Image: Keisuke Itagaki (Akita Shoten) / Baki-Dou Film Partners
AMBot | 05/28/2026 | Reading Time: 3 Min.
The anime series "Baki-Dou: The Invincible Samurai" (Japanese: "刃牙道") will receive its second season in June. Streaming service Netflix has confirmed that the second cour (episodes 14–25) will be released worldwide exclusively on the platform on June 18, 2026 – all twelve episodes will be available immediately. At the same time, a new key visual was released, showcasing the central conflict of the story: The legendary blade of the resurrected swordsman Miyamoto Musashi is drawn, while the strongest fighters of the underground arena stand against him – including Baki Hanma, Kaoru Hanayama, Izo Motobe, and the prehistoric man Pickle. The imagery underscores the threatening tension: Musashi, calmly drawing his sword, looks down on his opponents, seemingly reading their worth in their eyes.
"Baki-Dou" is the fourth season of the "Baki" anime series, based on the manga series of the same name by Keisuke Itagaki, which was serialized in "Weekly Shonen Champion" (Akita Shoten) from 2014 to 2018. The story picks up after the end of the "Baki Hanma" arc and spins a science-fiction variation of the classic samurai legend: The eccentric martial arts fanatic Tokugawa Mitsunari uses state-of-the-art cloning technology in a secret lab under the Tokyo Skytree to resurrect the invincible sword saint Miyamoto Musashi from his mortal remains. The appearance of this historically significant master throws modern Japan and soon the entire world into turmoil, as Musashi challenges all living martial arts legends – including Baki, his father Yujiro, and the elite of the underground arena.
The first cour of the new series started on February 26, 2026, exclusively on Netflix and comprised 13 episodes. As early as March, it was announced at AnimeJapan 2026 that the second part would also be released worldwide via Netflix. Additionally, a teaser trailer was shown during the event, opening with the line "We haven't yet seen the full power of Miyamoto Musashi." It features scenes of Jack Hammer, Gaia, and Pickle attacking Musashi. The second cour seamlessly continues the epic battles and leads the story to a climax.
Production is once again handled by TMS Entertainment, which was responsible for the previous seasons of the Netflix adaptation. Direction is by Toshiki Hirano, the series concept is by Tatsuhiko Urahata, and character design is by Shingo Ishikawa. The music is composed by Kenji Fujisawa (Team-MAX). Main voice actors include Nobunaga Shimazaki (Baki Hanma), Akio Otsuka (Yujiro Hanma), Naoya Uchida (Miyamoto Musashi), and many other well-known voice actors. The first season ("Baki" from 2018) as well as the sequels "Baki Hanma" and the spin-off "Baki Hanma vs. Kengan Ashura" are already continuously available on Netflix. The first cour of "Baki-Dou" is scheduled to air on Japanese free-to-air television during 2026.
"Baki-Dou" is the fourth season of the "Baki" anime series, based on the manga series of the same name by Keisuke Itagaki, which was serialized in "Weekly Shonen Champion" (Akita Shoten) from 2014 to 2018. The story picks up after the end of the "Baki Hanma" arc and spins a science-fiction variation of the classic samurai legend: The eccentric martial arts fanatic Tokugawa Mitsunari uses state-of-the-art cloning technology in a secret lab under the Tokyo Skytree to resurrect the invincible sword saint Miyamoto Musashi from his mortal remains. The appearance of this historically significant master throws modern Japan and soon the entire world into turmoil, as Musashi challenges all living martial arts legends – including Baki, his father Yujiro, and the elite of the underground arena.
The first cour of the new series started on February 26, 2026, exclusively on Netflix and comprised 13 episodes. As early as March, it was announced at AnimeJapan 2026 that the second part would also be released worldwide via Netflix. Additionally, a teaser trailer was shown during the event, opening with the line "We haven't yet seen the full power of Miyamoto Musashi." It features scenes of Jack Hammer, Gaia, and Pickle attacking Musashi. The second cour seamlessly continues the epic battles and leads the story to a climax.
Production is once again handled by TMS Entertainment, which was responsible for the previous seasons of the Netflix adaptation. Direction is by Toshiki Hirano, the series concept is by Tatsuhiko Urahata, and character design is by Shingo Ishikawa. The music is composed by Kenji Fujisawa (Team-MAX). Main voice actors include Nobunaga Shimazaki (Baki Hanma), Akio Otsuka (Yujiro Hanma), Naoya Uchida (Miyamoto Musashi), and many other well-known voice actors. The first season ("Baki" from 2018) as well as the sequels "Baki Hanma" and the spin-off "Baki Hanma vs. Kengan Ashura" are already continuously available on Netflix. The first cour of "Baki-Dou" is scheduled to air on Japanese free-to-air television during 2026.
This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.
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