idea of an isekai character running a country from a different direction. Although both of these are comedies slime tends to be a lot more light-hearted. With overlord being much more certain about being a villain who aims to expand his borders. 

"Tensei Slime is just Overlord on a Lawful Good playthrough." In both series, the main character is purposely made to be extremely overpowered, to the point of having little to nothing that poses an actual threat to them. As a result, the conflicts in both series have to come largely from something other than fight scenes, since we all know who will win the vast majority of the time; instead, both series focus on what one would do if they had that kind of power. Inevitably, that kind of combat power grants you political power, and both MC's become leaders of a group that follows them religiously (albeit in very different ways). While in Overlord, Ainz chooses to use this power to take over the world, Rimuru Tempest is an optimistic, compassionate guy who can't say no when he's asked for help. Tensei Slime has all of the politics, comedy and badass moments of Overlord, with none of the torture, sadism or purposely unlikable characters. It's an easy series to sit back and relax to, and enjoy an adorable little slime kick ass and lead a village to greatness. read more 

-both isekai anime -both mc's are not the goody two shoes that we are used to they are evil but not horror level evil, as in not human but an undead/monster that people are afraid of. -Both mc's get surrounded by some interesting outspoken characters,that get attached to our mc's. -one difference is that in overlord the mc is a maxed out badass from the get go but keeps it lowkey, the slime 'farms' and gets quite stronger with each passing episode.thankfully the 'farming' is edited nicely to not become boring.  

Isekai OP MC Worldbuilding Honesty two of the best anime I've watched 

Both MC are OP but overlord is dark themed and has a villainous protagonist while Tensei shitara Slime Datta Ken is more heroic. 

Both anime has the main character transferred to another world as a non-human creature, and become the ruler of a kingdom.  

If Rimuru is the paragon god like protagonist of the Isekai world. The Momonga/Ainz is the renegade 

Similarities: -They both have an overpowered MC -Both have city building elements -Both MC's came from 'our world' -Both have/acquire loyal servants Differences: -Overlord is more 'brutal', unlike Tensei which is silly -Ains/Momonga lost his human emotions and aims to benefit only Nazarick -Rimuru (MC of Tensei) has not lost his human emotions and wants only peace That being said if you don't mind these conditions I recommend you both of these shows from the bottom of my heart 

People do recommend Overlord with this one, but there aren't much similarities. Overlord has a great character and an amazing story. The character is not just OP, he is truly aware of his powers and is willing to use them properly, while "That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime" features, well, a slime. The start is very promising and shows a simple Japanese office clerk. I thought, as he is in his middle 30s, he would be a compelling protagonist for this anime. Alas, he truly embraces his "slimeliness" from the 1st episode and behaves in a childish friendly way throughout the story. While the overall "cuteness" might be interesting and funny, this anime is nothing like Overlord. Consider a 5 year old, blessed with enormous powers and either not realising that he has them and not using them or just throwing them around. I have no idea how a middle-aged man would just behave like a child, but here you go. Boring. read more 

Slime and Overlord are both Isekai anime, they both have short seasons (Slime Season two airing Winter 2021) The main characters Momonga (Overlord) and Rimuru Tempest (Slime) are both extremely overpowered and fun to watch.  

while both anime have monsters as main characters they take a similar approach to this isekai patern while being overpowerd they tend to always be careful and have as a goal to dominate the world (overlord) or create their own country and have fun (slime isekai) 

Overpowered/Strong MC in both Both Isekai anime Both MCs do kinda the same things I really enjoy both and think that they are very similiar  

a well written isekai with a protagonist that has a goal and a vision for the world he was reborn in. 

The mcs are pretty similar in power capacities, but slime dude's a bit more of a GOOD guy (a quality ainz is slowly losing) 

Both have very distinct yet very similar plots. On both you have an op MC that has a harem for himself but is completely okay with that. You can also see the reality of monsters in fantasy worlds, which is the case of Rimuru and Ainz. 

Both stories star nonhuman isekai protagonists who are more powerful than most beings they encounter. These shows have great world-building, and large casts of quirky characters. A good distribution of comedy and drama elements keep these stories entertaining through and through. 

They both are isekai's with the MC being,well ''Isekai-ed'' into a new world,into the run of the mil weak RPG monster bodies(being a isekai, they are far from weak). They both have pretty good to excellent world building. They also revolve around their follow monsters, over coming problems almost completely effort less and with both style and amusement. Btw, this is my first MAL recommendation,if i did a good job and you would like me to make more on a certain topic,genre, ect, please let me know. 

>Both main characters is op >Both Reborn in a fantasy world >MC of both animes are non-human  

This series has something in common where the two main characters are kings or leaders in their territories, both characters also have very strong and loyal subordinates. 

Themes of conquering, world takeover, and colonizing 

Both being Isekais. The main character in each of these Animes is set to create their "kingdoms" and to try and either make peace with the current civilizations or dominate them. Each of these characters is extremely powerful in the world that they are born in, with amazing powers and abilities allowing them to do extraordinary things.  

Both power fantasies, the only difference is that in overlord the mc starts being a bad guy right away, while slime has the mc be a good guy at the start 

bouth are isekai over powered main character who is from other world and is non-human with non-human army it's like taking over world and making it better place 

Isekai (from a middle aged man) OP MC Building a small city Protecting natives in that area 

If you're looking for animes with an overpowered protagonists who can even rule their world then these are right up your alley. There's a similar world building where they sometimes go to war with other nations which shouldn't even be called a war because they end up in a massacre by only the main protagonists. Animation is also astonishing so they are both worth watching. The story isn't bad either.  

Both protagonists build their kingdom for their goal. Finding people from Japan 

Similar themes adapting a cheerful slime starting with nothing building a new life in a new world vs an evil empire with top tier allies, items and kingdom to a new world as an Isekai. 

MC tries to build a nation from nothing and both are primarily made of monsters I would say that overlord has better humor and story but doesnt have nearly as good power system both are in core similar but one is on good side and the other on bad. 

Both are Isekai, both have strong subordinates, both all subordinates consider him a great genius, both seek to build a peaceful country. 

OVER-POWERED protagonists which are Demon lord's and have some trustanworthy servent's by their side . One is reincarnated as a slime and another one is locked inside a game which he used to play . 

Both have op main characters who formed a nation and seeking knowledge Both have followers that consider the main character the most powerful Both have a game like world setting with magic and rpg elements Both can be ruthless and pure evil at times 

Both have overpowered main characters that lead a group of strong subordinates and try to expand the influence of their kingdom. In Overlord the fantasy world is in a game and in the other it is just a fantasy isekai world so there are a lot of similarities between the two.  

both good isekai with op mc 

Both stories present the Main Character getting transported to a parallel world where they become overpowered rulers, with their territory and followers. 

Isekai Anime where they are reincarnated as Monster and are Demon Lords but it they ain't no Harem BS. Just some good old Demon Lord Shit. 

- very op main character - put into a different world - very loyal cast - video game like setting 

Both overlord and tensura slime have op main characters. There both have intricate world building and side characters are all equally built up along with the main characters 

- main character is stucked in different (fantasy) world - exploring different world - building own empire - OP (and a little bit confused) main character - funny moments - main character gain more power and influence - various nonhuman races and characters 

It has intense and intriguing moments like log horizon does in the first few episodes with Moderate graphics. The main character FOR log horizon became overpowered during the mid episode of the entire season, FOR overlord the main char is already overpowered in the very beginning and usually shove his authority among enemies and comrade . 

