Hanma Baki: Son of Ogre is back and better than ever with the release of a new trailer. Netflix has recently released a promotional video for the second season of the anime adaptation of Keisuke Itagaki’s manga. This announcement confirms that the second season will be divided into two parts, each part to be released on a specific schedule. We’ll tell you why this exciting news should be on your radar.

The new trailer is packed with stunning visuals and dynamic animation that showcase the intense fighting and action that fans have come to expect from the Hanma Baki franchise. It’s clear that the creators have put a lot of effort into making sure that the anime adaptation does justice to the original manga. This will undoubtedly generate excitement among fans of the manga and the anime series, as they eagerly await the release of the second season.

This is excited to see how the second season will further develop the characters and their storylines. With the second season being divided into two parts, there’s sure to be plenty of content for fans to sink their teeth into. The first part of the season, titled “The Tale of Pickle & The Pickle War Saga (Pickle’s Story Arc) is set to be released on the global platform catalog in July 26, 2023. The second part “The Father VS Son Saga (Father VS Son Combat Arc)of the season will be released later in the year (August 24, 2023).

Synopsis for Hanma Baki: Son of Ogre

The story of this adaptation is the third arc of the original work and focuses on the final showdown between Baki and his father, Yuujirou. Baki, after 18 years of fighting and pushing his body beyond its natural limits, is almost ready to face his father in one last battle. He publicly challenges his father to a rematch for the title of “The Strongest in the World” and continues to train even harder.

The story follows Baki’s training as he prepares to face his father in a final battle, challenging other powerful opponents along the way, such as the bounty hunter “Unchained” Biscuit Olivia and the prehistoric human Pickle, revived from the Mesozoic era. Yuujirou, who lives in solitude on the mountain of strength, sees Baki as little more than a tasty meal that he is marinating to devour. Despite this, he cannot help but hope that his son will be the one to give him the excitement of a fair fight that he has been craving for so long.

As Baki tries to understand his father’s monstrous legacy, Yuujirou begins to accept his true feelings towards his son. The two Hanmas move towards their final battle to determine who is truly “The Strongest in the World.” Fans of the manga and anime can look forward to this epic finale and witness the intense battle between father and son.

The story of Hanma Baki: Son of Ogre follows the journey of Baki Hanma, a young martial artist who seeks to become the strongest fighter in the world. He faces off against a variety of opponents, each with their own unique fighting style and abilities, in order to achieve his goal. The series has been a hit with fans of martial arts and action anime, thanks to its compelling characters, intense fight scenes, and complex storylines.

After 18 years of fighting and pushing his body beyond its natural limits, Baki Hanma is almost ready to face his father Yuujirou in one last battle. Publicly challenging his father to a rematch for the “World’s Strongest” title, Baki sets out to train even more. His target is the few men said to have power comparable to Yuujirou’s, including the “Unchained” bounty hunter Olivia Biscuit and a revived prehistoric human named Pickle from the Mesozoic era. The demonic Yuujirou oversees the training of his son with growing anticipation. The “Ogre” sees Baki as little more than tasty food being marinated for him to devour.

However, Yuujirou lives in solitude on top of the mountain of strength. He longs for a fighter to rise up and prove himself a worthy opponent capable of challenging him. Despite seeing his son as pathetic, Yuujirou can’t help but hope that his son is the one to give him the thrill of equal combat that he has lived for so long. As Baki tries to understand the monstrous legacy of his father, Yuujirou comes to accept his true feelings for his son. The two Hanmas move towards their climactic fight to decide who really is the “world’s strongest”.

Production team

The first season was directed by Toshiki Hirano at TMS Entertainment, and the writing and supervision of the scripts were handled by Tatsuhiko Urahata. Fujio Suzuki and Shingo Ishikawa were in charge of character design.

  • Toshiki Hirano (Magic Knight Rayearth, Urusei Yatsura) was in charge of directing the first season at the studios TMS Entertainment.
  • Tatsuhiko Urahata (Cardfight!! Vanguard, Gate: Jieitai Kanochi nite, Kaku Tatakaeri, Kyoukaisenjou no Horizon) was in charge of writing and supervising the scripts in the first season.
  • Fujio suzuki and shingo ishikawa they handled character design in the first season.

Voice cast

The voice cast includes Nobunaga Shimazaki as Baki Hanma, Akio Ootsuka as Yuujirou Hanma, Sora Amamiya as Kozue Matsumoto, and Toru Furuya as the narrator.

  • Nobunaga Shimazaki like Baki Hanma.
  • Akio Ootsuka like Yujirou Hanma.
  • Sora Amamiya like Kozue Matsumoto.
  • Toru Furuya handles the narration.

Conclusion

In conclusion, Hanma Baki: Son of Ogre’s return is sure to delight fans of the franchise and attract new viewers to the exciting world of martial arts anime. We encourage you to track the release of the second season. With its compelling characters, intense fight scenes, and complex storylines, Hanma Baki: Son of Ogre is definitely a must-watch anime for fans of martial arts and action anime.

In case you missed the first season, it is available globally on Netflix since September 2021, and you still have time to catch up before the second season premiere. So, mark your calendars and get ready for the ultimate battle in the world of anime.

Source: comic natalie

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