Bastard!! Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy part 2: Release date and news
Netflix's latest anime series is going down a treat with fans, but when can we expect more?
Netflix series Bastard!! Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy was a big hit with anime fans earlier this year, and after only a few months away it's back on the streamer with more brand-new episodes.
The series is based on the long-running Japanese manga series of the same name, which was released between 1988 and 2010 as an explicit and gory love letter to heavy metal and Dungeons & Dragons.
Part 2 will continue the story of Dark Schneider, a volatile dark wizard who was called on to help the kingdom of Meta-llicana after it was threatened by Anthrasax, the resurrected God of Destruction.
But just when will fans be able to watch the new episodes on Netflix? Read on for everything you need to know about Bastard!! Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy part 2.
Has Bastard!! Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy been renewed for season 2?
Bastard!! Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy was originally commissioned for 24 episodes, and with only 13 released so far, that means there are still 11 more set to stream on Netflix.
Whether the series will return for more beyond those 24 episodes currently remains to be seen.
When will Bastard!! Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy part 2 be released?
It's official - after a few months away Bastard!! Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy will be returning for its next 11 episodes on Netflix on Thursday 15th September 2022.
This means there's not long to wait to pick up with the rest of the story of Dark Schneider and Meta-llicana.
Bastard!! Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy cast: Who stars in the series?
The show's cast includes a host of established Japanese voice actors, and is led by Kisho Taniyama, who is also a vocalist for the rock band Granrodeo and is the Japanese dubbing voice for Fred Jones in Scooby-Doo cartoons.
Here's a full list for the voice cast of Bastard!! Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy:
- Kishō Taniyama as Dark Schneider
- Tomori Kusunoki as Tia Noto Yoko
- Hiroki Yasumoto as Gara
- Yoko Hikasa as Arshes Nei
- Kanae Itō as Lucien Renlen
- Tomokazu Sugita as Abigail
- Kensho Ono as Kall-Su
- Nao Tōyama as Sheila Tuel Meta-llicana
- Yoshitsugu Matsuoka as Lars
- Ari Ozawa as Sean Ari
- Shizuka Ito as Kai Harn
- Takehito Koyasu as Di-amon
- Mami Koyama as Anthrasax
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Is there a trailer for Bastard!! Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy part 2?
You can watch the full trailer for Bastard!! Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy part 2 right here.
Bastard!! Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy season 1 is available on Netflix now. Sign up for Netflix from £6.99 a month. Netflix is also available on Sky Glass and Virgin Media Stream.
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James Hibbs is a Drama Writer for Radio Times, covering programmes across both streaming platforms and linear channels. He previously worked in PR, first for a B2B agency and subsequently for international TV production company Fremantle. He possesses a BA in English and Theatre Studies and an NCTJ Level 5 Diploma in Journalism.