Log Horizon and Overlord are both world building and story driven shows set in a fantasy setting. Log Horizon is the story of players being trapped in a game after a new expansion launched. We follow our main characters as they face PvE and PvP problems which arise. This show focuses on the world and its politics with a nice follow up of traditional MMORPG style action. Log Horizon mainly revolves around the plot of being stuck in a game but not knowing when/how they will get out, and focuses on making living in the game bearable by being the heroes/adventurers. Overlord is the story of our main character being the last remaining active player of his guild. He wanted to experience the game until its end, but when the game supposedly shuts down he does not find himself back in his world but in a world similar to that of the MMORPG he played. Our main character explores the new world as his character, an Evil Skeleton Overlord Mage/Necromancer. read more 

Same concept about being stuck in a RPG world. However what these two does is creating an economy and a leading world so they can keep the world going. These have low focus and how to get out and has alot to do with adapting to their new setting. They're both very strategical anime and is heavy-dialouge anime which doesn't focus on action that much. What i do think these anime series could have evolved was giving out a plotline which they'd follow instead of taking irrelevant side quest. However what Log Horizon did better was in a way or two using these side quest to create something for the plotline however Overlord used these merely as a plot tool and didn't really develop much on anything at all. Overlord didn't have a deep storyline and characters as Log Horizon which is something you might consider for a simple watch, however if you're looking to expand on a storyline i'd highly recommend Log Horizon. Remember that Log Horizon has a seriously slow plot line while Overlord has a fast paced plotline since it is quite rushed, which might give you some quick watch entertaintment. They're both good series to enjoy. read more 

Protagonist was stuck in another world, similar to his gaming world. Protagonist was at a high level when he got stuck in another world. Protagonist is good with planning. Protagonist is a leader of a guild. 

Both are video-game-themed. Both anime gravitate around the fact that they are stuck, in their respective games. Both are MMORPG's. Both have main characters that are overpowered, in their own way. Overlord is rather darkly theme, but lightens up every once in a while. Log Horizon focuses on a sort of political complication, and explains things in extraordinary detail. Overlord will have, or, depending on the time, has, 13 episodes. Log Horizon has 50. Log Horizon is more viewer-friendly, and as such is acceptable for viewers around 13 years old. Overlord is mainly for people around 18-30, as it includes gore and slightly lewd activities. Both are great anime, and both are recommendable to most anime fans. Both have a rather slow beginning, as well. Should you be interested in a more romantic, adventurous and just series, then watch Log Horizon. Should you be interested in a more serious series, full of action, ferocity and astonishment, then watch Overlord. If you are the type of person that prefers to marathon, then Overlord is the better option. read more 

- Both stories are taking place in a RPG/game world - Both male MCs are clever and are surrounded by their friends/comrades/servants - The new world they are send to is the same as the game they play with few exeptions - Both male MCs are leaders of a guild  

Both share the concept of life inside a game. The main characters of both shows are intelligent, scheming and strong. Shiroe mainly focuses on outwitting his opponents while Momonga will often defeat his opponents in battle. The main difference is the overarching plot of the shows: Log Horizon focuses on the daily lives and adventures of the characters as they try to find a way out of the game. Overlord's protagonist Momonga, on the other hand, completely drops the idea of escaping and focuses on world domination within the game. 

Both MC got stuck in a MMORPG and can't log out. 

Player(s) of a MMORPG that are trapped in the world of the game without a clue on how to return home, but the protagonist of Overlord don't care about this, contrariwise... different from the protagonist of Log Horizon. 

Both have the same situation where the MC got trapped in the game, the differences were, in LH there are multiple MC that were involve in the anime, while in Overlord its only one MC who is involved in the anime.  

Stuck in a game world? And you just happen to be a powerful, almost villainous seeming, character in the game? Well it's bound to lead to interesting outcomes right :D The animes are very similar in terms of atmosphere and dynamics and it's rather clear from three episodes in that enjoying one of these means you definitely need to watch the other!  

The whole trapped in an MMO theme is real in both though the only diff, imo is that the MC are slightly more badass! 

Both protagonists are high level players who along with may others get stuck in a video game. They are both quite cunning. 

-Both main cast are in trapped in gaming world -Both main characters are smart, cunning, clever -Both have pretty girls ^_^ -But there is some things are not same which is in overlord only Momonga in trapped in world or is it? -In Log Horizon there is bunch of people -Most important thing is they need make more season of both anime more season -and that's all thank you for reading this text  

Log Horizon and Overlord are both set inside a game they can't escape from, both have aspects of action,adventure,magic and fantasy that are very entertaining,they h they both have great animation but there age ratings differ as Log horizon is PG 13 and overlord is R 17 The anime's main characters are both inside a guild or group and are the leaders of the group,the design of the characters are very different,the main characters go on different adventures but you can enjoy both them the same way as well as them both being interesting and enjoyable characters. In my opinion Overlord is way more enjoyable but it only lasted 12 episodes and log horizon has 25 episodes and another season meaning a bit more filler compared to overlord which gets straight to the point and is very fast paced. read more 

Over lord is a brand new anime that is coming out. It is also set in a world where the main role is trapped in a game. It is an amazing anime with comedy and action. 10/10 

Both main characters thought they weren't just gonna play the game for the last time before it ended but they got stuck in the game and had to adapt to survive and just ended up being OP  

It has the same MMORPG feel where the MC(s) are trapped in an MMORPG environment and they have to face the problems that they are presented with in the ' New World '. 

Mcs are both OP Note to future self: Re-watch this when at least 5 years had passed. 

If you liked the mmorpg turning reality setting of LH, Overlord is the same thing, just that the protagonist is a vastly overpowerd anti-hero. 

Their story isn't all about "getting out from the game". Both are about managing in the game and raising fame. 

Both main characters are trying to make the world a better place, yes in Overlord the MC does it in a darker way but it's still trying to better the world. Both series are linked to MMORPG's. There is political and territorial tension in both series. MAGIC. Both MC are seen as evil by others. 

Overlord is an action-adventure-game anime that revolves around a player, under the username of Momonga, is left behind inside the game after it was supposed to close. Momonga, without his friends, waited out the closing of the gaming only to find himself stuck in it afterwards. He then started to investigate on the situation and seek answers. Just like Shiroe as a strategist, Momonga shares his own experience and skill in the field of combat that he utilized well in order to find what he is looking for. 

Both MC's in these anime are overpowered magic casters who are very good at coming up with strategic battle plans. They also do a good job of exploring how powerful world-class magic and super-tier magic can be, and the potential it has to shape the world. If you enjoy the MMORPG genre, I would definitely recommend giving these a shot! 

Both are really good and follows the main inside a game world where is traps and trys to find his place in this new world. 

It is another body and soul telleported into a video game-like world 

A careful plan is needed to understand this new world that surrounds us. We must first secure our living place and then probe in the outside world to learn more about it, then, conquer it. Moral of the story : Don't fall asleep in your Nerve Gear. Or do, if you're into video games and do not fear for your life. 

