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Season 1 – Bastard!! -Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy-

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To save the Kingdom of Metallicana, a girl named Yoko releases a sorcerer from her friend, Rushe.
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Bastard!! -Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy- — Season 1

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Kate Sánchez But Why Tho? 04/15/2023
7/10
I love BASTARD!! – Heavy Metal Dark Fantasy- even with all the made-in-the-80s and 90s asterisks. Absurd, loud, and pure unbridled sexy chaos energy, BASTARD!! is going to the right series for a very specific audience Go to Full Review Mariló Delgado Espinof 07/22/2022
3/5
Bastard!! has the tone you would expect from a story of this era, with some good and many bad things, such as the protagonist's conquests and the objectification of female characters. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Marty Brown Common Sense Media 07/13/2022
3/5
Hagiwara's Bastard!! may feature pyrotechnics when it comes to pace and action sequences, but it lacks the depth of its muses. Go to Full Review James Hanton Starburst 07/06/2022
2 / 5
What is supposed to be one hell of a good time - a decadent fantasy escape complete to the riffs of electric guitar - manifests as something rather vulgar at its best and unpleasant at its worst. Go to Full Review Brittany Vincent Decider 07/06/2022
Bastard!! is one of the strongest anime remake projects to debut yet, and a surprising one for Netflix given its tendency to play it safe with anime and the promotion behind it. Go to Full Review Adam Lock Ready Steady Cut 06/30/2022
2/5
This series contains countless examples of shameless fan service that verges on soft pornography and some decidedly misogynistic tendencies that just can’t be ignored. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Hex x @HexOnThat 07/22/2025 This is a series you cannot always take seriously, enjoying it as something fun and not taking it serious is the way to go. See more Felipe Y @RT24576411 03/02/2025 It far surpassed the 1992 OVA, both in style and content. I still want to understand why Rotten Tomatoes and IMDB gave it such low scores. Other than that, I recommend that everyone watch it because you will either be shocked or die laughing. Tradução: superou muito o ova de 1992, tanto em estilo, quanto em conteúdo. eu ainda tô querendo entender pq os críticos Rotten e o IMDB deram notas tão baixas. fora disso, recomendo que todos assistam que você vai ficar chocado ou morrer de rir. See more Michael M @RT31259868 08/03/2023 This show is completely juvenile and chauvinistic. It's portrayal of tropes surrounding its female characters and the sexualizing, there in of, are the total definition of toxic Masculinity. More please!!! See more Nick S @RT76944383 08/01/2023 I absolutely loved season 1 and it left me wanting more and also hoping the manga gets reprinted and finished in english!! See more David W @Sternhammer 04/16/2023 Mysogenistic, overly sexualised, purile yet exciting, interesting dark adult fantasy. There's a wonderfully dark edge and sense of humour and its all strangly very watchable. Not one for the woke brigade. Looking forward to series 2. See more ratholin @RT54100546 09/18/2022 The metal puns and some of the jokes were fun I'd even say the first 14 eps were an enjoyable experience but the second half was about the dumbest most boring thing I'd seen in ages. I kept waiting for it to get good but it was dull and pointless with monologues that went on for half an episode. See more Read all reviews
Bastard!! -Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy- — Season 1

