Movie · 2024
Is Overlord: The Sacred Kingdom based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Overlord: The Sacred Kingdom is based on the works The Paladin of the Sacred Kingdom Part I by Kugane Maruyama (2017) and The Paladin of the Sacred Kingdom Part II by Kugane Maruyama (2018).
The Paladin of the Sacred Kingdom Part I is part of the Overlord series.
The movie was released in 2024.
The book behind Overlord: The Sacred Kingdom
The Paladin of the Sacred Kingdom Part I
by Kugane Maruyama · first published 2017 · light novel
2017 light novel by Kugane Maruyama.
The Paladin of the Sacred Kingdom Part II
by Kugane Maruyama · first published 2018 · light novel
2018 light novel by Kugane Maruyama.
Overlord: books by publication date
- The Undead King (2012)
- The Dark Warrior (2012)
- The Bloody Valkyrie (2013)
- The Lizard Man Heroes (2013)
- The Men of the Kingdom Part I (2013)
- The Men of the Kingdom Part II (2014)
- The Invaders of the Great Tomb (2014)
- The Two Leaders (2014)
- The Caster of Destruction (2015)
- The Ruler of Conspiracy (2016)
- The Dwarven Crafter (2016)
- The Paladin of the Sacred Kingdom Part I (2017)
- The Paladin of the Sacred Kingdom Part II (2018)
- The Witch of the Doomed Kingdom (2020)
- The Half-Elf Demigod Part I (2022)
- The Half-Elf Demigod Part II (2022)
Common questions
Is Overlord: The Sacred Kingdom based on a book?
Yes. Overlord: The Sacred Kingdom is based on the works The Paladin of the Sacred Kingdom Part I by Kugane Maruyama (2017) and The Paladin of the Sacred Kingdom Part II by Kugane Maruyama (2018).
Who wrote the book Overlord: The Sacred Kingdom is based on?
The Paladin of the Sacred Kingdom Part I was written by Kugane Maruyama and first published in 2017.
Is The Paladin of the Sacred Kingdom Part I part of a series?
Yes, it is part of the Overlord series (2 books listed below in reading order).
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read The Paladin of the Sacred Kingdom Part I before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.
More screen adaptations of Kugane Maruyama's books
- Isekai Quartet (TV, 2019)