BASTARD is a manga written by Kazushi Hagiwara that has sold over 30 million copies. ～(Shueisha) in 1987, and when it was serialized the following year in 1988, it quickly gained explosive popularity among both men and women. The story has a combination of highbrow entertainment and 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. This work, which depicts such an appealing story and characters with dense artistry, is famous as "the originator and milestone of dark fantasy manga" and has influenced many fantasy works in the future. It has influenced many fantasy works. Four hundred years after the collapse of modern civilization, the world is in a state of chaos where magic and swords rule. The Dark Rebellion, plotting the resurrection of the God of Destruction Anthrasax, 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-Ricana in the central continent of Metalion is attacked by the Dark Rebellion led by a mage. In order to save the kingdom, Tia Note Yoko, daughter of the High Priestess, is forced to make a decision. To save the kingdom, Tia Note Yoko, the daughter of the High Priestess, must make a decision: to resurrect the great wizard of old who once plotted to rule the world, who is sealed inside her childhood friend, Luche Renren. The only thing that can break the seal is a kiss from a virgin. The moment Yoko puts her lips on Ruchet's in the face of imminent danger, a black and powerful specter fills the air around her. The legendary wizard Dark Schneider, the strongest, most crazy, and most beautiful protagonist, is now back! Distribution Information Simultaneous worldwide distribution on Netflix in 2022 Staff Original story: "BASTARD! Dark God of Destruction" by Kazushi Hagiwara (published by 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. Japan Animation Production: Raiden Film And others Cast Dirk SCHNEIDER : Kisho TANIYAMA Tia Note Yoko: Kusunoki Tomori Gala: Yasumoto Hiroki Arshes Ney : Yoko Hikasa etc. (C)Kazushi Hagiwara/Shueisha, BASTARD! Production Committee (C)Kazushi Hagiwara/Shueisha
【Background】
・Graduated from Kyoto University with a major in Japanese Culture Studies, Faculty of Letters
・After graduation, worked 4 years as editor and proofreader for a print magazine specializing in traditional performing arts and culture
・Became a freelance journalist in 2021 and launched japanculturean.com in 2022
【Expertise】
・Pop-Culture Fusion Analysis
Analytical commentary on how modern pop-culture media (anime, film, fashion) incorporates and reinterprets traditional Japanese motifs.
