"BASTARD!! - Destruction God of Darkness -" series animation! Worldwide simultaneous distribution on Netflix in 2022

The manga "BASTARD!! -Ankoku no Destruction God-" based on Kazushi Hagiwara, which was serialized in "Weekly Shonen Jump" (Shueisha) and has a cumulative circulation of over 30 million copies, will be made into a series animation on Netflix. , It has been decided that it will be distributed simultaneously worldwide in 2022.

The protagonist is the legendary wizard Dark Schneider, who has lived for over 400 years. A fantasy battle story in which he is an arrogant, arrogant, arrogant, and self-assured problem child who uses his powerful magic to fight monsters, evil wizards, and a strange existence called "God of Destruction". . The novel and magnificent development, the depiction of spell chanting, and the cute and sexy depiction of the heroines became a hot topic, and from the beginning of the serialization, it quickly gained explosive popularity regardless of gender.

With the announcement of the animation of this work, a teaser visual has been lifted that foreshadows the [beginning of the strongest legend] of the ancient great wizard Dark Schneider. The main cast was also announced. Kisho Taniyama will play the role of the main character Dark Schneider, Tomori Kusunoki will play the role of the heroine Tear Note Yoko, Hiroki Yasumoto will play the role of Gara, one of the Four Heavenly Kings, and Yoko Hikasa will play the role of Arshes Nei, one of the Four Heavenly Kings. Comments from Kisho Taniyama, Tomori Kusunoki, Hiroki Yasumoto, Yoko Hikasa, and director Takaharu Ozaki have arrived.

Kisho Taniyama/Dark Schneider Comment A manga that was serialized when I was a student. Of course, I knew about it because it was a manga with a strong presence. At that time, I was in the middle of my generation, and I would play the role of Dark Schneider, the main character of a bad work. Kazuki Yao used to play the same role in the OVA. It was so addictive that I thought there was only this person. For those who entrusted me with Dark Schneider this time, and for the many fans of the original work, I will fulfill the role of Dark Schneider that only Kisho Taniyama can. Please provide some support.

Tomori Kusunoki / Tear Note Yoko Comment Yoko-san is a little scary when she gets angry because she has a firm core of her own, but she can understand other people's feelings by looking at her surroundings, she's strong, kind-hearted and lovely. woman. I will do my best so that many fans, including those from overseas, as well as those who are interested for the first time, can enjoy it! Thank you in advance.

Hiroki Yasumoto / Gara's comment Once upon a time, the boy Yasumoto was passionate about this work and "something". I am overwhelmed with emotion to be able to participate in such a memorable work as a gala of my personal favorite character. I would like to play him firmly, carefully, boldly, but somehow kindly and charmingly.

Yoko Hikasa / Comment for the role of Arshes Nei I am Yoko Hikasa, and I will be playing Arshes Nei. Nei is a clumsy yet straightforward woman who pursues her ideal world and her strength while pretending not to see her deepest feelings. I would like to express the delicate subtleties of Nei's mind, which sways between his role and love. This work, which is full of the playfulness of the original author, will be revived as a video, so please look forward to it!

Director Takaharu Ozaki's comment That bastard! Bastard! Bastard! Bastard! is I'm back in anime now! It can be said that the influence of this work on many Japanese fantasy works continues to this day. It has evolved with tremendous momentum and power beyond the framework of classic high fantasy, and has fascinated many fans. In this era of diversifying society and individual freedom being emphasized and convenient and prosperous, we tend to lose sight of what is important to us. It doesn't make sense if you only have your own ideals and way of life. I can live strongly because there are important people there. Not only the fantasy world view, but also the characters who have such passion will continue to run with all their might, so there is no doubt that everyone who knows the original and those who do not know can enjoy it. I am honored to be able to make this work an animation with the best cast and staff and send it to everyone. Please look forward to it!

"BASTARD!! - Ankoku no Destruction God -" anime adaptation special program delivery decision!

To commemorate the decision to make the anime into an anime, a special broadcast of "BASTARD!! -Ankoku no Destruction God-" will be broadcast from 20:00 on Thursday, February 10th. The four main cast members gather and talk about the highlights of this work. In addition, it is full of the latest first-time information such as a video message from Director Ozaki, the lifting of the ban on PV footage, and additional cast announcements. The distribution program will be distributed for free on Warner's YouTube channel and others below.

BASTARD!! Summary Date: February 10, 2022 (Thursday) 20:00 *Archive distribution available Cast: Kisho Taniyama, Tomori Kusunoki, Hiroki Yasumoto, Yoko Hikasa, Takaharu Ozaki (director), etc. Distribution URL: WB Anime YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/5xxpEFjGqHYNetflix Anime YouTube https://youtu.be/2htS_GQRX48bilibili WB channel (https://space.bilibili.com/2061838341) is also scheduled to be distributed at a later date Event Details: Cast Talk by, Director Ozaki's video comment, PV, additional cast, and other latest first release information will be announced.

"BASTARD!! - Dark God of Destruction-" is a manga by Kazushi Hagiwara that has sold over 30 million copies. In 1987, the one-shot "WIZARD!! ~Explosive Conqueror~" published in "Weekly Shonen Jump" (Shueisha) became a hot topic. gained popularity. A story that combines the entertainment of the royal road with a novel and magnificent setting, an overwhelming fantasy world view, a powerful battle with elements of sword and sorcery, and a sexy depiction of cute heroines that makes you think it was a little extreme for boys' magazines at the time. . This work, which draws such an attractive story and characters with dense drawing power, is also famous as "the founder and monumental work of dark fantasy manga", and has influenced many fantasy works after that.

[Synopsis] 400 years after the collapse of modern civilization, the world was in chaos ruled by magic and swords.

The dark rebellious corps, which aims to revive the god of destruction, Anthrasax, has continued to expand its power to rule the world, centered on the four heavenly kings with overwhelming magical power. Meanwhile, the kingdom of Meta-Licana, located in the Central Metalion Continent, is attacked by a dark rebel army led by a magician. In order to save the kingdom, the daughter of the High Priest, Tear Note Yoko, is forced to make a decision. That is to revive the ancient great wizard who once planned to rule the world, who was sealed inside his childhood friend Luche Renren. And only the kiss of a virgin can break the seal. The moment Yoko makes up his mind to face an imminent crisis and kisses Luche, a powerful black eerie atmosphere fills the surroundings. The strongest and most crazy, the transcendent beautiful hero, the legendary wizard Dark Schneider is now back!

[Cast] Dirk Schneider: Kisho Taniyama Tear Note Yoko: Tomori Kusunoki Gala: Hiroki Yasumoto Urshes Nei: Yoko Hikasa and others

[Staff]・Original: "BASTARD!! Dark God of Destruction" Kazushi Hagiwara (published by Shueisha Jump Comics)・Director: Takaharu Ozaki・Series Composition: Yosuke Kuroda・Character Design: Sayaka Ono・Sound Director: Ebina Yasu Glue / Music: Koji Takanashi (Team-MAX) / Producer: Warner Bros. Japan / Animation Production: Leiden Film

Official site: https://bastard-anime.com Official Twitter: @bastard_PR (C) Kazushi Hagiwara / Shueisha / BASTARD!! Production Committee

[Original information] Volumes 1 to 27 on sale (C) Kazushi Hagiwara / Shueisha