-They both deal with beeing trapped in a video game that becomes reality -Both have a very calculating and smart main-character -Both main-characters have specialities/powers that make them superior to (many) others 

- They both come from the real world, and they go in a fantasy world (Isekai) - The main characters come from a guild - They are leader of a group - The universes take place in a "game" - Fantasy anime 

Both main characters of these anime get stuck in a game and don't know why. They try to figure out how to get back to their own worlds in similar ways etc gathering information about the worlds they are stuck in. They also try to tackle the worlds that they are in either by conquering or building society, in both anime their in game levels actually matter. Both anime make a focus on making the most out of a bad situation. 

-Both revolve around players who play a MMORPG suddenly get stranded in the game world with no means of escape -Both protagonists start building up and improving their surroundings as time passes on, all the while looking for a means to escape -Both were fun to watch imo :) 

Both are Isekai, Boy go in Fantasy work to discover his power and to travel the world 

Both anime have the main characters trapped in a VRMMO world turned into reality. Unlike the old VRMMO they're used to as video game players, dying may lead to permanent death, so they have to survive by learning more about the current world they're in. 

I think the popular response to Log Horizon is to call it similar to SAO. However, I think there is a deeper similarity between Log Horizon and Overlord. Both put more of an emphasis on the actual videogame mechanics of the world around them, at least from the perspective of the protagonists. Likewise, both are not as concerned with finding an escape from the videogame worlds; rather, they seek ways to thrive within those worlds. I have only seen S1 of Overlord, so I can't speak for the rest of it, but if you enjoyed either S1 of Overlord or Log Horizon, then the other is a good show to watch for a similar vibe. read more 

Both are hardcore gamer very influent in them guild. Both heroes use magic power They are stuck in a fantasy game where the rules change and NPC looks likes more inteligent than before.  

Both stories are taking place in a RPG/game world Both male MCs are clever and are surrounded by their friends/comrades/servants and max lvl The new world they are send to is the same as the game they play with few exeptions Both male MCs are leaders of a guild Both want improve their world  

Its a large fantasy world where the game has changed a bit after being stuck.  

-Same thing, so the players are trapped in the game lol -adventure kinda like guild/party 

These 2 anime have the similar situation for the protagonist, Which is being stuck in the mmorpg they've played. However, in overlord the game was going to be shutdown but the main protagonist decided to stay logged on until the end, instead of being forced log out he was turned into his character from the game and transfer into the game. In sword art, all current players that were online were gathered by the game creator and was told the game has became a reality and they must finish the game in order to log out with the feature of real deaths consequences. Also, the male protagonist of the anime are both overpowered. The difference between these 2 anime is the plot, While in Sword art everyone is trying their best to survive and end the game to be able to escape it because within the game if you die you'll die in reality as well turning it into a death game. But in overlord not much is known of yet about it, still the male protagonist decided to start a new world in the game with his npc companions for he has no reason to return to the old world where he has no friends or family and meaning of continuing the boring life. If you enjoy the anime in which the protagonists are stuck in a rpg game you'll likely enjoy both of these anime. read more 

Both main characters are trapped in a video game world, which changed when the option to log out disappeared. In Overlord the goal seems to be rather taking control of the world, when in Sword Art Online the goal is to escape the game. The starting setting are different, in Sword Art Online the main starts from the bottom and earns his power, when in Overlord the main already has everything, he just needs to adapt to everything new. 

In both of those anime, one is stuck in a game and is the main character as well. The game is RPG based with RPG elements. Warriors, mages, archers are things which are heard in with of them. In both of those, the main character (and apparently the others too) can't log out of the game. 

For me, the next anime came to my mind when talking about Overlord is Sword Art Online (SAO). Both anime are similar in term of how the character got trapped inside a game and the story goes on of how they survived in the 'new world'. As Overlord is about one main character tried to survive alone, SAO is about the whole players trying hard to live and adapting. SAO is thrilling as there are only a few players trying so hard to follow the rules for escaping while others settling down with the new environment. 

-People are trapped in the video game they were playing -The MCs are OP and have the best weapons in the game -Great animation -Amazing fight/actions scenes Difference: -Little to no romance in Overlord. There isn't some awkward, romantic episode in the middle of all of the action. And the characters/NPCs are more likeable than those in SAO. 

Both anime protagonist are imprisoned in a fantasy world , Both of them have the idea of being a guild member , exploring , crafting and hunting beasts , both of them are fantasy , adventure , game , action anime with the same plot and just different ways to of presentation ( of course ) , and many other similarities ...  

Mental selves trapped in piles of calculation 

These 2 anime have the similar situation for the protagonist, Which is being stuck in the mmorpg they've played. However, in overlord the game was going to be shutdown but the main protagonist decided to stay logged on until the end, instead of being forced log out he was turnt into a skeleton and transfer into the game. The concept of both are quite the same one being called DMMO-RPG (Dive Massively Multiplayer Online Role Playing Game) and the other being called Virtual Reality Massive Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game (VRMMORPG) , the thing is sword art online tries to hard being a good game anime that it fails miserable, with bland characters , bland history and bland explications for why the hell did they change from one game to another,if you are seeing this recommendation , then the best thing i can advise is you skip SAO and watch overlord the cast is much more interesting,the animation the music almost everthying is superior to SAO, if you watch SAO and enjoy it then you should watch overlord in just a couple of episodes you will forget SAO and see a real game anime, if you watch SAO and hate it, please dont hate the game anime genre overall , overlord will show you how a real anime game is done, be carefull overlord is bloody,violent and is set in a dark fantasy world , different than the cute and laughable fairy story that SAO is , also overlord is made by MadHouse they never fail trust me. read more 

Among other things, they both are similarly themed, and both have overpowered main characters. While Kirito isn't the strongest character, Ains seems to be. There are hostile creatures in both anime, but, while in "Sword Art Online" the monsters spawn by themselves, the monsters in "Overlord" are summoned. The comedy in both anime is fundamentally different. "Sword Art Online" is more serious (-ish), so the comedy is more lighthearted and simple. The comedy in "Overlord" resembles that of "High School DxD", so it's more perverted and age-restrictive. Both are adaptions of light-novels. Only "Overlord" is of the 'Ecchi' genre. Both are recommendable, but while "Sword Art Online" is more of an action-type fantasy, "Overlord" is more adventurous and consistent. Which one the viewer prefers is, of course, up to to him-/herself. "Sword Art Online" is more viewer-friendly. read more 

Both protagonists suddenly discover that they can't log out of the MMORPG that they're playing, both protagonists don't like their life in the real world. Both protagonists are powerful in the MMORPG that they're playing. 

In both the series the main character is traped in the gaming world and must fight to survive. Both of them contain many fighting scenes.  

Live in a game themed anime. 

If you're craving for some game, action, or OP main characters, this will be a good anime to add to your list. Sword Art Online and Overlord both have similar introductions. Main characters play the game and then next thing you know..! (Just in case. I'm not continuing that sentence.) To add to that, they're knowledgeable and skilled (OP characters!!!) when it comes to the game.  

Main character is trapped in his favorite virtual reality MMORPG. In overlord, The main character and his guild mates created an evil-demon lord like base, where they also created NPC's. after the servers are going to go down for good, the main character stays to the very end, only to find himself now tapped in the game, only now, the NPC's are sentient, can move on their own, and serve him based on how they were programmed by his guild mates. This story focuses more on the world that the MC as compared to sword art. We also learn next to nothing of the MC and i think they don't evn=en tell us their name. either way, very similar. read more 

The main character get's stuck in a virtual reality game, has to overcome the challenges that this situation entails and is trying to find his way out. (Game, Adventure, Action, Fantasy) 

Both in Sword Art Online and in Overlord the main character find himself stuck inside a RPG game, the main difference is that the overlord guy have already started as a badass dude and doesn't have cuddling moments like SAO. 

