Action | Adventure | Anime
Station:
TV Tokyo (JP)
Status:
Ended
Start:
2001-01-09
Rating:
7.5/10 from 2 users
The 24 episode anime aired in Japan between January 8, 2001 and June 25, 2001. A second 24 episode series called Grappler Baki Maximum Tournament aired from July 22, 2001 to December 24, 2001. The story revolves around Baki Hanma and his quest to proclaim himself as the strongest grappler in the world, thus taking the title from his father. Baki also fights to gain the trust of his overly psychotic mother. The anime was licensed and distributed by FUNimation Entertainment in the US. The OVA was released by Manga Entertainment in Australia and the UK and previously released by Central Park Media in the US. Gutsoon! Entertainment released the first 46 chapters of the original manga in English in the pages of Raijin Comics, their anthology magazine.
TV Show Ended.
S2E22 - The Evolved Genius
Baki and Jack Hammer continue to fight in the final match. In flashback to Vietnam, Yujiro breaks into an American base and terrorizes the soldiers; later, Jack is born.
Air Date: 17 Dec 2001 21:00 (CDT)
S2E23 - Resolutions
Baki and Jack Hammer continue to fight in the finals as Jack's body breaks down.
Air Date: 24 Dec 2001 21:00 (CDT)
S2E24 - Rencounter
In flashback, the United States government sends its special forces to South America to kill a young Yujiro.
Air Date: 24 May 2002 22:00 (CDT)