Netflix’s Martial Arts Anime Sequel is Officially a Hit With 1.3 Million Views

July 1, 2026, 8:45pm

The exciting Spring 2026 anime season is finally over as fans await a new slate of incredible series to watch next. Just like each quarter, Crunchyroll remains undefeated when it comes to seasonal lineups, as most of the new series stream on the platform. Compared to the long list of series being added to Crunchyroll each quarter, Netflix has a monthly slate that usually includes exclusive new anime or older titles that are newly licensed. One of the biggest series on the streaming platform is the Baki franchise, an acclaimed martial arts anime based on the manga written and illustrated by Keisuke Itagaki.

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The series returned with a new story in February this year and released all 13 episodes of the first season of Baki-Dou: The Invincible Samurai. Right after its debut, the anime became a massive success in its first week of debut, and the numbers only keep rising. During the first four days of its release, it gathered more than 3.4 million views, becoming one of the biggest anime on Netflix in 2026. Following the massive success of the anime, a second part of the first season was released on June 18th, 2026. According to Netflix Tudum, the series ranks 10th in the global charts of Non-English Shows with 1.3 million views.

What Is Baki-Dou: The Invincible Samurai About?

The anime is a sequel to the Baki Hanma manga, which was released in two parts from 2014 to 2023. The latest anime of the franchise follows the protagonist as he spends his days in boredom after winning the title of the World’s Strongest Boy. While the feud with his demonic father is finally over, Baki hasn’t faced any powerful opponents since. He defends his champion title in the Kourakuken Underground Arena, dissatisfied with the skills of anyone he fights, who are unable to put up a good fight against him. However, his peaceful days don’t last long as the country soon faces a major threat after the truth behind the successful cloning of the legendary samurai Musashi Miyamoto comes to light.

Musashi enjoys challenging famous fighting icons in Tokyo so he can test the limits of his own powers. In an unfamiliar era, all he does for himself is cut through Baki’s friends before he finds himself standing against the champion himself. Although Baki can’t contain his excitement over meeting a new and powerful rival head-on, the challenge ahead of him is far greater than he ever imagined.

Will There Be Another Season of Baki-Dou: The Invincible Samurai?

So far, Netflix hasn’t confirmed a sequel season, but we can expect an update sometime this year. The manga has almost 200 chapters, which means that the anime has a huge chunk of story left to adapt. While Part 2 was released immediately after the first part, it was released as an extension of the first season.

Season 2 might take longer than expected, but considering the popularity of the franchise, we can expect a sequel season. The anime is exclusive to Netflix, following some of the most intense fight scenes as it lives up to its reputation as a martial arts Shonen series.

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