List of Bastard!! episodes
Bastard!! Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy is a Japanese original net animation (ONA) series based on Kazushi Hagiwara's manga series of the same name. The series, produced by Liden Films, was announced in February 2022. The 24-episode ONA is directed by Takaharu Ozaki, with scripts written by Yōsuke Kuroda, character designs by Sayaka Ono, and music composed by Yasuharu Takanashi. The first 13 episodes were released worldwide on Netflix on June 30, 2022, while the remaining 11 episodes were released on September 15 of the same year.[1][2][3] The opening theme is "Bloody Power Fame" by Coldrain, while the ending theme is "Blessless" by Tielle.[4][5] In Japan, the ONA series began a televised broadcast on BS11 on January 11, 2023.[6][lower-alpha 1]
A second season was announced in January 2023.[8] It premiered on Netflix on July 31, 2023, and consists of 15 episodes. The opening theme is "New Dawn" by Coldrain, while the ending theme is "La Muse Perdue" by Tielle.[9]
Series overview
Episode list
Season 1 (2022)
| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Storyboarded by | Original release date | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part 1 | ||||||||||||
| 1 | 1 | "The Arrival" Transcription: "Tōjō" (Japanese: 登場) | Takaharu Ozaki | Yōsuke Kuroda | Takaharu Ozaki | June 30, 2022 | ||||||
| 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. | ||||||||||||
| 2 | 2 | "Rampage" Transcription: "Bōsō" (Japanese: 暴走) | Tomohiro Matsukawa | Yōsuke Kuroda | Taizō Yoshida | June 30, 2022 | ||||||
| Left with no other option, Yoko revives Dark Schneider once again when a terrifying multiheaded monster attacks the Kingdom of Meta-llicana. | ||||||||||||
| 3 | 3 | "Abduction" Transcription: "Yūkai" (Japanese: 誘拐) | Hye-jin Seo | Hideyuki Kurata | Takaharu Ozaki | June 30, 2022 | ||||||
| The first of four seals that contain the God of Destruction breaks. As a crisis looms in sight, Yoko grapples with conflicting emotions. | ||||||||||||
| 4 | 4 | "Invasion" Transcription: "Totsunyū" (Japanese: 突入) | Tatsuya Shiraishi | Hideyuki Kurata | Takaharu Ozaki | June 30, 2022 | ||||||
| Sheila and Dark Schneider set out to free Yoko, whose captor threatens to torment her unless she discloses how she unseals the powerful wizard. | ||||||||||||
| 5 | 5 | "Showdown" Transcription: "Ketchaku" (Japanese: 決着) | Junichi Kitamura | Hideyuki Kurata | Junichi Kitamura | June 30, 2022 | ||||||
| The demon god Efreet unleashes deadly flames, and Dark Schneider must find a way out in order to save Yoko. | ||||||||||||
| 6 | 6 | "Destiny" Transcription: "In'nen" (Japanese: 因縁) | Daishi Katō | Yōsuke Kuroda | Satoshi Shimizu | June 30, 2022 | ||||||
| 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. | ||||||||||||
| 7 | 7 | "The Demon Beast" Transcription: "Majū" (Japanese: 魔獣) | Tomohiro Matsukawa | Yōsuke Kuroda | Shinji Itadaki | June 30, 2022 | ||||||
| Arshes Nei sends sorcerer Kai Harn to defeat Dark Schneider, who uses High Ancient Magic to try to turn him into a stone statue. | ||||||||||||
| 8 | 8 | "The Progenitor" Transcription: "Shinsō" (Japanese: 真祖) | Yasuhiro Minami | Hideyuki Kurata | Shinji Itadaki | June 30, 2022 | ||||||
| Lucien reunites with Yoko in the forest, but they are soon attacked by a Werewolf soldier working for Count Di-amon, a powerful vampire. | ||||||||||||
| 9 | 9 | "Blue Nail" Transcription: "Ao Tsume" (Japanese: 青爪) | Kiyoshi Murayama | Hideyuki Kurata | Hisayasu Shiba | June 30, 2022 | ||||||
| While Dark Schneider struggles to break free from captivity, Yoko, Kai Harn and Sean Ari fend for themselves against Di-amon. | ||||||||||||
| 10 | 10 | "The Goddess of Thunder" Transcription: "Raijin" (Japanese: 雷神) | Tatsuya Shiraishi | Yōsuke Kuroda | Hisayasu Shiba | June 30, 2022 | ||||||
| The remaining members of the Divine Kings gather and vow to eliminate Dark Schneider. Abigail tests Arshes Nei's loyalty to their mission. | ||||||||||||
| 11 | 11 | "Prophecy" Transcription: "Yogen" (Japanese: 予言) | Akira Mano | Yōsuke Kuroda | Takashi Nagayoshi | June 30, 2022 | ||||||
