Baki Manga Spinoff to Become TV Anime
Baki Manga Spinoff to Become TV Anime
Updated at: September 1, 2026 at 04:45 AM
The Baki franchise is taking an unexpected turn.
On August 30, 2026, it was officially announced that the popular spinoff manga, Baki Gaiden: Retsu Kaioh wa Isekai Tensei Shitemo Ikkล ni Kamawan!!, will be adapted into a TV anime series scheduled for 2027.
The story follows fan-favorite character Retsu Kaioh, who is reincarnated into a fantasy world after his death in Baki-Dou.
Instead of traditional martial arts matches, Retsu must now prove the power of Chinese martial arts against magic, swords, and mythical creatures.
TMS Entertainment, the studio behind the previous Baki adaptations, will return to helm this project.
Since its serialization in 2020, the manga has become a massive hit, boasting over 2 million copies in circulation.
This spinoff is considered one of the wildest additions to the franchise, blending the brutal, hyper-masculine combat style of Baki with the popular isekai fantasy genre.
While no specific release date or voice cast has been confirmed yet, the excitement is building as the franchise also prepares for a Tokyo stage play in early 2027.
