Bastard!!(1992)

Bastard!! is a dark fantasy series set centuries after the god Anthrasax devastated civilization. Four ambitious lords conspire to resurrect this ancient deity, prompting authorities to free Dark Schneider, a powerful sorcerer imprisoned for fifteen years. Once bent on world conquest, Schneider now stands as humanity's unlikely savior against the very forces his former allies have unleashed. The series blends magic, political intrigue, and high-stakes supernatural conflict as Schneider navigates a world transformed by time and betrayal, forced to confront both his past and the catastrophic consequences of his allies' ambitions.