

Your dad could beat up your dad, but Baki's dad could literally kill God.
7.5Season 2 • Episode 24
LatestIn flashback, the United States government sends its special forces to South America to kill a young Yujiro.
Baki Hanma is a young fighter who yearns to follow in the footsteps of his father, Yujiro, and become the strongest fighter in the world. Through that he trains tirelessly and fights constantly to hone his skills and develop his body to achieve these goals. Many intense battles lay ahead of Baki as he goes about his quest to be the best and ultimately take the title of "King" from his father.
Practical Effects
Grotesque muscle detail that makes you fear the animators
Stunts
Fight choreography so absurd it circles back to art
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The original manga predates modern MMA's popularity, making it weirdly prophetic about combat sports spectacle.
Creator Keisuke Itagaki is a former bodyguard who actually practiced martial arts, explaining why the anatomy looks 'researched by someone who broke bones.'