Crunchyroll’s New Anime Feature: Overlord: The Sacred Kingdom
Sony made an exciting announcement on Thursday, revealing that the much-anticipated Overlord: The Sacred Kingdom, Crunchyroll’s latest animated feature, is all set to hit theaters on November 8. This new feature continues the thrilling story of the anime series Overlord and the same-name series of novels penned by Kugane Maruyama.
Other Releases to Look Out For
That weekend is packed with other exciting releases as well. Moviegoers can look forward to Lionsgate’s holiday family comedy The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, Edward Berger’s Focus awards prospect Conclave, and Vertical’s sci-fi thriller Elevation featuring Anthony Mackie and Morena Baccarin.
A New Chapter for the Overlord Franchise
The Overlord franchise is set to make its first foray into the world of cinema. The isekai adventure will be screened in both IMAX and PLF’s, in Japanese with English subtitles as well as an English dub. The film picks up after the conclusion of the anime series’ fourth season, continuing the story of Momonga, a regular salary man who, after 12 years of playing his favorite MMORPG video game, logs in for the last time, only to find himself transported into its world indefinitely. His avatar embarks on a series of adventures, eventually ascending to the title of Sorcerer King Ains Ooal Gown.
The Story Unfolds
The Sacred Kingdom, once prosperous, is now teetering on the edge of ruin. For years, an enormous wall protected them from invasions, ensuring peace and tranquility. However, this peace is shattered when the Demon Emperor Jaldabaoth arrives with an army of villainous demi-humans. The neighboring territory of the Slane Theocracy, fearing an invasion of their own lands, is forced to seek help from their enemies at the Sorcerer Kingdom. Momonga, now known as the Sorcerer King Ains Ooal Gown, rallies the Sorcerer Kingdom and its undead army to join the fight alongside the Sacred Kingdom and the Slane Theocracy in a bid to defeat the Demon Emperor.
The Team Behind the Film
The film was directed by Naoyuki Ito, based on a story by Maruyama, with Madhouse taking the helm of production. Character design and chief animation direction were provided by Satoshi Tasaki, while so-bin contributed illustrations, and Shuji Katayama composed the music.
From Web Novel to TV Series to Film
Overlord began its journey as a web novel before being adapted into a series of light novels and manga publications. The first TV season of Overlord made its debut in 2017. Currently, all four seasons are available on the Crunchyroll streaming service, along with Overlord: The Undead King and Overlord: The Dark Hero, omnibus films that serve as recaps for Season 1.
Conclusion
Overlord: The Sacred Kingdom is a testament to the evolution and growth of the Overlord franchise. From its humble beginnings as a web novel to its successful adaptation into a TV series and now a feature film, the franchise continues to captivate audiences with its unique blend of adventure and fantasy. As we eagerly await its release, it’s clear that Overlord: The Sacred Kingdom is set to take the anime world by storm.
FAQs
What is Overlord: The Sacred Kingdom?
Overlord: The Sacred Kingdom is Crunchyroll’s new animated feature that continues the story of the anime series Overlord and the same-name series of novels from Kugane Maruyama.
When is Overlord: The Sacred Kingdom releasing?
Overlord: The Sacred Kingdom is set to hit theaters on November 8.
Who are the key people behind the film?
The film was directed by Naoyuki Ito, based on a story by Maruyama, with Madhouse producing. Character design and chief animation direction were provided by Satoshi Tasaki, with so-bin contributing illustrations, and Shuji Katayama composing the music.
Where can I watch the Overlord series?
All four seasons of Overlord are available on the Crunchyroll streaming service, along with Overlord: The Undead King and Overlord: The Dark Hero, recap films for Season 1.
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