| Dark Schneider and Arshes Nei reunite for the first time since his reincarnation. Baba, an old woman with prophetic powers, has an alarming vision. | ||||||||||||
| 12 | 12 | "Life or Death" Transcription: "Shisei" (Japanese: 死生) | Keishi Kawakubo | Yōsuke Kuroda | Kazuhiro Ozawa | June 30, 2022 | ||||||
| Arshes Nei unleashes a surprise attack on the castle, getting the upper hand in her battle against a disarmed adversary. | ||||||||||||
| 13 | 13 | "Wavering" Transcription: "Dōyō" (Japanese: 同様) | Tomohiro Matsukawa | Yōsuke Kuroda | Takaharu Ozaki | June 30, 2022 | ||||||
| Nearly equal in strength, two opponents ratchet up the rapidly escalating fight. Meanwhile, the warriors struggle with their emotions. | ||||||||||||
| Part 2 | ||||||||||||
| 14 | 14 | "Moved to Tears" Transcription: "Kankyū" (Japanese: 感泣) | Yasuhiro Minami | Hideyuki Kurata | Taizō Yoshida | September 15, 2022 | ||||||
| After Dark Schneider's sacrifice, his allies grieve a major loss. Meanwhile, Kall-Su and Abigail’s Army of Decay continue to wreak havoc. | ||||||||||||
| 15 | 15 | "Triumphant Returns" Transcription: "Gaisen" (Japanese: 凱旋) | Kiyoshi Murayama[lower-alpha 2] | Hideyuki Kurata | Satoshi Shimizu | September 15, 2022 | ||||||
| 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. | ||||||||||||
| 16 | 16 | "Incantation" Transcription: "Kinju" (Japanese: 禁呪) | Akira Mano[lower-alpha 2] | Yōsuke Kuroda | Kazuya Sakamoto | September 15, 2022 | ||||||
| With his newfound strength, Dark Schneider attempts to face Vivian — a Devil Mace-wielding cyclops fueled by Anthrasax’s immense power — all on his own. | ||||||||||||
| 17 | 17 | "Ring" Transcription: "Yubiwa" (Japanese: 指輪) | Susumu Yamamoto | Yōsuke Kuroda | Shinji Itadaki | September 15, 2022 | ||||||
| Lich reaches Meta-llicana, seeking vengeance against Dark Schneider. The two face off but Arshes notices that something is off. | ||||||||||||
| 18 | 18 | "Secrets of the Sword" Transcription: "Hiken" (Japanese: 秘剣) | Keishi Kawakubo | Hideyuki Kurata | Shinji Itadaki | September 15, 2022 | ||||||
| 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. | ||||||||||||
| 19 | 19 | "Empress of Thunder" Transcription: "Rai Tei" (Japanese: 雷帝) | Tetsuaki Matsuda | Hideyuki Kurata | Shinji Itadaki | September 15, 2022 | ||||||
| Sensing danger, Arshes heads to Meta-llicana Castle and stops Abigail in his tracks when he sets out to collect the last seal. | ||||||||||||
| 20 | 20 | "Tyranny" Transcription: "Bōgyaku" (Japanese: 暴虐) | Kiyoshi Murayama | Hideyuki Kurata | Shinji Itadaki | September 15, 2022 | ||||||
| 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. | ||||||||||||
| 21 | 21 | "Fierce Battle" Transcription: "Gekitō" (Japanese: 激闘) | Akira Mano | Hideyuki Kurata | Yūsuke Kubo | September 15, 2022 | ||||||
| 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. | ||||||||||||
| 22 | 22 | "Conclusion" Transcription: "Yuishō" (Japanese: 結章) | Yasushi Muroya | Yōsuke Kuroda | Jirō Kanai | September 15, 2022 | ||||||
| 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. | ||||||||||||
| 23 | 23 | "Annihilation" Transcription: "Shōmetsu" (Japanese: 消滅) | Toshiyuki Sone | Yōsuke Kuroda | Shinji Itadaki | September 15, 2022 | ||||||
| Arshes and Gara stand up to Abigail but are in no condition to fight. Abigail preys on Dark Schneider’s ultimate weakness. | ||||||||||||
| 24 | 24 | "End" Transcription: "Shūen" (Japanese: 終焉) | Kōji Aritomi | Yōsuke Kuroda | Takaharu Ozaki | September 15, 2022 | ||||||
| As Abigail taunts Dark Schneider for possessing a human heart, fire spirits come to the rescue and assist the wizard in one final battle. | ||||||||||||
Season 2 (2023)
| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Storyboarded by | Original release date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | 1 | "Rebllion" Transcription: "Hanki" (Japanese: 叛旗) | Keishi Kawakubo | Yōsuke Kuroda | Takaharu Ozaki | July 31, 2023 | |
| A leading member of the Sorcerer Shogun, Yngwie von Mattström conquers one city after another. Meanwhile, samurai masters try to secure food supplies. | |||||||
