Bastard!!
バスタード!! 暗黒の破壊神
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Synopsis
The characters in BASTARD!! have forsaken technology and have traded it in for magic and the occult arts. The story revolves around a group of five magicians who set out to rebuild their world after a rampaging God destroys it and tips it into chaos. Driven by their leader Dark Schneider, Gara, Arshes Nei, Abigail and Kall Su set out to conquer kingdoms in the hope of rebuilding them into utopias, with each of the magicians having their own personal agenda in doing so. However, Dark Schneider`s often reckless manner and short temper leads him to wreak havoc where ever he goes. He is trapped by a group of clerics in a baby boy, leaving the four without a leader. Fifteen years later, the four still continue their quest but their motives have changed to despotic world domination, and it is up to Dark Schneider to show them the "error of their ways", when he is freed by the clerics who once imprisoned him, so that he may defend them against his former comrades. It has now become Dark Schneider`s responsibility to track down each one of his companions and set them on the right path again, but what seems to be the once reckless and amoral Dark Schneider has changed over his fifteen year imprisonment within the boy, Lucien Renlen. (Source: AniDB)
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About Bastard!!
If you are hunting for a new action series, Bastard!! (バスタード!! 暗黒の破壊神) deserves a look (1992). The setup goes like this. In short: The characters in BASTARD!! have forsaken technology and have traded it in for magic and the occult arts. The story revolves around a group of five magicians who set out to rebuild their world after a rampaging God destroys it and tips it into chaos.
More of the story: Driven by their leader Dark Schneider, Gara, Arshes Nei, Abigail and Kall Su set out to conquer kingdoms in the hope of rebuilding them into utopias, with each of the magicians having their own personal agenda in doing so. However, Dark Schneider`s often reckless manner and short temper leads him to wreak havoc where ever he goes. He is trapped by a group of clerics in a baby boy, leaving the four without a leader.
In an action series like this, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Voice work is led by Kazuki Yao as Dark Schneider and Konami Yoshida as Sheila Tuel Meta-llicana. This one is best suited to viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. The run is 6 episodes in total, so you know what you are signing up for.
Production & Appeal
Production sits with AIC, which means the visual identity of Bastard!! follows that studio's craft. Within the action category, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Its 6.3/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. Voice casting, including Kazuki Yao as Dark Schneider, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. It aired in 1992, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.
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- How long is Bastard!!?
- The series runs for 6 episodes in total, all available from the episode list here.
- Do I need to watch anything before Bastard!!?
- Start with Episode 1 and continue in order. Check the series page for any related seasons, movies or specials.
- Is Bastard!! still airing?
- Bastard!! is currently listed as finished airing. All episodes are available to stream now.
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