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Baki

Baki remains in active expansion across anime, print, stage, and merchandise. TMS Entertainment is adapting the Retsu Kaioh isekai spin-off as a TV anime, the Ichiban Kuji lottery and 35th anniversary merchandise arrived in mid-2026, and Akita Shoten announced a September 10 collaboration between the manga and the Japan National Tourism Organization.

Synthesized from 30 Yomimono stories · updated Sep 14

The Baki franchise in 2026 runs on adaptations and merchandise rather than a single new flagship series. TMS Entertainment, which has handled Baki, Baki Hanma, and BAKI-DOU, announced on the last Monday of August that it is adapting the isekai spin-off Baki Gaiden: Kaioh Retsu wa Isekai Tensei Shitemo Ikko ni Kamawan as a TV anime. The manga, running in Akita Shoten's Monthly Shonen Champion since 2020 with Eiji Mutsui drawing and Keisuke Itagaki and Sai Ihara credited on concept and story, passed 2 million copies in circulation as of August 2026. A separate spin-off adaptation arrives sooner in another medium: the same Retsu Kaioh story gets a stage play running March 19 to 22, 2027, at Owl Spot in Tokyo, with Riku Noma reprising the lead.

In print and on shelves, the 35th anniversary is the organizing hook. A sauna shirt with HEATTRAP went on sale July 7, 2026, and T-shirts and can badges with FREAK'S STORE followed on June 12. The first Baki Ichiban Kuji lottery launched July 18, with MASTERLISE figures of Miyamoto Musashi, Pickle, Katsumi Orochi, and Retsu Kaioh under Itagaki's supervision. Banpresto's Grandista line added a Hanma Baki figure on August 25, reproducing the 30th anniversary illustration, and Sega's Luminasta Hanma figure shipped from July 17.

Television and crossovers continued on separate tracks. Baki-Dou's latest season drew attention for a scene in which a character resembling Donald Trump wets himself before Yujiro Hanma, and producer Kei Watabiki discussed the Musashi arc's unresolved ending and the return of director Toshiki Hirano. Itagaki also drew a Kaido card for the One Piece Card Game booster releasing August 22, and on September 10 Akita Shoten announced a Baki collaboration with the Japan National Tourism Organization on a manners booklet for visitors.

Key facts

Anime adaptation confirmed
TMS Entertainment announced a TV anime adaptation of Baki Gaiden: Kaioh Retsu wa Isekai Tensei Shitemo Ikko ni Kamawan ↗
Spin-off manga circulation
Surpassed 2 million copies in circulation across print and digital as of August 2026 ↗
Spin-off manga staff
Eiji Mutsui draws; Keisuke Itagaki credited for original concept and Sai Ihara for story ↗
Stage play run
Baki Gaiden stage play runs March 19 to 22, 2027, at Owl Spot in Tokyo, with Riku Noma as Retsu Kaioh ↗
Tourism collaboration
Akita Shoten announced a Baki collaboration with the Japan National Tourism Organization on the booklet '10 Smart Travel Tips for Japan,' released in English, Korean, French, and Spanish ↗
Grandista figure
Banpresto's 'Baki Grandista!! -HANMA BAKI-' prize figure released at amusement facilities from August 25, supervised by Keisuke Itagaki ↗
Ichiban Kuji lineup
First Baki Ichiban Kuji launched July 18 with MASTERLISE figures of Miyamoto Musashi, Pickle, Katsumi Orochi, and Retsu Kaioh at 850 yen per pull ↗
One Piece Card Game crossover
Keisuke Itagaki drew a Kaido card for the 'World's Strongest Warrior' booster releasing August 22, 2026 ↗
Baki-Dou staff
Producer Kei Watabiki discussed the Musashi Miyamoto arc's ending and the return of director Toshiki Hirano ↗
Sega Luminasta figure
Sega's Luminasta prize figure of Baki Hanma, about 12x18 cm, released sequentially from July 17 ↗

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

Announced
collaboration with the Japan National Tourism Organization on the booklet "10 Smart Travel Tips for Japan" · 2026-09-10
Noted
The first Ichiban Kuji lottery for the Baki manga franchise launches July 18 at stores and July 21 online. · 2026-07-19
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Prizes include MASTERLISE figures of Miyamoto Musashi, Pickle, Katsumi Orochi, and Retsu Kaioh, plus blankets, posters, and acrylic stands. · 2026-07-19
Noted
Each pull costs 850 yen. · 2026-07-19
Noted
A Double Chance Campaign runs through October. · 2026-07-19
Noted
This is the first time Baki characters appear in an Ichiban Kuji · 2026-07-19
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the MASTERLISE figures are supervised by series creator Keisuke Itagaki · 2026-07-19
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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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2d ago

