Series synopsis
BASTARD‼ -Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy-, also known as BASTARD!! －暗黒の破壊神－ is a Japanese animation action & adventure sci-fi & fantasy television series that premiered on Netflix on June 30, 2022. It ended on July 31, 2023. It stars Kisho Taniyama, Tomori Kusunoki, Hiroki Yasumoto and Yoko Hikasa.
When evil forces threaten to resurrect Anthrasax, the God of Destruction, the Kingdom of Meta-llicana calls on a volatile dark wizard for help.
Premise
When evil forces threaten to resurrect Anthrasax, the God of Destruction, the Kingdom of Meta-llicana calls on a volatile dark wizard for help.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Kisho Taniyama as Dark Schneider (voice)
- Tomori Kusunoki as Tia Noto Yoko (voice)
- Hiroki Yasumoto as Gara (voice)
- Yoko Hikasa as Arshes Nei (voice)
- Kanae Itou as Lucien Renlen (voice)
- Tomokazu Sugita as Abigail (voice)
- Kensho Ono as Kall-Su (voice)
- Nao Toyama as Sheila Tuel Meta-llicana (voice)
Guest cast
- Shizuka Itoh as Kai Harn (voice)
- Yoshitsugu Matsuoka as Lars Ul (voice)
- Takuma Terashima as Joshua Belahia (voice)
- Taito Ban as Vai Staebe (voice)
- Ryuichi Kijima as Schen Kerr (voice)
- Show Hayami as Nils Sean Mifune (voice)
- Junichi Suwabe as Yngwei von Malmsteen (voice)
- Mami Koyama as Anthrasax (voice)
- Shoumaru Zouza as Hammet (voice)
- Seiyuu Fujiwara as Mohi (voice)
- Jun Kasama as Jorg Fishes (voice)
- Jun Fukuyama as McAlpine Tony Strauss (voice)
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 39 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 24 | June 30, 2022 | September 15, 2022 |
| Season 2 | 15 | July 31, 2023 | July 31, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
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. |
June 30, 2022 |
| 2 |
Rampage Left with no other option, Yoko revives Dark Schneider once again when a terrifying multiheaded monster attacks the Kingdom of Meta-llicana. |
June 30, 2022 |
| 3 |
Abduction The first of four seals that contain the God of Destruction breaks. As a crisis looms in sight, Yoko grapples with conflicting emotions. |
June 30, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Rebellion A leading member of the Sorcerer Shogun, Yngwie von Mattström conquers one city after another. Meanwhile, samurai masters try to secure food supplies. |
July 31, 2023 |
| 2 |
Fate Samurai centurion Jorg Fishes faces off against Sorcerer Shogun Macapine Toni Strauss. Kall-Su reveals his sinister plans to rule the world. |
July 31, 2023 |
| 3 |
Blue Storm The samurai corps brace themselves for the upcoming invasion. With no hope in sight, Yoko attempts a spell that comes at a heavy price. |
July 31, 2023 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Netflix |
|---|---|
| First aired | June 30, 2022 |
| Last aired | July 31, 2023 |
| Runtime | 25 minutes |
| Status | ended |