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“Post-apocalyptic heavy-metal fantasy where a sealed evil wizard in a boy fights monsters to stop an evil god's resurrection.”
Bastard!! Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy
BASTARD!! －暗黒の破壊神－
7.24
5,941 rank · 16,200 readers · 367 favorites
Seinen
Harem
Action
Adventure
Fantasy
Supernatural
Ecchi
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Post-apocalyptic heavy-metal fantasy where a sealed evil wizard in a boy fights monsters to stop an evil god's resurrection.
In a post apocalyptic world of heavy metal fantasy, the only thing able to save humans from orcs, lizard men, and other monsters is something even MORE evil. Sealed within a 14-year-old boy, the chaotic wizard Dark Schneider is unleashed to fight four mighty generals and their plot to resurrect the evil god Anslasax! (Source: VIZ Media) Included one-shots: Volume 1: Wizard!!: Bakuen no Seifukusha (pilot) Volume 22: Binetsu Rouge Volume 26: Virgin Tyrant
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· shortest highly-rated reviews
- 9 “This series features an irresistibly charismatic lead in Dark Schneider and boasts incredible art that only improves with its wild, metal-inspired designs. However, the narrative becomes...”
- 9 “Bastard!! features an engaging, twist-filled plot, exceptionally high-quality art, and a charismatic, entertaining protagonist. While the story begins slowly and suffers from an irregular release...”
- 9 “The series excels with its top-tier, evolving artwork and the sheer charisma of Dark Schneider, an unapologetically ruthless and entertaining protagonist. While the plot is admittedly a weak point,...”
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Short · 33%
Medium · 33%
Long · 33%
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A Manga Publication
- Format 144 × 27 ch × vol
- Total read 19h 12m approx
- Published Oct 1987 – May 2010
- Source Manga media type
- Ref. BS-M0584 catalog