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The Japanese voice cast delivers a masterclass in tension. Masami Kikuchi (Baki) and Akio Otsuka (Yujiro) possess a chemistry that conveys a complex mix of hatred, respect, and biological inevitability. The sound design in the Japanese track emphasizes the wet, crunching impact of strikes, staying true to the "seinen" (adult male) demographic of the manga.
Here is the full episode run for the Baki.Hanma.SEASON.01.S01.COMPLETE package:
| Episode | Title (English) | Title (Japanese Romaji) | Key Fight |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| 1 | The Premise | Shikumi | Pickle vs. Elephant |
| 2 | The Days of the Dinosaurs | Kyōryū no Jidai | Pickle’s Introduction |
| 3 | The Most Evil Men in the World, Part 2 | Sekai de Mottomo Akunin-tachi Part 2 | Hanayama vs. Pickle |
| 4 | Lethal Resolve | Hisshi no Kesshi | Retsu Kaioh vs. Pickle (Round 1) |
| 5 | A 4,000-Year-Old Technique | Yonen no Gijutsu | Retsu’s Final Stand |
| 6 | A Humbling | Taikyoku | Biscuit Oliva vs. Pickle |
| 7 | The Ones Who Watch | Mimamoru Mono-tachi | Baki’s Cockroach Dash training |
| 8 | The Other One | Mō Hitori | Yujiro observes Pickle |
| 9 | The Hunter and the Hunted | Karu Mono Karareru Mono | Baki vs. Pickle (Start) |
| 10 | Prince of the Earth | Daichi no Ōji | The “Cockroach Dash” unleashed |
| 11 | A Smile | Hohoemi | The climactic slugfest |
| 12 | The Challenger | Chōsensha | Setup for Season 2 |
Netflix’s English dub for Baki Hanma is surprisingly strong. It features returning talent from the previous seasons:
Why choose EN? Accessibility. For viewers who want to focus on the hyper-detailed animation and fast-paced action without reading subtitles, the English dub is excellent. The translators also localize certain jokes and insults to resonate with Western audiences.
Baki Hanma serves as the direct sequel to the 2018 Netflix series Baki. While the 2018 series adapted the "Most Evil Death Row Convicts" and "Great Chinese Challenge" arcs, Baki Hanma shifts the focus entirely to the series' endgame: the final confrontation between the protagonist, Baki Hanma, and his father, the "Strongest Creature on Earth," Yujiro Hanma.
This season adapts the "Great Prison Battle Saga" (Arizona State Prison Arc) and the beginning of the "Pickle Arc, setting the stage for the ultimate father-son showdown. The "Dual-Audio" aspect of this release is significant for fans of the franchise, as it offers both the original Japanese performances—which carry the intense, visceral tone of the manga—and the English dub, which has garnered a cult following for its distinctive, rough delivery.
Yes—with caveats.
The Japanese voice cast brings the raw, shonen intensity expected from the genre. Voices include:
Why choose JP? Purity of intent. The lip flaps match perfectly, and the cultural nuances of Japanese honorifics and fighting shouts (kiai) are intact.
Warning for new fans: This is where the filing system gets messy.
So, if you haven't watched the 2018 convict arc, you will be lost. Jumping into the Raitai Tournament without knowing who Olivia Biscuit or Gouki Shibukawa are is a sin.
