Dark Schneider
main character
ONA
6.3
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- web series (ONA)
- Episodes
- 24
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Total watch time
- 9 h 36 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- June 30, 2022 – September 15, 2022
- Season
- Summer 2022
- Source
- Manga
- Studio
- LIDENFILMS
- Director
- Takaharu Ozaki
- Original creator
- Kazushi Hagiwara
- Music
- Yasuharu Takanashi
- Age rating
- R — 17+
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 63/100
Estimated watch time
9h 36m
⚡ 5 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Magic97%Heterosexual96%Female Harem85%Demons82%Male Protagonist82%Seinen79%Primarily Adult Cast79%Anti-Hero79%Post-Apocalyptic76%Meta76%
ONAFINISHED2022 SUMMER6.3 / 10 AniList score
BASTARD!! -Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy-
BASTARD!! －暗黒の破壊神－• BASTARD!!: Ankoku no Hakaishin (ONA)
Synopsis
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.
Should you watch BASTARD!! -Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy-?
BASTARD!! -Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy- has been met with mixed reactions, with an average AniList score of 63/100 — 30% of 8,720 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #14 most popular anime of 2022 on AniList.
Of the 20.7K AniList users who started it, 15.8% dropped it, so it is dropped more often than most; 11.6K have finished it.
At about 9 h 36 min in total, plan on one to two weeks at a couple of episodes a day.
Best for viewers who enjoy Action, Adventure, Comedy — especially magic, heterosexual, female harem, demons.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
13 episodes are listed.
Trailer
Watch on YouTubeMain cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Kazushi Hagiwara
- Director
- Takaharu Ozaki
- Series composition
- Yousuke Kuroda
- Character design
- Sayaka Ono
- Music
- Yasuharu Takanashi
Where it fits in the series
- Start here. BASTARD!! -Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy- is the first entry in its story.
- Watch next: BASTARD!! -Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy- Hell’s Requiem Arc (2023)
- Optional extras: Bastard!!
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
- OP1“BLOODY POWER FAME” by coldrain · eps 2-7, 9-13
Endings (1)
- ED1“Blessless” by Tielle · eps 2-13
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
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BASTARD!! -Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy- FAQ
How many episodes does BASTARD!! -Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy- have?
BASTARD!! -Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy- has 24 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 9 h 36 min in total.
How long does it take to watch BASTARD!! -Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy-?
About 9 h 36 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 12 days; at one hour a day, about 10 days.
Is BASTARD!! -Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy- finished?
Yes. BASTARD!! -Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy- has finished airing — the final episode aired September 15, 2022.
Is there a season 2 of BASTARD!! -Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy-?
Yes — the story continues in BASTARD!! -Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy- Hell’s Requiem Arc (2023).
Where do I start BASTARD!! -Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy-?
Start here: BASTARD!! -Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy- is the first entry, followed by BASTARD!! -Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy- Hell’s Requiem Arc.
Is BASTARD!! -Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy- based on a manga?
Yes. BASTARD!! -Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy- adapts the manga by Kazushi Hagiwara.
Who animated BASTARD!! -Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy-?
BASTARD!! -Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy- was animated by LIDENFILMS and directed by Takaharu Ozaki.
Who sings the opening of BASTARD!! -Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy-?
The opening, "BLOODY POWER FAME", is performed by coldrain.
Where can I watch BASTARD!! -Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy-?
BASTARD!! -Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy- is listed on Netflix. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.