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][a]

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] The second season start broadcast on BS11 and other networks on January 3, 2024;[b] the first three episodes aired as a 90-minute special.[10]

Series overview

SeasonEpisodesOriginally released
12413June 30, 2022 (2022-06-30)
11September 15, 2022 (2022-09-15)
215July 31, 2023 (2023-07-31)

Episode list

Season 1 (2022)

No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleDirected byWritten byStoryboarded byOriginal release date
Part 1
11"The Arrival"
Transliteration: "Tōjō" (Japanese: 登場)		Takaharu OzakiYōsuke KurodaTakaharu OzakiJune 30, 2022 (2022-06-30)
22"Rampage"
Transliteration: "Bōsō" (Japanese: 暴走)		Tomohiro MatsukawaYōsuke KurodaTaizō YoshidaJune 30, 2022 (2022-06-30)
33"Abduction"
Transliteration: "Yūkai" (Japanese: 誘拐)		Hye-jin SeoHideyuki KurataTakaharu OzakiJune 30, 2022 (2022-06-30)
44"Invasion"
Transliteration: "Totsunyū" (Japanese: 突入)		Tatsuya ShiraishiHideyuki KurataTakaharu OzakiJune 30, 2022 (2022-06-30)
55"Showdown"
Transliteration: "Ketchaku" (Japanese: 決着)		Junichi KitamuraHideyuki KurataJunichi KitamuraJune 30, 2022 (2022-06-30)
66"Destiny"
Transliteration: "In'nen" (Japanese: 因縁)		Daishi KatōYōsuke KurodaSatoshi ShimizuJune 30, 2022 (2022-06-30)
77"The Demon Beast"
Transliteration: "Majū" (Japanese: 魔獣)		Tomohiro MatsukawaYōsuke KurodaShinji ItadakiJune 30, 2022 (2022-06-30)
88"The Progenitor"
Transliteration: "Shinsō" (Japanese: 真祖)		Yasuhiro MinamiHideyuki KurataShinji ItadakiJune 30, 2022 (2022-06-30)
99"Blue Nail"
Transliteration: "Ao Tsume" (Japanese: 青爪)		Kiyoshi MurayamaHideyuki KurataHisayasu ShibaJune 30, 2022 (2022-06-30)
1010"The Goddess of Thunder"
Transliteration: "Raijin" (Japanese: 雷神)		Tatsuya ShiraishiYōsuke KurodaHisayasu ShibaJune 30, 2022 (2022-06-30)
1111"Prophecy"
Transliteration: "Yogen" (Japanese: 予言)		Akira ManoYōsuke KurodaTakashi NagayoshiJune 30, 2022 (2022-06-30)
1212"Life or Death"
Transliteration: "Shisei" (Japanese: 死生)		Keishi KawakuboYōsuke KurodaKazuhiro OzawaJune 30, 2022 (2022-06-30)
1313"Wavering"
Transliteration: "Dōyō" (Japanese: 同様)		Tomohiro MatsukawaYōsuke KurodaTakaharu OzakiJune 30, 2022 (2022-06-30)
Part 2
1414"Moved to Tears"
Transliteration: "Kankyū" (Japanese: 感泣)		Yasuhiro MinamiHideyuki KurataTaizō YoshidaSeptember 15, 2022 (2022-09-15)
1515"Triumphant Returns"
Transliteration: "Gaisen" (Japanese: 凱旋)		Kiyoshi Murayama[c]Hideyuki KurataSatoshi ShimizuSeptember 15, 2022 (2022-09-15)
1616"Incantation"
Transliteration: "Kinju" (Japanese: 禁呪)		Akira Mano[c]Yōsuke KurodaKazuya SakamotoSeptember 15, 2022 (2022-09-15)
1717"Ring"
Transliteration: "Yubiwa" (Japanese: 指輪)		Susumu YamamotoYōsuke KurodaShinji ItadakiSeptember 15, 2022 (2022-09-15)
1818"Secrets of the Sword"
Transliteration: "Hiken" (Japanese: 秘剣)		Keishi KawakuboHideyuki KurataShinji ItadakiSeptember 15, 2022 (2022-09-15)
1919"Empress of Thunder"
Transliteration: "Rai Tei" (Japanese: 雷帝)		Tetsuaki MatsudaHideyuki KurataShinji ItadakiSeptember 15, 2022 (2022-09-15)
2020"Tyranny"
Transliteration: "Bōgyaku" (Japanese: 暴虐)		Kiyoshi MurayamaHideyuki KurataShinji ItadakiSeptember 15, 2022 (2022-09-15)
2121"Fierce Battle"
Transliteration: "Gekitō" (Japanese: 激闘)		Akira ManoHideyuki KurataYūsuke KuboSeptember 15, 2022 (2022-09-15)
2222"Conclusion"
Transliteration: "Yuishō" (Japanese: 結章)		Yasushi MuroyaYōsuke KurodaJirō KanaiSeptember 15, 2022 (2022-09-15)
2323"Annihilation"
Transliteration: "Shōmetsu" (Japanese: 消滅)		Toshiyuki SoneYōsuke KurodaShinji ItadakiSeptember 15, 2022 (2022-09-15)
2424"End"
Transliteration: "Shūen" (Japanese: 終焉)		Kōji AritomiYōsuke KurodaTakaharu OzakiSeptember 15, 2022 (2022-09-15)

Season 2 (2023)

