Brutality
returns to the streaming octagon. The official website for the anime
adaptation of Baki-Dou unveiled the main promotional video for the
series on Wednesday, confirming that its world premiere on Netflix is
scheduled for February 26. The season will feature 13 episodes that
will be available simultaneously from day one.
The new
trailer not only showcases the intense combat sequences characteristic of Keisuke
Itagaki's work, but also offers a sneak peek at the musical themes
that will accompany this new martial arts saga.
Baki-Dou Anime Details
For this
installment, the production has selected artists with an energetic sound that
complements the on-screen action:
- Opening: "Furuboko",
performed by the rock band WANIMA.
- Ending: "Mountain Top,"
performed by singer-songwriter Novel Core.
Context
of the franchise
This adaptation covers the first Baki-Dou manga, which was originally published between 2014 and 2018 as the fourth main series within the franchise. The story follows the events of Baki Hanma, continuing the legacy of extreme combat.
The
presence of the saga on Netflix has been constant since the premiere of Baki:
Dai Raitaisai-hen in 2020, followed by the seasons of Baki
Hanma in 2021 and 2023. With this new launch, the platform
consolidates its catalog with the direct continuation of the story of the ogre
and his son.
