The fight continues! The anime adaptation of ‘BAKI-DOU’ premieres on Netflix in 2026

(Featured: Keisuke Itagaki / TMS Entertainment / Netflix)

Baki is back, and he is bored… that is, until a new devastating challenger appears! Now the world’s greatest fighters have to deal with a powerful force from the past in BAKI-DOU!

“Following the conclusion of the greatest father-son fight on earth, Baki and other legendary fighters are overcome with unbearable boredom.
Meanwhile, 364 meters beneath Tokyo Skytree, a secret plan is set into motion that seeks to revive the master swordsman Miyamoto Musashi…

Unleashed in the present day, this menacing new threat wields his swordsmanship with unparalleled power and speed to attack Baki and the others. It’s the strongest underground arena fighters vs. the legendary swordsman! What will be the outcome of this mixed martial arts battle that crosses time and space? The history of strength is about to change!”

via Netflix

Baki the Grappler is a martial arts manga series written and illustrated by Keisuke Itagaki. It follows a teenager named Baki Hanma as he trains to take on dangerous opponents in deadly tournaments. The series has been adapted into several anime series and an OVA, with the current Netflix adaptation being well-received.

BAKI-DOU is the fourth Baki story and follows the titular character, now bored with fighting, as none of his opponents truly test his abilities following a destructive clash with his father. Baki and the world’s best fighters are put to the test when a challenger from the distant past arrives, using techniques that push them beyond their limits.

BAKI-DOU will premiere in 2026 on Netflix.

(Source: Netflix)

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