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Bastard!! Destructive God of Darkness
バスタード!! 暗黒の破壊神
(Bastard!! Destructive God of Darkness)
Genre Fantasy
Manga
Author Kazushi Hagiwara
Publisher Flag of Japan Shueisha
Demographic Shōnen, Seinen
Serialized in Weekly Shōnen Jump, later Ultra Jump
Original run 1988 – ongoing
Volumes 25 (currently)
OVA: Bastard
Director Katsuhito Akiyama
Studio AIC
Episodes 6
Released 1992

Bastard!! Destructive God of Darkness (バスタード!! 暗黒の破壊神 Basutādo!! Ankoku no Hakai Shin?) is a manga by Kazushi Hagiwara. Fantasy is a Genre that uses magic and other Supernatural forms as a primary element of plot, theme, and/or setting ˈmɑŋgə is the Japanese word for Comics (sometimes called komikku コミック and print Cartoons In their modern form manga date from shortly is a Japanese manga artist best known for creating the manga Bastard!!. is a major publisher in Japan, headquartered in Tokyo. The company was founded in 1925 as the entertainment-related publishing division of Japanese publisher Shogakukan is a Japanese word literally meaning few years which can have the following meanings Shōnen a typical Boy, from elementary school through junior high sometimes known as Weekly Jump and better known as Shōnen Jump, is one of the longest-running weekly Manga compilations in Japan is a monthly Seinen Manga magazine published by Shueisha. It was first issued in 1999. is the Japanese term for a book that is complete in itself and is not part of a series though the Manga industry uses it for volumes which may be in a series abbreviated (and sometimes as OAV) is a term originating from Japanese animation ( Anime) for animated films and series which are made specially to be Katsuhito Akiyama is a director of Japanese animation who often works with Shinji Aramaki and Hideki Kakinuma. ˈmɑŋgə is the Japanese word for Comics (sometimes called komikku コミック and print Cartoons In their modern form manga date from shortly is a Japanese manga artist best known for creating the manga Bastard!!. It first appeared in Weekly Shōnen Jump, in 1988, and continues to be published irregularly today in Ultra Jump. sometimes known as Weekly Jump and better known as Shōnen Jump, is one of the longest-running weekly Manga compilations in Japan Year 1988 ( MCMLXXXVIII) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link displays 1988 Gregorian calendar) is a monthly Seinen Manga magazine published by Shueisha. It was first issued in 1999. Currently, it spans 25 volumes.

Kazushi Hagiwara is an enthusiastic fan of heavy metal music and Dungeons & Dragons, using ideas from both of these in the Bastard!! story. is a Japanese manga artist best known for creating the manga Bastard!!. Dungeons & Dragons (abbreviated as D&D or DnD) is a Fantasy Role-playing game (RPG originally designed by Many characters and places in the story, for instance, are named after members of Hagiwara's favorite bands. Hagiwara also attributes the manga Devilman by Go Nagai as a primary influence on his artwork. is the title of a popular Manga and Anime created by Go Nagai, as well as the name of the main character of the manga and anime is a Japanese manga creator and an important innovator of several genres within Anime and Manga.

The manga is published in English by VIZ Media. English is a West Germanic language originating in England and is the First language for most people in the United Kingdom, the United States Viz Media LLC, headquartered in San Francisco California, is an Anime, Manga and Japanese Entertainment company founded in 1986

Additionally, a 6-part anime OVA was released in 1992. (anime in Japanese, abbreviated (and sometimes as OAV) is a term originating from Japanese animation ( Anime) for animated films and series which are made specially to be Year 1992 ( MCMXCII) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar) The OVA was released in the USA/North America by Pioneer in 1995. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Year 1995 ( MCMXCV) was a Common year starting on Sunday. Events of 1995

Contents

Manga

In Bastard!!, the Kingdom of Meta-Rikana is attacked by four armies. This prompts Dark Schneider, a wizard, to awaken within the body of 14-year old Lucian Lenren.

