Baki is a long-running anime series that follows the story of a young martial artist named Baki Hanma as he strives to become the strongest fighter in the world. The anime has multiple seasons, spin-offs, and OVAs, which can make it confusing for newcomers to know where to start. In this guide, we will provide a detailed watch order for the Baki anime, along with an explanation of each season and spin-off. We put up the best Baki anime watch order according to the date and storyline.
Baki the Grappler (2001)
Baki the Grappler is the first season of the Baki anime series and is where you should start if you want to follow the story chronologically. The season covers the story of the young martial artist Baki Hanma as he trains to become the strongest fighter in the world. The season is divided into two arcs, the Underground Arena arc and the Maximum Tournament arc.
In the Underground Arena arc, Baki fights against powerful fighters from around the world who have come to Japan to compete in the Underground Arena. The Maximum Tournament arc follows Baki and other fighters as they compete in a tournament to determine the strongest fighter in the world.
Baki the Grappler: Maximum Tournament (2001-2002)
Baki the Grappler: Maximum Tournament is the second season of the Baki anime series and follows the Maximum Tournament arc from the first season. The season covers the tournament in detail, as Baki and other fighters compete to become the strongest in the world.
Baki the Grappler: Scarface (2005)
Baki the Grappler: Scarface is a side story that takes place during the Maximum Tournament arc. The story follows a powerful fighter named Kaoru Hanayama, also known as Scarface, as he battles against a gang of criminals who have taken over his father’s company.
Baki the Grappler: The Ultimate Fighter (2005-2006)
Baki the Grappler: The Ultimate Fighter is the third season of the Baki anime series and covers the Raitai Tournament arc. The season follows Baki as he competes in the Raitai Tournament, which brings together the strongest fighters from around the world.
Baki: Most Evil Death Row Convicts Special Anime (2016)
Baki: Most Evil Death Row Convicts Special Anime is a side story that covers the Most Evil Death Row Convicts arc. In this arc, Baki fights against five death row inmates who have been released from prison to fight him. The side story is a short OVA series that can be watched after the third season of the main anime.
Baki (2018)
Baki (2018) is a new adaptation of the Baki manga and covers the story of Baki Hanma as he fights against powerful opponents to become the strongest fighter in the world. The anime follows a non-linear timeline, with flashbacks and time jumps, so it can be a bit confusing for newcomers to the series.
The first season of Baki (2018) covers the story of the Most Evil Death Row Convicts arc and the fifth season of the original anime. The season introduces new characters and storylines, but it’s recommended to watch the original series first to fully understand the story.
Baki: Dai Raitaisai-hen (2020)
Baki: Dai Raitaisai-hen is the second season of the 2018 adaptation and covers the Great Raitai Tournament Saga arc. The season brings together the strongest fighters from around the world to compete in the Great Raitai Tournament, held by the mysterious Kureha Shinogi.
Other Spin-offs and OVAs
Aside from the main anime series, there are also several spin-offs and OVAs
FAQ
Where to watch Baki anime?
You can watch Baki anime exclusively on Netflix as it is a Netflix original series.
What is the total duration of Baki anime?
Every episode is 24 minutes long, but excluding openings, recap and closing, we get 18 – 20 mins of stream time.
How many episodes in Baki?
There are a total of 39 episodes.
Baki anime rating?
IMDB – 6.7
