How to watch Baki in order

With so many different opponents to defeat, you might think the series has grown stale. But no, if there's one thing the anime franchise excels in, it's giving Baki something new to punch. One of the more original antagonists was Pickle, a caveman discovered perfectly preserved within a rock.

So with that in mind, you know that you'll get some truly fantastic fight scenes and stories if you decide to sit down and watch.

But where do you even begin with this beloved franchise? There's an intimidating amount to watch, so if you're looking to watch Baki in order, then search no more: we've got the perfect guide for you.

What order should I watch Baki?

Fortunately, Baki has a relatively straightforward story arc, with a timeline that aligns with its release date. There's very little jumping around from past to present, which makes for easy viewing compared to series with more elaborate plots.

Baki Hanma, the Netflix series that ran from 2021 to 2023, is a standalone sequel to the original Baki that aired in 2001. However, the two series are connected, with the new Netflix show focusing more on its title character.

Meanwhile, the recent Baki Hanma VS Kengan Ashura is a crossover with the gladiator fighting anime Kengan Ashura, providing even more material for muscle-bound battle scenes.

Here's the perfect order to watch Baki:

• Baki The Grappler: The Ultimate Fighter
• Baki The Grappler – Season 1: Kid Saga/Underground Arena Saga
• Baki The Grappler – Season 2: Maximum Tournament Saga
• Baki: Most Evil Death Row Convicts Special Anime
• Baki – Season 1: Most Evil Death Row Convicts Saga
• Baki – Season 2: Great Chinese Challenge Saga/Godlike Clash of the Kids Saga
• Baki Hanma: Son of Ogre - Season 1: Combat Shadow Fighting Saga/Great Prison Battle Saga
• Baki Hanma: Son of Ogre - Season 2: Pickle Wars Saga/The Father VS Son Saga
• Baki Hanma VS Kengan Ashura
• Baki-Dou (Release Date TBC)

Are Baki 2001 and 2018 the same?

Like many long-running anime series, Baki can confuse new viewers because there's more than one season 1 and season 2.

The original first season of Baki is the first season of Baki the Grappler, which aired in 2001, followed by a second season later that same year. However, Baki season 1 (2018) is actually the second part of this story, loosely connecting the plot of both shows.

Fortunately, you don't need to watch these earlier series to understand Netflix's recent adaptations.

Are there Baki filler episodes that I can skip?

There's no filler in the traditional sense of a list of episodes that are skippable. There are, however, two OVAs acting as an interesting time capsule of the series's history, the majority of which is recapped later.

The must-watch instalments are the main series themselves: Baki the Grappler, Baki and Baki Hanma. The OVAs in question that you can live without are Baki: The Ultimate Fighter and Baki: Most Evil Death Row Convicts Saga.

Will there be a Baki Hanma season 3?

Technically no, but there will be a continuation of the Baki series under a new title: Baki-Dou. This was announced at the very end of season 2. At the time of writing however, a release date has yet to be confirmed. When we get more information we'll update this page, so be sure to check back regularly

Where can I watch Baki in the UK?

The majority of the Baki franchise is available on Netflix, including the second season of Baki Hanma: Son of Ogre. Unlike its previous season, which only had 12 episodes, the second season was split into cours and featured 13/14 episodes respectively.

For those without a Netflix subscription, Crunchyroll also offers the anime in its entirety.

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