Bastard!!'s history is about sorcery, revenge, and other power struggles in a Dungeons & Dragons-like world. Magic, sometimes known as sorcery, is a Conceptual system that asserts human ability to control the natural world (including events objects people and Dungeons & Dragons (abbreviated as D&D or DnD) is a Fantasy Role-playing game (RPG originally designed by It is a dystopian world, where people need magic to survive against wild beasts, and evil monsters. A dystopia (from the Greek δυσ- and τόπος alternatively cacotopia, kakotopia, cackotopia, or anti-utopia) is the vision of a society Magic, sometimes known as sorcery, is a Conceptual system that asserts human ability to control the natural world (including events objects people and A monster is any of a large number of Legendary creatures which usually appear in Mythology, Legend, or Horror fiction. There are endless rulers, each one with his own army of knights and mages, who fight for survival against those beasts and the armies of multiple evil sorcerers. Knight is the English term for a social position originating in the Middle Ages. The Magi (singular Magus, from Latin via Greek μάγος; Old English: Mage; from Persian maguš and Kurdish This world can be perfectly described by the words from the opening:

"Several hundred years, after the fall of human civilization. . .

It was a lawless period, a time without order.

Only blood, flesh, bone, and iron. . .

It was also a time of Sorcery. . .

Having been terrorized by demonic creatures their entire lives, humans beings were miserably inadequate, and forced to subsist in a barren, bastille environment. "

While the first half of the manga follows most a theme similar to Dungeons & Dragons scenarios, it later also focuses on aspects such as beliefs, morals and religions.

OVA

Synopsis

In the anime, the six episodes tell of the awakening of Dark Schneider (also called Darsh or Darshu by those who know him well) and his subsequent attempts to destroy his old allies (The Four Lords of Havoc) and take over the world, whilst winning over multiple love interests. Dark Schneider had been imprisoned fifteen years earlier, trapped inside the body of Yoko's friend Lucien following a failed attempt to take over the world. In the meantime, his four generals attempted to resurrect the god Anthrasax, who would bring about an apocalypse and create the Sorcerer's Kingdom from the ashes of the old world. The story takes place in the future, a post-apocalyptic time following the release of Anthrasax at the height of Modern Civilization. The term modern period or modern era (sometimes also modern times) is the period of history that followed the Middle Ages between c Technology is gone and magic has asserted itself as a force in the world. Shortly after the fall of the modern world, demonic creatures began to appear en masse and forced humans to revert to a feudalistic, city-state based society. A city-state is a Region controlled exclusively by a City, usually having Sovereignty. The episodes are rather disjointed, with scenes missing in between episodes making it hard to follow, but taken at face value it makes enough sense. There is a decent amount of female nudity with a large amount of sexual innuendo, along with many scenes of scantily clad women.

Production

Much like in Basara, another anime, this series was never finished. is a Science fiction Manga written by Yumi Tamura. The manga which consists of 27 Tankobon volumes won the Shogakukan Manga Award for The two final episodes (which would bring the total to eight) are expected to never be created and/or released. As a result, the story ends on a cliffhanger, unlike in the manga. A cliffhanger or cliffhanger ending is a Plot device in which a movie, Novel, or other work of fiction contains an abrupt ending often leaving

Translation

The version of Bastard!! released in North America differs in a few ways from that released in Japan. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics. The major differences are the changing of place names. The manga and anime both name places, spells (and some people) after various Heavy Metal bands, such as Metallica, Judas Priest (even in the name itself, in this case; sometimes in the manga, a blank page with "BASTARD!!" written after the style of the Judas Priest logo can be seen), Whitesnake, and Anthrax, and the spells Megadeth, Venom, Guns N' Roses, and Helloween. Metallica is an American heavy metal band that formed in 1981 in. Judas Priest are an English heavy metal band formed in 1970 in Birmingham. Whitesnake are an English Hard rock band founded in 1977 by David Coverdale (formerly of Deep Purple) Anthrax is a New York City -based heavy metal band that released its first full-length album in 1984 Megadeth is an American heavy metal band led by founder front man guitarist and songwriter Dave Mustaine. Venom are an English Guns N' Roses is an American rock band formed in Los Angeles, California in 1985 Helloween is a German power / Speed metal band founded in the early 1980s by members of Iron Fist and Powerfool Fearing lawsuits, Pioneer took the Japanese forms of the band names and changed them somewhat when they were put back in English: Megadeth become Megadeath, Helloween became Haro-Wing, Whitesnake became Whiteos-Neiki, Guns N' Roses was shortened to Guns-N-Ro, and Anthrax became Anslasax. The main city in which the adventure takes place, Meta-Ricana, is actually Metallicana. In addition, there is little swearing in the dub translation. In filmmaking, dubbing or looping is the process of recording or replacing voices for a Motion picture.

Magic

Magic in the series is used by various people, seemingly anyone can invoke it. Magic appears to have been more common formerly, as spells of the "High Ancient[s]" are often spoken of. Magic is invariably called forth by speaking a spell, which may or may not be actual words of an ancient language. Magic may also be embedded in objects, such as the Sword of Efreet, or by calling upon what appear to be deities. Ifrit, also spelled efreet, also ifreet, afrit, afreet ( Arabic: ʻAfrīt: عفريت pl ʻAfārīt Most characters have spells unique to themselves.

