Baki-Dou is the sequel to the Baki and Baki Hanma manga, and Netflix is all set to debut its anime adaptation in 2026. A new teaser trailer has also been revealed for the anime, and TMS Entertainment will continue as the animation production studio.
At the same time, the teaser has revealed the debut of a new adversary by the name of Miyamoto Musashi. He is a legendary samurai and the main opponent of Baki in Baki-Dou.
Baki-Dou Anime to Revive Miyamoto Musashi in 2026
After the clash with his father, Yujiro Hanma, it might be hard to visualize a villain strong enough to take on Baki. Yet, Baki-Dou will debut a brand new opponent to challenge Baki Hanma. Miyamoto Musashi is an iconic and legendary swordsman of Japan who lived from 1584 to 1645. So, how is Baki debuting the man who lived centuries ago?
The Miyamoto Musashi in Baki is actually a clone created from the spinal tissue of the real man. It was Sabuko Tokugawa who infused an empty clone with Musashi’s soul, even providing him with his former memories and skillset. This cloned Musashi receives various invitations to battle modern-day champions. The character sees this as an opportunity to reclaim the glory of his previous life and is not reluctant to cut down the strongest of opponents.
In the upcoming anime, the 17th-century legend will be brought into the modern era, setting the stage for his battle against Baki. The clones Mushashi is a refined yet lethal force in battles and has precision and speed on his side, along with a tactical advantage.
Where Does Baki-Dou Fit in With the Rest of the Franchise?
Baki-Dou is actually the fourth manga by Keisuke Itagaki. The first Baki The Grappler manga, consisting of 42 volumes, ran from 1991 to 1999. A sequel Baki manga with 31 volumes ran from 1999 to 2005. It was then followed by Hanma Baki, which ran from 2005 to 2012 with 37 volumes. It was after these three that Itagaki created Baki-Dou, the fourth manga in the overall franchise, which consists of 22 volumes in total.
In fact, there is also a second Baki-Dou manga that ran from 2018 to 2023 and consists of 23 volumes. The latest ongoing manga is Baki Rahen. The upcoming Baki-Dou anime adaptation will be streamed by Netflix as always, although its complete release date and details, and total episode count have not been revealed yet.
Every die-hard Baki fan will be waiting for the new anime as well as the latest opponent of the protagonist, Miyamoto Musashi. The legendary samurai’s return will be much-awaited as the series promised to deliver an action-packed anime in its trailer.
Here is a table with all the details about the upcoming anime:
| Anime | Release Date | Where to Stream | New Opponent |
| Baki-Dou | 2026 | Netflix | Miyamoyo Mushashi |
Are you also excited about the upcoming Baki-Dou anime? What do you think the battle between two legends will look like? Let us know in the comments below.
Baki anime is currently available to stream on Netflix.
