Bastard!! English Sub & Dub

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. The premise: 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 realm after a rampaging God destroys it and tips it into chaos.

Also worth knowing: 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.

With action at the core, 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. Think of it as a pick for viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. With 6 episodes in total, there is enough room for the story to develop.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by AIC, so the studio's house style defines how Bastard!! looks and moves on screen. Within the action category, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. With a 6.3/10 score, it is more of a niche pick than a universal crowd-pleaser. Voice casting, including Kazuki Yao as Dark Schneider, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. Released in 1992, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.