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Baki

The Baki franchise is in its 35th anniversary year, with the Baki-Dou: The Invincible Samurai anime streaming its second part on Netflix and a terrestrial TV broadcast of the first cour underway. Merchandise collaborations and a Tekken 8 crossover are ongoing.

Synthesized from 23 Yomimono stories · updated 3d ago

The Baki franchise is marking its 35th anniversary with a wave of merchandise and collaborations. The first Ichiban Kuji lottery for the series launched on July 18, featuring MASTERLISE figures of Musashi Miyamoto, Pickle, Katsumi Orochi, and Retsu Kaioh. A Luminasta prize figure of Baki Hanma began sequential release on July 17. A limited-edition sauna shirt collaboration with HEATTRAP went on sale July 7, and a line of T-shirts and can badges with FREAK'S STORE was released on June 12.

On the anime front, the second part of Baki-Dou: The Invincible Samurai streamed on Netflix worldwide on June 18, 2026, with all 12 episodes dropping simultaneously. The first 13-episode cour began airing on terrestrial TV stations including TOKYO MX and BS Nittele on July 5. The series introduced a scene parodying Donald Trump, depicting a character named Tranp. The mobile game Baki: Strongest Proof added Musashi Miyamoto to its roster. Yujiro Hanma is set to join Tekken 8 as a Season 3 DLC character in early 2027.

Throughout the anniversary period, the franchise has maintained a steady output of collectible goods and cross-media appearances, reinforcing its long-running presence in fighting manga and anime culture.

Key facts

35th anniversary
The Baki manga franchise celebrated its 35th anniversary in 2026 with multiple merchandise collaborations. ↗
Ichiban Kuji launch
The first Ichiban Kuji for Baki launched on July 18, 2026, with MASTERLISE figures of Musashi, Pickle, Katsumi, and Retsu, supervised by Keisuke Itagaki. ↗
Baki-Dou Part 2 Netflix release
Baki-Dou: The Invincible Samurai Part 2 streamed on Netflix worldwide on June 18, 2026, with 12 episodes released simultaneously. ↗
Terrestrial TV broadcast
The first cour of Baki-Dou began terrestrial TV broadcast on July 5, 2026, on TOKYO MX and BS Nittele. ↗
Tekken 8 crossover
Yujiro Hanma will join Tekken 8 as the fourth Season 3 DLC character, arriving in early 2027. ↗
Luminasta figure
Sega announced a Luminasta prize figure of Baki Hanma, with sequential release starting July 17, 2026. ↗
Mobile game update
The mobile game Baki: Strongest Proof added Musashi Miyamoto to its roster with a new trailer on June 4, 2026. ↗

Timeline

Synthesized by Yomimono from the cited Yomimono stories below, each itself sourced, then editorially reviewed. Every fact links the story it came from.

Facts

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The Musashi arc's ending is deliberately unresolved · 2026-08-18
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Yujiro Hanma, the father of Baki Hanma from the Baki manga and anime, will join Tekken 8 as the fourth Season 3 DLC character. · 2026-05-25

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3d ago

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Aug 9

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Aug 7

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Aug 5

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Jul 19

Ichiban Kuji Baki Releases July 18 With MASTERLISE Figures

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Jul 13

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Jul 12

Baki Hanma Gets a Luminasta Prize Figure From Sega

Sega announced a new Luminasta prize figure of Baki Hanma, set for sequential release starting July 17. The figure stands about 12×18 cm and reproduces the character's muscles and scars. The announcement follows the second cour of the Baki Hanma anime, which launched on Netflix on June 18.

Jul 8

Tsumi Juubatsu Returns to GOLD DISC After Eight-Month Hiatus

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Jul 7

Baki Hanma x HEATTRAP Collaboration Sauna Shirt Launches for 35th Anniversary

A limited-edition sauna shirt collaboration between Baki Hanma and sportswear brand HEATTRAP went on sale July 7, 2026, to mark the manga's 35th anniversary. The shirt, which the brand calls a wearable sauna, features three front designs with a shared demon face on the back. It is priced at 8,778 yen and available in sizes M through 2XL.

