Baki (TV series)

Baki
Key Visual
No. of seasons2
No. of episodes39
Original release
NetworkNetflix
ReleaseJune 25, 2018 (2018-06-25) –
June 4, 2020 (2020-06-04)
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Baki is a 2018 original net animation series adapted from the manga of the same name written and illustrated by Keisuke Itagaki. It covers the second part of the manga Baki the Grappler series and is directed by Toshiki Hirano at TMS Entertainment with character handled by Fujio Suzuki and scripts overseen by Tatsuhiko Urahata.[1] It began streaming on Netflix on June 25, 2018 in Japan, and started streaming on December 18, 2018 outside Japan.[2][3][4] The series then started airing on several Japanese television channels beginning with Tokyo MX on July 1.[5] Its opening theme song is "Beastful" by Granrodeo and its ending theme "Resolve" is performed by Azusa Tadokoro with lyrics by Miho Karasawa.[6] The first season focuses on five inmates who break out of prison from around the world and travel to Japan.

Netflix renewed the series for a second season on March 19, 2019.[7] On March 5, 2020, it was announced that the main staff TMS Entertainment would be returning to produce the second season with the addition of a new character designer and art director. The 13 episode second season covering the "Great Chinese Challenge" and the Alai Jr. arcs was released exclusively on Netflix on June 4, 2020. Its opening theme is "Jounetsu wa Oboete Iru" performed by Granrodeo and its ending theme is "Dead Stroke" performed by Ena Fujita.[8]

A 15-minutes original animation DVD (OAD), referred to as Baki: Most Evil Death Row Convicts Special Anime (バキ 最凶死刑囚編SP(スペシャル)アニメ), was previously included with the limited edition of the 14th volume of Baki-Dou on December 6, 2016. However, it adapts the arc of the same name from the Baki series. Created by Telecom Animation Film, it was directed by Teiichi Takiguchi.[9][10]

  1. ^ Pineda, Rafael Antonio (March 14, 2018). "Baki Anime's Teaser Video Reveals Main Cast, Staff". Anime News Network. Retrieved March 14, 2018.
  2. ^ "Netflix to Stream New Baki Anime Series". Anime News Network. August 2, 2017. Retrieved August 2, 2017.
  3. ^ "Netflix Premieres New Baki Anime Series in Summer 2018 in Japan, in Fall 2018 Outside of Japan". Anime News Network. August 26, 2017. Retrieved August 26, 2017.
  4. ^ "Netflix Announces December Premiere Dates for Baki, Sirius the Jaeger, Hi Score Girl Anime (Updated)". Anime News Network. Retrieved November 20, 2018.
  5. ^ "Brawny Brawlers Trade Brutal Blows in "Baki" TV Anime Trailer". Crunchyroll. June 9, 2018. Retrieved June 10, 2018.
  6. ^ "GRANRODEO Performs OP Theme for New "Baki" Anime". Crunchyroll. April 19, 2018. Retrieved June 10, 2018.
  7. ^ "New Baki Anime Gets 2nd Season on Netflix". Anime News Network. March 19, 2019. Retrieved March 19, 2019.
  8. ^ "Baki Anime Season 2 Premieres on Netflix on June 4". Anime News Network. March 21, 2020. Retrieved March 21, 2020.
  9. ^ "Keisuke Itagaki's Baki Manga Gets TV Anime Adaptation". Anime News Network. 2016-11-28. Retrieved 2016-11-28.
  10. ^ "New Baki Martial Arts Anime's Trailer Reveals Staff at Telecom Animation Film". Anime News Network. 2016-09-21. Retrieved 2016-11-28.