A milestone in dark fantasy manga, "BASTARD! -The anime adaptation of the classic dark fantasy manga "BASTARD! Noriaki Taniyama will play Dirk Schneider, Tomori Kusunoki will play Yoko, Hiroki Yasumoto will play Gala, and Yoko Hikasa will play Nei.

It has been announced that "BASTARD!!!", a manga series serialized in "Weekly Shonen Jump" (Shueisha) and written by Kazushi Hagiwara, which has sold over 30 million copies, will be adapted into an anime series on Netflix for simultaneous worldwide distribution in 2022. -The series will be distributed simultaneously worldwide on Netflix in 2022.

BASTARD! -The series is based on the manga by Kazuyoshi Hagiwara, which sold more than 30 million copies in 1987. ~The Conqueror of the Bakugan Flame~" became a hot topic of conversation, and was serialized the following year in 1988.

The story combines royal road entertainment with a novel and magnificent setting, an overwhelming fantasy worldview, powerful battles with elements of sword and sorcery, and sexy depictions of cute heroines that seemed a bit extreme for a shonen magazine at the time. The story and characters are full of charm, and the densely drawn artwork in this work is known as "the originator and gold standard of dark fantasy manga," and has influenced many later fantasy works.

The main character is Dirk Schneider, a legendary wizard who has lived for over 400 years. He is a strong character, arrogant, arrogant, outspoken, and a self-confident troublemaker, who fights monsters, evil wizards, and the "God of Destruction," a deformed being who is the army of darkness, with his mighty magical power in this fantasy battle story. The novel and spectacular storyline, the depiction of spell chanting, and the cute and sexy heroines became the talk of the town, and the series quickly gained explosive popularity among both men and women alike.

It was announced that this work will be distributed simultaneously worldwide on Netflix in 2022.

In addition, a teaser visual and four main cast members have been announced, and comments from Noriaki Taniyama, Tomori Kusunoki, Hiroki Yasumoto, Yoko Hikasa, and Takaharu Ozaki, the director, have arrived.

In addition, to commemorate the decision to make an anime adaptation, an event to celebrate "BASTARD! -The four main cast members announced this time will be the main characters of the anime. The four main cast members announced this time will gather to talk about the highlights of the work. The program will also include a video message from director Ozaki, the release of PV footage, and the announcement of additional cast members.
This program will be distributed for free on Warner's YouTube channel and others, so be sure to check it out.

Teaser Visual Revealed!

Along with the announcement of the anime adaptation of this work, a teaser visual has been released.
The main character, Dirk Schneider, is holding the heroine, Tia Note Yoko, in his lap while sitting on an ominous throne with a number of gaikotsu embedded in it, smiling fearlessly at the viewer. In front of him, a figure that looks like a demon is attacking the two of them.

The visuals foreshadow the beginning of the legend of Dark Schneider, the great wizard of old.

The main cast was announced!
Comments from Noriaki Taniyama, Tomori Kusunoki, Hiroki Yasumoto, Yoko Hikasa, and director Takaharu Ozaki have arrived!

A part of the main cast was also announced.
The main character Dirk Schneider will be played by Noriaki Taniyama, the heroine Tia Note Yoko by Tomori Kusunoki, one of the Four Heavenly Kings Gara by Hiroki Yasumoto, and one of the Four Heavenly Kings Arshes Ney by Yoko Hikasa.

The above main cast members have commented on their enthusiasm and joy at the decision to appear in the film!
In addition, the director of the film, Takaharu Ozaki, has also commented on the film.

<Comments

Noriaki Taniyama as Dirk Schneider

＜Noriaki Taniyama commented

This is a manga that was serialized when I was a student. It was a manga with a strong presence, and of course I knew about it. I was in the middle of my generation at the time, and I never thought that I would be playing the role of Dirk Schneider, the main character of a bad work, after all these years. ......
I was in the middle of my generation at the time, and I never thought I'd get to play Dirk Schneider again.
He was so good at it that I thought he was the only person who could play the role. For the people who entrusted me with the role of Dirk Schneider this time, and for the many fans of the original, I will do my best to play Dirk Schneider as only Noriaki Taniyama can.
Thank you for your support.

Tomori Kusunoki as Yoko Tia Note

＜Tomori Kusunoki comments

Yoko is a strong, kind-hearted and wonderful woman who has a strong core of her own and is a little scary when she gets angry, but she is also able to look around and understand the feelings of others.
I will do my best so that many of her fans, including those overseas, as well as those who are interested in her for the first time, can enjoy the show!
I look forward to working with you in the future.

