Fans of the hard-hitting martial arts series *Baki-Dou: The Invincible Samurai* are in for a visual treat! The anime adaptation has just revealed a spectacular new piece of ukiyo-e inspired artwork, crafted by the talented artist KOJIMAN. Known for brilliantly blending street culture with traditional Japanese aesthetics, KOJIMAN’s latest creation offers a fresh perspective on a classic.
The artwork is a captivating homage to Utagawa Yoshitora’s renowned ‘Duel at Ganryu Island.’ However, in this reimagined scene, the legendary Miyamoto Musashi and Sasaki Kojiro are replaced by none other than Baki and the reincarnated Miyamoto Musashi himself, with other familiar *Baki* characters subtly featured in the background. This striking visual truly captures the spirit of the series’ intense confrontations.
The *Baki* saga has a rich history, with Keisuke Itagaki’s *Grappler Baki* and its subsequent series being published since 1991. The English versions of *Grappler Baki* and *Baki* are currently available for fans around the world.
Behind the scenes, the *Baki-Dou: The Invincible Samurai* anime is brought to life by TMS Entertainment, with Toshiki Hirano directing, Tatsuhiko Urahata handling series composition, Shingo Ishikawa designing the characters, and Kenji Fujisawa (Team-MAX) composing the music. The highly anticipated series is set to begin streaming globally on Netflix starting February 26.
Prepare for an epic narrative that begins after the monumental father-son fight on Earth. Baki and other legendary fighters find themselves facing an unbearable boredom. But unbeknownst to them, deep beneath the Tokyo Skytree, a secret plan is unfolding: the revival of the master swordsman Miyamoto Musashi. Unleashed into the present day, this menacing new adversary wields his unparalleled swordsmanship with incredible power and speed, setting his sights on Baki and his formidable companions. It’s a clash of titans as the strongest underground arena fighters go head-to-head with the legendary swordsman in a mixed martial arts battle that transcends time and space. The very history of strength is about to be redefined!