Synopsis
Overlord: Ple Ple Pleiades 3 is a collection of thirteen super-deformed parody shorts released in 2018 alongside the third season of the Overlord anime. Each episode runs roughly two minutes and was distributed as an original net animation, with the familiar cast redrawn in small, rounded chibi proportions. The shorts keep the setting of the Great Tomb of Nazarick but replace the main story's political maneuvering and large battles with quick comic sketches built on slapstick, exaggeration, and the characters' most recognizable quirks.
The central figures remain the skeletal overlord Ainz Ooal Gown and the floor guardians who serve him, among them the devoted Albedo, the aggressive Shalltear, the scheming Demiurge, the stoic Cocytus, and the twin dark elves Aura and Mare. The cast leans heavily female, and the humor often turns on their competing loyalties, petty rivalries, and wildly different ideas about how best to please their master. Supporting servants and maids frequently appear as well, adding to the ensemble chaos.
Rather than one continuing story, this third batch of shorts treats its conflict as a string of small disasters and contests inside the tomb. Misunderstandings, failed errands, and overblown reactions drive each episode toward a punchline, and the format assumes no deep knowledge of the parent series. Viewers familiar with the franchise will recognize the jokes aimed at its characters, while newcomers can simply enjoy the shorts as light fantasy comedy.
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Should You Watch It?
Watch it if you enjoy
- Watch if you have finished Overlord III and want quick chibi comedy set in Nazarick.
- Watch if you enjoy slapstick parody, isekai in-jokes, and the floor guardians' exaggerated quirks.
- Watch if you prefer very short, self-contained ONA episodes that can be sampled between main-series arcs.
It may not suit you if
- May not suit viewers seeking main-story progression, serious fantasy drama, or large-scale battles.
- May not suit newcomers, since the humor assumes familiarity with Overlord III's cast and running jokes.
- May not suit those who dislike chibi redesigns, slapstick, or two-minute episode lengths.
- May not suit viewers who need confirmed English-dub availability, as it is currently unknown.
This automatic starting point balances the series length, pacing, time commitment, and available Volluble research data. Editors can override it when firsthand knowledge suggests a better entry point.
Why It Connects With Audiences
Why people love it
- The chibi redraws make the familiar Nazarick cast expressive and easy to enjoy in quick comic bursts.
- Sketches lean on the floor guardians' competing loyalties and petty rivalries, which fans of the ensemble may find amusing.
- Its two-minute runtime makes it a low-commitment companion to the main Overlord anime.
- Slapstick, magic, and parody keep the tone light while staying inside the Great Tomb of Nazarick.
Common criticisms
- It is optional side content: the shorts add no main-story progress and do not replace or summarize Overlord III.
- The comedy depends heavily on knowing the third season, so the jokes may not land for casual or new viewers.
- The very short, sketch-based format can feel slight if you prefer a continuing narrative.
- Repeated use of characters' signature quirks may feel one-note to some viewers.
Volluble DNA
A quick profile of the title’s dominant storytelling ingredients.
Characters and Voice Actors16 characters
Momonga
Main character- Japanese: Satoshi Hino
Shalltear Bloodfallen
Supporting character- Japanese: Sumire Uesaka
Albedo
Supporting character- Japanese: Yumi Hara
Solution Epsilon
Supporting character- Japanese: Ayane Sakura
Demiurge
Supporting character- Japanese: Masayuki Katou
Mare Bello Fiore
Supporting character- Japanese: Yumi Uchiyama
Aura Bella Fiora
Supporting character- Japanese: Emiri Katou
Cocytus
Supporting character- Japanese: Kenta Miyake
Narberal Gamma
Supporting character- Japanese: Manami Numakura
Pandora’s Actor
Supporting character- Japanese: Mamoru Miyano
Sebas Tian
Supporting character- Japanese: Shigeru Chiba
Entoma Vasilissa Zeta
Supporting character- Japanese: Kei Shindou
Shizu Delta
Supporting character- Japanese: Asami Seto
Lupusregina Beta
Supporting character- Japanese: Mikako Komatsu
Yuri Alpha
Supporting character- Japanese: Hiromi Igarashi
Hamusuke
Supporting character- Japanese: Akeno Watanabe
Production and Staff8 credits
Where This Fits in Overlord
A spoiler-light guide to where this exact work fits within the broader Overlord franchise.
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Step 1
Start with the mainline Overlord anime and work through the first three seasons, since these shorts parody the third season and their jokes land best once that story is familiar.
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Step 2
Watch or skip the earlier Ple Ple Pleiades chibi shorts that accompanied the prior seasons. They establish the gag format, but nothing here depends on having seen them.
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Step 3
Treat Ple Ple Pleiades 3 as an optional, alternate comedy companion rather than a replacement or summary. Its two-minute episodes are side gags and add no main-story progress.
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Step 4
Afterward, continue the mainline chronology with the later Overlord seasons and the Holy Kingdom theatrical arc, which this parody series does not cover.
Franchise Path
- Mainline Overlord anime → Overlord II → Overlord III → this ONA parody batch; the shorts run alongside Season III.
- Earlier Ple Ple Pleiades chibi batches are optional gag predecessors, not required setup for these thirteen ONA shorts.
- Treat Ple Ple Pleiades 3 as an alternate comedy companion inside Nazarick, not a main-story recap or replacement.
After You Finish
Continue with
- After finishing, continue mainline Overlord with later seasons or the Holy Kingdom theatrical arc; Ple Ple Pleiades 3 adds no main-story progression.
- For more of this exact format, revisit earlier Ple Ple Pleiades ONA batches within the same franchise.
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