Anime like BASTARD!!: Ankoku no Hakaishin

also known as Bastard!!

What is Bastard!! about?

Studio: AIC
Status: Finished

The characters in BASTARD!! have forsaken technology and have traded it in for magic and the occult arts. The story revolves around a group of five magicians who set out to rebuild their world after a rampaging God destroys it and tips it into chaos. Driven by their leader Dark Schneider, Gara, Arshes Nei, Abigail and Kall Su set out to conquer kingdoms in the hope of rebuilding them into utopias, with each of the magicians having their own personal agenda in doing so. However, Dark Schneiders often reckless manner and short temper leads him to wreak havoc where ever he goes. He is trapped by a group of clerics in a baby boy, leaving the four without a leader.<br><br> Fifteen years later, the four still continue their quest but their motives have changed to despotic world domination, and it is up to Dark Schneider to show them the "error of their ways", when he is freed by the clerics who once imprisoned him, so that he may defend them against his former comrades. It has now become Dark Schneiders responsibility to track down each one of his companions and set them on the right path again, but what seems to be the once reckless and amoral Dark Schneider has changed over his fifteen year imprisonment within the boy, Lucien Renlen.



Tags: Anti-Hero , Magic , Gore , Dragons , Reincarnation , Heterosexual , Vampire , Nudity , Elf , Tanned Skin , Meta , Werewolf , Swordplay , Ninja , Goblin , Shounen , Gods , Incest , Age Gap
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Here is a list of Anime similar to BASTARD!!: Ankoku no Hakaishin

Berserk

Kenpuu Denki Berserk

Also known as Berserk.

Studio: OLM , VAP , Media Blasters , NYAV Post , Nippon Television Network , Hakusensha
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Adventure , Drama , Fantasy , Horror , Supernatural

Set during a time that very much resembles Europe during the Middle Ages, Berserk is a story of revenge set in the castle town of Midland. Recently, the town has seen the rise of a wicked king, who uses demonic minions to control and victimise his subjects.

However, when a lone soldier enters the town calling himself the Black Swordsman and armed to the teeth, many sense that the king's days of unchecked oppression are over. Soon, the Black Swordsman is plying his trade by hunting down the king's evil servants, giving no quarter, and preparing to exact his vengeance on the king.



Tags: Tragedy , Seinen , Swordplay , War , Cosmic Horror , Male Protagonist , Gore , Found Family , Anti-Hero , Military , Primarily Adult Cast , Philosophy , Torture , Demons , Revenge , Politics , Medieval , Heterosexual , Love Triangle , Primarily Male Cast , Coming of Age , Travel , Tsundere , Class Struggle , Curses , Archery , Fugitive , Nudity , Tomboy , Tanned Skin , Skeleton , Survival
Record of Lodoss War

Lodoss-tou Senki

Also known as Record of Lodoss War.

Studio: MADHOUSE , Kadokawa Shoten , TBS , Marubeni , Central Park Media
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Adventure , Fantasy , Supernatural

Created from the aftermath of the last great battle of the gods, Lodoss and its kingdoms have been plagued by war for thousands of years. As a quiet peace and unity finally become foreseeable over the land, an unknown evil begins to stir. An ancient witch has awakened, bent on preserving the island of Lodoss by creating political unbalance throughout the many kingdoms and keeping any one from maintaining central control. Only a mixed-race party of six young champions, led by the young warrior Parn, stand between this new threat and Lodoss' descent back into the darkness of war and destruction.



Tags: Magic , Elf , Dragons , Witch , Goblin , Gods , War , Dungeon , Medieval , Ensemble Cast , Primarily Adult Cast , Curses , Swordplay , Royal Affairs , Tomboy , Tanned Skin
Bakuen CAMPUS Guardress

Bakuen CAMPUS Guardress

Studio: Production I.G
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Comedy , Fantasy , Supernatural

Long ago, the gate to the world of darkness was sealed. Now evil warriors, known as Remnants, are trying to reopen the gate and let demons take over the world. However, at Tobira High School, exist guardians of the gate who must risk their lives to prevent the gate from being opened.



Tags: Female Protagonist , Heterosexual
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Rune Soldier

Mahou Senshi Louie

Also known as Rune Soldier.

Studio: J.C.STAFF , ADV Films , Selecta Visión
Status: Finished
Genres: Adventure , Comedy , Fantasy

Louie, a brawny student at the mage's guild, is reluctantly accepted by three girls (Merrill-thief, Genie-fighter, and Melissa-priestess) as a companion for their adventuring party. As the foursome explore ruins, battle dark creatures, and make new friends, they also uncover a sinister plot within the kingdom.



Tags: Magic , Male Protagonist , Skeleton , Conspiracy , Swordplay , Revenge , Elf , Primarily Female Cast
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Gokudo

Gokudou-kun Manyuuki

Also known as Gokudo.

