The new anime Bastard!! - Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy - was confirmed here Netflix 's streaming platform . According to the official website , we have the first promotional image for the series.
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Therefore, the direction is by Takaharu Ozaki (Goblin Slayer) at the LIDEN FILMS (Tokyo Revengers). Character 'design' by Sayaka Ono (Cross Ange) with production by Warner Bros. Japan .
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A grand and unique story, a compelling fantasy world, intense battles filled with swords and sorcery, and cute heroines who were probably a bit too edgy for a boys' comic at the time. All this combined with the manga's elaborate art makes Bastard!! the pioneer and pinnacle of dark fantasy manga, influencing countless works that followed.
Bastard became famous for its references to heavy metal, as well as its violent and sensual atmosphere of the anti-hero Dark Schneider .
Finally, the manga received adaptations in OVA format in the early 90s.
