When Baki shows up, subtlety usually gets knocked out in the first round. The franchise is famous for turning muscle, madness, and martial arts into pure spectacle, and BAKI-DOU: The Invincible Samurai pushes that chaos even further by throwing a resurrected Musashi Miyamoto into the mix.
What happens when the world’s strangest fighters face a legendary swordsman who should belong to history, not a Netflix anime? Plenty of pain, plenty of pride, and one very brutal new chapter. With Part 2 arriving on June 18, 2026, with 12 new episodes, the next battle is ready to begin.
TitleBAKI-DOU: The Invincible SamuraiOriginal CreatorKeisuke ItagakiDirectorToshiki HiranoProduction StudioTMS EntertainmentSeason 2 / Part 2 Release DateJune 18, 2026Streaming PlatformNetflixTotal New Episodes12 Episodes
BAKI-DOU: The Invincible Samurai Season 2 Global Release Window
Yes, the watch order of the Baki franchise is packed, but more is to come. BAKI-DOU: The Invincible Samurai Part 2 is locked and loaded for a global summer premiere. The highly anticipated second part will debut exclusively and worldwide on Netflix on June 18, 2026.
Netflix’s original TV shows and movies are typically released globally at 12:00 a.m. Pacific Time, unless a title page lists a different launch time. Keeping that in mind, here is the official release schedule across major global time zones:
Time ZonesRelease DateRelease TimeBaker Island Time (BIT)June 18, 20262:00 AMSamoa Standard Time (SST)June 18, 20261:00 AMHawaii Standard Time (HST)June 18, 20262:00 AMAlaska Standard Time (AKST)June 18, 20264:00 AMPacific Standard Time (PST)June 18, 202612:00 AMMountain Standard Time (MST)June 18, 20261:00 AMCentral Standard Time (CST)June 18, 20262:00 AMEastern Standard Time (EST)June 18, 20263:00 AMAtlantic Standard Time (AST)June 18, 20264:00 AMNewfoundland Standard Time (NST)June 18, 20264:30 AMBrasília Time (BRT)June 18, 20264:00 AMSouth Georgia Time (GST)June 18, 20265:00 AMGreenwich Mean Time (GMT)June 18, 20268:00 AMBritish Summer Time (BST)June 18, 20269:00 AMCentral European Time (CET)June 18, 202610:00 AMEastern European Time (EET)June 18, 202611:00 AMMoscow Standard Time (MSK)June 18, 202611:00 AMIran Standard Time (IRST)June 18, 202612:30 PMPakistan Standard Time (PKT)June 18, 20261:00 PMIndia Standard Time (IST)June 18, 202612:30 PMMyanmar Time (MMT)June 18, 20262:30 PMIndochina Time (ICT)June 18, 20263:00 PMPhilippine Standard Time (PST)June 18, 20264:00 PMAustralian Western Standard Time (AWST)June 18, 20264:00 PMAustralian Central Standard Time (ACST)June 18, 20265:30 PMAustralian Eastern Standard Time (AEST)June 18, 20266:00 PMLord Howe Standard Time (LHST)June 18, 20266:30 PMNew Zealand Standard Time (NZST)June 18, 20268:00 PMFiji Time (FJT)June 18, 20268:00 PM
What Is the Plot of BAKI-DOU?
Yujiro Hanma and Musashi Miyamoto from Baki-Dou: The Invincible Samurai Part 2. [Credit: TMS Entertainment]
Deep under the Tokyo Skytree, a highly classified underground laboratory operates away from the public eye. This facility is owned by none other than Mitsunari Tokugawa, the world’s most eccentric and wealthiest combat enthusiast, who runs the underground martial arts arena. Driven by an insatiable desire to witness the ultimate battle, Tokugawa finances a forbidden experiment. Utilizing revolutionary scientific technology and recovered DNA, his scientists successfully clone and resurrect Musashi Miyamoto from his ancient remains.
When this ultimate ancient warrior is reawakened in the modern world, his sheer presence sends massive shockwaves through Japan. Finding himself in an era devoid of real battle, Musashi seeks out the strongest modern fighters to test his legendary skills, setting up an unprecedented clash of eras.
What to Expect From BAKI-DOU: The Invincible Samurai Season 2?
Musashi and Motobe from Baki-Dou: The Invincible Samurai Part 2. [Credit: TMS Entertainment]
While the first part of the season introduced the awe-inspiring threat of Musashi and showcased his terrifying adaptation to modern combat, Part 2 will elevate the stakes to a full-blown existential crisis for the underground fighting community. The teaser already shows him clashing with Yujiro Hanma and Izou Motobe.
Expect Doppo Orochi, Goki Shibukawa, and Motobe, and the rest of the strongest underground arena fighters to be drawn into Musashi’s orbit.
BAKI-DOU: The Invincible Samurai Season 2 Complete Cast and Staff Details
A still from Baki-Dou: The Invincible Samurai | Credits: TMS Entertainment
The production is spearheaded by TMS Entertainment, and the English voice cast is led by SungWon Cho, who is known for KPop Demon Hunters, Hell’s Paradise: Jigokuraku, etc. Toshiki Hirano is directing the series.
Below is the confirmed Japanese and English voice cast for Part 2:
CharacterEnglish VAJapanese VABaki HanmaTroy BakerNobunaga ShimazakiMusashi MiyamotoSungWon ChoNaoya UchidaYujiro HanmaKirk ThorntonAkio OotsukaMitsunari TokugawaMatthew Yang KingShinpachi TsujiKaio RetsuKaiji TangRikiya KoyamaIzou MotobeChristopher SwindleYuusaku YaraJack HanmaChristopher SwindleKenta MiyakeJohn HonerAndrew RussellTetsuo KanaoSabuko TokugawaAnzu LawsonMasako NozawaDoppo OrochiSteve BlumTakayuki SugouKaoru HanayamaGreg ChunTakuya EguchiKaio KakuMick WingertKenichi OgataGoki ShibukawaKyle McCarleyBin ShimadaKatsumi OrochiRay ChaseYoshihisha Kawahara
Is There a Trailer for BAKI-DOU: The Invincible Samurai Season 2?
Baki Hanma from Baki-Dou The Invincible Samurai. [Credit: TMS Entertainment]
Yes. The English-dubbed Part 2 teaser is available on the official Netflix Anime YouTube channel.
The video teasers emphasize the deep ideological conflict of Part 2, showcasing snippets of breathtaking animation where Musashi’s sword strikes leave seasoned fighters visibly shaken. It also teases Motobe’s iconic entry and his all-out brawl with Musashi.
Where to Stream BAKI-DOU: The Invincible Samurai Season 2?
Musashi and Pickle from Baki-Dou The Invincible Samurai Part 2. [Credit: TMS Entertainment]
BAKI-DOU: The Invincible Samurai Part 2 will stream exclusively on Netflix worldwide on June 18, 2026. Because Netflix holds the exclusive global distribution rights, you will not find these new episodes on Crunchyroll, Hulu, or any other streaming services upon release.
BAKI-DOU: The Invincible Samurai Part 1 is available on Netflix globally.
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