Bastard‼ Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy (Episode 3) – Abduction

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Knowing that the Lords of Havoc are hoping to revive the evil god Anthrax, Metallicana puts together a force to fight back against them. For this, they will need Dark Schneider, although Yoko is reluctant to call on him again!

Bastard‼ Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy (Episode 3) – Abduction

What happened?

Yoko can’t keep doing it to Lucien. It’s not fair to him, or to her, and there’s always the chance that Dark Schneider will do whatever he wants. However, she may not be able to make that choice as one of the Lords of Havoc has been watching events unfold in Metallicana and is ready to make his move. Gara, Ninja Master controls an army of one thousand ninjas and has already begun his move. At night, they slipped into the castle and followed the trail to Yoko’s bedroom. She is the daughter of Geo so she must know what is going on. Plus, she would make a fine hostage.

Yoko wakes to find Gara in her room and asks him who he is. Before he can answer, she flies across the room and kicks him hard. Gara was stunned at first but managed to shake it off. He used his ninja speed to capture Yoko and tie her up. Now, if she would just tell him where the reincarnation of Dark Schneider is then he wouldn’t need to molest her… much… Lucien wakes from the noise and then goes back to bed when Yoko tells him to. The last thing she needs is for Gara to learn that Lucien is the host. However, Lucien partially awakens and threatens Gara. That’s when Geo barges in, but Gara escapes with Yoko on the back of a wyvern.

Without Yoko, how will they awaken Dark Schneider? A virgin with the ability to use magic is increasingly hard to find in this day and age… Luckily, the Princess has been learning magic from Geo and since she hasn’t taken a husband, she’s perfect. However, the King objects because a kiss means marriage in their family. There is no other option, so Sheila steps up and kisses Lucien. But will Dark Schneider listen to her?

What did you think?

Alright, the formula is broken and now I’m seeing the beginning of a new one. I get the sense that Dark Schneider is going to slowly build up a harem of virgin magic users who are all able to unlock his powers… This could get very messy, but I am here for it. I will admit it’s getting a bit daft that everyone is so shocked that Dark Schneider tells them all to die every time he’s released. He was the dark wizard who planned on ruling the world. To think he would help them out is crazy. Even Lucien’s bond with Yoko doesn’t give her complete control. What hope did the Princess have?

We also got to see a little more of the Four Lords of Havoc and the sleeping Anthrax. I loved that Anthrax was literally just sleeping like a giant terrifying baby waiting for the four seals to be broken. This series has yet to really hit its stride and the sooner the action moves away from Metallicana the better. An influx of new characters would be welcome too. At the moment, there’s some potential and I hope we get to see that realised.

Bastard Heavy Metal Dark Fantasy Episode 3 Yoko Tia Noto trying to work things out

Episode highlights

Series Information

English TitleBastard‼ Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy
Japanese TitleBastard!! Ankoku no Hakaishin
MediumAnime
ReleasedSpring 2022
Episodes13
Animation StudiosLIDENFILMS
GenresActionAdventureEcchiFantasy
DemographicSeinen

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