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Kisho Taniyama

Dark Schneider

Tomori Kusunoki

Tia Noto Yoko

Hiroki Yasumoto

Gara

Yoko Hikasa

Arshes Nei

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jun 30, 2022 The Arrival As the Dark Rebel Army closes in, the Kingdom of Meta-llicana falls to its knees; its only hope lies in awakening a powerful but evil sorcerer. Details Episode 2 Aired Jun 30, 2022 Rampage Left with no choice, Yoko revives Dark Schneider when a terrifying multiheaded monster attacks the kingdom. Details Episode 3 Aired Jun 30, 2022 Abduction The first of four seals that contain the God of Destruction breaks; as a crisis looms, Yoko struggles with conflicting emotions. Details Episode 4 Aired Jun 30, 2022 Invasion Sheila and Dark Schneider set out to free Yoko, whose captor threatens to torment her unless she discloses how she unseals the powerful wizard. Details Episode 5 Aired Jun 30, 2022 Showdown The demon god Efreet unleashes deadly flames, and Dark Schneider must find a way out in order to save Yoko. Details Episode 6 Aired Jun 30, 2022 Destiny Outraged by Dark Schneider's success, Kall-Su orders Arshes Nei, a half-dark elf, to put an end to the reincarnated wizard before he grows too strong. Details Episode 7 Aired Jun 30, 2022 The Demon Beast Arshes Nei sends sorcerer Kai Harn to defeat Dark Schneider, who uses High Ancient Magic to try to turn him into a statue. Details Episode 8 Aired Jun 30, 2022 The Progenitor Lucien reunites with Yoko in the forest, but they are soon attacked by a werewolf soldier working for Count Di-amon, a powerful vampire. Details Episode 9 Aired Jun 30, 2022 Blue Nail While Dark Schneider struggles to break free from captivity, Yoko, Kai Harn and Sean Ari fend for themselves against Di-amon. Details Episode 10 Aired Jun 30, 2022 The Goddess of Thunder The remaining members of the Divine Kings gather and vow to eliminate Dark Schneider; Abigail tests Arshes Nei's loyalty to their mission. Details Episode 11 Aired Jun 30, 2022 Prophecy Dark Schneider and Arshes Nei reunite for the first time since his reincarnation; Baba, a prophetess, has an alarming vision. Details Episode 12 Aired Jun 30, 2022 Life or Death Arshes Nei unleashes a surprise attack on the castle, getting the upper hand in her battle against a disarmed adversary. Details Episode 13 Aired Jun 30, 2022 Wavering Nearly equal in strength, two opponents ratchet up the rapidly escalating fight; the warriors struggle with their emotions. Details Episode 14 Aired Sep 15, 2022 Moved to Tears After Dark Schneider's sacrifice, his allies grieve a loss; Kall-Su and Abigail's Army of Decay continues to wreak havoc. Details Episode 15 Aired Sep 15, 2022 Triumphant Return Arshes and Gara face-off against Lynch but realize they are no match against the ruthless creature; Abigail receives word of Dark Schneider's return. Details Episode 16 Aired Sep 15, 2022 Incantation With his newfound strength, Dark Schneider attempts to face Vivian -- a Devil Mace-wielding cyclops -- all on his own. Details Episode 17 Aired Sep 15, 2022 Ring Lich reaches Metallicana, seeking vengeance against Dark Schneider; the two face off, but Arshes notices that something is awry. Details Episode 18 Aired Sep 15, 2022 Secrets of the Sword Yoko fearlessly stands up against Abigail; facing Lich alone, Gara's only chance of survival is to use the full potential of the Murasame Blade. Details Episode 19 Aired Sep 15, 2022 Empress of Thunder Sensing danger, Arshes heads to Meta-llicana Castle and stops Abigail in his tracks when he sets out to collect the last seal. Details Episode 20 Aired Sep 15, 2022 Tyranny After learning the secret of the final seal, Dark Schneider agrees to protect Sheila; Abigail reveals his true self and turns the tables on Arshes Nei. Details Episode 21 Aired Sep 15, 2022 Fierce Battle Dark Schneider puts up a good fight against the evolved Abigail, but things take a turn for the worst when the dark wizard's plan backfires. Details Episode 22 Aired Sep 15, 2022 Conclusion The castle walls crumble with the full force of Dark Schneider's Helloween spell, but Abigail seems unaffected; Arshes swoops in to assist her lover. Details Episode 23 Aired Sep 15, 2022 Annihilation Arshes and Gara stand up to Abigail but are in no condition to fight; Abigail preys on Dark Schneider's ultimate weakness. Details Episode 24 Aired Sep 15, 2022 End As Abigail taunts Dark Schneider for possessing a human heart, fire spirits come to the rescue and assist the wizard in one final battle. Details

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Season Info

Network
Netflix
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Fantasy, Action, Adventure, Anime
Original Language
Japanese
Release Date
Jun 30, 2022