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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    BASTARD‼ -Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy- Season 1 Episode 1 - The Arrival
    8.6/10(8 votes)

    #1 - The Arrival

    S1:E1

    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.

    Director:Takaharu Ozaki
    Writer:Yosuke Kuroda

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  2. BASTARD‼ -Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy- Season 1 Episode 24 - End
    8.3/10(3 votes)

    #2 - End

    S1:E24

    As Abigail taunts Dark Schneider for possessing a human heart, fire spirits come to the rescue and assist the wizard in one final battle.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. BASTARD‼ -Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy- Season 1 Episode 21 - Fierce Battle
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #3 - Fierce Battle

    S1:E21

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. BASTARD‼ -Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy- Season 1 Episode 22 - Conclusion
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #4 - Conclusion

    S1:E22

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. BASTARD‼ -Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy- Season 1 Episode 3 - Abduction
    7.8/10(4 votes)

    #5 - Abduction

    S1:E3

    The first of four seals that contain the God of Destruction breaks. As a crisis looms in sight, Yoko grapples with conflicting emotions.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. BASTARD‼ -Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy- Season 1 Episode 4 - Invasion
    7.4/10(5 votes)

    #6 - Invasion

    S1:E4

    Sheila and Dark Schneider set out to free Yoko, whose captor threatens to torment her unless she discloses how she unseals the powerful wizard.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. BASTARD‼ -Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy- Season 1 Episode 12 - Life or Death
    7.0/10(3 votes)

    #7 - Life or Death

    S1:E12

    Arshes Nei unleashes a surprise attack on the castle, getting the upper hand in her battle against a disarmed adversary.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. BASTARD‼ -Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy- Season 1 Episode 13 - Wavering
    7.0/10(3 votes)

    #8 - Wavering

    S1:E13

    Nearly equal in strength, two opponents ratchet up the rapidly escalating fight. Meanwhile, the warriors struggle with their emotions.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. BASTARD‼ -Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy- Season 1 Episode 17 - Ring
    7.0/10(2 votes)

    #9 - Ring

    S1:E17

    Lich reaches Meta-llicana, seeking vengeance against Dark Schneider. The two face off but Arshes notices that something is off.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. BASTARD‼ -Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy- Season 1 Episode 18 - Secrets of the Sword
    7.0/10(2 votes)

    #10 - Secrets of the Sword

    S1:E18

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  11. BASTARD‼ -Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy- Season 1 Episode 19 - Empress of Thunder
    7.0/10(2 votes)

    #11 - Empress of Thunder

    S1:E19

    Sensing danger, Arshes heads to Meta-llicana Castle and stops Abigail in his tracks when he sets out to collect the last seal.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. BASTARD‼ -Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy- Season 1 Episode 23 - Annihilation
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #12 - Annihilation

    S1:E23

    Arshes and Gara stand up to Abigail but are in no condition to fight. Abigail preys on Dark Schneider’s ultimate weakness.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. BASTARD‼ -Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy- Season 1 Episode 5 - Showdown
    6.8/10(4 votes)

    #13 - Showdown

    S1:E5

    The demon god Efreet unleashes deadly flames, and Dark Schneider must find a way out in order to save Yoko.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. BASTARD‼ -Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy- Season 1 Episode 7 - The Demon Beast
    6.8/10(4 votes)

    #14 - The Demon Beast

    S1:E7

    Arshes Nei sends sorcerer Kai Harn to defeat Dark Schneider, who uses High Ancient Magic to try to turn him into a stone statue.

    Director:Unknown
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  15. BASTARD‼ -Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy- Season 1 Episode 9 - Blue Nail
    6.8/10(4 votes)

    #15 - Blue Nail

    S1:E9

    While Dark Schneider struggles to break free from captivity, Yoko, Kai Harn and Sean Ari fend for themselves against Di-amon.

    Director:Unknown
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  16. BASTARD‼ -Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy- Season 1 Episode 15 - Triumphant Return
    6.5/10(2 votes)

    #16 - Triumphant Return

    S1:E15

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  17. BASTARD‼ -Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy- Season 1 Episode 16 - Incantation
    6.5/10(2 votes)

    #17 - Incantation

    S1:E16

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  18. BASTARD‼ -Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy- Season 1 Episode 2 - Rampage
    6.3/10(6 votes)

    #18 - Rampage

    S1:E2

    Left with no other option, Yoko revives Dark Schneider once again when a terrifying multiheaded monster attacks the Kingdom of Meta-llicana.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. BASTARD‼ -Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy- Season 1 Episode 8 - The Progenitor
    6.2/10(4 votes)

    #19 - The Progenitor

    S1:E8

    Lucien reunites with Yoko in the forest, but they are soon attacked by a Werewolf soldier working for Count Di-amon, a powerful vampire.

    Director:Unknown
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  20. BASTARD‼ -Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy- Season 1 Episode 10 - The Goddess of Thunder
    6.2/10(4 votes)

    #20 - The Goddess of Thunder

    S1:E10

    The remaining members of the Divine Kings gather and vow to eliminate Dark Schneider. Abigail tests Arshes Nei's loyalty to their mission.

    Director:Unknown
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  21. BASTARD‼ -Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy- Season 1 Episode 6 - Destiny
    6.0/10(4 votes)

    #21 - Destiny

    S1:E6

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  22. BASTARD‼ -Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy- Season 1 Episode 14 - Moved to Tears
    6.0/10(2 votes)

    #22 - Moved to Tears

    S1:E14

    After Dark Schneider's sacrifice, his allies grieve a major loss. Meanwhile, Kall-Su and Abigail’s Army of Decay continue to wreak havoc.

    Director:Unknown
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  23. BASTARD‼ -Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy- Season 1 Episode 20 - Tyranny
    6.0/10(2 votes)

    #23 - Tyranny

    S1:E20

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  24. BASTARD‼ -Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy- Season 1 Episode 11 - Prophecy
    5.8/10(4 votes)

    #24 - Prophecy

    S1:E11

    Dark Schneider and Arshes Nei reunite for the first time since his reincarnation. Baba, an old woman with prophetic powers, has an alarming vision.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. BASTARD‼ -Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy- Season 2 Episode 1 - Rebellion
    5.0/10(1 votes)

    #25 - Rebellion

    S2:E1

    A leading member of the Sorcerer Shogun, Yngwie von Mattström conquers one city after another. Meanwhile, samurai masters try to secure food supplies.

    Director:Unknown
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Best Episodes Summary

"The Arrival" is the best rated episode of "BASTARD‼ -Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy-". It scored 8.6/10 based on 8 votes. Directed by Takaharu Ozaki and written by Yosuke Kuroda, it aired on 6/30/2022. This episode scored 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "End".