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When evil forces threaten to resurrect Anthrasax, the God of Destruction, the Kingdom of Meta-llicana calls on a volatile dark wizard for help.
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When evil forces threaten to resurrect Anthrasax, the God of Destruction, the Kingdom of Meta-llicana calls on a volatile dark wizard for help.
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Episode 1
As the Dark Rebel Army closes in, the Kingdom of Meta-llicana falls to its knees. Its only hope lies in awakening a powerful but evil sorcerer.
Directed by Takaharu OzakiWritten by Yosuke KurodaGuest stars Mami Koyama, Hisashi Izumi, Atsushi Ono
Episode 2
Left with no other option, Yoko revives Dark Schneider once again when a terrifying multiheaded monster attacks the Kingdom of Meta-llicana.
Guest stars Hisashi Izumi, Toru Nara, Binbin Takaoka
Episode 3
The first of four seals that contain the God of Destruction breaks. As a crisis looms in sight, Yoko grapples with conflicting emotions.
Guest stars Hisashi Izumi, Binbin Takaoka, Volcano Ota
Episode 4
Sheila and Dark Schneider set out to free Yoko, whose captor threatens to torment her unless she discloses how she unseals the powerful wizard.
Guest stars Yoshitsugu Matsuoka, Volcano Ota, Tsuguo Mogami
Episode 5
The demon god Efreet unleashes deadly flames, and Dark Schneider must find a way out in order to save Yoko.
Guest stars Yoshitsugu Matsuoka, Volcano Ota, Tsuguo Mogami
Episode 6
Outraged by Dark Schneider's success, Kall-Su orders Arshes Nei, a half-dark elf, to put an end to the reincarnated wizard before he grows too strong.
Guest stars Shizuka Itoh, Yoshitsugu Matsuoka, Hisashi Izumi, Ari Ozawa, Volcano Ota
Episode 7
Arshes Nei sends sorcerer Kai Harn to defeat Dark Schneider, who uses High Ancient Magic to try to turn him into a stone statue.
Guest stars Shizuka Itoh, Yoshitsugu Matsuoka, Hisashi Izumi, Ari Ozawa, Binbin Takaoka, Volcano Ota
Episode 8
Lucien reunites with Yoko in the forest, but they are soon attacked by a Werewolf soldier working for Count Di-amon, a powerful vampire.
Guest stars Shizuka Itoh, Yoshitsugu Matsuoka, Takehito Koyasu, Ari Ozawa, Kazuya Saji
Episode 9
While Dark Schneider struggles to break free from captivity, Yoko, Kai Harn and Sean Ari fend for themselves against Di-amon.
Guest stars Shizuka Itoh, Yoshitsugu Matsuoka, Takehito Koyasu, Ari Ozawa, Volcano Ota, Kazuya Saji
Episode 10
The remaining members of the Divine Kings gather and vow to eliminate Dark Schneider. Abigail tests Arshes Nei's loyalty to their mission.
Guest stars Yoshitsugu Matsuoka, Hisashi Izumi, Ari Ozawa
Episode 11
Dark Schneider and Arshes Nei reunite for the first time since his reincarnation. Baba, an old woman with prophetic powers, has an alarming vision.
Guest stars Yoshitsugu Matsuoka, Hisashi Izumi, Uko Tachibana
Episode 12
Arshes Nei unleashes a surprise attack on the castle, getting the upper hand in her battle against a disarmed adversary.
Guest stars Yoshitsugu Matsuoka, Hisashi Izumi, Volcano Ota, Tsuguo Mogami, Uko Tachibana
Episode 13
Nearly equal in strength, two opponents ratchet up the rapidly escalating fight. Meanwhile, the warriors struggle with their emotions.
Guest stars Yoshitsugu Matsuoka, Hisashi Izumi, Uko Tachibana
Episode 14
After Dark Schneider's sacrifice, his allies grieve a major loss. Meanwhile, Kall-Su and Abigail’s Army of Decay continue to wreak havoc.
Guest stars Yoshitsugu Matsuoka, Hisashi Izumi, Binbin Takaoka, Volcano Ota, Uko Tachibana, Yasuhiro Mamiya
Episode 15
Arshes and Gara face-off against Lynch but realize they are no match against the ruthless creature. Abigail receives word of Dark Schneider’s return.
Guest stars Yoshitsugu Matsuoka, Hisashi Izumi, Yasuhiro Mamiya, Takahiro Sumi, Hayato Kaneko
Episode 16
With his newfound strength, Dark Schneider attempts to face Vivian — a Devil Mace-wielding cyclops fueled by Anthrasax’s immense power — all on his own.
Guest stars Yoshitsugu Matsuoka, Hisashi Izumi, Binbin Takaoka, Yasuhiro Mamiya, Hayato Kaneko, Atsushi Miyauchi, Akihiro Tajima
Episode 17
Lich reaches Meta-llicana, seeking vengeance against Dark Schneider. The two face off but Arshes notices that something is off.
Guest stars Yoshitsugu Matsuoka, Hisashi Izumi, Yasuhiro Mamiya, Atsushi Miyauchi
Episode 18
Yoko fearlessly stands up against Abigail. Facing Lich alone, Gara’s only chance of survival is to use the full potential of the Murasame Blade.
Guest stars Yoshitsugu Matsuoka, Hisashi Izumi, Atsushi Miyauchi
Episode 19
Sensing danger, Arshes heads to Meta-llicana Castle and stops Abigail in his tracks when he sets out to collect the last seal.
Guest stars Yoshitsugu Matsuoka, Hisashi Izumi, Binbin Takaoka, Volcano Ota, Atsushi Miyauchi
Episode 20
After learning the secret of the final seal, Dark Schneider agrees to protect Sheila. Abigail reveals his true self and turns the tables on Arshes Nei.
Guest stars Yoshitsugu Matsuoka, Hisashi Izumi, Volcano Ota
Episode 21
Dark Schneider puts up a good fight against the evolved Abigail, but things take a turn for the worst when the dark wizard’s plan backfires.
Guest stars Yoshitsugu Matsuoka, Hisashi Izumi, Binbin Takaoka, Volcano Ota
Episode 22
The castle walls crumble with the full force of Dark Schneider’s Helloween spell, but Abigail seems unaffected. Arshes swoops in to assist her lover.
Guest stars Shizuka Itoh, Yoshitsugu Matsuoka, Hisashi Izumi, Ari Ozawa, Volcano Ota
Episode 23
Arshes and Gara stand up to Abigail but are in no condition to fight. Abigail preys on Dark Schneider’s ultimate weakness.
Guest stars Shizuka Itoh, Yoshitsugu Matsuoka, Hisashi Izumi, Ari Ozawa, Volcano Ota
Episode 24
As Abigail taunts Dark Schneider for possessing a human heart, fire spirits come to the rescue and assist the wizard in one final battle.
Guest stars Shizuka Itoh, Yoshitsugu Matsuoka, Takuma Terashima, Show Hayami, Junichi Suwabe, Koji Yusa, Hisashi Izumi, Ari Ozawa
Episode information updated Sep 18, 2026
Kisho TaniyamaDark Schneider (voice)
Tomori KusunokiTia Noto Yoko (voice)
Hiroki YasumotoGara (voice)
Yoko HikasaArshes Nei (voice)
Kanae ItouLucien Renlen (voice)
Tomokazu SugitaAbigail (voice)
Kensho OnoKall-Su (voice)
Nao ToyamaSheila Tuel Meta-llicana (voice)
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