- Both have the characters stuck in a game - Both have the characters stuck in a MMORPG - Both have great fights - Both have really powerful main character 

Same character transfer in a mmorpg world 

What if you were stuck in a game forever? Reality suck, and these shows give us more reasons to hate reality and want to live in a video game universe. 

Both anime take place in a world similar to a video game where the main character is trapped and looking for a way to get home. 

Gets stuck in an RPG world, and the MC is of the OP kind. Has similarity to SAO. 

The MCs are transported to another world via gaming consoles. Both MCs are strong gamers. Action packed and solid animation. 

- The universes take place in a "game" - They both come from the real world, and they go in a fantasy world (Isekai) - Fantasy anime 

Both are isekai shows but the world of overlord actually feels like a proper mmorpg and unlike Sao it's entertaining for the entirety of it's run time  

Being trapped in a world and has to abide by the rules of that game world to live / return back to the real world. 

Overlord is sort of like an SAO, but actually good. Where SAO was about some edgy guy chasing thots and trying to escape his new reality, Overlord is about a badass who doesn't need to chase thots and is pretty satisfied with his new reality. 

Both has the overpowerd vibe. both anime is related to game. 

- Both are isekai - Mostly OP MC with a great following of waifus with wife material - Funny characters to save show from failure - Interesting storydrive - Plot twist endings 

Better isekai all hail Ainz ooal gown 

Both MCs are stuck in a game. Both MCs already have knowledge of the game in order to know what to do and where to go. They're both fairly intelligent in terms of combat and general knowledge. They have subordinates that are closer/loyal to them and would fight for them. Only difference is that SAO's MC starts off weak but gets progressively stronger, and Overlord's MC starts off OP because he played the game before and had tons of strong loot and experience. 

Both protagonists get stuck in the game they were playing. Overlord however takes it on a much larger level and the main character has no idea what happened or why he was still his in game avatar but not his or the game world but a completely different one.  

If your looking for a show that will grab your attention an have you guessing what happens next Over lord is your anime. With similarities to the anime like SAO (Sword Art Online),with the main character being stuck inside a video game. its packed with friendships, excitement an full of action. Not a anime to pass up  

Let's say the basis of comparison goes with overpowering, overwhelming main characters. That's it. Once their plot is stitched with the characterization nevermind if it's going to be complex or not, you're gonna simply sit back and say, 'hmmm...why not? Why could we not indulge to that?' 

Both are similar in mc being too strong But both have different ways of telling their stories. Overlord is more story driven while one punch man is more on comedy The mc is serious in overlord while the mc is not in one punch man If someone prefer a story with strong and serious mc in a world that focus more on evil atmosphere and story. I would recommend Overlord.  

Anyone can take 5 Minutes from both and tell that they both are pretty same. Over powered MCs and fine comedy just shows how much of a fun they both be to watch. 

One Punch Man: Saitama = OP mc, dominates everything while also tying in some conflict and storyline Overlord: Follows a similar "SAO" VR-reality entrapment theme, but looks at the situation in a MUCH MORE different way. MC was the #1 before AND after he was trapped in the game -- basically OP as hell. He seeks to thus dominate the whole world and spread his legend: literally "playing" god. Similar to One Punch Man, it's super "fresh" and more original with its "screw character adversity growth" kinda theme and gives a totally powerhouse outlook. However, it also does have its more serious and less jokingly moments: (not completely broken + OP as our beloved Saitama) with its times of actual strife, and character development is definitely more than adequate. -has more of a plot story read more 

If you liked Overlord but thought the main character should be a little more powerful, then One Punch Man has a similar vibe (so far; only 1 episode of OPM is out right now) 

Both of these are fairly new animes whose main protagonist is super overpowered. They both have similar issues revolving around the hero recieving the respect and fame they deserve. Although the style of the two are different, the plot contains plenty of similarities.  

Both animes have overpowered mc Both animes are very funny In both animes the mc is alot of the time under estimated 

Overlord is similar to one punch man, because the fact that the main character from both shows, have the same "too strong" feeling. So if you like over-powered character i suggest that you watch overlord 

If you're looking for Strong/OP/Badass male lead with high level of monster fatality then this fits the category. Both male lead are so extremely strong that they can do anything they want on their enemies. Both contains comedy but Overlord lacks a a bit of this Both have nakama/subordinate who are also strong and OP Both anime is searching for something: Overlord is searching for his allies and way out of the game while OPM is searching for someone who can match his overwhelming power. All in All Both are Awesome anime to watch  

Overlord and One punch man, The main character is like a god in both universes, While overlord's MC is more towards magical strong, One punch man instead move towards strength, If you like One punch man, then i guarantee that you'll like Overlord, the story unfolds almost unexpectedly. I highly advice that you watch it. 

I personally love anime in which the protagonist comes off as god like or unbeatable. This anime is no different from those.  

They OP but Overlord are with magic and protagonist transported to game he's playing, They are really strong but One Punch Man are more humor though, They are very similiar you should watch both of them. 

The Main Chars are very overpowered, the difference is Ainz/Momonga has to be tactical sometime, Saitama can go fight straigt forward the deadpan humour have both series in common 

Overpowered main characters in a cool way! 

First think that came to my mind is that its like One Punch Man but with little bit deeper story behind it. He is overpowered and what makes it slightly better than One Punch Man is that people knows and aware of his powers unlike One Punch Man. 

Both of them are carrying about same premise especially an overpowered main character. You should watch them because there are so many scene that can make you astonished. 

Both protagonists are strongest in their respective world 

Although it's not necessarily a comedy, Overlord is another stupidly overpowered main character. You'd probably enjoy seeing him wreak havoc on the world. 

Both animes consist of a overpowered protagonist. Overlord, unlike One Punch Man is very wise and cautious using his power but the the fighting in overlord is still very fun like One Punch Man. 

If you like OP protagonists then you must watch it, also both start with the letter "O" 

In this anime it shows you that Overlord and One punch man has an overpowered main character. Both anime has fine comedy. The difference is in One punch man the main character(hero) fights with his bare fist and blowing up villians with one punch. While in Overlord the protagonist is a wizard so he fights with magic and stuffs. I would really recommend you watching One punch man if you love Overlord. 

Both follow the 'trapped in a game world' plot and follow the main characters setting out to rule the new world they now live in. 

Light novels about a protagonist that gets transported into a world that operates on game rules and so the protagonist decides to conquer the world just for the fun.  

Both have the protagonists attempting to make a life in a new world by seizing power.  

To start in both of the anime, the main characters are OP and pretty much unbeatable in what they do. all though overlord is in the VRMMORPG genre and NO Game No Life being based in a non VR world were game are everything. If you like one you most likely will like the other.  

If you like Isekai, this is a must see Both characters are 'overpowered', using not only their specs but gaming wits as well  

Well, both MC-s go to another world and they don't wanna go back to their old world, because their life there isn't much. While No Game No Life is more of a comedy, Overlord is more serious anime.. If you liked one i can guarantee you will like the other one. 

