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Baki Watch Order
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The Baki watch order covers the modern series across multiple seasons plus two OVA films, arranged in correct chronological sequence. Start with the opening OVA movie, then watch the first season's 24 episodes and the second season's 24 before reaching the next OVA film. From there the order moves into the follow-up series, split into three 13-episode seasons, and wraps with a final 12-episode block. Watching the two OVA movies where they appear — one near the beginning and one partway through — keeps the fights and story beats in the order they were meant to be seen. If you are trying to sort out where to start and how the OVAs slot between the seasons, follow the entries top to bottom and every installment lands in its proper place along the timeline.
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Recommended first watch
Checked October 2026Watch in release order. Start with Baki the Grappler (2001): Season 1 (24 episodes) and Season 2, the Maximum Tournament (24). The 2018 Netflix series Baki (26 episodes, two blocks of 13) follows, then the Great Raitai Tournament (13, 2020).
Next come Baki Hanma (12, 2021), Baki Hanma Season 2 (27, 2023) and the Baki-Dou seasons (13 in February 2026, 12 in June 2026).
The two OVAs (1994 and 2016) are optional: the first is an alternative telling and the second came bundled with a manga volume.
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- Watch first
- The story starts at Season 1: Episodes 1-24 (Baki the Grappler (2001)). Before that, OVA Movie (Grappler Baki: The Ultimate Fighter (1996)) is optional.
- What to skip
- 2 entries are optional: OVA Movie (Grappler Baki: The Ultimate Fighter (1996)) and OVA Movie (Baki: Most Evil Death Row Convicts Special Anime (2016)). The story still tracks without them.
- Filler notes
- OVA Movie (Baki: Most Evil Death Row Convicts Special Anime (2016)). Baki OVA (December 2016), bundled with a manga volume.
- OVA Movie (Grappler Baki: The Ultimate Fighter (1996)). Grappler Baki: The Ultimate Fighter OVA (August 1994).
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Grappler Baki: The Ultimate Fighter (1996)
#1 · 1 entry
- 1OVA MovieOptional
Grappler Baki: The Ultimate Fighter OVA (August 1994). Optional: an alternative telling, not part of the TV story.
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Baki the Grappler (2001)
#2–3 · 2 entries
- 2Season 1: Episodes 1-24
Baki the Grappler Season 1, 24 episodes (January 2001). Start here, with Baki training to surpass his father.
0/24 - 3Season 2: Episodes 1-24
Baki the Grappler Season 2, the Maximum Tournament, 24 episodes (July 2001). Continues Season 1.
0/24
Baki: Most Evil Death Row Convicts Special Anime (2016)
#4 · 1 entry
- 4OVA MovieOptional
Baki OVA (December 2016), bundled with a manga volume. Optional: a side story to the 2018 series.
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Baki (2018)
#5–7 · 3 entries
- 5Season 1: Episodes 1-13
Baki (2018), first 13 episodes. Sequel to the 2001 series; Netflix released the 26 episodes in two blocks.
0/13 - 6Season 2: Episodes 1-13
Baki (2018), episodes 14-26 (from September 2018). Finishes the Most Evil Death Row Convicts story.
0/13 - 7Season 3: Episodes 1-13
Baki: The Great Raitai Tournament, 13 episodes (June 2020). Continues the 2018 series.
0/13
Baki Hanma (2021)
#8 · 1 entry
- 8Episodes 1-12
Baki Hanma, 12 episodes (September 2021). Baki enters Arizona State Prison.
0/12
Baki Hanma Season 2
#9 · 1 entry
- 9Baki Hanma Season 2
Baki Hanma Season 2, 27 episodes (July 2023). Continues Baki Hanma.
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BAKI-DOU: The Invincible Samurai
#10 · 1 entry
- 10BAKI-DOU: The Invincible Samurai
Baki-Dou: The Invincible Samurai, 13 episodes (February 2026). Continues after Baki Hanma Season 2.
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BAKI-DOU: The Invincible Samurai Part 2
#11 · 1 entry
- 11BAKI-DOU: The Invincible Samurai Part 2
Baki-Dou: The Invincible Samurai Part 2, 12 episodes (June 2026). Continues Baki-Dou.
ONA
The correct order to watch Baki, as one listShowHide
Watch Baki in this order. 11 entries, chronological.
- Grappler Baki: The Ultimate Fighter (1996): OVA Movie (OVA) — optional
- Baki the Grappler (2001): Season 1: Episodes 1-24
- Baki the Grappler (2001): Season 2: Episodes 1-24
- Baki: Most Evil Death Row Convicts Special Anime (2016): OVA Movie (OVA) — optional
- Baki (2018): Season 1: Episodes 1-13
- Baki (2018): Season 2: Episodes 1-13
- Baki (2018): Season 3: Episodes 1-13
- Baki Hanma (2021): Episodes 1-12
- Baki Hanma Season 2 (ONA)
- BAKI-DOU: The Invincible Samurai (ONA)
- BAKI-DOU: The Invincible Samurai Part 2 (ONA)
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Baki watch order FAQ
What order should I watch Baki in?
Watch in release order. Start with Baki the Grappler (2001): Season 1 (24 episodes) and Season 2, the Maximum Tournament (24). The 2018 Netflix series Baki (26 episodes, two blocks of 13) follows, then the Great Raitai Tournament (13, 2020). Next come Baki Hanma (12, 2021), Baki Hanma Season 2 (27, 2023) and the Baki-Dou seasons (13 in February 2026, 12 in June 2026). The two OVAs (1994 and 2016) are optional: the first is an alternative telling and the second came bundled with a manga volume.
Do I have to watch the 2001 series first?
It is the earliest TV story: AniList lists the 2018 Baki as a sequel to the 2001 Maximum Tournament season, so watching in release order keeps the story in sequence. The 2001 episodes are older animation.
What are the two OVAs?
Grappler Baki: The Ultimate Fighter (August 1994) is an alternative telling of the early story, and the 2016 Baki OVA was bundled with the 14th Baki-Dou manga volume. Both are optional.
What is the chronological order of Baki?
Start with OVA Movie (Grappler Baki: The Ultimate Fighter (1996)), then continue with Season 1: Episodes 1-24 (Baki the Grappler (2001)), Season 2: Episodes 1-24 (Baki the Grappler (2001)), OVA Movie (Baki: Most Evil Death Row Convicts Special Anime (2016)), Season 1: Episodes 1-13 (Baki (2018)), and Season 2: Episodes 1-13 (Baki (2018)), followed by 5 more entries. The full Baki watch order on this page has 11 entries across 8 series, listed in chronological viewing order.
What is the release order of Baki?
Baki aired in the same order as the chronological watch order, starting with OVA Movie (Grappler Baki: The Ultimate Fighter (1996)).
How many episodes is Baki?
Baki has 99 TV episodes in this order, plus 2 OVAs and 3 ONAs.
Can I skip anything in Baki?
Yes. 2 entries are marked optional: OVA Movie (Grappler Baki: The Ultimate Fighter (1996)) and OVA Movie (Baki: Most Evil Death Row Convicts Special Anime (2016)). Everything else is part of the main story.
Is Baki finished?
Yes. Baki has finished airing, and this order covers everything released so far in chronological viewing order.
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