Dark Schneider's signature spell is Venom (爆霊地獄 ベノン benon), which only he knows. It causes the person it is cast upon to liquefy. It goes thus, in the English version:

"Burning in the depths of the pits of darkness,
"let the fires of hell take you!
"Let the fires become my sword
"and strike you down! Venom!"

The most powerful spell in the Bastard!! universe is Helloween (七鍵守護神 ハーロ・イーン hāro īn, or, in the English translation, Harowing), which is the "forbidden spell of utter and unknown destruction from the ancient days". The Universe is defined as everything that Physically Exists: the entirety of Space and Time, all forms of Matter, Energy Helloween may only be cast when the moon is right.

Characters

Voiced by Koyama Yuka in the anime and Wendee Lee in the dub. is a Seiyū. Voice roles Anime Azumanga Daioh (Eiko Bastard!! (Tiara Nort Yoko His Wendee Lee (born April 29, 1955 in Los Angeles CA) is a prolific American voice actress.

After losing his battle against Antrax, who reveals himself to be an angel, Dark Schneider is cast into the depths of the upper levels of Hell and encounters Satan. Satan tells him that he is a major part of the end times prophecy, and will lead demons and mankind to war against God and his army. He also reveals that he is, in fact, Dark Schneider's "father", and thus deems Dark Schneider the "Antichrist" mentioned in the throughout The Bible.

Side Note: Schneider is German for "Tailor". So his name can be translated as "Dark Tailor", which is appropriate considering how he can seemingly conjure clothing out of nowhere (plus his outfit is different each time). Dark Schneider's name is a reference to the vocalist of German metal band U.D.O., Udo Dirkschneider. UDO is a German heavy metal band founded by lead singer Udo Dirkschneider in 1987. Udo Dirkschneider (born April 6 1952, Wuppertal, Germany) is a German Heavy metal singer who was formerly the vocalist The spell that releases D. S. , "Accept", is a reference to Accept, Udo's former band. ACCEPT is the primary nongovernmental organization advocating for the rights of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender ( LGBT

Dark Schneider is voiced by Yao Kazuki and Lushe by Fuchizaki Yuriko in the anime and Daran Norris in the dub. Kazuki Yao (矢尾 一樹 Yao Kazuki, born June 17, 1959) is a veteran voice actor and actor who was born in Ishikawa. is a veteran Seiyū from Tokyo who is a member of Re-max Notable voice roles Anthy Himemiya in Revolutionary Girl Utena Daran Morrison Nordlund (born November 1 1964 in Ferndale Washington) is an American actor principally known for his voice work

When he learned Dark Schneider had been re-awoken, he kidnapped Yoko; Dark Schneider was talked into tracking down the Ninja Master, at which point they battled; at the end of the battle Dark Schneider and Gara both lost an arm, prompting Gara to up the stakes by claiming he had intercourse with Yoko; he was hoping it would make Dark lose his fighting spirit, only to make the wizard horribly angry. It was at this point that Dark Schneider destroyed Gara's base, but kept everyone alive, and restored Gara's arm. Gara realized the error of his ways and rejoined Dark Schneider (the first Lord to do so). It is later learned that a favored quote of his is "I have the ire of a man on fire", which he constantly repeats in the later English-released volumes. Voiced by Genda Tesshou in the anime and Steven Blum in the dub. is a Seiyū, or Voice actor who was born in Okayama Prefecture, Japan on May 20, 1948. Steven Jay Blum (born April 28, 1965) is an American Voice actor known primarily for his work in Anime dubs and

Hagiwara made notes that the child of a human and a Dark Elf was the most powerful of any human and elf mating, capable of intense magic.

Voiced by Sakuma Rei in the anime and Mary Elizabeth McGlynn in the dub. born is a Seiyū, or voice actor who was born in Tokyo. She is employed by 81 Produce. Mary Elizabeth McGlynn (born October 16, 1966) is an American Voice actress, ADR director, Writer and Singer best

Around volume 18 of the manga, Kall, Nei, and Gara figure out why "glowing beings of light" have started war against them via ancient computers in an underground base. They discover that the Apocalpyse is fast approaching and the beings of light are in fact angels sent from God to kill a third of mankind (those deemed sinful for worshiping false gods). One of the twelve elves of Europa (riding an abomination looking similar to behemoth with human feet, and dozens of eyes) sees the three and is angered that they have discovered the reason behind the current events of earth through his computer system. After calling forth many monsters, they do battle. Before the battle evens starts however, they discover that there swords are going erupting with energy and seems to have lost their power.

