TOKYO, February 1, 2026 — Get ready for a clash of titans! The anime adaptation of Keisuke Itagaki’s iconic manga, “Bakido,” is set to premiere exclusively on Netflix on February 26th, with all 13 episodes dropping simultaneously. This continuation of the “Baki” universe promises a brutal showdown between legendary fighters and a resurrected swordsman.
A Legendary Duel: Musashi Returns
The new series picks up after the intense parent-child battle, introducing Miyamoto Musashi, brought back to life through advanced science, as the ultimate challenge for Baki and Yujiro Hanma.
- “Bakido” is based on Keisuke Itagaki’s “Weekly Shonen Champion” comic series, which ran from 2014 to 2018.
- The anime features a star-studded voice cast, including Nobunaga Shimazaki as Hanma Baki and Akio Otsuka as Yujiro Hanma.
- The story centers on Miyamoto Musashi’s confrontation with Baki, Yujiro, and other formidable underground arena warriors.
- All 13 episodes will be available for streaming on Netflix starting February 26th.
Announced at the “Next On Netflix 2026” presentation on January 27th, the release of “Bakido” comes alongside the streaming giant’s exclusive distribution of the entire “Baki” saga, from “Baki” to “Hanma Baki: The Strongest Parent-Child Fight on Earth.” The newly released visual showcases Musashi wielding his sword, poised for battle, surrounded by Baki, Yujiro, Rekkaio, Doppo Guchi, and Goki Shibukawa—a visual testament to the raw power and unwavering spirit of these legendary fighters.
What makes “Bakido” different? The series marks a significant shift by lifting the ban on weapon usage, adding another layer of intensity to the already brutal combat. Fans can anticipate a fierce battle to the death between iconic swordsmen and the strongest warriors of all time.
Behind the Scenes: Staff and Cast
The production of “Bakido” boasts a talented team. Keisuke Itagaki’s original work, “Bakido” (published by Akita Shoten’s “Shonen Champion Comics”), is brought to life under the supervision of Toshiki Hirano, with series composition by Tatsuhiko Urahata. Shingo Ishikawa handles character design, while Yasushi Moriki and Masahiro Sugiyama are responsible for prop design. Seiko Akashi and Sachiko Keigasawa serve as art directors, with Seiko Akashi also handling art setting. Hiromi Miyawaki is the color designer, and Tatsuo Noguchi directs the photography. Yuriko Sano handles editing, Yasuyuki Urakami oversees sound, with sound production by AUDIO PLANNING U and sound effects by Masahiro Shoji (Fizz Sound Creation). The music is composed by Kenji Fujisawa (Team-MAX), and TMS Entertainment handles the animation production, under the Bakido Production Committee.
The voice cast includes Nobunaga Shimazaki as Hanma Baki, Akio Otsuka as Yujiro Hanma, Naoya Uchida as Miyamoto Musashi, Oyama Rikiya as Liehaiwang, Takuya Eguchi as Kaoru Hanayama, Takayuki Sugao as Stupid doppo, Yoshihisa Kawahara as Katsumi Guchi, Satoshi Shimada as Goki Shibukawa, Kenta Miyake as Jack Hammer, Tetsuo Kaneo as John Honner, Hitoshi Domon as Hitoshi Nonomura, Kenichi Ogata as Guo Kaihuang, Tatsuhisa Suzuki as Chiharu Shiba, Narita sword as Momiji, Ayumu Murase as Gaia, and Toru Furuya providing narration.