Hiroki Yasumoto / Gala

＜Hiroki Yasumoto comment

This work has always excited Yasumoto's heart and "something" in his mind.
It is a great honor for me to be able to participate in such a memorable work as Gala, my personal favorite character.
I would like to play him well, carefully, boldly, but somehow gently and charmingly.

Yoko Hikasa / Arshes Ney

＜Yoko Hikasa comment

My name is Yoko Hikasa, and I will be playing the role of Arshes Ney.
Ney is a clumsy but straightforward woman who pursues an ideal world and strength while pretending not to see her deepest feelings.
I hope to express the subtleties of Ney's heart as she wavers between her role and love.
I hope all the fans will look forward to seeing this work, which is filled with the playful spirit of the original author, come to life in the form of a film!

Director Takaharu Ozaki

＜Director Takaharu Ozaki's comment

The Bastard! Bastard! Bastard! Bastard! is back! Now it is being revived in anime!
The influence that this work has had on Japanese fantasy works can be said to continue even today.
It has evolved with tremendous vigor and power beyond the confines of the classic high fantasy genre, attracting many fans.
In this age of diversification and individual freedom, we tend to lose sight of what is important to us and our loved ones, while at the same time becoming more convenient and affluent.
It is meaningless to have only one's own ideals and way of life. We can live strongly only if we have people who are important to us. The characters with such passionate feelings will continue to run as fast as they can, not only in the fantasy world, so whether you know the original work or not, I am sure that everyone will enjoy it.
We are honored to be able to present this work to you as an anime with the best cast and crew.
Please look forward to it!

(Honorifics omitted in the original text)

BASTARD! -The God of Destruction" anime adaptation will be broadcasted on February 10!

In commemoration of the decision of the anime adaptation, "BASTARD! The special program of "BASTARD!!! -God of Dark Destruction-" anime adaptation will be distributed on February 10 at 20:00!
The four main cast members will gather to talk about the highlights of the work. The program will also feature a video message from director Ozaki, the release of PV footage, and the announcement of additional cast members.
The program will be distributed for free on Warner's YouTube channel and other sites.

Special program information on the decision of the anime adaptation
BASTARD! The special program of "BASTARD!!! -God of Dark Destruction-" anime adaptation decision!
Date: Thursday, February 10, 2022, 20:00~ *Archive distribution will be available.
Appearance: Noriaki Taniyama, Tomori Kusunoki, Hiroki Yasumoto, Yoko Hikasa, Takaharu Ozaki (director), etc.

<Distribution URL
WB Anime YouTube channel #
Netflix Anime YouTube #
Also scheduled to be distributed on bilibili WB channel ( # ) at a later date.

Event details: Talk by cast members, video comments by director Ozaki, PV, additional cast members, and the latest information about the latest first release.

Production Information
Anime " BASTARD! - The God of Dark Destruction
＜Distribution Information
2022 Worldwide distribution on Netflix

<Synopsis

Four hundred years after the collapse of modern civilization, the world is in chaos, ruled by magic and swords.

The Dark Rebellion, which plans to resurrect Anthrasax, the God of Destruction, continues to expand its power to rule the world, led by the Four Heavenly Kings with their overwhelming magical power.
In the midst of this, the Kingdom of Meta-Rikana, located on the central Metallion continent, is attacked by the Dark Rebel Legion led by mages.
In order to save the kingdom, Tia Noth Yoko, daughter of the High Priestess, is forced to make a decision.
It is sealed within her childhood friend, a boy named Luche Renren,
The only way to do this is to revive the ancient great wizard who once planned to rule the world.
The only way to break the seal is with a kiss by a virgin.
The moment Yoko decides to lock lips with Luche in this impending crisis, a black and powerful demonic energy fills the air around them.
The legendary wizard Dirk Schneider, the strongest, craziest, and most beautiful hero of all, is now back!

<Cast
Dirk Schneider: Noriaki Taniyama
Tia Note Yoko: Tomori Kusunoki
Gala: Hiroki Yasumoto
Arshes Ney: Yoko Hikasa
and others

<Staff> Original story: "BASTARD
Original story: "BASTARD! The God of Destruction" Kazushi Hagiwara (Shueisha JUMP Comics)
Director : Takaharu Ozaki
Series Composition : Yosuke Kuroda
Character Design: Saka Ono
Sound Director: Yasunori Ebina
Music: Koji Takanashi (Team-MAX)
Produced by Warner Bros.
Animation Production: Leiden Film
Produced by Warner Bros.

Original story information
Volume 1 to 27 currently on sale

＜Official information
Official website: ##
Official Twitter: @bastard_PR

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