BAKI (2018)
Five death row inmates descend on Tokyo, challenging a young fighter to brutal, relentless martial arts battles.
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.
How intense is BAKI?
BAKI has graphic gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is relentless, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated TV-MA.
What BAKI feels like
- Tone
- grittypulpyhigh octane
- Pace
- Relentless
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream BAKI
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 10, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is BAKI for you?
Is BAKI scary?
No. BAKI is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is BAKI gory or violent?
Graphic gore (2 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is BAKI sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is BAKI OK for kids?
It is rated TV-MA, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 2, violence 3, each out of 3.
How long is BAKI?
Episodes run about 24m.
Where can I stream BAKI?
BAKI is streaming on Netflix.
Does BAKI have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves things open rather than tying them up.
Cast and crew
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