Dark Schneider is revived as Netflix drops anime, Bastard!!

The Dark Schneider made its return with the initial batch of episodes of anime, Bastard!! is available to stream on Netflix.

Adapted from a 1980s manga series created by Kazushi Hagiwara, the epic fantasy anime, Bastard!!, follows a journey of a resurrected wizard from past ages, who is keen to dominate the evil powers despite the hurdles he faces along the way.

The series has previously been adapted into a six-episode anime television series in 1992.

The official synopsis for the 2022 anime read as:

"The Dark Rebel Army, which plans to resurrect the god of destruction Anthrasax, continues to expand its power in a bid to rule the world, led by the overwhelmingly powerful Four Divine Kings. […] In order to save the kingdom, Tia Noto Yoko, daughter of the Great Priest, has a decision to make — she must resurrect the ancient great wizard who once plotted to rule the world, and who is sealed within her childhood friend Lucien Renren. The only thing that can undo the seal is a virgin’s maiden kiss. Facing imminent danger, Yoko puts her lips on Lucien’s, and in that moment, a dark and powerful energy fills the air.

The strongest, wildest, and most beautiful protagonist, the legendary wizard Dark Schneider, is finally revived!"

Watch the teaser trailer for the anime below.  

The anime is expected to be comprised of twenty-four episodes, with the later episodes to be released by Netflix at a later date.