In volume 24, four years after the battle on earth, Kall-Su is found to be blinded (apparently from the scars over his eyes and face). He says that his power has increased exponentially over the past four years, though he doesn't know why. It is eventually made clear to him through "The Mysterious Boy" that he is filled with the same power as Elijah, and deemed worthy to be his successor. It is also said that he is the "true" king of Meta-Licana, and will eventually have to do battle with Dark Schneider alongside the "Mysterious Boy". Many people don't believe that he is Elijah's successor, namely the dwarf king Jeloy, who was armed with a mighty axe to repel this fact. He and his men, however, were stopped by Lars, thinking that he was truly Elijah's successor (as he is a well-known hero in the dwarven kingdom). He corrects their statement, saying indeed that Kall is Elijah's successor and was told to do the work of God.

After leaving the dwarf kingdom, Kall-Su decides to go to the world of spirits to seek help, and awakes a mighty giant from his frozen slumber. The giant curses him for violating "holy" land, and says that he will have to die for his "sins". Kall claims that "death will not be enough to atone for my crimes in this world" and throws a ball of super-condensed water at the giant, throwing his ice falchion at the ball to release a surge of water upon the giant, returning it back to captivity in a pillar of frozen ice. Nei approaches him and tells him that it's not like him to be so rash. The ground begins to rumble and a gigantic gate way appears before the two, Kall claims that he will journey to the realm of spirits to try and ask for help against the upcoming war on Earth. Kall-Su name is a reference to Kal Swan of Lion (band) fame. Lion were a 1980s rock band best known for their Theme song from the 1986 animated movie The Transformers The Movie. Voiced by Seki Toshihiko in the anime, Horikawa Ryou in the drama CD, and Richard Cansino in the dub. is a popular veteran Japanese voice actor ( Seiyū) who was born in Tochigi. né, is a veteran Seiyū born on February 1, 1958 in Osaka, Japan. Richard Cansino (Born August 10, 1953 in Los Angeles, California) is a voice actor

After the angel attack on earth, Abigail converts his spirit into the mainframe grid system of the flying arc King Crimson Glory. Though it hasn't been mentioned in the manga directly, there are clues that Abigail may be the "false prophet", the servant of the Antichrist mentioned in The Holy Bible. Abigail is a reference to King Diamond's best selling solo-album, Abigail (album). King Diamond (born Kim Bendix Petersen, June 14, 1956, Copenhagen, Denmark) is a Grammy Award nominated heavy Abigail is the second King Diamond album and their first concept album Voiced by Otomo Ryuzaburou in the anime and Richard Epcar in the dub. ( May 18, 1952 -) is a male Seiyū from Tokyo currently affiliated with Aoni Production, and formerly affiliated with 81 Produce. Richard Michael Epcar (born April 29, 1955 in Denver Colorado) is an American Voice actor for many dubbed Anime series including

Fifteen years before the story starts, he fought Dark Schneider in a battle that would last for several days. Dark Schneider has already succeeded in conquering most of earth at this time and would only need to get a few more kingdoms to rule to world. Lars found himself losing the battle and hadn't the chance of victory. Finding no other choice, he summons the "Dragon Knight", a mechanical robot that towers over 500 meters and was original made by the Twelve Wise Men of Europa. The dragon itself, absorbing and multiplying the spiritual energy of anyone who used it, proved useful and helped Lars kill Dark Schneider. The Dragon Knight itself however was cursed, as it was meant for someone else to use, not Lars, and transformed him into a baby dragon. After the death of Dark Schneider, Lars is said to have gone missing, or even died, as no one knew what truly occurred on that day.

In the form of a baby dragon, Lars has no recollection of his past life. He was eventually found by Gara, the ninja master and one of the "Riders of Havoc" and made to be his pet. He even follows Dark Schneider around, oblivious to the fact that he once killed him. Right before the angel attack on earth, the Dragon Knight was destroyed by Anthrax, thus freeing Lars from its spell. He tells Geo and the rest that the Dragon Knight isn't holy as they once thought and it was the reason behind his cursed form.

During the angel attack, Lars fights on against the angels using the power of the dragon. He is the last to stand his ground (as the Sorcerer Shoguns and Samurai were slayed), though he eventually is killed by the higher ranked angels.

