BASTARD? -Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy-

Overview
Evil forces are on the verge of bringing back Anthrasax, the God of Destruction, prompting the Kingdom of Meta-llicana to seek the aid of a powerful yet unpredictable dark wizard. As the threat looms, the wizard must confront his chaotic nature and the formidable foes that arise, all while navigating a world steeped in heavy metal aesthetics and dark fantasy elements. With high stakes and intense battles, the struggle to prevent the resurrection of this ancient evil unfolds in a visually striking and action-packed narrative.
Episodes
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1

The Arrival
With the Dark Rebel Army advancing rapidly, the Kingdom of Meta-llicana finds itself in dire straits. In their desperate bid for survival, the kingdom...
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2

Rampage
With no alternatives left, Yoko calls upon Dark Schneider once more as a horrifying multi-headed beast threatens the Kingdom of Meta-llicana.
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3

Abduction
The initial seal holding back the God of Destruction shatters, signaling an impending catastrophe. Amidst the brewing turmoil, Yoko finds herself torn...
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4

Invasion
Sheila and Dark Schneider embark on a mission to rescue Yoko, who is being held captive by an adversary that threatens to inflict pain on her unless s...
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5

Showdown
The demon god Efreet unleashes a torrent of lethal flames, leaving Dark Schneider in a race against time to escape and rescue Yoko from peril.
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6

Destiny
Fuming over Dark Schneider's achievements, Kall-Su commands Arshes Nei, a half-dark elf, to eliminate the resurrected wizard before he gains even more...
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7

The Demon Beast
Arshes Nei dispatches the sorcerer Kai Harn with the mission to vanquish Dark Schneider. In the midst of their confrontation, Dark Schneider attempts ...
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8

The Progenitor
Lucien encounters Yoko once again in the woods, but their reunion is abruptly interrupted when a Werewolf soldier, serving Count Di-amon, a formidable...
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9

Blue Nail
As Dark Schneider battles to escape his imprisonment, Yoko, Kai Harn, and Sean Ari must rely on their own skills to confront Di-amon.
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10

The Goddess of Thunder
The surviving members of the Divine Kings come together, pledging to take down Dark Schneider once and for all. Meanwhile, Abigail puts Arshes Nei’s...
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11

Prophecy
Dark Schneider and Arshes Nei come together again after his reincarnation. Meanwhile, Baba, an elderly woman gifted with prophetic abilities, experien...
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12

Life or Death
Arshes Nei launches an unexpected assault on the castle, gaining the advantage in her confrontation with an opponent who is left unarmed.
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13

Wavering
As the intensity of their battle increases, the two rivals exhibit nearly matched strength. At the same time, both fighters grapple with their overwhe...
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14

Moved to Tears
In the aftermath of Dark Schneider's sacrifice, his friends are left to mourn a significant loss. At the same time, Kall-Su and Abigail's Army of Deca...
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15

Triumphant Return
Arshes and Gara confront Lynch, only to find themselves outmatched by the merciless being. Meanwhile, Abigail learns of Dark Schneider's impending ret...
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16

Incantation
Emboldened by his newfound abilities, Dark Schneider decides to take on Vivian, a cyclops armed with a Devil Mace and empowered by the formidable ener...
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17

Ring
Lich arrives in Meta-llicana, driven by a desire for revenge against Dark Schneider. As they confront each other, Arshes begins to sense that somethin...
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18

Secrets of the Sword
Yoko boldly confronts Abigail, refusing to back down. Meanwhile, Gara finds himself in a dire situation against Lich, and his only hope for survival l...
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19

Empress of Thunder
Feeling the threat looming, Arshes makes his way to Meta-llicana Castle, where he confronts Abigail, halting her just as she attempts to gather the fi...
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20

Tyranny
Upon discovering the truth about the final seal, Dark Schneider commits to safeguarding Sheila. Meanwhile, Abigail unveils his true nature and shifts ...
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21

Fierce Battle
Dark Schneider engages in a fierce battle with the transformed Abigail, showcasing his strength and skill. However, the situation rapidly deteriorates...
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22

Conclusion
The castle's walls collapse under the immense power of Dark Schneider’s Helloween spell, yet Abigail appears unscathed. Just then, Arshes arrives to...
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23

Annihilation
Arshes and Gara confront Abigail, but they are too weak to engage in a battle. Abigail takes advantage of Dark Schneider’s greatest vulnerability.
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24

End
While Abigail mocks Dark Schneider for having a human heart, fire spirits arrive just in time to aid the wizard in one last showdown.
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1

Rebellion
Yngwie von Mattström, a prominent figure in the Sorcerer Shogun, continues his relentless campaign, taking control of city after city. In the midst o...
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2

Fate
Jorg Fishes, the samurai centurion, confronts the powerful Sorcerer Shogun Macapine Toni Strauss. Meanwhile, Kall-Su unveils his dark ambitions to dom...
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3

Blue Storm
As the samurai corps prepares for the looming invasion, their spirits wane with the absence of hope. In a desperate move, Yoko decides to cast a power...
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4

Dawn
The dynamics shift dramatically with the unexpected arrival of a formidable ally. Soon after, a battered Macapine Toni Strauss finds herself face-to-f...
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5

Ice and Snow
Di-amon storms into Kall-Su's fortress, creating turmoil in his wake. Meanwhile, as Kall-Su's abilities become unnaturally potent, Shella E,Lee begins...
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6

Departure
Kall-Su assigns demi-humans to handle the rioters, all while he plots something much larger for his Sorcerer Shoguns. Meanwhile, Yoko faces the challe...
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7

Teleportation
Yoko and her team uncover Kall-Su's dark intentions. Soon after, they receive a summons to the castle's basement, where they stumble upon a mysterious...
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8

Magic Land
While at the castle, Shella E, Lee discovers a startling revelation. Meanwhile, the Sorcerer Shogun faces unforeseen challenges during their journey t...
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9

Legend
A young boy from the village settles in for the night, captivated by a tale about the civilization that built Anthrasax. At the same time, Yoko and he...
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10

Distant Thunder
Bol Gil Bol confronts Dark Schneider in an intense showdown. Meanwhile, Gara and Macapine Toni Strauss find themselves dealing with a looming danger. ...
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11

Holy War I
As a powerful adversary unexpectedly emerges, the samurai corps begins to reconsider their stance on Dark Schneider. Meanwhile, Sheila finds herself i...
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12

Holy War II
An intense battle erupts between the samurai corps and the Sorcerer Shogun. During the chaos, Kall-Su inches ever closer to breaking the last seal.
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13

Holy War III
Sheila faces an unexpected shift in her situation. Meanwhile, Kall-Su and Dark Schneider engage in a monumental clash, pitting ice against fire in a f...
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14

Holy War IV
United against a shared foe, the samurai corps bolster the heart of the mourning Sorcerer Shogun with their relentless determination.
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15

Gathering
While trapped inside the creature, Kall-Su experiences vivid memories from his past. Fueled by the desire to rescue his friend, Dark Schneider taps in...
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8

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