BASTARD‼ -Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy-
On Netflix
A visually striking dark fantasy action anime built on heavy metal aesthetics, graphic combat, and a volatile protagonist navigating apocalyptic stakes with irreverent energy.
When evil forces threaten to resurrect Anthrasax, the God of Destruction, the Kingdom of Meta-llicana calls on a volatile dark wizard for help.
Clusters
Where to watch
- StreamNetflix
- BuyApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Fandango At Home
Questions people ask
Is BASTARD‼ -Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy- violent? Yes, very. More violent than 95% of series.
Is BASTARD‼ -Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy- scary? Yes. More frightening than 79% of series.
Is BASTARD‼ -Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy- easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 75% of series.
Does BASTARD‼ -Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy- leave you hopeful? Not especially. Less hopeful than 73% of series.
Is BASTARD‼ -Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy- sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
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Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
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Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as BASTARD‼ -Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy-
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like BASTARD‼ -Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy-, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like BASTARD‼ -Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy-, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like BASTARD‼ -Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy-, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
