Baki the Grappler

Baki the Grappler (2001-2002)

EndedAnimation showAction, Adventure, Anime

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.

Network
Scheduleevery Tuesday (30 min)

Last Episode

Rencounter
Season 2Episode 2430 min

Rencounter

In flashback, the United States government sends its special forces to South America to kill a young Yujiro.

mai 25, 2002

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S02E24Rencountermai 25, 2002
S02E23Resolutionsdéc. 25, 2001
S02E22The Evolved Geniusdéc. 18, 2001
S02E21Secret War in Vietnamdéc. 11, 2001
S02E20Fight for Victorydéc. 4, 2001
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did 'Baki the Grappler' premiere?

'Baki the Grappler' premiered on January 8, 2001.

Who is the main character in 'Baki the Grappler'?

The main character in 'Baki the Grappler' is a young man named Baki Hanma.

What is Baki's motivation for becoming a better fighter?

Baki's motivation for becoming a better fighter is to surpass his father, Yujiro Hanma, who is known as the strongest creature on Earth.

Who is Baki's rival in the show?

Baki's rival in the show is a fighter named Kaoru Hanayama.

What is the name of the underground arena where Baki fights?

The name of the underground arena where Baki fights is the Arena of Death.

Who is Baki's love interest in the show?

Baki's love interest in the show is a girl named Kozue Matsumoto.

Who is the strongest fighter in the show?

The strongest fighter in the show is Yujiro Hanma, Baki's father.

What is the name of the martial arts style that Baki uses?

The name of the martial arts style that Baki uses is called "Hanma-style Unarmed Combat."

Who trains Baki to become a better fighter?

Baki is trained by a martial arts master named Kureha Shinogi.

What is the name of the tournament that Baki competes in?

The name of the tournament that Baki competes in is the Maximum Tournament.

Who is the organizer of the Maximum Tournament?

The organizer of the Maximum Tournament is a mysterious figure known as "Mitsunari Tokugawa."

Cast

Masami Kikuchi

Masami Kikuchi

voices Baki Hanma
Motoko Kumai

Motoko Kumai

voices Kaoru Hanayama
Mugihito

Mugihito

voices Doppo Orochi
Sachiko Kojima

Sachiko Kojima

voices Kozue Matsumoto
Kenji Nomura

Kenji Nomura

voices Yujiro Hanma
Takehiro Murozono

Takehiro Murozono

voices Kyosumi Katou
Katsuhiro Kitagawa

Katsuhiro Kitagawa

voices Keechi Ando
Kazuhiro Nakata

Kazuhiro Nakata

voices Kosho Shinogi
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Characters

Baki Hanma

Baki Hanma

voiced by Masami Kikuchi
Kaoru Hanayama

Kaoru Hanayama

voiced by Motoko Kumai
Doppo Orochi

Doppo Orochi

voiced by Mugihito
Kozue Matsumoto

Kozue Matsumoto

voiced by Sachiko Kojima
Yujiro Hanma

Yujiro Hanma

voiced by Kenji Nomura
Kyosumi Katou

Kyosumi Katou

voiced by Takehiro Murozono
Keechi Ando

Keechi Ando

voiced by Katsuhiro Kitagawa
Kosho Shinogi

Kosho Shinogi

voiced by Kazuhiro Nakata
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