What is overlord manga?

"Overlord" is a Japanese light novel series written by Kugane Maruyama and illustrated by so-bin. The series started serializing in 2010 and has since been adapted into a manga series with the same name. The manga is illustrated by Hugin Miyama and has been serialized in various magazines.

The story follows the protagonist, Ainz Ooal Gown, who is a powerful wizard and the leader of a guild in the virtual reality game called Yggdrasil. One day, the game server is about to shut down, but Ainz finds himself trapped in the game as his character and unable to log out. He decides to take on the new persona of the Overlord and aims to conquer the world.

The manga explores themes of fantasy, adventure, and the consequences of absolute power. It has gained popularity among fans of isekai and fantasy genres for its unique story and characters. The manga has been well-received by readers and has also been adapted into an anime series and other media.