The Baki franchise unleashes its next brutal chapter as Baki-Dou: The Invincible Samurai debuts a heart-pounding new trailer that thrusts the legendary swordsman Miyamoto Musashi into the present day to challenge the world’s deadliest underground fighters.
WANIMA performs the opening theme, Full Boko, while Novel Core performs the ending theme, Mountain Top. These high-energy tracks pulse through the trailer’s intense montage of clashing blades, bone-crushing strikes, and larger-than-life physiques, perfectly capturing the series’ signature blend of raw power and unrelenting violence. The music selection amplifies the chaotic atmosphere as modern martial artists face off against a historical icon reborn.
Baki-Dou: The Invincible Samurai is scheduled to premiere globally on Netflix on February 26, 2026, with all 13 episodes dropping simultaneously for immediate binge-watching. TMS Entertainment handles production under the direction of Toshiki Hirano, with the core voice cast returning to their iconic roles: Nobunaga Shimazaki as Baki Hanma, Akio Otsuka as Yujiro Hanma, and Naoya Uchida voicing the resurrected Miyamoto Musashi. The animation team is poised to deliver the franchise’s trademark exaggerated anatomy, hyper-detailed combat choreography, and jaw-dropping displays of superhuman strength.
The narrative begins in the aftermath of an earth-shaking father-son showdown that left even the strongest fighters drained and restless. Into this void steps a shadowy experiment conducted 364 meters below Tokyo Skytree, aimed at resurrecting Japan’s greatest swordsman from the annals of history. Miyamoto Musashi awakens in the modern era, his unparalleled sword techniques now pitted against the no-holds-barred brawlers of the underground arena. What follows is a collision of eras: contemporary mixed martial arts mastery versus classical kenjutsu executed with terrifying speed and precision.
The series promises visceral, boundary-pushing battles that test the very definition of strength. Fighters accustomed to bare-knuckle brutality must now contend with a blade-wielding legend whose every swing carries centuries of lethal refinement. Expect strategic mind games, catastrophic environmental destruction, and the kind of over-the-top physical spectacle that has made Baki a cult favorite among action and martial arts enthusiasts.
Netflix’s official synopsis lays out the high-stakes premise:
Following the conclusion of the greatest father-son fight on earth, Baki and other legendary fighters are overcome with unbearable boredom. Meanwhile, 364 meters beneath Tokyo Skytree, a secret plan is set into motion that seeks to revive the master swordsman Miyamoto Musashi... Unleashed in the present day, this menacing new threat wields his swordsmanship with unparalleled power and speed to attack Baki and the others. It's the strongest underground arena fighters vs. the legendary swordsman! What will be the outcome of this mixed martial arts battle that crosses time and space? The history of strength is about to change!
With its all-at-once release format, powerhouse musical lineup, and a central conflict that bridges centuries of combat philosophy, Baki-Dou: The Invincible Samurai is shaping up to be one of the most ferocious and anticipated anime arrivals of 2026.
Sources: Netflix and the official website of Baki-Dou: The Invincible Samurai anime
