The BEST episodes of Bastard!! -Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy- season 1

Every episode of Bastard!! -Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy- season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Bastard!! -Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy- season 1!

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: 7/18/2025Network: NetflixStatus: Ended

8.05

43 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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7.76

59 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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7.60

65 votes

#3 - 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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7.58

66 votes

#4 - 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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7.53

60 votes

#5 - 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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7.51

69 votes

#6 - 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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7.48

75 votes

#7 - 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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7.48

42 votes

#8 - 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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7.44

80 votes

#9 - 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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7.42

69 votes

#10 - 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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7.40

45 votes

#11 - 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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7.39

46 votes

#12 - Ring

Season 1 - Episode 17 - Aired 9/15/2022

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

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7.38

74 votes

#13 - 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

46 votes

#14 - 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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7.36

44 votes

#15 - 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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7.35

48 votes

#16 - 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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7.35

60 votes

#17 - 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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7.35

69 votes

#18 - Destiny

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

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.

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7.34

47 votes

#19 - Secrets of the Sword

Season 1 - Episode 18 - Aired 9/15/2022

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.

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7.28

47 votes

#20 - Incantation

Season 1 - Episode 16 - Aired 9/15/2022

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.

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7.23

44 votes

#21 - Tyranny

Season 1 - Episode 20 - Aired 9/15/2022

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.

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7.19

48 votes

#22 - Moved to Tears

Season 1 - Episode 14 - Aired 9/15/2022

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

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7.10

92 votes

#23 - Rampage

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/30/2022

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

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6.94

115 votes

#24 - The Arrival

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

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.

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