Both animes involove leaving the real world and entering the gaming world. The main protagonist(s) of both animes prefer the gaming world and would prefer to stay there instead of leaving, which is different to your typical rpg anime. No game no life has more of a comical twist to the story whereas Overlord is a slight bit more serious. If you like one you will like the other. 

No Game No Life takes place in a World where things are settled through games. On the other hand, Overlord takes place in a world with Game functions. Although No Game No Life does not have action scenes unlike Overlord, both of them still give the same feeling. Both of them comes from the same studio, Madhouse. If you like one of them because of the game genre, you are surely to like the other as well.  

-Both MCs go in virtual world n they don't want to leave 'coz they think real world is shit. -Overlord is a bit serious while NGNL contains a lot of comedy. -Overlord contains more action while NGNL is pure mindgames and deception. -Albedo and Jibril both loath humans(err.. Imanity) and view them as inferior species. 

because this anime is related to games they both drop in this world and try to rule it and they are both good 

The story and overall feel of this anime reminds me a lot of No Game No Life. 

Want to be the master of the world? Fear not, because these animes will give you a way to satisfy your desires without hurting anyone! 

Both anime have an OP main character Both MCs are intelligent Both anime are funny and good to watch when taking a break from a serious series. 

They both take place in an alternate world 

Overlord and No Game No Life both take place in a "game". Overlord is more simaller to SAO with him being in a game forever, while No Game No Life is about two people who are bored who go to a already existing game world somewhere. I feel that if you think that you love games then definitely watch No Game No Life or Overlord, Overlord is more about mmorpg games and No Game No Life is like more then a wider range. But keep note that they are both 13+ but has very good comedy. 

The main character(s) become stuck in an alternate world and have to adapt to their world and find out whats going on. 

The main characters get stuck/traveled to another world. Both MC's use both their skills and their brains to solve their problems.  

- They both come from the real world, and they go in a fantasy world (Isekai) - The main characters are both very powerful 

Themes of conquering, world takeover, and colonizing 

Overpowered MC, Reincarnated in another world. Has his own harem. 

OP MC with servants overinterpreting his action/decision 

Both protagonists are overpowered and completely mog their opponents. They both have overpowered minions/harem members who gas them up constantly. They both pretend to be someone they aren't for the sake of the plot. They both use overpowered magic attacks. 

Misunderstanding genre isekai, OP MC, Evil Neutral MC I think? And also Mastermind MC. Of course, our MC has loyal subordinates. This two are quite the same but with different types of approaches. The thing is if you like Overlord then you can easily enjoy The eminence shadows. And also the other way around. That's it 

OP MC, they have powerful servants, and their servant always misinterpret the MC thinking he is highly intelligent where he only means the very simple things.  

amazingly written overpowered protagonist with a story that differs greatly from the average isekai. 

Both are isekai featuring a male main character with uncommensurable power. the strongest being of the entire world. In both anime the main character acts in disguise, cautiously in Overlord, completely hiding his identity in Kagejitsu In both the main character is the headmaster of a great organization which acts in the shadow, and where every underling, despite not as the mc, is extremely powerful. The organization features a wide variety of races, every member is completely loyal to the master, in particular the female members are in love or attracted by him, so the organization is also a huge waifu harem, especially Kagejitsu where it is entirely made up by women. read more 

Lurks in the shadow and let your subordinates do the work. If you like this kind of isekai anime, then you would definitely enjoy Overlord too! Both have similarities: -Both MCs seek power (Of course, Overpowered MC) -Prideful to oneself, making them overlord with their own anime. -Badass subordinates, absolute loyal to their master. -Both have their harem lol. -Interesting plot  

Both are Isekais that have great comedy moments and amazing story buildings. Although Overlord takes a long time to build a narrative, Eminence makes a parody of several Isekai narratives and at the end delivers a well rounded experience. I was truly hooked into it from day 1 and now that it has ended, I am writing a recommendation of sorts. Upsides : Waifus - Both animes have top tier waifus and you can't decide which one is the best one. MC - Both MC are OP and have their loyal admirers  

Both are isekai series with an OP main character who's a chuuni acting like a bad guy who gets a group of followers who don't get his joke and follow him with praises completely seriously. 

- Both have OP MC. - Even the characters who work under both the MCs are OP as hell. - Both the MCs couldn't comprehend the plot, yet the storyline moves forward without a hitch. - There are a whole lot of misunderstandings and this just fuels the fun element. - banger op/ed song - action/fantasy/isekai with good storyline According to my taste, eminence in shadow is just the "slightly" better version of Overlord. Still if you liked any one of the given show, then it is a given that you will like the other as well.  

Both are Isekai, both have strong subordinates, are similar in goals and attitudes, funny scenes are sometimes seriously mixed. But with the main hero of the brick head, who is considered by all subordinates to be a wonderful genius 

Getting isekaid into another world with magic and op characteristics, having a mind-set of anti-protagonist, leading the combat maids at his disposal (one of the biggest similarity)...... In Eminence in shadow the MC is not extreme to Overlord's level but getting more power and dominance is agreeable to both of them. The Mc of Eminence was kinda like batman in his previous life (traing his body & mind and fighting to keep the peace) but in his next life he's more trying to gain control like Overlord using magic as his main source of power. Eminence in shadow covers the one and only flaw of overlord anime which is not showing Momonga's past life accurately (if you exclude that one then overlord is all good). read more 

Both have an op mc, in another world. Also, both have a group they lead, and most importantly, they even have a chibi get-together by the studio. i really believe you'll like them :) 

Both have OP MC, kingdoms, secret cults, action, magic.  

If you like the comedy of the floor guardians seeing ainz as this unrivaled genius while in reality he's way out of his depth and getting through with luck and bluffs. You might like the eminence in shadow, because a very similar thing happens there. Though instead of the protag actively pretending to be the supreme leader their subordinates think they are, they have no clue what's going on 90% of the time and think that everyone is just "playing along" with him, unaware that the fantasy he thought he had made up was true the entire time.  

The Eminence in Shadow is far inferior to Overlord in many ways, but they both contain the incredibly specific trope of a guy being reincarnated into a fantasy world where he suddenly gains much power and many subordinates, and as a result he has to keep up the act of a perfect and all-knowing leader (when he is really no such thing). 

Overpowered magic caster anti-hero protagonists. If you like the protagonist from Overlord, or the protagonist from Youjo Senki, you'll most likely enjoy the other as well. Action scenes from both are fun. Reactions from enemies and friendlies realizing how overpowered the protagonist is from both are fun. 

anti hero MC? check transferred into a new world? check MC OP? check MC has a certain objective? check Catchy OP and ED? check Both stories have similar elements. Would definitely recommend either or if you liked Overlord or Youjo Senki.  

Both main characters are turned into another world Both are Overpowered Both leads a army or group of people Both are geniuses Both are evil Both of animes have great music and animation 

both anime quite similiar in : 1. OP MC 2. great animation 3. the song is good..  