THINKR Opens First Cross-Studio Audition With Virtual And Real Artist Categories

THINKR, the company behind KAMITSUBAKI STUDIO, opened applications for "THINKR AUDITION 2026" on Monday, October 5. The application period runs until Tuesday, December 8 at 23:59. The audition is the company's first across its studios and accepts entries in two categories: the Virtual Artist Category and the Real Artist Category. The Virtual Artist Category is led by KAMITSUBAKI STUDIO, which has held auditions three times so far, and this round is the fourth. The Real Artist Category is run jointly by ALLT STUDIO, the newly established KYOKAI STUDIO, and UNKNOWN LAB. There are no age, gender, or nationality limits as long as the applicant lives in Japan. Applicants must not hold an exclusive contract with a production company or record label, and minors need parental consent. KAMITSUBAKI STUDIO General Producer PIEDPIPER and members from all four areas join the judging panel. Outstanding applicants receive proposals and support for activity plans, including song production and lessons toward a debut.

3d ago

Sabakistan: The Land of Dogs Brings Comic Dystopia to Tokyo Game Show 2026

At Tokyo Game Show 2026's indie area, the adventure game Sabakistan: The Land of Dogs was playable. Based on a Russian comic by writer Vitaly Terletsky and artist Katia, it puts players in the role of Henri Pascal, a chameleon journalist, investigating the Republic of Sabakistan, a closed dictatorial state where Supreme Leader Comrade Aibou is rehearsing his own funeral. Both original creators worked on the game version.

Sep 20

ASU and Wabami Sing Genshin Impact Image Song 1314

KAMITSUBAKI STUDIO's ASU and Wabami will sing "1314," an image song for Genshin Impact characters Sandrone and Columbina. The song is revealed during HoYoFair 2026 "Project: Nord Express," streaming on the night of September 20, after which the official movie premieres on ASU's YouTube channel. 4na wrote the lyrics and composed the track with Tasuku Maeda, who also arranged it.

Sep 15

Sho Kiryuuin Joins GACKT Drama "Black Trick" for Acting Debut

Sho Kiryuuin of Golden Bomber will guest star in the final episode of the Fuji TV Monday 9pm drama "Black Trick," airing September 28. He plays rookie lawyer Go Ijuin, who seeks out GACKT's character Naoto Uramawashi as a mentor. Kiryuuin said he turns down acting work but made an exception to co-star with GACKT, whom he calls his god.

Sep 10

Baki Partners with Japan Tourism Body on Manners Guide for Visitors

Akita Shoten announced on September 10 a collaboration between Keisuke Itagaki's Baki manga and the Japan National Tourism Organization. The booklet, "10 Smart Travel Tips for Japan," selects ten items from input by JNTO overseas offices in 26 cities. It covers hands-free sightseeing, regional visits, public transport behavior, and manners at temples, shrines, and hot springs, with Baki characters presenting the topics. It is produced in English, Korean, French, and Spanish, with posters and stickers also planned.

Sep 6

KAF Sings Azur Lane 9th Anniversary Song BLUE SIGNAL

Virtual singer KAF will release BLUE SIGNAL as the 9th anniversary song for Azur Lane on September 7. The news came at her 5th ONE-MAN LIVE and the AZUR LANE SPECIAL MUSIC LIVE, both held on the same day. The track was written and composed by Kanata Okajima and Shuya Masayoshi.

Sep 5

KAMITSUBAKI Singer Isekai Joucho Opens Fan Club 1209Carat.

Virtual singer Isekai Joucho launched her official fan club, 1209Carat., on September 5 and opened membership recruitment. The annual fee is 10,000 yen and the monthly fee is 800 yen. The club offers advance ticket reservations, exclusive videos, galleries, wallpapers, newsletters, and birthday messages. Annual plan members receive a physical membership card and card holder.

Sep 4

Gugenka Reissues KAMITSUBAKI CITY Holomodels at KAMITSUBAKI WARS 2026

Gugenka will exhibit at KAMITSUBAKI WARS 2026 at Pacifico Yokohama on September 5-6, selling Holomodel digital figures and Spatial Discs. Five Holomodels from KAMITSUBAKI CITY UNDER CONSTRUCTION. VIRTUAL REALITY return as limited reissues with serial cards, priced at 3,850 yen each. Two Spatial Discs carry 3D live footage from KAF and V.W.P at 1,650 yen each. The event spans two days, with KAMITSUBAKI FES '26 on day one and KAF's fifth one-man live on day two.

