Miyamoto Musashi vs modern fighters is incredible concept—reviving Japan's legendary swordsman to battle contemporary martial artists crosses time brilliantly. Baki franchise keeps finding new ways to escalate; after the father-son fight, bringing in history's greatest swordsman raises stakes even higher. Legendary swordsman in underground arena is wild—Musashi's traditional swordsmanship clashing with modern fighting styles promises spectacular battles. February 26 is coming up very soon—less than a month away means the wait is almost over.

The ongoing anime adaptation based on the martial arts manga Baki-Dou: The Invincible Samurai published a new piece of key art today and also revealed that the series will stream on Netflix in worldwide markets beginning on February 26, 2026.

Production Staff

Director: Toshiki Hirano

Animation Studio: TMS Entertainment

Series Composition: Tatsuhiko Urahata

Character Design: Shingo Ishikawa

Music: Kenji Fujisawa (Team-MAX)

About the Manga

Akita Shoten has published Keisuke Itagaki's Grappler Baki and its sequel series since 1991. Kodama Tales and Media Do International currently publish English language versions of Grappler Baki and Baki.

The Story

Netflix describes the story of Baki-Dou: The Invincible Samurai:

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!

Premiere Information

Date: February 26, 2026 Platform: Netflix (worldwide)

Are you excited for Baki-Dou? What do you think of Miyamoto Musashi joining? Do you follow the Baki franchise? Which fighter matchup are you most anticipating? Share your thoughts in the comments below!