Netflix’s BAKI-DOU: The Invincible Samurai is part of the long-running Baki franchise, one of the most popular martial arts franchises in the anime and manga world. No wonder fans are eager to catch up with the latest chapter.
The series amassed 3.4 million views in the last week and made the Top 10 in 51 countries. BAKI-DOU: The Invincible Samurai is also the second most-watched non-English show on Netflix right now. Does that mean we should expect a follow-up?
BAKI-DOU: The Invincible Samurai Season 2 Release Date
At the time of writing, there’s no official news about a potential BAKI-DOU: The Invincible Samurai season 2. That said, the show premiered in late February, so Netflix may just wait a bit to assess viewership before making a decision other way.
As long as the platform gives the green light, new episodes could arrive in late 2026 or early 2027.
BAKI-DOU: The Invincible Samurai Cast (English Dub)
- Troy Baker as Baki Hanma
- SungWon Cho as Musashi Miyamoto
- Kirk Thornton as Yujiro Hanma
- Matthew Yang King as Mitsunari Tokugawa
- Kaiji Tang as Kaio Retsu
- Andrew Russell as John Honer
What Is BAKI-DOU: The Invincible Samurai About?
The martial arts anime is set in the brutal underground world of elite fighters and continues the story of Baki Hanma after his legendary battle with his father, Yujiro Hanma. With no rivals left capable of challenging them, Baki and the strongest warriors on Earth find themselves restless. They’re searching for a new test of strength.
Meanwhile, a secret scientific experiment resurrects the legendary samurai Miyamoto Musashi, one of Japan’s most feared warriors. Transported into the modern world, Musashi brings his unmatched swordsmanship and warrior spirit into a new era. As expected, he quickly becomes a terrifying threat to the underground fighting scene.
Musashi challenges the greatest martial artists of the present day, including Baki and other elite fighters. What follows is a clash between ancient swordsmanship and modern combat, with plenty of exciting battles along the way.
With beautiful animation and an intriguing story, the show is likely to appeal to viewers who like their anime action packed. If that’s you, BAKI-DOU: The Invincible Samurai season 2 likely can’t come soon enough.
Are There Other Shows Like BAKI-DOU: The Invincible Samurai?
Enjoying BAKI-DOU: The Invincible Samurai? You might want to check out some of the other popular anime series streaming on Netflix.
We recommend Record of Ragnarok, The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity, The Summer Hikaru Died, Tougen Anki, and Sakamoto Days.
