BAKI
On Netflix
A high-octane martial arts anime driven by relentless combat and the obsessive pursuit of strength, where violence is both the subject and the language.
While martial arts champion Baki Hanma trains hard to surpass his legendary father, five violent death row inmates descend upon Tokyo to take him on.
Where to watch
- StreamNetflix
Questions people ask
Is BAKI violent? Yes, very. More violent than 99% of series.
Is BAKI easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 75% of series.
Is BAKI scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 66% of series.
Does BAKI leave you hopeful? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is BAKI sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
Written about
- The Opposite of HBOFinding
Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Everything like BAKI, and what each one shares →
Like BAKI
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as BAKI
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like BAKI, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like BAKI, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like BAKI, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
