The BEST episodes of Bastard!! -Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy-

Every episode of Bastard!! -Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy- ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Bastard!! -Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy-!

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

Last Updated: 4/19/2026Network: NetflixStatus: Ended

8.07

45 votes

#1 - End

Season 1 - Episode 24 - Aired 9/15/2022

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

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7.78

60 votes

#2 - Wavering

Season 1 - Episode 13 - Aired 6/30/2022

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

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7.76

37 votes

#3 - Gathering

Season 2 - Episode 15 - Aired 7/31/2023

Unconscious within the beast, Kall-Su has flashbacks to his past. Determined to save his friend, Dark Schneider wields majestic powers like no other.

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7.67

36 votes

#4 - Holy War II

Season 2 - Episode 12 - Aired 7/31/2023

A fierce showdown between the samurai corps and Sorcerer Shogun takes place. Kall-Su gets dangerously close to unlocking the final seal.

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7.63

38 votes

#5 - Legend

Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 7/31/2023

A young village boy listens to a bedtime story about the civilization that created Anthrasax. Meanwhile, Yoko and crew land in King Crimson Glory.

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7.61

66 votes

#6 - The Goddess of Thunder

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 6/30/2022

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

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7.60

67 votes

#7 - Blue Nail

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 6/30/2022

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

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7.56

61 votes

#8 - Life or Death

Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 6/30/2022

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

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7.53

36 votes

#9 - Holy War I

Season 2 - Episode 11 - Aired 7/31/2023

When a formidable opponent makes a sudden appearance, the samurai corps have a change of heart about Dark Schneider. Sheila finds herself in danger.

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7.51

70 votes

#10 - Showdown

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 6/30/2022

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

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7.50

38 votes

#11 - Holy War IV

Season 2 - Episode 14 - Aired 7/31/2023

United over a common enemy, the samurai corps inspire the grieving Sorcerer Shogun with their unwavering spirit.

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7.50

44 votes

#12 - Conclusion

Season 1 - Episode 22 - Aired 9/15/2022

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.

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7.49

37 votes

#13 - Dawn

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 7/31/2023

The tables turn when a powerful ally makes a sudden appearance. Later, a defeated Macapine Toni Strauss lands in front of an unlikely survivor.

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7.47

79 votes

#14 - Invasion

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 6/30/2022

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

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7.45

82 votes

#15 - Abduction

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 6/30/2022

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

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7.44

36 votes

#16 - Magic Land

Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 7/31/2023

Left in the castle, Shella E,Lee learns the shocking truth.The Sorcerer Shogun experience unexpected turbulence on their way to King Crimson Glory.

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7.44

70 votes

#17 - The Progenitor

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 6/30/2022

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

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7.44

34 votes

#18 - Distant Thunder

Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 7/31/2023

Bol Gil Bol faces off against Dark Schneider. Gara and Macapine Toni Strauss face a threat. Arshes Nei dreams of her past.

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7.43

47 votes

#19 - Fierce Battle

Season 1 - Episode 21 - Aired 9/15/2022

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.

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7.42

38 votes

#20 - Holy War III

Season 2 - Episode 13 - Aired 7/31/2023

Sheila experiences a sudden change in condition. Kall-Su and Dark Schneider unleash an epic battle of ice versus fire.

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7.39

46 votes

#21 - Annihilation

Season 1 - Episode 23 - Aired 9/15/2022

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

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7.38

47 votes

#22 - Empress of Thunder

Season 1 - Episode 19 - Aired 9/15/2022

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

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7.37

75 votes

#23 - The Demon Beast

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 6/30/2022

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

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7.37

49 votes

#24 - Triumphant Return

Season 1 - Episode 15 - Aired 9/15/2022

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.

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7.36

61 votes

#25 - Prophecy

Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 6/30/2022

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

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