Quick Info
Status: Ended
Network: TV Tokyo
Type: Scripted
Rating: 7.9/10
Baki the Grappler
Overview
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.
This production, originally released in 2001, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Animation, Action & Adventure, Drama genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 7.9 across its 2 seasons.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Animation and Action & Adventure.
- • Produced in Japan.
- • Original Language: Japanese.
Starring Cast
Masami Kikuchi
Baki Hanma (voice)
Kazuhiro Nakata
Kōshō Shinogi (voice)
Naomi Kusumi
Mitsunari Tokugawa (voice)
Sachiko Kojima
Kozue Matsumoto (voice)
Masayuki Nakata
Kaoru Hanayama (voice)
Mugihito
Doppo (voice)
Takehiro Murozono
Kiyosumi Katō (voice)
Toru Okawa
Antonio Kanji Igari (voice)
Seasons
Childhood + Underground Arena Sagas
24 Episodes • Aired 2001-01-08
In the saga, Baki and other characters from China, Japan, and the USA take part in the Great Raitai Tournament, a martial arts tournament that happens once every 100 years in China.
Maximum Tournament Saga
24 Episodes • Aired 2001-07-23
The plot of this saga tells the story of a great martial arts tournament, which is organized by Mitsunari Tokugawa in the Underground Arena. At the very beginning, Tokugawa meets with various people from the upper classes and tells them to bring the strongest fighters from around the world. He also explains that the prize for the winner will be a great Pankration belt.