| 26 | 2 | "Fate" Transcription: "Unmei" (Japanese: 運命) | Tatsuya Shiraishi | Yōsuke Kuroda | Tatsuya Shiraishi | July 31, 2023 | |
| Samurai centurion Jorg Fishes faces off against Sorcerer Shogun Macapine Toni Strauss. Kall-Su reveals his sinister plans to rule the world. | |||||||
| 27 | 3 | "Blue Storm" Transcription: "Seiran" (Japanese: 青嵐) | Kōji Aritomi | Yōsuke Kuroda | Shinji Itadaki | July 31, 2023 | |
| The samurai corps brace themselves for the upcoming invasion. With no hope in sight, Yoko attempts a spell that comes at a heavy price. | |||||||
| 28 | 4 | "Dawn" Transcription: "Reimei" (Japanese: 黎明) | Shunji Yoshida | Yōsuke Kuroda | Jirō Kanai | July 31, 2023 | |
| The tables turn when a powerful ally makes a sudden appearance. Later, a defeated Macapine Toni Strauss lands in front of an unlikely survivor. | |||||||
| 29 | 5 | "Ice and Snow" Transcription: "Hyōsetsu" (Japanese: 氷雪) | Tetsuaki Matsuda | Yōsuke Kuroda | Yasushi Muroi | July 31, 2023 | |
| Di-amon barges into Kall-Su's castle and stirs chaos. As Kall-Su's powers grow uncannily strong, Shella E,Lee notices that something is off. | |||||||
| 30 | 6 | "Departure" Transcription: "Shukkō" (Japanese: 出航) | Tatsuya Shiraishi | Yōsuke Kuroda | Tatsuya Shiraishi | July 31, 2023 | |
| Kall-Su tasks demi-humans to deal with rioters, while he has grander plans for his Sorcerer Shoguns. Yoko deals with an untamed Dark Schneider. | |||||||
| 31 | 7 | "Teleportation" Transcription: "Ten'i" (Japanese: 転移) | Minami Honma[lower-alpha 3] Takaharu Ozaki[lower-alpha 4] | Yōsuke Kuroda | Shinji Itadaki | July 31, 2023 | |
| Yoko and crew learn about Kall-Su's sinister plans. Later, they are called to the basement of the castle and discover an ancient artifact. | |||||||
| 32 | 8 | "Magic Land" Transcription: "Makyō" (Japanese: 魔境) | Minami Honma[lower-alpha 5] | Yōsuke Kuroda | Yoshiaki Okumura | July 31, 2023 | |
| Left in the castle, Shella E,Lee learns the shocking truth.The Sorcerer Shogun experience unexpected turbulence on their way to King Crimson Glory. | |||||||
| 33 | 9 | "Legend" Transcription: "Densetsu" (Japanese: 伝説) | Keishi Kawakubo | Yōsuke Kuroda | Satoshi Shimizu | July 31, 2023 | |
| A young village boy listens to a bedtime story about the civilization that created Anthrasax. Meanwhile, Yoko and crew land in King Crimson Glory. | |||||||
| 34 | 10 | "Distant Thunder" Transcription: "Enrai" (Japanese: 遠雷) | Tomo Ookubo | Yōsuke Kuroda | Shinpei Nagai | July 31, 2023 | |
| Bol Gil Bol faces off against Dark Schneider. Gara and Macapine Toni Strauss face a threat. Arshes Nei dreams of her past. | |||||||
| 35 | 11 | "Holy War I" Transcription: "Seisen I" (Japanese: 聖戦I) | Toshiyuki Sone | Yōsuke Kuroda | Ryūhei Aoyagi | July 31, 2023 | |
| When a formidable opponent makes a sudden appearance, the samurai corps have a change of heart about Dark Schneider. Sheila finds herself in danger. | |||||||
| 36 | 12 | "Holy War II" Transcription: "Seisen II" (Japanese: 聖戦II) | Takashi Hashimoto[lower-alpha 6] | Yōsuke Kuroda | Takashi Hashimoto | July 31, 2023 | |
| A fierce showdown between the samurai corps and Sorcerer Shogun takes place. Kall-Su gets dangerously close to unlocking the final seal. | |||||||
| 37 | 13 | "Holy War III" Transcription: "Seisen III" (Japanese: 聖戦III) | Akira Toba | Yōsuke Kuroda | Takaharu Ozaki Shinpei Nagai | July 31, 2023 | |
| Sheila experiences a sudden change in condition. Kall-Su and Dark Schneider unleash an epic battle of ice versus fire. | |||||||
| 38 | 14 | "Holy War IV" Transcription: "Seisen IV" (Japanese: 聖戦IV) | Kouji Aritomi | Yōsuke Kuroda | Takaharu Ozaki Shinpei Nagai | July 31, 2023 | |
| United over a common enemy, the samurai corps inspire the grieving Sorcerer Shogun with their unwavering spirit. | |||||||
| 39 | 15 | "Gathering" Transcription: "Shūketsu" (Japanese: 集結) | Keishi Kawakubo | Yōsuke Kuroda | Takaharu Ozaki | July 31, 2023 | |
| Unconscious within the beast, Kall-Su has flashbacks to his past. Determined to save his friend, Dark Schneider wields majestic powers like no other. | |||||||
Notes
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