Similarities: -Normal dude gets stuck in another world -Significant change in body and mind -Turns overpowered as f#ck -Becomes the commander/leader of an army/guild -Goal is to thrive in the new world they are in 

Both of the main characters stuck in magical world. They got insane magical power. They got minions. They use strategies and plans to be safe etc. They are overpowered people who almost know stuff about their world and enemies. Both used to be normal worker. Both of the anime shows include. -Overpowered characters. -Overpowered songs. -Overpowered quality. BRUHH. A Lot of points but i used the most important, realized ones. However, if you like. -Magic. -Overpowered and strong characters. -Stuck in game style. -careful strategies in main character's treat and talk especially in their fights. Then you Need to watch Youjo Senki and Overlord if you didn't watch it already. (Ehm Ehm both of the anime shows are my favorite) <--- useless information ;-; read more 

Both protagonists use overpowered magic attacks to defeat their opponents 

Op mc Calculating mc Cool mc Smart mc Both mc change body after death Both mc best grills 

- They both come from the real world, and they go in a fantasy world (Isekai) - The main characters are both very powerful 

-OVERPOWERED -ISEKAI -MAGIC -Cold-blooded against enemy -Enjoy looking at opponent realizing how strong protagonist is kinda satisfying -They're literally friend in isekai quartet  

- Both MC is evil - Both MC is overpowered - Both MC is genius - Both MC is trying to change the world's history - Isekai 

They are both sent to another world, both have magic, and both deal with commanding others, though Youjo Senki's main theme is military. If you like op MCs who are a bit dark and isekai this is definitely the anime for you. 

I have recently started to get into anti-hero type characters and both Youjo Senk and Overlord are my favorite ones yet. While neither of the two has the mastermind type characters like Light or Lelouch, Tanya and Ainz Ool Gown bring anime apathy to an incredible extreme. Seeing the two characters treating human life like dirt and simply massacring without emotions makes my heart pump adrenaline all over my body. Tl;Dr Basicaly badass apathetic characters with tons of action 

Similar protagonists looking out for their own interests at the expense of others in the world. 

isekai, op mc, a lot of potential and i love both 

Both anime focus on anti-heroes in another world. The can easily take a life of a person that they consider their enemies. That's it. 

Very similar in the fact that both are Isekai involving a hard core gamer being transported as the main character. Both MC's are also transported into a villainous role instead of the hero part with OP powers none the less making for a great story. 

Besides the standard isekai flare with RPG vibes, what really compares the shows are the main characters in that they are able to act in the world according to the in-game personas they created for themselves. Both characters have inner monologues with how they view the world, or how they are supposed to be acting as the Demon Lord/Overlord and create moments of comedy to break the tension (what little there is to break anyway in How not to Summon a Demon Lord). Both are definitely a fun ride, but have different offerings for the audience.  

-Both are isekai fantasy series about protagonists transported to a game world, where they were previously the most powerful player feared by many, granting them tremendous power from the get-go -Both feature a love triange of the protagonist and two other females who playfully bash heads -Both see the main character destroying evil groups despite them claiming to be evil themselves 

Many parallels to Overlord, overpowered MC, wakes up in the game and has to live in the game now, and 2 female characters like him/fight over him. in "how to summon a demon lord" is Shera and Rem, in Overlord is Albedo and Shalltear. Enjoyable to watch how stupidly powerful Diablo is in the same way it feels enjoyable to watch how overpowered Ains is from Overlord, another similarity is both MCS "act tough" in character while feeling embarrassed at the pretty ladies on the inside and they are trying not to show it. Its kind of Overlord but slightly more silly and with big boobs. Having said despite there being mroe ecchi there are still enjoyable emotional moments and fantasy atmosphere whether you like the ecchi or not. The best way to think of it is a mixture of Overlord and Konosuba. read more 

A player gets transported inside a game as his in-game OP magic caster character. 

-Same MC summon in Fantasy World -OP Main Character 

Two very different kinds of Lords enter a new world and completely out-level absolutely everyone. In short, "Isekai Maou to Shoukan Shoujo no Dorei Majutsu" is a shitty version of "Overlord" + "Kono Subarashii Sekai ni Shukufuku wo!". 

- Isekai with fantasy elements - Main character becomes his in-game persona - OP main character - Female characters that are close to the MC 

Imagine Overlord with echiness of Highscool DxD and more comedy. Welp now you get How not to summon demon lord. To compare it, its similar case to how Re:Zero & Konosuba feels. 2 sides of 1 coin. 

From what i have seen so far this Show seems to be just overlord without the interesting characters/great worldbuilding and a lot of ecchi scenes instead. So if you like the general concept of an isekai mc who pretends to be some almighty overlord/demon lord overlord them you should enjoy overlord. 

This is the closest anime similar to Overlord that you can find for now. Similarities: - MCs of both anime are very powerful (OP although Iseaki Maou's MC Diablo is considered significantly weaker than Ainz and he has to rest to recover his mana after fights) and have a harem full of shawties. - MCs of both anime are trapped in a game (isekai) and don't want to get out. - In both anime, we listen to the inner voice of the main characters and there are lots of funny interactive scenes with the girls in the harem. The differences are: - In Overlord, Ainz has a game trait that limits his emotions, so he can be cruel and harsh, but in Isekai Maou, the main character takes a more lighthearted approach, forgiving almost all enemies (so this is the main difference, which can be a bit annoying). - In Overlord, the girls in the harem and Nazarick are the world's leading power, whereas the girls in Diablo's harem are powerless. - While Ainz has a policy of kingdom expansion, Diablo has a policy of travel. - While Overlord has a brutal and dark theme, Isekai Maou is a very light hearted anime.  read more 

The MC is are also the same. The overall over feel is the same as well. Though the feel can be more comedic. 

In "Isekai Maou to Shoukan Shoujo no Dorei Majutsu" the main character is evocate in a game as his avatar by two special girls. Also in "Overlord" main character live as his avatar in a fantasy Word (Videogame).. In particular he stuck in a game during its end.  

The two mc go to an isekai with their super overpowers game characters 

Both are Isekai, Both the mc were gamers and got in another World while playing , Both with powerful weapons , Both see the main character destroying evil groups despite them claiming to be evil themselves , Both MC's are also transported into a villainous role instead of the hero part with OP powers none the less making for a great story. 

OP Mc s, skeleton caracters, makes friends on their story, satisfying to watch. A lot of similarities. 

Both have that Death kind of illustration, where both characters were trapped in a game they're playing and have no idea how to get out....while Overload has a MC who plays both sides of the fence, in Gaikotsu, the MC there is an adventurer through and through, Overlord has both lackies and a harem while Gaikotsu only has a 2 girl harem.  

Both are isekai and MCs finds themselves stuck in a RPG game world. Their MC's have incredible god like powers and a nice harem. Arc (Gaikotsu's MC) looks like Ainz's (Overlord's MC) adventurer identity. They're a little gory too. And most obvious similarity is the fact that MC's are undead (skeleton?). Differences about the animes are; 1. Ainz is a antagonist (villain) but in the other hand Arc is a protagonist (hero). 2. Ainz is an serious character if you don't think about It's inner-voice or smth but Arc is just a clown dude, lol. Actually this can be a similarity too. Sometimes Arc is being serious too, can't do it very well but It's okay. 3. Ainz tries to conquer the world I guess but Arc simply just trying to live in his new world. And they are quite similar to each other from many other perspectives. read more 

Similarities: 1. Same protagonist who found themselves stuck in a game. 2.Same protagonist illustration where they were give grime reaper like design. 3.same protagonist that have godlike powers... 4. same protagonist that have to keep their secrets from others. Dissimilarities: Overlord: 1. The protagonist plays both sides of the fence, in which he's the main villain at one point and a hero the next. 2. Protagonist have henchmen from both sides of the fences, and they have no idea about it. 3. Protagonist still plays the Virgin Card, even though he can do his harem from both sides. Gaikotsu Kishi-sama: 1. The protagonist plays as an adventurer and a good guy. 2. The protagonist has a 2 girl harem. 3. The protagonist role was to simply survive the world he is in.  read more 

It's the same thing, but without Nazarick and it's less mature. 