Sep 2

KAF Eats Sea Turtle Soup and Mystery Meat in Kome to Circus Collab

KAF, the virtual singer under KAMITSUBAKI STUDIO, posted a PR video with game meat restaurant Kome to Circus. She eats sea turtle soup and meat she was not told about, describing them as "unconfirmed tastes." Studio producer PIEDPIPER appears alongside her. The collaboration grew out of KAF's earlier visits to the restaurant and the staff's long history as her fans. The video premiered September 1 ahead of the KAMITSUBAKI Yokohama event.

Sep 2

Ma no Sabaki Pop Up Shop Reveals Drink Lineup, Goods, and Stamp Rally

THEキャラ announced additional details for the Ma no Sabaki pop up shop at Diversity Tokyo Plaza, running September 4 to 29. A kitchen car sells character-themed drinks at 800 yen each, with the 13-drink lineup split across two halves. A stamp rally across seven locations offers SNS-style clear cards, and purchases of 3000 yen or more come with lottery bromides. Goods include hologram badges, acrylic stands, and canvas art.

Sep 2

Platonic Space Creators on Why People Cannot Understand Each Other

KAI-YOU's roundtable with Kazuhide Oka, KAIRUI, and somunia covers Platonic Space, the sci-fi adventure from KAMITSUBAKI STUDIO's ANMC project. Oka says the theme, that people cannot understand each other yet can live together, continues the ground of his earlier work Moonless Moon. The memory-tracing system came from 3D modeler Kataura Moe. Insert songs include 'Nemuru Sora' by KAIRUI sung by somunia and 'Goodnight Healer' by Nagase Yuka.

Aug 30

Baki Gaiden: Kaioh Retsu Isekai Spin-Off Gets TV Anime

TMS Entertainment announced on Monday that Baki Gaiden: Kaioh Retsu wa Isekai Tensei Shitemo Ikkō ni Kamawan, the isekai spin-off of Keisuke Itagaki's Baki franchise, is receiving a TV anime adaptation. The announcement came via TMS Anime's YouTube channel and Comic Natalie. The manga centers on the Kenpo-style master Retsu Kaioh, who reincarnates into another world after losing his life in a battle with swordsman Musashi Miyamoto. In the new world, Retsu sets out to prove the strength of Chinese martial arts against swords, magic, and powerful creatures. The manga launched in Akita Shoten's Monthly Shōnen Champion magazine in 2020. Eiji Mutsui is drawing the manga, while Keisuke Itagaki and Sai Ihara are credited for the original concept and story, respectively. As of August 2026, the series has surpassed 2 million copies in circulation across print and digital editions. Akita Shoten published the first compiled book volume in May 2021 and the 16th volume on March 6. The 17th volume will ship on September 8. TMS Entertainment continues its involvement with the franchise following Baki, Baki Hanma, and BAKI-DOU.

Aug 22

Harusaruhi Releases New Single PAUSE with OHTORA and maeshima soshi

KAMITSUBAKI STUDIO's Harusaruhi released the new single PAUSE on August 21, 2026, with the music video going up at 20:00 the same day. The track is a dance pop piece from OHTORA and maeshima soshi, who split the writing: OHTORA handled lyrics and music, maeshima soshi handled music and arrangement. The video was made by yujureal works, with KU on illustration and animation and mon on typography. Kentaro Iwaki (THINKR) produced the single, with PIEDPIPER as executive producer.

Aug 20

Baki's Hanma Baki Joins Banpresto's Grandista Line Under Itagaki Supervision

Banpresto is releasing "Baki Grandista!! -HANMA BAKI-" as a prize figure at amusement facilities nationwide starting August 25. The figure reproduces the Baki 30th anniversary illustration and is the first Grandista-series figure of Hanma Baki, created under the full supervision of Keisuke Itagaki.

Aug 18

Baki-Dou Producer on the Musashi Arc's Heavy Ending and Preserving Baki-Ness

Baki-Dou producer Kei Watabiki discussed the Musashi Miyamoto arc's conclusion in an interview, calling it a confrontation with pure martial spirit that leaves heavy resonance rather than a clean victory. He also addressed his role in preserving the series' Baki-ness under production constraints and the return of director Toshiki Hirano.

