Bastard!! debuted in Weekly Shōnen Jump issue #1001 on March 14, 1988. Created by Kazushi Hagiwara, the series follows the ancient wizard Dark Schneider who is resurrected to fight against a dark army threatening the world. Packed with heavy metal references, fantasy tropes, and adult humor, Bastard!! became a cult favorite of the late 1980s.
In which issue of Weekly Shōnen Jump did Bastard!! debut?
Bastard!! debuted in issue #1001 of Weekly Shōnen Jump, published on March 14, 1988.
Who created Bastard!!?
Bastard!! was created by Kazushi Hagiwara, known for his detailed art style and numerous heavy metal references in character and technique names.
How many volumes does Bastard!! have?
Bastard!! has 27 volumes with 260 chapters, published between 1988 and 2010.
Why are there so many heavy metal references in Bastard!!?
Author Kazushi Hagiwara is a big heavy metal fan and named many characters and techniques after bands and songs from the genre, such as AC/DC, Metallica, and Guns N' Roses.
