BAKI (2018)
A brutal Netflix anime following martial arts prodigy Baki Hanma as he confronts five deadly death row convicts in a savage quest to surpass his legendary father.
BAKI - Series Information
- Original Title: バキ
- First Air Year: 2018
- Last Air Year: 2020
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Animation, Action, Adventure, Crime, Drama
- Content Rating (US): TV-MA
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode: 24 minutes
- Number of Seasons: 2
- Number of Episodes: 39
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: Japanese
- Spoken Languages: Japanese
- First Air Date: June 26, 2018 (United States - TV-MA), June 26, 2018 (United Kingdom - 18), June 26, 2018 (Germany - 18), June 26, 2018 (India - A), June 26, 2018 (Australia - MA 15+), June 26, 2018 (Brazil - 18), June 26, 2018 (South Korea - 19)
- Networks: Netflix
- Production Companies: TMS Entertainment
- Production Countries: Japan
- Alternative Titles: Μπάκι (GR), Baki (2018) (FR), 刃牙 死囚篇 (CN), BAKI (SA), באקי המתאבק החדש (IL), BAKI (IT)
BAKI - Plot
While martial arts champion Baki Hanma trains hard to surpass his legendary father, five violent death row inmates descend upon Tokyo to take him on.
BAKI - Trailer
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BAKI - Cast & Crew
Main Cast
- Nobunaga Shimazaki
- Kenjiro Tsuda
- Takehito Koyasu
- Issei Futamata
- Banjo Ginga
- Chafurin
- Akio Otsuka
- Yoshihisa Kawahara
- Sora Amamiya
- Mugihito
BAKI - FAQs
Where can you stream BAKI online?
BAKI is available exclusively on Netflix, including both the standard subscription tier and Netflix Standard with Ads. All 39 episodes across two seasons are available to stream. You can check regional availability and compare viewing options on JustWatch.
Is BAKI based on a manga series?
Yes, BAKI is adapted from the long-running manga series by Keisuke Itagaki, originally published in Weekly Shōnen Champion. The 2018 Netflix anime covers the Death Row Convicts arc and the Great Raitai Tournament arc, both drawn from the manga's storyline.
Who voices the main characters in BAKI?
Nobunaga Shimazaki voices the protagonist Baki Hanma, while Akio Otsuka portrays his fearsome father Yūjirō Hanma. The five death row convicts are voiced by Kenjiro Tsuda, Takehito Koyasu, Issei Futamata, Banjo Ginga, and Chafurin, among other prominent voice actors.
What is BAKI about?
BAKI follows teenage martial arts prodigy Baki Hanma as he relentlessly trains to defeat his father, the world's strongest fighter. His journey is upended when five of the world's most dangerous death row convicts converge on Tokyo, each seeking to experience defeat for the first time.
How many seasons and episodes does BAKI have?
BAKI consists of 2 seasons totaling 39 episodes. Season 1, subtitled Most Evil Death Row Convicts Saga, spans 26 episodes, while Season 2, covering the Great Raitai Tournament and Godlike Clash of the Kids Saga, contains 13 episodes.
Is BAKI suitable for younger viewers?
BAKI carries a TV-MA content rating, making it intended for mature audiences only. The series features intense and graphic combat, extreme violence, and brutal fight sequences. Parental discretion is strongly advised, and the series is not appropriate for children or younger teens.
Is BAKI cancelled or did it end?
BAKI has ended as a series, concluding in 2020 after two seasons. However, the story continues in the sequel series Baki Hanma, which premiered on Netflix in 2021 and picks up directly after the events of BAKI, continuing Baki's quest to surpass his father.
What anime series are similar to BAKI?
Fans of BAKI often enjoy Baki Hanma (2021), KENGAN ASHURA (2019), and Baki the Grappler (2001) for their shared focus on brutal underground combat. MEGALOBOX (2018) and Killing Bites (2018) also offer similarly intense action for viewers who enjoy high-stakes fighting anime.
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