
Over five months since it was first revealed at Netflix's 10th-anniversary event in Japan, BAKI-DOU has received an all-new title and release date. Now titled "BAKI-DOU: The Invincible Samurai," the anime series is set to release on February 26, 2026, exclusively on Netflix. Alongside the announcement, a new key visual was also shared, showcasing this season's challenger – Japan's greatest swordman, Miyamoto Musashi.
Prepare for an unpredictable battle that transcends time.
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Following the conclusion of Baki Hanma's battle against his father, Yujiro Hanma, in the previous season, BAKI-DOU: The Invincible Samurai presents one of the series' strongest challenges to date.
Netflix describes the season below:
"BAKI-DOU" is based on the comic of the same name by Keisuke Itagaki that was serialized in Weekly Shonen Champion from 2014 to 2018. 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!
Officially releasing worldwide exclusively on Netflix on February 26, 2026, those interested in checking out further information can head to Netflix's official website.