Baki the Grappler (2001) is a animation, action & adventure, drama web series in Japanese. On MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch Baki the Grappler online in HD.
Baki the Grappler — Storyline
Baki Hanma is a young fighter who yearns to follow in the footsteps of his father, Yujiro, and become the strongest fighter in the world. Through that he trains tirelessly and fights constantly to hone his skills and develop his body to achieve these goals. Many intense battles lay ahead of Baki as he goes about his quest to be the best and ultimately take the title of "King" from his father.
Cast & Crew
- Starring: Masami Kikuchi, Kazuhiro Nakata, Naomi Kusumi, Sachiko Kojima, Masayuki Nakata, Mugihito, Takehiro Murozono, Toru Okawa
Baki the Grappler — Series Details
| First Air Date | 2001-01-08 |
| Seasons | 2 |
| Episodes | 48 |
| Genre | Animation, Action & Adventure, Drama |
| Language | Japanese |
| Network | TV Tokyo |
| Status | Ended |
| Rating | 7.8/10 (351 votes) |
Baki the Grappler — Episode Guide
Childhood + Underground Arena Sagas
- E1: Stirrings of Destiny (2001-01-08) — Baki Hanma fights a gang of 100 thugs; afterward, he is walked home by Detective Kido and his partner, who watched the fight. Baki then trains and thinks about what he should do to
- E2: Those Who Squirm (2001-01-15) — Baki spars with Yuri. Meanwhile, Kuriyagawa meets with Kaoru Hanayama, a gangster and renowned brawler, to set up a fight with Baki.
- E3: The Beast of Yasha Crag (2001-01-22) — Baki meets his friend Reiichi Ando in the woods and stays with him. While there, Baki adopts some of Ando's training techniques, and he camps alone on Yasha Rock, hoping to fight w
- E4: The Fang and the Tears (2001-01-29) — Baki Hanma fights a rematch with the Yasha Ape. After very hard fight, Baki eventually defeat the giant monster. Later he and Yasha Ape becomes a friends and Yasha Ape gives Baki h
- E5: A Warrior's Heart (2001-02-05) — After returning home, Baki learns that Yuri will be fighting for the heavyweight title, so he visits Yuri at his gym. Meanwhile, Kuriyagawa tells Hanayama that he can't fight Baki
- E6: Spirit (2001-02-12) — After being knocked down by Baki, Hanayama flies into a rage in his office. Afterward, he visits his sick mother in the hospital. Also, Baki visits Yuri and his sister, Nina in the
- E7: Gripper (2001-02-19) — Baki and Hanayama continue to fight, and Hanayama's tattoo is explained.
- E8: Demon (2001-02-26) — Baki's father, Yujiro Hanma, shows up after Baki's fight with Kaoru Hanayama. After the story of how Yujiro met Baki's mother is told, Yujiro and Hanayama fight.
- E9: The Division (2001-03-05) — Baki explains to his mother why he fights, visits Hanayama in the hospital, and trains. After a brief encounter with Yujiro, who killed the Yasha Ape, which made Baki angry since Y
- E10: Battlefield (2001-03-12) — Captured by the mercenaries as soon as he parachutes in, Baki must free himself and fight his way out against Nomura's jungle warfare team (Copperhead, Kuraishi, and the Chiba twin
- E11: Gaia (2001-03-19) — Baki fights Gaia (an alter ego of Nomura).
- E12: Bite Marks (2001-03-26) — Yujiro Hanma breaks into the Prime Minister's office to prove a point; Baki Hanma fights the swordsman Kurokawa; Yujiro forces the archer Kanemoto to shoot an arrow at him; Baki vi
- E13: The Midnight Hour (2001-04-02) — All of Baki's friends show up to watch his fight with Yujiro and to help him warm up; meanwhile, Yujiro fights Gaia. Also, Hanayama opens up to Baki about his mother.
- E14: Lullaby (2001-04-09) — Baki fights his own father, Yujiro.
- E15: Reflections (2001-04-16) — A recap episode. Detective Kido reflects upon his experiences with Baki Hanma, and Hitoshi Kuriyagawa tells Kido about Baki's relationship with his mother and his fight with Yujiro
- E16: Coming Home (2001-04-23) — Antonio Igari, a pro wrestler, tells Mitsunari Tokugawa, an old man who runs an underground fighting circuit, about Baki Hanma and his recent global travels. In the narrative, Baki
- E17: Champion (2001-04-30) — Flash forward three years: Baki Hanma is now the champion of the underground arena. Mitsunari Tokugawa meets with Doppo Orochi, a great Shinshinkai karate fighter, and asks him to
- E18: The Cord-Cutter (2001-05-07) — Baki Hanma fights Kousho Shinogi, a master of Cord-Cut Karate.
- E19: The Right To Fight (2001-05-14) — Kiyosumi Katou spars with the fighters in Doppo Orochi's dojo; Kozue Matsumoto interferes with some bullies that are bothering Baki Hanma, which causes problems for her later; seve
- E20: An Honorable Loss (2001-05-21) — Baki fights Mount Toba, a professional wrestler.
