The second
Overlod compilation film debuted in Japanese theaters on Saturday and the film's closing credits reportedly contained the announcement that a second season of the TV anime is on the way, along with a short teaser of new footage.
Kugane Maruyama, creator of the original light novel series, provided new character designs for the compilation film, which expanded upon the story depicted in the 13-episode TV anime from Studio Madhouse, which debuted during the Summer 2015 anime season.
Funimation released an English-dubbed blu-ray/DVD set of the TV anime last November.
The news continues the trend of Madhouse's sudden change in attitude regarding sequels as
Overlord joins
One-Punch Man and
No Game No Life (sequel movie) as projects receiving additional seasons.
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