
BASTARD!! -Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy-
BASTARD!! -暗黒の破壊神-
In a post-apocalyptic world, a 14-year-old boy unleashes the chaotic wizard Dark Schneider to fight monsters and save humanity. But at what cost?
In a postapocalyptic world of heavy metal fantasy, the only thing able to save humans from orcs, lizard men, and other monsters is something even MORE evil. Sealed within a 14-year-old boy, the chaotic wizard Dark Schneider is unleashed to fight four mighty generals and their plot to resurrect the evil god Anslasax. (Source: VIZ Media) Note: The first 13 episodes were released worldwide on Netflix on June 30, 2022, while the remaining 11 episodes released on September 15, 2022.
Editorial mood guide by WatchMoodly Editorial Team · Base catalog metadata via AniList.
6.3/10 avg
Studio: LIDENFILMS
Mood Rationale & Viewing Guide: Should You Watch BASTARD!! -Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy-?
Within our mood classification system, BASTARD!! -Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy- aligns strongest with a adventurous / excited / dark viewing mood (epic journeys to fantastical worlds and unknown territories). Key tonal signals include dark fantasy, revenge thriller, must watch, underrated gem, slow burn, dark mood, making it a strong pick when you want a story driven by those themes without spoilers.
Watch If…
- •You want a action, adventure, comedy anime series released in 2022 from LIDENFILMS.
- •You enjoy themes centered on dark fantasy, revenge thriller, must watch, underrated gem.
- •You want a multi-arc 24-episode series to sink into (~24 min per episode).
Skip If…
- •You are looking for a purely lighthearted, zero-stress comfort watch without dark or tense themes.
- •You are looking for an ongoing, multi-season franchise rather than a completed release.
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Frequently Asked Questions About BASTARD!! -Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy-
Where can I watch BASTARD!! -Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy- (2022) legally online?
BASTARD!! -Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy- is available through official platforms including Netflix, Prime Video, Apple TV+, Amazon. Use the streaming links on this page to open the licensed release directly.
What mood and genres does BASTARD!! -Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy- fit best?
BASTARD!! -Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy- is classified under Action, Adventure, Comedy, Ecchi, Fantasy and best matches a adventurous or excited or dark mood, featuring elements of dark fantasy, revenge thriller, must watch, underrated gem, slow burn.
How many episodes does BASTARD!! -Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy- have?
BASTARD!! -Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy- (2022) is currently marked as completed with 24 episodes, averaging 24 minutes per episode.
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