- E21: An Unlikely Challenger (2001-05-28) — Yujiro Hanma shows up after Baki's fight and knocks him out, and Doppo Orochi challenges Yujiro to a fight. After watching Doppo spar with his students, Baki spars with him. Yujiro
- E22: Head On Collison! (2001-06-04) — Dr. Shinogi Kureha reveals to his brother, Kousho Shinogi, the Cord-Cutter, why he is fighting Baki Hanma; Doppo Orochi and Yujiro Hanma fight.
- E23: Medical Miracle (2001-06-18) — The fight between Doppo Orochi and Yujiro Hanma continues; after Dr. Shinogi Kureha performs a medical miracle, he demonstrates his physical abilities to the crowd; one of Kureha's
- E24: The King's Ransom (2001-06-25) — Baki fights Dr. Shinogi Kureha.
Maximum Tournament Saga
- E1: The Opening (2001-07-23) — Mitsunari Tokugawa announces his plans for a world martial arts tournament, and fighters from around the world gather for it. In the first fight of round one in the A-Block, Baki H
- E2: Reverse (2001-07-30) — In the third A-Block match of round one, heavyweight kickboxing champion Rob Robinson takes on the professional wrestler Anton Igari; in the fourth A-Block match of round one, Moto
- E3: Darkness from Light (2001-08-06) — Baki saves the Yasha Ape's son from Katsumi; in the third B-Block match of round one, Hanayama fights the Japanese Kenpo master Inagi Bunnoshin; in the fourth B-Block match of roun
- E4: The King Returns (2001-08-13) — Yujiro arrives and enters his protégé Amanai Yu in the tournament; in the first C-Block match of round one, heavyweight boxing world champion Ian McGregor fights Taekwondo master L
- E5: User (2001-08-20) — Brazilian Jiu-jitsu master Sergio Silva faces pit-fighter Jack Hammer in the fourth C-Block match of round one; Yujiro tries to fight Hammer, but Baki intervenes; shoot wrestler Ya
- E6: The Tigerslayer Returns (2001-08-27) — Richard Filth, a bouncer, faces Orochi Doppo in the second D-Block match of round one; Roger Harlon, an amateur wrestler, faces the jujutsu master Shibukawa Goki in the third D-Blo
- E7: Fighting the Past (2001-09-03) — The fourth D-Block match of round one continues as Shinogi Kureha and Shinogi Kousho continue to fight; Baki faces Zulu in the first A-Block match of round two.
- E8: Eras End (2001-09-10) — In the second A-Block match of round two, Igari faces Kinryuzan; in the first B-Block match of round two, Retsu Kaio faces Mount Toba.
- E9: Measure of a Man (2001-09-17) — In the second B-Block match of round two, Hanayama faces Orochi Katsumi.
- E10: Robe of Death (2001-09-24) — In the first C-Block match of round two, Shiba Chiharu faces Ian McGregor.
- E11: The Chained Patriot (2001-10-01) — Andreanof Garland, the last reserver, is introduced when it is deemed that Shiba is in no condition to fight in the next round; in the second C-Block match of round two, Jack Hamme
- E12: Survivor (2001-10-08) — In the first D-Block match of round two, Doppo faces Amanai Yu; Baki takes Kozue to the site of his mother's death.
- E13: Misdirection (2001-10-15) — Yujiro fights against all of the tournament losers; in the second D-Block match of round two, Shibukawa Goki faces Shinogi Kousho.
- E14: Deception (2001-10-22) — Igari begs Baki to let him win, and they fight in the first match of the quarter-finals.
- E15: The Ace and the Serpent (2001-10-29) — In the second fight of the quarter-finals, Katsumi faces Retsu Kaio; Andreanof Garland fights an anaconda to make things fair, since he hasn't fought in the tournament yet, and the
- E16: How to Build a Better Monster (2001-11-05) — Andreanof Garland and Jack Hammer continue to fight in the third match of the quarter-finals. Also, Hammer's training history is revealed.
- E17: Doppo vs Shibukawa (2001-11-12) — Shibukawa Goki faces Doppo in the fourth match of the quarter-finals.
- E18: Warriors Legacy (2001-11-19) — Baki fights Retsu Kaio in the first match of the semi-finals.
- E19: Monster (2001-11-26) — In the second match of the semi-finals, Shibukawa Goki faces Jack Hammer.
- E20: The Finals (2001-12-03) — Baki and Jack Hammer think about the training and hardships they've endured to reach their current level of ability.
- E21: Blood Battle (2001-12-10) — Baki faces Jack Hammer in the final match of the tournament. Also, in flashback Yujiro meets Jack's mother in Vietnam.
- E22: Soldiers Misfortune (2001-12-17) — Baki and Jack Hammer continue to fight in the final match. In flashback to Vietnam, Yujiro breaks into an American base and terrorizes the soldiers; later, Jack is born.
- E23: Final Strike (2001-12-24) — Baki and Jack Hammer continue to fight in the finals as Jack's body breaks down.
- E24: Rencounter (2001-12-24) — In flashback, the United States government sends its special forces to South America to kill a young Yujiro.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does Baki the Grappler have? 2 season(s) with 48 episodes.
Where can I watch Baki the Grappler? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