Studio: Trans Arts , SoftX , TV Tokyo , Discotek
Status: Finished
Genres: Adventure , Comedy , Fantasy

It all starts when Gokudou steals a pouch from a fortuneteller, thinking that it contains a gem. Instead, it turns out to be a rock, from which emerges Djinn. The genie grants Gokudou the standard three wishes, but our anti-hero doesn't think heavily about his wishes. Gokudou does get his wishes, though not exactly in the fashion that he expected. The best thing he gets out of his wishes is Honou no Maken, a magical sword that enables its owner to do fire attacks and it can be summoned from anywhere in the world.

Even with an enchanted sword, Gokudou doesn't get much respect. He gets turned into a woman by Djinn, who is also a shapeshifter. He is followed by Rubette La Late, a potential love interest who is more interested in adventure, karaoke and outperforming Gokudou. He gets whapped on the head a lot, especially by the fortuneteller who reappears throughout the series just to plague Gokudou it seems. Later in the series, he gets another sidekick, a former evil magician named Prince, who is more handsome and a better womanizer than Gokudou.



Tags: Anti-Hero , Magic , Tanned Skin , Shapeshifting , Gods , Body Swapping , Mythology , Anthropomorphism , Kaiju , Philosophy , Age Regression , Archery , Religion , Super Robot , Henshin , Dragons
Hareluya II Boy

Hareluya II BOY

Also known as Hareluya II Boy.

Studio: TV Tokyo , Triangle Staff , King Records , Yomiko Advertising , Sentai Filmworks
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Comedy , Fantasy

Hareluya Hibino has one ambition in life: to conquer the entire world! Despite his tough exterior, he’s not a bad person, and when push comes to shove, he’ll do his best to help those in need. Together with aspiring painter Kiyoshiro, Hareluya will take on whatever curveballs life may throw his way.



Tags: Episodic , Delinquents , Gangs , Slapstick , School , Baseball , Cars , Motorcycles , Drawing , Heterosexual
Record of Lodoss War: Chronicles of the Heroic Knight

Lodoss-tou Senki: Eiyuu Kishi Den

Also known as Record of Lodoss War: Chronicles of the Heroic Knight.

Studio: AIC , Kadokawa Shoten , Yomiko Advertising , Marubeni
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Adventure , Drama , Fantasy , Romance

Five years after the death of the Emperor of Marmo in the War of Heroes, Parn is now the Free Knight of Lodoss, he and his old allies now famous through the land. However, the Emperor's right-hand-man, Ashram, seeks the scepter of domination to re-unify Lodoss under his former leader's banner. Meanwhile, beyond his attempts at conquest lies a more sinister force beginning to set the stage for the resurrection of the goddess of death and destruction...



Tags: Magic , Ensemble Cast , Gods , Medieval , Female Protagonist , Male Protagonist , Travel , Swordplay , Elf , Dissociative Identities , Dragons , Dungeon , Heterosexual , Tragedy
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Wizardry

Wizardry

Studio: TMS Entertainment
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Adventure , Fantasy

Based on the first Wizardry game "The Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord", a group of characters enter a dungeon to confront the ultimate wizard to prevent him from reaching an unstoppable power. On their way they meet up with a few new friends who have their own battles to settle, but their paths lay together.



Tags: Dungeon , Swordplay , Magic , Gore , Primarily Male Cast , Ninja , Elf , Zombie
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Lord of Lords Ryu Knight

Haou Taikei Ryuu Knight

Also known as Lord of Lords Ryu Knight.

Studio: Sunrise
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Adventure , Fantasy , Mecha

The story is set in “Earthtear,” a mythical world filled with legends and mysteries where monsters, fairies, giants and magicians live. Adeu goes on a journey of training with a robot, Ryu, that has a will and mind to become a real knight. But their enemies have stolen up behind them with the aim of controlling “Earthtear.”



Tags: Magic , Super Robot , Shounen
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The Slayers

Slayers

Also known as The Slayers.

Studio: E&G Films , SoftX , Marubeni , TV Tokyo , Funimation
Status: Finished
Genres: Adventure , Comedy , Fantasy

Welcome to a world where magic reigns and monsters lurk behind every corner. Into his land of deadly dragons and menacing magicians comes our heroine -- Lina Inverse, a cute, fireball-throwing sorceress who steals from the wicked and gives to herself! Along with Gourry, a handsome but dumb-as-a-rock swordsman, Lina challenges the forces of not-so-goodness as she seeks truth, justice, fame and gold! Well, mostly fame and gold... Grab your pack and join the wackiest bunch of misfits ever to embark on a quest!



Tags: Magic , Swordplay , Medieval , Travel , Male Protagonist , Ensemble Cast , Female Protagonist , Demons , Anti-Hero , Parody , Dragons , Slapstick , Disability , Chimera

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