No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleDirected byWritten byStoryboarded byOriginal release date
251"Rebellion"
Transliteration: "Hanki" (Japanese: 叛旗)		Keishi KawakuboYōsuke KurodaTakaharu OzakiJuly 31, 2023 (2023-07-31)
262"Fate"
Transliteration: "Unmei" (Japanese: 運命)		Tatsuya ShiraishiYōsuke KurodaTatsuya ShiraishiJuly 31, 2023 (2023-07-31)
273"Blue Storm"
Transliteration: "Seiran" (Japanese: 青嵐)		Kōji AritomiYōsuke KurodaShinji ItadakiJuly 31, 2023 (2023-07-31)
284"Dawn"
Transliteration: "Reimei" (Japanese: 黎明)		Shunji YoshidaYōsuke KurodaJirō KanaiJuly 31, 2023 (2023-07-31)
295"Ice and Snow"
Transliteration: "Hyōsetsu" (Japanese: 氷雪)		Tetsuaki MatsudaYōsuke KurodaYasushi MuroiJuly 31, 2023 (2023-07-31)
306"Departure"
Transliteration: "Shukkō" (Japanese: 出航)		Tatsuya ShiraishiYōsuke KurodaTatsuya ShiraishiJuly 31, 2023 (2023-07-31)
317"Teleportation"
Transliteration: "Ten'i" (Japanese: 転移)		Minami Honma[d]
Takaharu Ozaki[e]		Yōsuke KurodaShinji ItadakiJuly 31, 2023 (2023-07-31)
328"Magic Land"
Transliteration: "Makyō" (Japanese: 魔境)		Minami Honma[f]Yōsuke KurodaYoshiaki OkumuraJuly 31, 2023 (2023-07-31)
339"Legend"
Transliteration: "Densetsu" (Japanese: 伝説)		Keishi KawakuboYōsuke KurodaSatoshi ShimizuJuly 31, 2023 (2023-07-31)
3410"Distant Thunder"
Transliteration: "Enrai" (Japanese: 遠雷)		Tomo OokuboYōsuke KurodaShinpei NagaiJuly 31, 2023 (2023-07-31)
3511"Holy War I"
Transliteration: "Seisen I" (Japanese: 聖戦I)		Toshiyuki SoneYōsuke KurodaRyūhei AoyagiJuly 31, 2023 (2023-07-31)
3612"Holy War II"
Transliteration: "Seisen II" (Japanese: 聖戦II)		Takashi Hashimoto[g]Yōsuke KurodaTakashi HashimotoJuly 31, 2023 (2023-07-31)
3713"Holy War III"
Transliteration: "Seisen III" (Japanese: 聖戦III)		Akira TobaYōsuke KurodaTakaharu Ozaki
Shinpei Nagai		July 31, 2023 (2023-07-31)
3814"Holy War IV"
Transliteration: "Seisen IV" (Japanese: 聖戦IV)		Kouji AritomiYōsuke KurodaTakaharu Ozaki
Shinpei Nagai		July 31, 2023 (2023-07-31)
3915"Gathering"
Transliteration: "Shūketsu" (Japanese: 集結)		Keishi KawakuboYōsuke KurodaTakaharu OzakiJuly 31, 2023 (2023-07-31)

Notes

  1. ^ BS11 lists the premiere for the series on Tuesday at 25:00, which is effectively Wednesday at midnight JST.[7]
  2. ^ BS11 lists the premiere for the series on Tuesday at 24:00, which is effectively Wednesday at midnight JST.[10]
  3. ^ a b Assisted by Tetsuaki Matsuda.
  4. ^ Assisted by Shougo Ono.
  5. ^ Butoh Scene Director (舞踏シーン演出)
  6. ^ Assisted by Yasuhito Kikuchi.
  7. ^ Assisted by Tetsuaki Matsuda and Tarō Tanaka.

References

  1. ^ Mateo, Alex (February 3, 2022). "Bastard!! Manga Gets New Netflix Anime". Anime News Network. Retrieved February 3, 2022.
  2. ^ Loo, Egan (March 23, 2022). "New BASTARD!! -Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy- Anime Unveils 13-Episode June 30 Debut, More Cast". Anime News Network. Retrieved March 23, 2022.
  3. ^ Mateo, Alex (July 8, 2022). "BASTARD!! -Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy- Anime's 2nd Part Premieres on September 15". Anime News Network. Retrieved July 8, 2022.
  4. ^ Loo, Egan (February 10, 2022). "New BASTARD!! -Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy- Anime's Teaser Unveils More Cast, 24-Episode Length, Song Artists". Anime News Network. Retrieved February 10, 2022.
  5. ^ Loo, Egan (June 15, 2022). "New BASTARD!! -Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy- Anime's Subtitled Video Previews coldrain's Opening, Announces New Cast Member". Anime News Network. Retrieved June 15, 2022.
  6. ^ アニメ「BASTARD!!—暗黒の破壊神—」TV放送決定！来年1月10日からBS11で. Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. November 11, 2022. Retrieved December 23, 2022.
  7. ^ 「BASTARD!!」谷山紀章・楠木ともりら出演する特番配信決定、第1話の場面カット到着. Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. December 21, 2022. Retrieved December 23, 2022.
  8. ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (January 9, 2023). "'BASTARD!! -Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy-' Anime Gets 2nd Season on Netflix This Year". Anime News Network. Retrieved January 9, 2023.
  9. ^ Cayanan, Joanna (May 30, 2023). "'BASTARD!! -Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy-' Season 2's Teaser Reveals Theme Songs, July 31 Debut, 15-Episode Length". Anime News Network. Retrieved May 30, 2023.
  10. ^ a b 「BASTARD!!」第2期が2024年1月よりテレビ放送決定、初回は90分SP. Comic Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. November 17, 2023. Archived from the original on November 17, 2023. Retrieved November 17, 2023.