
That often times young hero will hold the mindset of not letting anyone they know get killed. There is an inherent truth in the world of anime, manga, and light novels this truth is that far more often than not the protagonist will bear remarkable similarities to the image of a "Virtuous Hero"! That guy with the friendly demeanor who will help anyone and everyone. (There are quite a few allusions to minor spoilers in this review, fair warning. "Conquering the world is a very interesting idea." Truly a masterpiece in the making not just in novels but in all of literature. If is something to compare it to it would be Tolkien books.
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The characters are all well characterized and developed even for those who do not have much screen time since the direct writing style really brings out the personalities in a clear and concise manner.īeautifully drawn art by so-bin that fits the series and everything in it. The protagonist of Overlord isn’t the type who only deals with the danger right before them, but one who will take the initiative to accomplish his goals and gain benefits for himself.ĭetailed descriptions and subtle future hints are abound but do not defer in the enjoyment even for a reader who does not like reading that much. It takes heavy inspiration from d&d and other mythology and has a distinct "strategy + game" feeling to it.

This series is in the view point of the invaders instead of the more common angle of the invaded. Readers who acknowledge that prioritizing yourself is the right mentality will enjoy this book.


I don't believe the main characters in novels and movies who rescue people without asking for anything in return. "The main character of the book is a skeletal mage, leading a large evil organization like the last boss of a game.