You can't tell me that Arc doesn't remind you of Ainz Ooal Gown, the MC of Overlord if you are unfamiliar. Both individuals are op and can cause destruction if they are so inclined.  

Both are Isekai, Both the mc were gamers and got in another World while playing , Both with powerful weapons , Both with skeleton appearance , 

In both shows main character gets transported in the fantasy videogame in the body of living skeleton 

Both anime are strikingly similar being both Momanga and Arc were transported into their "op" video game characters and they're both undead of course. The key difference is that Ainz just wants to take over while Arc is pretty much just a hired arm. If you like overlord you will surely like Skeleton Knight in another world. 

The MCs are really overpowered but were left out. Quanzhi Gaoshou MC was thrown out of team and Overlord MC got stuck alone in world.  

Both are gaming anime. Both have MCs that seem OP. Both are pretty good anime. 

Both anime focus around a video game. In both anime, the main character is incredibly skilled, respected and experienced. 

They are both about virtual reality games, they both have op main characters..... Bottom line if you've seen overlord and you liked, chances are you'll love quan zhi gao shou and vice versa  

Both MCs are gamers in real life. The MC is controlling his avatar and we can watch the fights while he is playing. Overpowered game character. 

- They both come from the real world, and they go in a fantasy world (Isekai) - The universes take place in a "game" - The main characters are both very powerful 

Both MCs are gamers in their real life and part of a guild, though only the protagonist of Quanzhi Gaoshou is a pro gamer. In these MMO-RPG (Yggdrasil for Overlord and GLORY for Quanzhi) you can choose from a vast variety of classes in order to create your avatar. Both MCs are overpowered and no one can defeat them; they can use unique skills and weapons and they are more experienced than everyone else. Both anime's focus is on MC himself and fighting against other users (Quanzhi) and/or NPC (Overlord). 

both are isekai where the MC is transported to a new world in their MMORPG character body both are extremely overpowered one is an undead and the other a demon lord although avatar/ new body look human both help out a struggling village difference Overlord is a far darker anime and the MC very morally gray/ anti-hero in a way 

Both are trapped in another world with the status of having great power  

Both MC's transported to their game after the game shuts down. Both are OP Both anime are Isekai MC's are both villainous (or at least supposed to be) 

-Both anime happen in another world . -Both has overpower mc . -Both mc has a team who help Them . -Both mc want to take over the world .  

Both main characters are transported into their favorite game world, where they are overpowered and considered evil by the commoners because of their appearance. 

1) Both have the MC pretending to be a demon lord character 2) Both animes have the MC having underlings that are very loyal to the MC 3) The MC is, of course, overpowerd 

Atmosphere in both is so similar! Colorful art with game themes, at some point characters are travelling in a group, buying items for crystals and money and solving political problems, like in game. Music is also similar - very touching and peaceful while they travel, showing us fantasy scenery with sunrise light and talking about friendship themes, but sometimes it has more action and it happens of course when we have some fights, because in both animes we'll see them. In both our main character is taken to another world, where he meets monsters, elves, loli girls, etc. I would say Gate treats more about policy, while Overlord is focused on epic fights though. read more 

Both shows are based on the idea of a regular human or regular humans coming to another fantasy-like world. The MCs feel somewhat overpowerd (strong video game character / military weapons) and are in charge of a couple of subjects. Politics in said new world as well as the inner workings of the new world are a heavy focus in both shows and have a similar feel to them.  

Main characters truly influence how good a particular show is, Itami Youji and Lord Momonga have done a fantastic job on being one. Follow Lieutenant Itami in Gate series on his adventures with his troops or watch Lord Momonga in Overlord who is an awesome skeleton king that takes over the world with his awesome anti-hero acts! 

These Anime are both similar in the sense that they are both taking place in another world, in Gate a portal opens up in japan and the army goes in to investigate, in Overlord a game which was meant to be shut down doesn't, instead of shutting down the game turns into reality and the remaining in-game players are trapped inside. Both of these series have a lot in common, such as: -Overpowered MCs, however in a good way, the MCs are executed well, Overlord's MC is cold and calculating whilst Gate's MC is very chill and nothing really bothers him unless it's one of his loved ones. Both of them have the power to take down an entire empire. -They both have harems, one better of then the other. -Hair-raising battles, in Overlord they mainly use magic, however in Gate they use every single type of weapon a person could think of. -The people around the area are a mix of races, around 60% humans, I'd say, 40% Human-Animal Hybrids. -Both harem includes at least one non-human girl, in Overlord a succubus and in Gate and elf. -Magical beasts such as; Dragons (Gate), Zombies (Overlord), etc. Personally if I had too pick my favorite between these two I would have to pick Gate. I'd say that 95% of Overlord is just battles, well... it's mainly just the MC annihilating everyone, at the same time the MC is also leaving behind his humanity, he doesn't really care if people like him or not, he doesn't care if someone is hurt, although he does help but for political reasons. In Gate I'd say that it's maybe 75% battles, even though they have a lot of serious battles they somehow find a way to place in some comedic jokes, sometimes even an entire episode dedicated to just comedy. read more 

Curb stomp battles, a protagonist from our world dropped into a fantasy world.  

They both have to do with some form of leadership and kind of military. 

The world is similar to a game. Adventurers who take quests in pubs exist in this world. 

People who like DanMachi will for sure like the fact its based of 'levels' and 'dungeons' with certain game tropes. If so, they'll like Overlord which takes 'stuck in a game' quite literally (better than SAO does) 

They both have a MMO-RPG style and an harem with fanservice. Even if the protagonists are different they both behave in a similar way, and the fights are enjoyable with a lot of fantasy skills and enemies. 

Recommended for every MMO games fans. 

Overlord - Has OP Character's Has Quest, Guild, Adventurers System. Fanservice for Both Anime. Magic, Spells. 

Stories very well developed that happen in worlds to the RPG style, it is worth to check Overlord if you are interested in this type of anime. 

Overpower MC, flexing MC, not childish Shounen MC, Demon Lord MC (though overlord you can also see him as a God). Yeah they're really similiar. But the difference is Overlord has an inner monolog that MC voice from the real world, this thing make him not fully serious kind of character. The opposite from Overlord this Maou Gakuin MC always use his serious depth voice. Not that he not funny at all. His joke is using his power to make the enemy looks like a plaything to him. Though overlord also has this but not really as often and to the point as Maou Gakuin did. 

both have overpowered protagonists and both are demon lords (or in overlord's case an undead king) 

The both mc is overpower and can use all magic , and two do what they want 

MC is Overpowered Demon.  

OP main characters Leads a band of followers Magical worlds Great fight scenes Not too dark Good art 

Both are Isekai, both are great geniuses, both seek to build a peaceful world, both are lords and evil kings. 

Both have the main characters are sent into a different fantasy Video game world where they, in one way or another, act out as the villain. Through smart, cunning and resources that they have available, must navigate the fate that was dealt with them. 

