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BASTARD‼ -Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy-

2022 – 2023Show2 seasons39 episodesTV-MA

Action & AdventureAnimation
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5

A violent, fast-paced animated series about fantasy, with standout visual style.

Good for friends night · party vibe · binge-friendly

Skip it if graphic violence bothers you

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Not for warmth, comfort or romance.

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Episodes

2 seasons · 39 episodes · best: S1E18 "Secrets of the Sword" 7.7

Episodes

7.3
7.4

Story

When evil forces threaten to resurrect Anthrasax, the God of Destruction, the Kingdom of Meta-llicana calls on a volatile dark wizard for help.

Feels like

  • Grimdark Fantasy
  • Visually Stunning
  • Moral Ambiguity
  • Anti-Hero Protagonist
  • High-Octane Action
  • Dark Comedy
  • Political Intrigue
  • Stylized Violence
  • Complex World-Building
  • Cult Classic Status

Cast

24 of 45 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Takaharu Ozaki
Written by
Yosuke Kuroda
Produced by
Shinya Tsuruoka, Toshiyasu Hayashi, Souji Miyagi
Music by
Mitsuhiro Toyoda, Yasuharu Takanashi

Everyone

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Facts

June 30, 2022 · July 31, 2023 · Ended

First aired
June 30, 2022
Last aired
July 31, 2023
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 39 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Violence, Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Animation, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
131 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream BASTARD‼ -Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy-?"

Questions about BASTARD‼ -Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy-

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream BASTARD‼ -Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy-?

Netflix

In the United States, BASTARD‼ -Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy- streams on Netflix. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is BASTARD‼ -Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy- worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69 (IMDb 6.5).

How long does it take to watch BASTARD‼ -Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy-?

16 h

About 16 hours: 39 episodes in 2 seasons of about 25 minutes each, aired from 2022 to 2023.

Will BASTARD‼ -Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy- make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly dark humor (8 of 10) and absurd humor (7 of 10).

Will BASTARD‼ -Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy- scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

It's more gruesome than scary: grotesque is rated 7 of 10, scares 4.

Is BASTARD‼ -Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy- in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.