Jul 2

Kamitsubaki Artists Raise 1 Million Yen at Vtuber Summer Slam 2026

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Jun 27

KAMITSUBAKI STUDIO Joins VTuber Summer Slam 2026 Charity Event

KAMITSUBAKI STUDIO will participate in VTuber Summer Slam 2026, a 10-day charity marathon organized by U.S. nonprofit Gamers Outreach. Four members-RIM, KOKO, KAKYOIN, and HINAGESHI-will stream Overcooked! 2 on the studio's YouTube channel June 25 from 23:00 to 1:00 JST. Donations support GO Kart mobile game kiosks for hospitalized children.

Jun 20

Baki-Dou Depicts Trump Pissing Himself in New Episode

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Jun 19

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Jun 8

Netflix Sets June 18 Release for Baki-Dou: The Invincible Samurai Part 2

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Jun 4

Baki: Strongest Proof Mobile Game Trailer Introduces Musashi Miyamoto

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Jun 4

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Jun 4

Baki-Dou: The Invincible Samurai Part 2 Trailer Reveals Theme Songs, Anime Expo Panel

Netflix released the main trailer for the second part of Baki-Dou: The Invincible Samurai on Wednesday, June 3, previewing key matchups and revealing the new theme songs. The trailer shows fights against Pickle, Izo Motobe, Kaoru Hanayama, and Baki Hanma. The opening theme is "Musashi" by the rock band Chevon, and the ending theme is "Katana" by J SOUL BROTHERS III. Chevon vocalist Mayu Yaginu said Baki-Dou is their favorite arc in the series and praised the Musashi versus Motobe fight as one of the most human and emotionally impactful. J SOUL BROTHERS III member Ryuji Imaichi said the ending song was built around the tension of drawing a katana before battle. The second part premieres worldwide on Netflix on June 18 with all 12 episodes available at once. The first 13 episodes of the anime launched on February 26. TMS Entertainment also announced an Anime Expo 2026 panel titled "Bring It On BAKI-DOU! Experience the Showdown with the BAKI-DOU Team," set for July 3 at 8:00 PM PT at the Los Angeles Convention Center. The panel will feature longtime Baki manga editor Yuki Yokoi and anime producer Takayoshi Aso, along with live audience activities and a showdown with internet personality Logan Chitwood as Yujiro Hanma and sword performer Kaz Kobayashi as Musashi Miyamoto.

Jun 3

Baki Hanma Season 2 Main PV Reveals Opening and Ending Theme Artists

The main promotional video for the second season of the anime Baki Hanma, based on Keisuke Itagaki's manga, has been released. The video shows Miyamoto Musashi confronting underground arena fighters. Chevon performs the opening theme "Roku no Wa," and Sandaime J SOUL BROTHERS perform the ending theme "KATANA." The season streams exclusively on Netflix starting June 18.

Jun 3

Baki-Dou First Cour Gets Terrestrial TV Broadcast Starting July 5

The Baki-Dou Production Committee announced on June 4 that the first 13-episode cour of the anime Baki-Dou, currently streaming exclusively on Netflix, will begin airing on terrestrial TV stations including TOKYO MX and BS Nittele from July 5. The second cour's main PV was also released, showing Miyamoto Musashi cutting down underground arena warriors.

May 31

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May 30

Baki-Dou: The Invincible Samurai Part 2 Sets June 18 Netflix Release

TMS Entertainment confirmed that part 2 of Baki-Dou: The Invincible Samurai will stream on Netflix worldwide on June 18, 2026. The second half consists of 12 episodes released simultaneously. A new visual featuring Musashi, Baki Hanma, Kaoru Hanayama, Pickle, and Izo Motobe accompanied the announcement.

May 25

Tekken 8 Adds Baki's Yujiro Hanma as Season 3 DLC Character

Bandai Namco Entertainment revealed at Combo Breaker that Yujiro Hanma, the father of Baki Hanma from the Baki manga and anime, will join Tekken 8 as the fourth Season 3 DLC character. He arrives in early 2027 alongside previously announced fighters Kunimitsu, Bob, and Roger Jr.

May 18

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