Complete Baki watch order

The Baki series is renowned for its intense and brutal martial arts battles, featuring a diverse cast of characters often inspired by real-life fighters and famous figures from around the globe.

In this ONE Esports guide, we’ll walk you through the optimal Baki watch order, whether you prefer the release order or the chronological sequence, ensuring you fully experience the action-packed world of Baki.

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What is the Baki anime about?

Baki is a Japanese martial arts anime and manga series created by Keisuke Itagaki. The story follows Baki Hanma, a young fighter driven by the goal of surpassing his father, Yujiro Hanma, the strongest creature on Earth.

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The series begins with Baki the Grappler, where Baki embarks on a relentless quest to hone his skills through underground fighting tournaments.

Throughout his journey, he faces a diverse array of powerful fighters, each with unique techniques.

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As the series progresses, he encounters deadly adversaries, including notorious death row convicts, pushing him to his limits.

If you’re new to the Baki series, you might wonder where his motivation comes from.

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The original series dates back to 1994, followed by a sequel in 2001 that skipped some parts of the manga. Years later, Netflix continued the story with a new arc, bringing Baki to a wider audience.

There are two ideal Baki watch orders: by release order, which is perfect for newcomers as it reflects the original audience’s experience, or by chronological order, which organizes events as they happen, offering a different perspective on Baki’s rise to challenge his father.

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Where to read the Baki manga right now

Although Baki Hanma VS Kengan Ashura (2024) is an exciting crossover, it is not part of the official Baki canon. This special serves as a fun collaboration between the Baki and Kengan Ashura manga, and can be skipped if you wish to maintain a canon Baki watch order.

Baki watch order according to year of release:

Grappler Baki: The Ultimate Fighter OVA (1994)
Baki the Grappler season 1 (2001) — Episodes 1 to 16
Baki the Grappler season 1 (2001) — Episodes 17 to 24
Baki the Grappler season 2 Maximum Tournament Arc (2001) — Episode 1 to 24
Baki: Most Evil Death Row Convicts Special Anime (2016)
Baki season 1 Death Row Convicts Arc (2018) — Episode 1 to 26
Baki season 2 Raitai Tournament Arc (2020) — Episode 1 to 13
Baki Hanma: Son of Ogre season 1 Prison Arc (2021) — Episode 1 to 12
Baki Hanma: Son of Ogre season 2 Pickle Arc (2023) — Episode 1 to 27
Baki Hanma VS Kengan Ashura (2024)

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Baki watch order according to chronological order:

Baki the Grappler season 1 (2001) — Episodes 1 to 16
Grappler Baki: The Ultimate Fighter OVA (1994)
Baki the Grappler season 1 (2001) — Episodes 17 to 24
Baki the Grappler season 2 Maximum Tournament Arc (2001) — Episode 1 to 24
Baki: Most Evil Death Row Convicts Special Anime (2016)
Baki season 1 Death Row Convicts Arc (2018) — Episode 1 to 26
Baki season 2 Raitai Tournament Arc (2020) — Episode 1 to 13
Baki Hanma: Son of Ogre season 1 Prison Arc (2021) — Episode 1 to 12
Baki Hanma: Son of Ogre season 2 Pickle Arc (2023) — Episode 1 to 27

Optional:
1. Baki Hanma VS Kengan Ashura (2024)