The BEST episodes of Baki (2018)

Every episode of Baki (2018) ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Baki (2018)!

The protagonist, Baki Hanma, trains with an intense focus to become strong enough to surpass his father, Yujiro Hanma, the strongest fighter in the world. Five of the world's most violent and brutal death row inmates are gathering to face Baki. Their objective is to taste defeat -- their unmatched strength and skill have led them to grow bored of life itself, and they now seek out Baki in the hopes that he can overwhelm and utterly crush them. In this crisis, other underground martial art warriors gather to fight by Baki's side: Kaoru Hanayama, Gouki Shibukawa, Retsu Kaioh, and Doppo Orochi.

Last Updated: 2/28/2025Network: NetflixStatus: Ended

7.99

75 votes

#1 - Kaioh

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 6/4/2020

Sea Emperor Kaku is the embodiment of Chinese kenpo. Yujiro Hanma is known as the strongest creature on Earth. A battle unlike any other begins!

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7.96

74 votes

#2 - Excellennnnt!

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 6/4/2020

A genius of Chinese kenpo, Retsu is the superior fighter, but Jaku's dirty techniques and tactical prowess make him a formidable foe.

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7.92

92 votes

#3 - Begin! The Centennial Tournament

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 6/4/2020

Mohammad Alai Jr. tests a battle-eager Yujiro. Even though he's been poisoned, Sea King Retsu enters Baki into the Great Raitai Tournament in China.

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7.91

79 votes

#4 - Hand Pocket

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 6/4/2020

Biscuit Oliva's sheer power is unrivaled, but Shobun Ron and his unconventional fighting stance are unbothered. It's brute strength versus iai kenpo.

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7.87

71 votes

#5 - The Title of the Strongest

Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 6/4/2020

Yujiro pits his raw power against Kaku's martial arts skills, which he's honed for over a century. The match's shocking outcome stuns everyone.

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7.83

76 votes

#6 - Revived!

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 6/4/2020

Sea Emperor Kaku is 121 years older than his opponent, but the legendary reigning champion doesn't hesitate to face Sea King Samwan in the arena.

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7.79

78 votes

#7 - Turnaround

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/4/2020

Alai Jr.'s deadly speed makes quick work of his opponent. A severely emaciated Baki faces Sea King Li, the greatest Poison Hand user in all of China.

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7.74

118 votes

#8 - Tiger Slayer

Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 9/3/2018

As Dorian's past comes to light, Shinshinkai founder and "tiger killer" Doppo Orochi takes him on in an all-out karate versus kempo battle.

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7.74

76 votes

#9 - Team Formed!

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 6/4/2020

Sea King Chin and Japan's sole Sea King, Jaku, battle on the tournament floor. Meanwhile, Baki provokes Yujiro into fighting him offstage.

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7.73

88 votes

#10 - The Centennial Tournament

Season 1 - Episode 26 - Aired 12/16/2018

Retsu pleads with his mentor, Sea King Ryu, to grant a mortally poisoned Baki special entry into the Raitai martial arts tournament.

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7.67

106 votes

#11 - Ungranted Freedom

Season 1 - Episode 14 - Aired 9/24/2018

Biscuit Oliva arrives in Tokyo to capture the remaining convicts. Sikorsky lures Baki into battle with help from an unlikely source.

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7.65

91 votes

#12 - Saga

Season 1 - Episode 20 - Aired 11/4/2018

Tokugawa learns of the Poison Hand: the ultimate killer move of the "kudo" martial art form. Baki takes the next step in his relationship with Kozue.

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7.65

71 votes

#13 - Completion

Season 2 - Episode 12 - Aired 6/4/2020

A battle between the sons of two legendary fighters begins deep below Tokyo Dome. It’s Baki versus Alai Jr., and the winner is anyone's guess.

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7.62

116 votes

#14 - Air Duel

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 8/27/2018

Boasting one million members nationwide, the Shinshinkai lures Dorian to an amusement park, where Kato's peer Suedo immediately strikes.

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7.54

131 votes

#15 - Sergeant Katahira’s Report

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 7/30/2018

Spec unleashes moves lethal enough to take out even the strongest of opponents in one strike, but Hanayama counters with improbable moves of his own.

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7.50

96 votes

#16 - Thanks

Season 1 - Episode 18 - Aired 10/22/2018

Known as the pinnacle master of Chinese martial arts, Sea King Retsu displays his masterful use of weaponry against a fully armed Hector Doyle.

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7.48

126 votes

#17 - A Match vs. A True Fight

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 8/13/2018

While Baki and his allies discuss the events that transpired at his school, Dorian appears, infiltrating Tokugawa's heavily guarded compound.

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7.46

125 votes

#18 - A Formidable Team

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 8/6/2018

Ambushed by Doyle while in class, Baki leads Doyle away from the classroom only to encounter Yanagi in disguise outside.

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7.46

115 votes

#19 - Candy

Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 9/10/2018

Doppo Orochi pummels the life out of terror-stricken Dorian before bringing the equally injured Kiyosumi Kato over to administer the finishing blows.

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7.45

98 votes

#20 - Slash

Season 1 - Episode 16 - Aired 10/8/2018

Biscuit Oliva thinks he should get a black belt if he can score a point against every officer on the judo team, but Sonoda resists giving him one.

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7.41

176 votes

#21 - Synchronicity

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 6/25/2018

Underground martial arts promoter Tokugawa warns champion Baki that five violent death row escapees from around the world are all heading for Tokyo.

Directors: Toshiki Hirano

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7.41

121 votes

#22 - Shaken Shinshinkai

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 8/20/2018

Kiyosumi Kato, known as one of the strongest fighters of Shinshinkai Karate, confronts Dorian deep inside his secret underground hideout.

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7.40

75 votes

#23 - Stand and Fight

Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 6/4/2020

Alai Jr. continues testing his skill against notable fighters, but Baki's half-brother Jack Hammer is unlike any combatant he's faced before.

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7.40

88 votes

#24 - Admission of Defeat

Season 1 - Episode 19 - Aired 10/29/2018

After setting off an explosion inside Shinshinkai's dojo, Doyle is confronted by its founder, Doppo. Tokugawa pays a visit to Ryukoh Yanagi's master.

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7.39

131 votes

#25 - The Battle Begins

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 7/16/2018

With all five death row escapees and their opponents assembled inside the underground arena, Tokugawa officially declares the beginning of battle.

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