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I Swallowed the Bug Overmind's Egg

I Swallowed the Bug Overmind's Egg is on ShortMax. Episodes 1–5 of 40 are free.

A royalty and sci-fi drama.

VIEWS ON SHORTMAX 111K

40 episodes. The first 5 are free, and the paywall starts at episode 6.

Is it worth paying?

Episodes40

Free episodes1–5

Paywall startsEp 6

Pass from$9.99/week

Time to finish~1.1 h

ReleasedSeptember 3, 2026

Saved by37K

ShortMax doesn't publish a price per episode, so we can't total it. Check the unlock button in the app before you pay, and compare it with the weekly pass.

Episode data checked Oct 17, 2026 on ShortMax. Prices: ShortMax publishes no price per episode. Its US App Store listing shows one-time purchases from $3.49 to $24.99 and a Weekly Pass Pro at $9.99 and at $19.99; it does not say how many coins each purchase gives or what an episode costs. Source.

How it compares

At 40 episodes it is on the short side for ShortMax (typical: 61).
5 free episodes is fewer than the typical ShortMax drama (10). That is about 13% of the story before the paywall.

What ShortMax tags it as

Reversal of Fortune Fictional Dynasty Sci-Fi

Questions people ask

Where can I watch I Swallowed the Bug Overmind's Egg?

On ShortMax, in the app or on its website. Episodes 1–5 are free and the paywall starts at episode 6.

How many episodes does I Swallowed the Bug Overmind's Egg have?

40 episodes, about 1–2 minutes each.

Can I watch I Swallowed the Bug Overmind's Egg for free?

Episodes 1–5 are free on ShortMax. After that you need coins or a pass.

How much does it cost to finish I Swallowed the Bug Overmind's Egg?

ShortMax does not publish its price per episode, so we cannot add it up. Its US App Store listing shows weekly subscriptions from $9.99 a week; the price you are offered is on the payment screen in the app.

Is there a season 2 or part 2 of I Swallowed the Bug Overmind's Egg?

ShortMax has not listed one. We check its shelves every day, and as of Oct 17, 2026 there is no second part under this title.

When did I Swallowed the Bug Overmind's Egg come out?

ShortMax lists it as released on September 3, 2026.