Bastard! Is a 6 episode OVA fantasy series based on the manga of the same name with a peculiar theme...80's metal bands.
Dark Schnider is a mage who was banished into the body of a young boy by his allies after he helped them save the world and then tried to take it over himself. He is brought back to the world to fight another evil about to be unleashed. He must gather his allies to win the battle with everyone worried that he will continue his own goals of world conquest.
This is an odd ball fantasy action series...odd in it's shtick. Many of the character and spell names uttered in the series are plays on 80's heavy metal bands. As I am not a fan of fantasy series this its only quality, sheer comedy. Other then that this is a by the book fantasy story with lots of demonic monsters straight from Final Fantasy and plenty of action sequences full of blood and power. to make it even worse the official release by VIZ in North America did not clear licensing rights to use some of the band names so they neuter about half of the series entertainment factor. While I urge the support of licensed titles, this one is far better off being consumed in its fansub form,
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