Netflix's Baki Dou: The Invincible Samurai Release- Correct order to watch all Baki anime

With Netflix gearing up to unleash Baki Dou: The Invincible Samurai, fans, both newcomers and long-time followers, are revisiting the brutal, bone-crunching world of Keisuke Itagaki’s iconic martial arts saga. However, with multiple anime adaptations, reboots, and sequel series spread across decades, figuring out the correct watch order can be confusing.

To help streamline your binge-watch ahead of Musashi Miyamoto’s explosive arrival, here’s the complete and correct chronological order to watch all Baki anime series, including the entries that are often overlooked.

1. Baki the Grappler (2001)

The journey begins with Baki the Grappler, which adapts the Childhood Saga and the early Underground Arena Saga. The series explores Baki Hanma’s brutal upbringing and relentless training as he prepares to challenge increasingly powerful opponents.

2. Baki the Grappler: Maximum Tournament

A direct continuation, this season covers the legendary Maximum Tournament Arc, widely regarded as one of the franchise’s finest storylines, featuring intense battles between the world’s most fearsome martial artists.

3. Baki – Season 1

Netflix revived the franchise with this sequel, adapting the popular Death Row Convicts Saga, which sees five notorious criminals enter Tokyo in search of defeat, pushing Baki and his allies to their limits.

4. Baki – Season 2

Season two adapts the Great Chinese Challenge Saga and the Ali Jr. Arc, expanding the scope of the series and introducing some of its most controversial and dramatic battles.

5. Baki Hanma – Season 1

This installment shifts focus toward Baki’s path to surpass his father, Yujiro Hanma, beginning with the intense Arizona State Prison Saga, also known as the Prison Arc.

6. Baki Hanma – Season 2 Part 1

Part one covers the explosive Pickle Wars Saga, introducing a resurrected prehistoric warrior whose raw power disrupts the established hierarchy of fighters.

7. Baki Hanma – Season 2 Part 2

The long-awaited Father vs Son Saga finally unfolds, delivering the monumental showdown between Baki and Yujiro — a clash that serves as the emotional and thematic peak of the series so far.

8. Baki Dou: The Invincible Samurai (Upcoming)

The upcoming anime adapts the Musashi Miyamoto Saga, bringing the legendary samurai into modern-day combat. Set after the events of Hanma Baki, the series promises to raise the brutality and philosophical stakes even further.

Bonus Entry Most Watch Lists Miss

Baki: Most Evil Death Row Convicts Special (2016 ONA): This short special acts as a bridge recap between the 2001–02 anime and Netflix’s 2018 continuation. While optional, it provides helpful context and continuity for viewers jumping into the newer installments.

Also, if you are into Baki and are planning to watch all the anime, you might as well watch Baki Hanma VS Kengan Ashura. The 2024 special crossover event featuring fighters from both universes, delivering explosive matchups and fan-service-heavy action, will be enough to engross you!

BAKI-DOU: The Invincible Samurai, is set to stream on Netflix from February 26.