Netflix Announces 'BAKI-DOU: The Invincible Samurai' Premiere Date
The legendary martial arts franchise makes its long-awaited return after nearly three years.
Summary
- Netflix reveals BAKI-DOU: The Invincible Samurai premieres on February 26
- The sequel features the resurrection of legendary swordsman Miyamoto Musashi beneath the Tokyo Skytree
- This marks the first new BAKI content in nearly three years
Netflix has officially announced the next chapter of Keisuke Itagaki’s martial arts epic with the sequel: BAKI-DOU: The Invincible Samurai. Premiering on February 26, this marks the franchise’s first on-screen appearance in nearly three years since the conclusion of the Father VS Son Saga in 2023.
Following his epic clash with his father, Yujiro Hanma, Baki and his fellow legendary fighters find their peace interrupted by a shadowy experiment 364 meters beneath the Tokyo Skytree. Through advanced science, Japan’s greatest swordsman, Miyamoto Musashi, has been resurrected. This legendary master samurai poses an unprecedented threat, prompting series icons like Doppo Orochi, Jack Hanma and Kaoru Hanayama to return to the arena. The upcoming season promises a brutal collision of styles as Baki prepares for a martial arts battle that transcends time and space to test the limits of modern mixed martial arts against ancient samurai mastery.
Alongside the date announcement, Netflix has released a fresh key visual, offering fans a first look at the next evolution of this globally popular franchise. Check out the visual below and watch the official trailer above.
Prepare for an unpredictable battle that transcends time.
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