Baki Hanma (2021)
The ultimate martial arts anime — Baki’s savage quest to surpass his all-powerful father reaches its brutal, breathtaking peak on Netflix.
Baki Hanma - Series Information
- Original Title: 範馬刃牙
- First Air Year: 2021
- Last Air Year: 2023
- Created by: Toshiki Hirano
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Animation, Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Fantasy
- 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: September 30, 2021 (United States - TV-MA), September 30, 2021 (Germany - 16), September 30, 2021 (Australia - MA 15+), September 30, 2021 (Brazil - 18), September 30, 2021 (South Korea - 19)
- Networks: Netflix
- Alternative Titles: Боец Баки (RU), Son of Ogre: Baki Hanma (JP)
- Production Companies: TMS Entertainment
- Production Countries: Japan
Baki Hanma - Plot
To gain the skills he needs to surpass his powerful father, Baki enters Arizona State Prison to take on the notorious inmate known as Mr. Unchained.
Baki Hanma - Trailer
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Baki Hanma - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- Toshiki Hirano
Main Cast
- Nobunaga Shimazaki
- Akio Otsuka
- Rikiya Koyama
- Toru Furuya
- Takeshi Kusao
- Hidekatsu Shibata
- Takaya Hashi
- Kenta Miyake
- Nobuo Tobita
- Fumihiko Tachiki
Writers
- Tatsuhiko Urahata
- Kenichi Yamada
- Atsuo Ishino
Baki Hanma - FAQs
Where can you stream Baki Hanma online?
Baki Hanma is available exclusively on Netflix, including Netflix Standard with Ads. Both seasons — all 39 episodes — are available to stream in full. The series is one of Netflix’s prominent anime offerings and can be watched globally through the platform.
Is Baki Hanma based on a manga?
Yes, Baki Hanma is adapted from the manga series “Baki-Dou” and the broader Baki franchise created by Keisuke Itagaki. The anime is part of a long-running manga series that began in 1991 and has spawned multiple sequels, prequels, and anime adaptations over the decades.
Who are the main voice actors in Baki Hanma?
The principal Japanese voice cast includes Nobunaga Shimazaki as Baki Hanma, Akio Otsuka as the fearsome Yujiro Hanma, Rikiya Koyama as Sea King Retsu, Takeshi Kusao as Pickle, Kenta Miyake as Jack Hanma, and Hochu Otsuka as Biscuit Oliva, among others.
How many seasons and episodes does Baki Hanma have?
Baki Hanma ran for two seasons on Netflix. Season 1 contains 12 episodes and Season 2 contains 27 episodes, bringing the total to 39 episodes. The series concluded in 2023 and is no longer in production.
Does Baki ever defeat his father Yujiro Hanma?
The climactic father-son showdown is the emotional centerpiece of Season 2. Without revealing the full outcome, the battle between Baki and Yujiro delivers a resolution that is both surprising and thematically resonant, redefining what victory means within the brutal world of the Baki franchise.
What is Baki Hanma about?
Baki Hanma follows teenage martial arts prodigy Baki as he relentlessly pursues the strength needed to defeat his father, Yujiro — the world’s most powerful creature. The series blends hyper-stylized combat, extreme physical feats, and shonen rivalry themes across two intense Netflix seasons.
Is Baki Hanma a sequel to the previous Baki anime?
Yes, Baki Hanma is a direct sequel to BAKI (2018) on Netflix, which itself followed Baki the Grappler (2001). Watching the earlier series first is recommended for full context, though Baki Hanma introduces its own story arc centered on Arizona State Prison and the prehistoric fighter Pickle.
What content rating does Baki Hanma carry?
Baki Hanma is rated TV-MA, making it suitable for mature audiences only. The series features intense and graphic depictions of hand-to-hand combat, blood, and extreme physical violence. Viewer discretion is strongly advised, particularly for younger audiences.
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