Bastard!! Ankoku No Hakaishin (ona) Today

Produced by LIDEN FILMS , this version captures the wild, detailed art style of Kazushi Hagiwara’s original manga that the 90s OVAs couldn't fully adapt.

True to its name, the series is packed with heavy metal energy, including an absolute banger of an opening theme, "Bloody Power Fame" by coldrain.

The catch? Dark Schneider isn't a hero; he’s an ancient, narcissistic sorcerer who once tried to rule the world himself. He's been sealed inside a 14-year-old boy named Lucien Renlen, and the only way to get him out is... a virgin's kiss. 💋🔥

If you miss the days when fantasy was loud, bloody, and completely over-the-top, it’s time to stop sleeping on the Netflix ONA revival of . This isn't your standard "hero saves the world" story—it’s a headbanging tribute to 80s dark fantasy and classic metal.

You can find both Season 1 (24 episodes) and Season 2 (Hell's Requiem Arc) streaming worldwide on Netflix .

! Ankoku no Hakaishin (the 2022 Netflix ONA revival), written in a high-energy, "heavy metal" style suitable for social media or a blog.