BASTARD‼ -Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy- (2022)
A volatile dark wizard rises to defend a crumbling kingdom in this Netflix anime blending dark fantasy with heavy metal fury.
BASTARD‼ -Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy- - Series Information
- Original Title: BASTARD!! －暗黒の破壊神－
- First Air Year: 2022
- Last Air Year: 2023
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Animation, Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Fantasy
- Content Rating (US): TV-MA
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode: 25 minutes
- Number of Seasons: 2
- Number of Episodes: 39
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: Japanese
- Spoken Languages: Japanese
- First Air Date: June 30, 2022 (United States - TV-MA), June 30, 2022 (United Kingdom - 18), June 30, 2022 (Germany - 16), June 30, 2022 (France - 16), June 30, 2022 (India - A), June 30, 2022 (Australia - MA 15+), June 30, 2022 (Brazil - 18), June 30, 2022 (Spain - 16), June 30, 2022 (South Korea - 19)
- Networks: Netflix
- Alternative Titles: BASTARD!! -暗黒の破壊神- (JP), อสูรร้ายจอมราชัน (TH), Ублюдок!! Сокрушитель тьмы (RU), Bastard‼ Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy (US)
- Production Companies: LIDENFILMS, FelixFilm, Warner Bros. Japan, Medicos Entertainment, THE KLOCKWORX, Studio Live, editz
- Production Countries: Japan
BASTARD‼ -Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy- - Plot
When evil forces threaten to resurrect Anthrasax, the God of Destruction, the Kingdom of Meta-llicana calls on a volatile dark wizard for help.
BASTARD‼ -Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy- - Trailer
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BASTARD‼ -Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy- - Cast & Crew
Main Cast
- Kisho Taniyama
- Tomori Kusunoki
- Hiroki Yasumoto
- Yoko Hikasa
- Kanae Itou
- Tomokazu Sugita
- Kensho Ono
- Nao Toyama
- Yoshitsugu Matsuoka
- Hisashi Izumi
Writers
- Yosuke Kuroda
BASTARD‼ -Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy- - FAQs
Where can you stream BASTARD!! Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy?
BASTARD!! -Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy- is available to stream on Netflix, including Netflix Standard with Ads. It can also be purchased digitally on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. Netflix remains the primary platform for both seasons of the series.
Is BASTARD!! based on a manga or original story?
BASTARD!! is based on the long-running manga series by Kazushi Hagiwara, originally serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump starting in 1988. The Netflix anime is a remake, following an earlier 1992 OVA adaptation. The manga blends dark fantasy, heavy metal references, and ecchi comedy.
Who voices the main characters in BASTARD!!?
Kisho Taniyama voices the arrogant dark wizard Dark Schneider, while Tomori Kusunoki plays Tia Noto Yoko. Other key voice actors include Hiroki Yasumoto as Gara, Yoko Hikasa as Arshes Nei, Tomokazu Sugita as Abigail, and Kensho Ono as Kall-Su.
How many seasons and episodes does BASTARD!! have?
BASTARD!! -Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy- consists of 2 seasons and 39 total episodes. Season 1 contains 24 episodes and Season 2 contains 15 episodes. The series concluded in 2023 and has since ended with no further seasons announced.
What is BASTARD!! Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy about?
The series follows the Kingdom of Meta-llicana, which faces destruction when evil forces seek to resurrect Anthrasax, the God of Destruction. To combat this threat, the kingdom unleashes Dark Schneider, a supremely powerful and wildly unpredictable dark wizard sealed within a young boy.
Is BASTARD!! Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy worth watching?
BASTARD!! appeals strongly to fans of classic 1990s anime aesthetics, heavy metal culture, and dark fantasy. It features bombastic action, irreverent humor, and a charismatic antihero. Viewers who enjoy over-the-top power fantasy anime with mature themes and ecchi elements will find it entertaining.
What is the content rating for BASTARD!!?
BASTARD!! -Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy- is rated TV-MA in the United States, indicating it is intended for mature audiences only. The series contains strong violence, adult humor, and suggestive content. International ratings include 18 in the UK and Brazil, and 16 in Germany, France, and Spain.
Is BASTARD!! cancelled or has it been renewed?
BASTARD!! -Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy- has officially ended. The series concluded with its second season in 2023 and is no longer in production. No renewal or continuation has been announced by Netflix or the production studios involved.
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