Lars' name (Lars Ulu) is a reference to Lars Ulrich, drummer for Metallica. Lars Ulrich (born December 26 1963) is a Danish Drummer best known as the co-founder of the American heavy metal Voiced by Kikuchi Masami in the anime. is a veteran Seiyū who was born in Nagano. He works for Troubadour Musique Office

Currently, Bon Jovina is in the Halls of Gathering with the other races of half-humans around the world to decide what to do about the upcoming battle.

Voiced by Yoshida Konami in the anime and Debra Rogers in the dub. is a Seiyū. Kae Araki acted as her Senpai during training at a seiyū school ironically both seiyu played in Magic Knight Rayearth. Debra Jean Rogers (born March 28, 1962 in Burbank CA) is an American voice actress

Voiced by Tanaka Nobuo in the anime.

Voiced by Yamazaki Wakana in the anime. Wakana Yamazaki (山崎 和佳奈 Yamazaki Wakana, born on March 21, 1965 in Yokohama) is a Seiyū who works for Aoni Production

Voiced by Kobayashi Yuko in the anime.

Voiced by Chiba Shigeru in the anime to Hagiwara's great pleasure. real name, is an Actor and veteran Seiyū, or voice actor born on February 4, 1954 in Kikuchi, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan

Mysterious Boy, or the "Hooded Boy"- A young boy who is draped in a long blue cowl with a hood. He appeared just after the angel attack on earth and raised Lars, the knights and samurai who were killed in the battle back to life. He tells every one what is going on and recruits them to fight for God's army in the great battle of Armageddon. They follow him without question, as in volume 23 the generals Ingweil of the knights and Joshua of the samurai are beside him as he looks at the demonic spiritual being in the sky. He states that when Dark Schneider descends int even further darkness, he and the other witness will make their move to attack.

The Mysterious Boy is "one" of the witnesses chosen by God to guided humanity in the right direction. He is one of the first men and bares the power of humanity before their corruption, which is an amazing spiritual strength giving him the ability to perform miracles from God's Holy Power. He is far stronger that Satan and the Demon Kings, and is said to be only rivaled when Dark Schneider and Satan's power combine.

Their are clues in the story that the other witness may be Kall.

Rumors state that the mysterious boy may be Enoch.

After the fall of Meta-Rikana, Kall-Su's forces swept in to capture all the major towns of the kingdoms, becoming the High King of Ice; under his reign, supernatural creatures such as orcs and hobgoblins could roam freely in the day, and his new generals, the Sorcerer Shoguns, enforced heavy taxes that no one could pay. Under the oppression, many lost hope, and the legend of the "Lord of the Fiery Explosion" was nearly forgotten. However, Hagiwara revealed that many people thought to be killed in the explosion of Abigail's defeat were still alive and well: Yoko had become an extremely proficient cleric, and she and Lucien had thrown their lot in with the remaining samurai forces of Aien-Meide/Iron Maiden, who had sworn vengeance for their late sovereign, King Harris, and raised a rebellion to help the people survive. Also among them was Kai Harn, who retains her attraction to Dark Schneider and does not know what to make of the now mature Yoko.

(Note: More characters will be available as soon as more volumes are translated. )

Games

Boxart for Super Famicom game
Boxart for Super Famicom game

Bastard!! was made into a fighting game for Super Famicom as well as a role-playing game with turn-based fighting elements for PlayStation. A fighting game (also referred as a versus fighting game, competitive fighting game, tournament fighting game or head-to-head fighting game) The Super Nintendo Entertainment System or Super NES (also called SNES and Super Nintendo) is a 16-bit Video game console that was A role-playing game ( RPG; often roleplaying game) is a Game in which the participants assume the roles of Fictional characters. The PlayStation (abbreviated PS, PSone, PS1, or informally as PSX) is a 32-bit fifth generation Video game console The PlayStation game was only released in Japanese, but is available as an import to western countries, where its style proved deeply unpopular with most. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics. As a result, only dedicated fans fluent in Japanese will be found to own the game.

A MMOG platformer called BASTARD!! ONLINE is also in development by the Japanese publisher Tecmo and software developer Shaft. Platform game, or platformer, is a video game genre characterized by jumping to and from suspended platforms or over obstacles (formerly known as Tehkan Ltd) is a Japanese Video game corporation that is best known for the Ninja Gaiden, Dead or Alive A beta test was released in 2006. A software release is the distribution whether public or private of an initial or new and upgraded version of a Computer software product Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. [1][2]

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