The latest installment of the Baki franchise, Baki: The Great Raitai Tournament Saga, is now streaming on Netflix with both English dub and subtitle options. This 13-episode original net animation (ONA) follows Baki Hanma as he seeks a cure for a debilitating poison by entering China's legendary Raitai Tournament, a martial arts competition that crowns the strongest fighter in the land.
Produced by TMS Entertainment, the series adapts the Raitai Tournament arc from Keisuke Itagaki's seminal martial arts manga. While the overall franchise is known for its over-the-top violence and exaggerated physiques, this arc specifically focuses on Baki's desperate fight for survival against a global field of elite martial artists.
Baki: The Great Raitai Tournament Saga continues the narrative threads from the prequel, Baki, and precedes the events of Baki Hanma. It offers a deep dive into the lore of Chinese martial arts, introducing new contenders and showcasing brutal, high-stakes combat that fans have come to expect from the series.
The anime holds a 7.53 rating on MyAnimeList from over 145,000 voters, indicating a solid reception within its established fanbase. For those seeking raw, unadulterated combat sports anime, the Raitai Tournament Saga delivers visceral action and a compelling, albeit grim, narrative.
