A special ukiyo-e-inspired visual has been unveiled for the upcoming Baki-Dou: The Invincible Samurai anime series. The anime will debut on Netflix on February 26, 2026.
The newly released artwork is illustrated by Sapporo-based artist KOJIMAN, who is known for “fusing traditional ukiyo-e aesthetics with contemporary street culture.” It depicts the clash between Baki Hanma and Miyamoto Musashi as a modern reimagining of the Battle of Ganryujima.
© Keisuke Itagaki (AKITASHOTEN) 1992
In addition, a special livestream event titled “Anime BAKI-DOU: Pre-Release Special — The Ultimate Behind-the-Scenes Stories, Finally Revealed!!” will stream on February 20, 2026 at 8:00 PM JST on the TMS Anime Official YouTube channel. It will be hosted by Haruo Murata and feature the following guests:
- • Nobunaga Shimazaki
- • Naoya Uchida
- • Yuki Yokoi (Akita Shoten), Chief Producer
- • Kei Watahiki (TMS Entertainment), Chief Producer
Toshiki Hirano (since the 2018 anime) is directing the anime series at TMS Entertainment.
Nobunaga Shimazaki reprises his role as the protagonist Baki for Baki-Dou. He is joined by Naoya Uchida, who will voice Miyamoto Musashi.
Baki-Dou is the fourth chapter of Keisuke Itagaki‘s long-running Baki martial arts manga series, which is set after Baki Hanma’s battle with his father. The manga ran in Akita Shoten’s Weekly Shonen Champion magazine from March 20, 2014 to April 5, 2018. A total of 22 tankobon volumes were released in Japan.
The Baki franchise began in 1991 with Baki the Grappler, which has been licensed by Kodama Tales for English print release. It was followed by Baki in 1999, which has been published digitally in English by Media Do International. There are currently seven main Baki series, which include various spin-off titles. Baki Rahen, which began in 2023, is the latest installment in the series.
The manga previously inspired a 1994 OVA and a 2001 TV series, before a new anime series from Netflix began streaming in 2018. The Netflix Baki anime also include 2021’s Baki Hanma and 2023’s Baki Hanma Season 2, as well as the 2024 crossover anime Baki Hanma VS Kengan Ashura.
© Keisuke Itagaki (AKITASHOTEN) /BAKI-DOU Film Partners
Netflix describes the main synopsis of Baki-Dou as:
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!
Sources: Baki Anime Official Twitter, press release
