So, you're hooked on Bastard!! -Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy-, huh? You devoured those episodes faster than a goblin eating a dropped donut. Now, the burning question: Will there be a Season 2?
Let's face it, that wild ride of heavy metal magic and over-the-top characters left us wanting more. We need more Dark Schneider! More Luche Renren! More everything!
The Crystal Ball Says... Maybe!
Unfortunately, we don't have a definitive "yes" or "no" carved into a magical stone tablet. The fate of a second season hangs in the balance, like a precarious stack of amplifiers about to topple over during a rock concert.
Netflix, the streaming giant that brought us the anime, is notoriously tight-lipped. They're like a sphinx guarding its secrets, only instead of riddles, it's viewership numbers and cost-benefit analyses.
But don't despair! There are glimmers of hope brighter than Dark Schneider's magical explosions.
Reasons to Stay Optimistic
First, Bastard!! did pretty darn well. It cracked the top 10 in several countries. That’s gotta mean something, right?
Second, the source material, the manga by Kazushi Hagiwara, is HUGE! We’re talking a mountain of stories waiting to be animated. There's enough content to keep us entertained for ages.
Third, and this is the big one, the end of the first season felt...unfinished. It didn't wrap everything up neatly with a bow. It's like the band stopped playing mid-song, leaving us hanging on a cliffhanger note. That sets the stage for season 2!
The Waiting Game
So, what can we do while we wait? Well, re-watch the first season, obviously! Appreciate all of the glorious 80's inspired hair and outfits again.
Dive into the manga! Experience the original story in all its black-and-white glory. You might even uncover details that didn't make it into the anime.
And, perhaps most importantly, spread the word! Tell your friends, your family, your pets (if they're anime fans, that is). The more buzz surrounding Bastard!!, the better the chances of a second season. Show your support with fan art and cosplay, whatever helps spread the word.
Maybe, just maybe, with enough fan power, we can summon a Season 2 into existence. Who knows, perhaps Dark Schneider himself will appear to force Netflix’s hand!
Think of it like this:
"It's like waiting for your favorite band to release a new album. The anticipation is agonizing, but when it finally arrives, it's pure bliss!"
Until then, keep rocking, keep believing, and keep the Bastard!! flame burning bright! The future of magic, metal and mayhem hangs in the balance!
