When classics return, fans are always looking forward to watching them. Baki has been one of the most legendary manga to exist and continues serialization since 1991. The manga has been updated into various anime adaptations, each featuring the same story. It was first released as Baki the Grappler and later as Baki Hanma. Baki Hanma is the third in the line of the Baki series, which came out on Netflix in 2021. Much to the surprise of everyone and the rejoicing of its fans, a Baki Hanma season 2 has been announced and is currently under production.
The source manga of Baki is written and illustrated by Keisuke Itagaki. It was published by Akita Shoten in Japan and later translated and published by Gutsoon! Entertainment and Media Do International. The manga has been serialized by Weekly Shōnen Champion (in Japanese) and Raijin Comics (in English). It has been compiled in 144 volumes under the Shōnen Champion Comics in the past 31 years of its serialization.
In 2021, the Netflix anime adaptation of Baki titled Baki Hanma was produced by TMS Entertainment. The anime was directed by Toshiki Hirano. After the release of its 12 episodes, Bank Hanma grew on several of its viewers with its seinen setting and amazing action. To add to the franchise, a Baki Hanma season 2 has been announced, and here is everything that has been revealed about it so far.
Plot
The titular protagonist, Baki Hanma, is the son of Emi Akezawa– a wealthy woman. To make him a strong warrior much like his father, Emi trains Baki. Once Baki completes his traditional training, he decides to train by fighting other warriors on the streets. But when. He encounters his father, Yuijiro Hanma, Baki is defeated in seconds. However, even after being defeated, Baki does not give up and continues to train harder. This time he travels further into the world.
In his search to get stronger, Baki discovers an underground fighting arena where he meets stronger and more powerful fighters than on the streets. As he fights stronger opponents, Baki exceeds his limit more and more, successfully excelling at his Martial arts. But Baki wants to grow even stronger than his father and for this, he must endure through his journey and achieve new limits.
Anime: Baki Hanma
Season 2 of Baki Hanma will open doors to new discoveries to lead Baki to the dream he wishes to fulfill. With so much source material at hand, what will Baki Hanma season 2 be about?
Baki Hanma Season 2 Announced
The Baki Hanma series is produced by Netflix in 2021. The anime was also broadcast on television in Japan. With its profound action depiction, it took not long for fans to get absolutely obsessed with the anime. On 24 March 2022, it was officially announced by Netflix that Baki Hanma season 2 will be released soon. Although no PV was released, several screenshots of the anime were uploaded on the official Twitter of Netflix Anime.
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¡Prepárense para la 2ª temporada de Baki Hanma! pic.twitter.com/dEwePvV1MC— Netflix Anime (@NetflixAnime) March 24, 2022
Baki Hanma season 2 is titled “Baki Hanma: Son of Ogre”. The anime’s next season will feature many of the original characters from the classic manga. However, one that we are especially looking forward to is Pickle who is a warrior from a primitive age. Pickle, the powerful enemy, is in major focus in the upcoming season of Baki Hanma and the next big opponent.
Key visual: Baki Hanma season 2
A specific release date has not been announced at the time of writing. However, we expect more information to be revealed soon.
Staff and Cast
The main cast and staff are yet to be confirmed by the franchise. However, we expect the anime to return with the same members resuming their roles. Season 1 of Baki Hanma was directed by Toshiki Hirano while Tatsuhiko Urahata compiled the scripts of the anime. Shingo Ishikawa drafted the characters as TMS Entertainment animated the series.
Baki Hanma is voiced by Nobunaga Shimazaki with Akio Otsuka as the voice of Yujiro Hanma, Hochu Otsuka as the voice of Biscuit Olivia, Kenji Nojima as the voice of Jun Guevara, and Mami Koyama as the voice of Maria.
The voice cast of Pickle has not been announced.