Aug 14

SF Adventure Platonica Space Launches on Steam, Switch Version Set for August 27

KAMITSUBAKI STUDIO and Kazuhide Oka's ANMC project released the Steam version of Platonica Space on August 14, 2026, priced at 1,200 yen with a 17% discount until August 27. The Switch version launches August 27 at the same price, with a discount until September 9. The game follows five amnesiacs exploring an endless room-filled space, recovering fragmented memories through memory spots.

Aug 9

Baki Creator Keisuke Itagaki Draws Kaido Card for One Piece Card Game

The One Piece Card Game booster pack "World's Strongest Warrior," releasing August 22, 2026, will include a Kaido illustration card drawn by Baki the Grappler creator Keisuke Itagaki. The crossover art has drawn enthusiastic fan responses. The pack also introduces Rocks and a new rarity featuring Luffy and Rocks.

Aug 7

Empty old City Releases New Song With Dazbee, Plans Live and EP

Empty old City, a music unit under KAMITSUBAKI STUDIO, will release "Aoyureru Philia feat. Dazbee" featuring South Korean artist Dazbee on August 1. The unit also announced a second concept EP for winter 2026 and its 3rd one-man live on February 12, 2027, at EX THEATER ROPPONGI.

Aug 5

Baki Gaiden Retsu Kaioh Spinoff Manga Gets Stage Play in March 2027

The staff for Baki THE GRAPPLER STAGE announced on Tuesday that the spinoff manga Baki Gaiden: Retsu Kaioh wa Isekai Tensei Shitemo Ikkō ni Kamawan is getting a stage play adaptation. The show runs March 19-22, 2027 at Owl Spot in Tokyo, with Riku Noma reprising his role as Retsu Kaioh.

Jul 19

Ichiban Kuji Baki Releases July 18 With MASTERLISE Figures

The first Ichiban Kuji lottery for the Baki manga franchise launches July 18 at stores and July 21 online. Prizes include MASTERLISE figures of Miyamoto Musashi, Pickle, Katsumi Orochi, and Retsu Kaioh, plus blankets, posters, and acrylic stands. Each pull costs 850 yen. A Double Chance Campaign runs through October.

Jul 13

RK Music and KAMITSUBAKI STUDIO Bring VSinger UTAMATSURI Live to Toyosu PIT

The TV Tokyo karaoke battle show's YouTube original series VSinger UTAMATSURI will hold its first live event on August 22 at Toyosu PIT. Singers from RK Music and KAMITSUBAKI STUDIO will compete in a 5-on-5 karaoke match with AI scoring. Performers include HACHI, KMNZ, VESPERBELL, Rime, Harusarubi, and others. Comedian duo Nishikigoi will serve as MCs. Tickets go on presale July 13.

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

Tsumi Juubatsu, a performer from KAMITSUBAKI STUDIO's Shoujo Kakumei Keikaku unit, will appear at the DJ event GOLD DISC on July 11 at ZEROTOKYO in Shinjuku Kabukicho. It is their first performance since last November. The lineup also includes HONK THE HORN making their debut at the event.

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

Four KAMITSUBAKI STUDIO affiliated artists-RIM, KOKO, KAKYOIN, and HINAGESHI-participated in the U.S. charity event VTuber Summer Slam 2026, raising 1 million yen in donations through special streams. The funds go to Gamers Outreach to provide gaming experiences to hospitalized children.

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

The latest season of the anime Baki-Dou: The Invincible Samurai includes a scene where a character resembling Donald Trump, named Tranp, urinates in fear upon meeting the fighter Yujiro Hanma. The scene shows Tranp, on his inauguration day, initially refusing to pledge loyalty to Hanma before immediately capitulating and wetting himself.

Jun 19

KAMITSUBAKI STUDIO to Host Charity Stream for Hospitalized Children

Creative label KAMITSUBAKI STUDIO announced on June 19 that it will join the international charity event VTuber Summer Slam 2026 (VSS), organized by the US nonprofit Gamers Outreach. As part of the initiative, four affiliated artists-Rima, Koko, Kakyoin, and Hiyashi-will stream themselves playing the cooking action game Overcooked! 2 on the KAMITSUBAKI STUDIO official YouTube channel. The stream, titled Games for Every Kid: Charity Stream for Hospitalized Children, is scheduled for June 25 from 23:00 to 1:00 JST. It will be conducted primarily in English with Japanese translation. Donations collected during the stream will fund the delivery of GO Karts, mobile kiosk terminals equipped with game consoles, monitors, and controllers, to children's hospitals worldwide. VSS is a 10-day charity marathon running from June 19 to June 28, 2026, where VTubers globally raise funds to support hospitalized children. Gamers Outreach, founded in 2007, deploys GO Karts to over 500 medical facilities across 15 countries, providing more than 7.7 million gaming experiences annually.