- They both come from the real world, and they go in a fantasy world (Isekai) 

- Both main characters are transported to another world. - Both have or are in search of servants or companions - Both are cold, ruthless, skeptical - Magic system is based on a game: Overlord with Yggdrasil and Tate no Yuusha with Brave Star Online 

Both isekai animes, that follow OP protagonists. Both protagonists have their own group/party, which includes a small harem element. The personality of the two main characters are different, however they both share a similar goal of saving their new worlds from evil. 

-smart and inteligent mc -both mc are op -isekai -team that mc can trust  

Both of the main characters are sent to another world without choice. Both of the main characters are overpowered. 

Both main characters are trying to make the world a better place. There is political and territorial tension in both series. Both MC are seen as evil by others. Both MC have a light god complex. (see what I did there.) 

Overpowered anti-hero/villain protagonist that hides his true identity. Goal to create a new world were their loved one(s) can be happy and live out their lives peacefully. Involves political and military struggles to achieve this goal. 

Great leadership isn't the easiest thing someone can claim, despite this, great leaders Ainz and Lelouch show the best of leaders, in how to control, attack, and order. Overlord follows overpowered Ainz in a conquer to gain information on the world he has been translocated to. Code Geass differs with Lelouch creating a rebellion, the Black Knights to defeat Britannia's rule. Both are great action anime that doesn't overlook anything in what it means to be a leader. 

Themes of conquering, and world takeover.  

Both feature an overpowered, yet charismatic main character going town on anything that gets in his way. 

Both main characters are extremely powerful and have a disregard for human life. Overlord is set in a fantasy world where the main character is actually an undead skeleton while Alucard is a vampire in Hellsing Ultimate. Both have extreme battles that take place, but unlike Alucard, the main character of Overlord is unrestricted in using his powers. 

- undead overpowered mc (X) - disregard for anything but their organiastion (X) - cute subordinates (X) - dark (X) - occasional jokes (X) 

outstanding writing. great focus on the (new) world that the story plays in. 

They both include amazing world building and an amazing story.  

Both are anime of the same genre (isekai), contain a brilliant story line, with good fights, great characters and good worldbuilding. I recommend it to anyone who likes the genre, because in addition to personally liking it a lot, they have similar themes. (but I say now that mushoku tensei is better :D) 

Strong, subtle, overpowered character stuck in a game-like fantasy world. 

protagonists are Over powered 

They both got to a game world(in Overlord,the MC is stuck) and bassicaly they both is so op ( Death March mc got op all of a sudden and it's awesome) 

With an MC transported to a fantasy world and somehow become a ruler of a kingdom, these two shows shares a similarity from the MC's journey to make their kingdom a better place. Both MCs are also liked by most of their followers. A drama centered around politics and war is also a similarity these two shares. 

Both are Isekai shows where the MC fortuitously becomes the head of a nation/faction with lots of politicking. Both also contain a broad multi-ethnic/racial cast of characters competing for political power.  

Its similar but here a rather op character is reincarnated who try's to bend that world his own way 

Setting is different, but both have super strong undefeatable MC 

Tye protagonist is also op 

OP main characters are honestly more and more difficult to come by these days. Tired of waiting ages for the MC to power up, train, and get better? Skip that and watch these MCs just destroy anything and everything in front of them. 

MC try to survive into another world MC being a demon lord overall awesome comedy with the demon lord wanting to conquer the world by working part time in MC Ronalds :P 

it is devil part timer if it was not a boring af slice of life and was all about its lore. Its also the opposite where a normal dude goes to a magical world and becomes really powerful. 

Both MC are evil rulers who gets teleported to another world. 

Both anime do have a similar sense of action, magic and adventure. Occasional humor and fighting scenes make a good mix when it comes to these two shows, and it helps with the introduction of side characters that keep both series entertaining. 

Overlord is pretty much like HxH if HxH was from Meruem's point of view (suddenly appearing in a new world, being the supreme being, having guardians and servants, treating humans as insects). The "drama "and "darkness" of Overlord is also not as "dramatic" or "dark" Overlord is also way more comedic than HxH. Both series have a lot of different skills/abilities/power systems. I also see a lot of similar characters and settings in both series. 

If you're looking for a good isekai, here's what you want (maybe). Even though they start differently, as the anime goes you can catch what makes them similar. The both MC are savages, deeply over powered (as the time goes) and path their way with corpses Well, if what you want is an isekai where the main hero isn't an human hero cliche whos going to kill the big bad demon king, well, here you can enjoy an OP monster, who can eat a hero for lunch 

The most similarity between these two are how good the story was. Both mc are very smart and on the villain side. The worldbuilding are equally great with complex plot and left you wanting to know more. If you love Overlord, then I'm sure you'll love Kumo Desu Ga Nani Ka. 

Both anime potray an OP MC with OP subordinates, who are incredibly loyal. The MCs' actions have often unintended ramifications for the politics of the respective worlds. They are both skilled in magic, masquerade as adventurers, and have subordinates that go to extreme measures when dealing with "lowly humans." 

The interactions between the overpowered male character in Tsuki with his two overpowered female partners reminded me a lot of Momonga, Shalltear, and Albedo in the first couple episodes of overlord. Except in this show he spends more time with these characters. The goal of the main character is also smaller scale, but it still involves recruiting demihumans and building up. If you liked the first season of Overlord I'd strongly recommend giving this a try. 

MC always get misunderstood by others. But always come on top 

This anime has similarities such as having subordinates who are loyal to their orders. In addition, in the story there are always developments from time to time. The only difference is in the concept where Overlord Isekai Game and Solo Leveling must start the journey from scratch to get subordinates. 

Both protagonists are treated like god from their followers but from inside they are clumsy and kinda foolish 

I recommend this anime because in some ways it is very similar, both protagonists can be defined as antiheroes, in both anime there is the factor of hiding one's identity, there are intrigues and planning and finally both protagonists have a very powerful power .  

amazing isekai anime just like overlord but charachters are people from histroy like oda nobunaga. there are three mc one is muscle brain who acts as a ruler the other is oda who is mosty conspiring and planning and lasty an archer who trains, fight long distance etc. the main villan is a some dark god like magician who rules over demon adn mosters and has an elite army of charechters from history with op magic and twisted personality. 

Both series have that DND feel and take place in a classic fantasy setting. Both have decent amounts of action and solid characters. Overlord is a bit darker than most fantasy anime and fits well alongside Goblin Slayer.  

very op main character, similar and even better in my opinion. 

iskeai power trip 

-They both deal with beeing trapped in a video game that becomes reality -Both have a very calculating and smart main-character -Both main-characters have specialities/powers that make them superior to (many) others 

Both shows feature shut-ins who are extremely skilled at a game get trapped in said game, and they have to adapt in order to survive. Also, both shows are by the same studio. Btooom! is much more explicit than Overlord, however. 

both Fantasy world, Both seek to build a peaceful world, and war between humans and demons. 

Both are dark isekais with a great cast surrounded by nice world building.  

-Both series have protagonists with a huge sword -Both are action and fantasy anime with a focus on swordfights (Overlord has more magical elements) -The difference is that Berserk is set in the medieval era while Overlord takes place in the virtual world -Berserk is much more violent and heavy on the blood and gore than Overlord 

Overlord follows Momonga who found himself stuck in game. If you liked the Akame Ga Kill action scenes you will love Overlord ones.