BASTARD‼ -Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy- (2022)
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BASTARD‼ -Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy- is streaming in Japan on Netflix.
What the audience says
BASTARD‼ -Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy- has pulled the kind of numbers most Japanese series never see. It's sitting at 7.5/10 on TMDB across 151 ratings, which puts it comfortably above average. Episode length hovers around 25 minutes. In Japan you can stream it on Netflix.
Is it worth starting?
This is 2 seasons deep — Japanese animation with an action & adventure streak. Short enough to finish on a weeknight without losing the next morning.
- Why
- Currently 7.5/10 from 151 ratings, which is a good sign this early.
- Skip if
- you want live action tonight
- Best for
- A slow burn across the week
Story
When evil forces threaten to resurrect Anthrasax, the God of Destruction, the Kingdom of Meta-llicana calls on a volatile dark wizard for help.
Good to know
| Runtime | ~25 min per episode |
| Genre | Animation / Action & Adventure |
| Language | Japanese |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Cast
Where to watch in Japan
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 14 Oct 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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