Jun 17

KAMITSUBAKI Unit Kuusou Releases Debut EP 'CYAN'

KAMITSUBAKI STUDIO's virtual music unit Kuusou released its first EP 'CYAN' on June 17, 2026, featuring five tracks produced by HIDEYA KOJIMA with lyrics by YUC'e, Pon, and NEFFY. The lead track 'Run Sugar' music video dropped the same day. The unit will hold its first solo virtual mini-live 'Kuusou Palette' on June 27.

Jun 10

Kuusou to Stream First Solo Virtual Mini Live on YouTube and Z-aN

KAMITSUBAKI STUDIO announced on June 10 that its music unit Kuusou will hold its first solo virtual mini live, titled "KUUSOU VIRTUAL MINI LIVE 'Kuusou Palette'," on Saturday, June 27, 2026. The main performance will be streamed for free on Kuusou's official YouTube channel starting at 19:00 JST. Paid multi-angle tickets, priced at 2,000 yen, will be available on the platform Z-aN, allowing viewers to watch from multiple perspectives. Kuusou is a unit formed by virtual singer CIEL, who is affiliated with KAMITSUBAKI STUDIO and sang the theme song for the theatrical anime "Pompo: The Cinéphile," and singer-songwriter Sooda, who gained attention through the unit Amayadori and has 160,000 TikTok followers. The unit debuted at CIEL's solo live "RETURN TO SUNNY - Saisei -" in late 2025 and released their first song "Transparent Meteor Rhapsody" in January 2026. The mini live will feature the first performances of songs from their debut EP "CYAN," which releases on June 17, as well as a new song not included on the EP.

Jun 9

Baki Series and Freak'S Store Release 35th Anniversary T-Shirts and Can Badges

To mark 35 years of "Grappler Baki," the Baki series is collaborating with FREAK'S STORE on a line of T-shirts and can badges. The items feature scenes and lines from characters including Hanma Baki, Kaoru Hanayama, Musashi Miyamoto, and Biscuit Oliva. They go on sale June 12 at select stores and online.

Jun 8

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

Netflix will stream the second half of Baki-Dou: The Invincible Samurai on June 18, 2026. The 12-episode batch (episodes 14-25) drops worldwide on that date. A new visual shows Musashi, Baki Hanma, Kaoru Hanayama, Pickle, and Izo Motobe. Toshiki Hirano directs at TMS Entertainment.

Jun 4

Baki: Strongest Proof Mobile Game Trailer Introduces Musashi Miyamoto

A new trailer for the mobile game Baki: Strongest Proof showcases the addition of Musashi Miyamoto. The free-to-play training simulation game, which launched on November 22 for iOS and Android, lets players build teams from the Baki franchise. The trailer also provides an overview of the game's mechanics.

Jun 4

Virtual Singer Kaf Performs 29-Song Hong Kong Set With No Streaming

Virtual singer Kaf held her "Shukusei in Hong Kong" concert on May 30, 2026, performing 29 songs over two hours and 40 minutes with guests Rime and Isekaijoucho. The set was based on her March 2026 5th one-man live "Shukusei / Shin'ai" and included two songs sung in Chinese. No streaming was available for the event.

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

d Anime Store Streams KAMITSUBAKI WARS 2026 Event for Limited Time

d Anime Store began a limited-time unlimited streaming of 'KAMITSUBAKI WARS 2026 Kamitsubaki Yokohama Decisive Battle IN Pia Arena MM' on June 1, 2026. The two-day live event from February-March 2026 featured virtual artist group V.W.P on Day 1 and virtual singer KAF on Day 2. The streaming runs through August 31, 2026.

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

Isekai Joucho Recreates Her First Live at Zepp Haneda

Virtual singer Isekai Joucho performed a full re-staging of her 2021 online debut concert "Anima" at Zepp Haneda on May 2, 2026, as the second day of a two-day solo live event. The setlist and staging remained faithful to the original, but the live-house setting and her evolved vocal technique gave the material new weight.