The television show Baki is an anime series adapted from the manga of the same name by Keisuke Itagaki. It focuses on martial arts and follows the story of Baki Hanma, a young fighter training to surpass his legendary father, Yujiro Hanma. The series features intense hand-to-hand combat and underground fighting tournaments. Key details about the Baki TV series:
- It is an original net animation (ONA) series produced by TMS Entertainment and directed by Toshiki Hirano.
- The show premiered on Netflix on June 25, 2018, in Japan and later became available internationally on December 18, 2018.
- There are two seasons with a total of 39 episodes. The first season centers on five death row inmates who escape prison and come to Japan to challenge Baki.
- The second season, released on June 4, 2020, covers the "Great Chinese Challenge" and Alai Jr. story arcs.
- The series features opening themes by Granrodeo and ending themes by Azusa Tadokoro and Ena Fujita.
- A special 15-minute original animation DVD (OAD) titled Baki: Most Evil Death Row Convicts Special Anime was released in 2016, adapting a specific arc from the manga
The Baki franchise includes multiple manga series and anime adaptations, with the story revolving around Baki's journey to become the strongest fighter and his complex relationship with his father. The series is known for its brutal and dynamic fight scenes, making it popular among martial arts and anime fans
. You can watch Baki on Netflix, where it is available for streaming worldwide
