| Episodes: 27 | Score: 8.0 (54373)
Updated every at | Status: Finished Airing
Type: ONA
Streaming: Netflix
Synopsis
Second season of Hanma Baki: Son of Ogre.
Voice Actors
Shimazaki, Nobunaga
Ootsuka, Akio
Kusao, Takeshi
News
08/02/2023, 09:19 PM
The official website of the Baki anime series revealed three additional cast and a promotional video for the second half of Hanma Baki: Son of Ogre's second sea...
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06/29/2023, 04:31 AM
In this thread, you'll find a comprehensive list of television anime acquired for simulcast release during the Summer 2023 season. Anime series licensed for hom...
06/23/2023, 09:27 AM
In this thread, you'll find a comprehensive list of Summer 2023 titles with an accompanying promotional video, commercial, teaser, or trailer. This post will be...
05/12/2023, 09:23 PM
The official website of the Baki anime series revealed a pair of additional cast, theme songs artists, key visual (pictured), and a promotional video for the second ...
04/03/2022, 07:30 PM
Here is a collection of promotional videos (PV), television ads (CM), and trailers for the last week. This thread excludes videos that have already been featured in ...
03/23/2022, 08:42 PM
Netflix Japan announced on Thursday that a second season for Hanma Baki: Son of Ogre (Baki Hanma) is in production. The new season will stream worldwide exclusively...
Reviews
JJMFREAP
BIG MEN DOING MAN SHIT has reached it's peak. It's zenith. It's culmination. Such kino, such artisanship, such masterclass. The pinnacle of what it means to be a man. The best our species is capable of. Masturbation became obsolete because of this. Microsoft Edge was allowed to Macrohard Cum thanks to this. Pack it up boys, this is the best it's ever going to get. It's only downhill from here. Now, if you're this many seasons into Baki, you should already know what to expect (if this is the first season you watch, the fuck is wrong with you??). This season delivers on everything we love.Big men. Bigger men. The biggest men. Muscles on top of muscles. Outrageous fights. Mindnumbing techniques. Ridiculous stakes. The important thing I'd like to say is that this season is easily the best so far. The fights, the techniques, the story, the tension, all of it is at its finest here. This is literally the big moment that all of Baki up till this point has been building towards. And boy is it worth it! Covering the two most iconic and legendary arcs in all of Baki - the Pickle Wars saga and the final fight between Baki and Yujiro - as well as the true main plot of this anime, boxing Retsu, this is truly the best stretch so far and every single moment delivers. There may have been some iffy moments in the past, I cannot think of any here. Not just the story, the quality of the anime itself is the best it's ever been too. The animation is even smoother, there's no CG anywhere and the pacing is handled marvelously, with every episode being dense with excitement. Overall, if you haven't grown a second penis by this point you're a lost cause. But I think watching this season and not having that happen is impossible. This is just so peak, it's irresistible. The perfect conclusion to the manliest saga ever made. And you know what's great? It's not actually over! There is more Baki after this, so the adventure isn't over! For there is always another rep to be made and more heavy things to lift, bigger punches to throw. Do yourself a goddamn favour and start Baki NOW! Not with this season, from the start. Every season will be worth your time and you can rest assured that the best is saved for dessert. Bone apple tea, motherfuckers!
MxS7HGS
In the previous season's teasing, authorities uncover a man frozen from the dinosaur era for millions of years. Thawing him out reveals a formidable fighter who once battled and conquered dinosaurs. In the quirky, buffoonish humor typical of the show, they name him Pickle. Renowned fighters like Retsu and Jack Hammer, excluding Oliva and Yujiro, engage him in combat, resulting in significant losses. Baki ultimately faces Pickle in the series' expected climax, though the outcome remains ambiguous. The second part introduces two arcs: Retsu's quest to conquer the boxing world and the impending father-son showdown. Regrettably, the first feels like filler, elongating the show unnecessarily. Thesecond, attempting family drama, starts absurdly, continues poorly, and concludes somewhat more satisfactorily. The first part maintains interest with its intriguing concept of protagonists facing a dinosaur-like opponent in a tournament style arc. Despite occasional lagging, the brutal fights captivate us, especially the buildup to the Baki vs. Pickle battle. However, repetitive jokes about Pickle's intelligence and a mediocre, ambiguous outcome slightly tarnish the experience. In general, the first 12 episodes are entertaining and well paced. Conversely, the second part disappoints. The long-anticipated father-son clash is delayed within the 15 episodes, and unnecessary elements, like flashbacks and a dull side story with Retsu, contribute to its mediocrity. The buildup to the final battle, laden with forced family drama, feels out of place. Moments like the ogre Yujiro doing everything for his son and a cringe worthy scene of them eating together detract from the narrative. The initial phase of the battle, where Yujiro treats Baki like a spoiled child, adds to the disappointment. Baki's transformation into human nunchakus and crafting a samurai doll from a car's parts come off as unintentional parody, diminishing the overall quality. Additionally, the character design by Shingo Ishikawa becomes tiresome with its repetitive ultra-muscular build. While Baki and Kaoru stand out, Pickle's resemblance to Yujiro is a drawback. The animation by TMS Entertainment impresses during intense fight scenes, aided by the character design, making it the series' most commendable aspect.
ArchangelEST
Hanma Baki: Son of Ogre 2nd Season is the culmination of the Baki series, the ultimate masculine power fantasy wrapped in a fever dream of excess and ridiculousness. Animation / Art / General Visuals - 9/10 ----------------------------------------------- A lot of people might point out at the animations of Baki aren't that impressive, as they're often using a lot of still shots instead of constant fluid motion. But to me, this style adds value, not takes it away. Attacks feel weighty and the extreme muscularity and over the top expressions of the characters make for a great spectacle. The style of Baki is what I like the most. The malephysique is represented in its most extreme form. Muscularity that goes beyond even the greatest bodybuilders that have ever lived in the real world. It's frankly just awesome. Sound / Music / Voice Acting - 9/10 ------------------------------------------ The voice acting quality is solid across the board, but it's the music that really sells it for me. The OP's and ED's are fantastic, while the various battle tunes make each fight feel special. Story - 8/10 ------------- Baki's story has never been particularly noteworthy, just a bunch of dudes beating up other dudes to one day become the strongest dude. But the way it's presented is quite fun nonetheless. The first half of the season deals with the arrival of Pickle, a prehistoric man that used to fight the most powerful of dinosaurs for fun and food. The discovery of his existence is so shocking, that even the likes of Yujiro cannot help but to express desire to fight him. What follows is a series of battles where the strongest fighters we all know and love, take their shot against Pickle, the strongest caveman to have ever lived. In the second part of the season, a new story arc starts. The greatest fighters in the world realize that the moment that Baki can legitimately challenge his father is getting very close. Baki and Yujiro both realize this too, and as the moment draws closer, they unexpectedly start to realize the unexplored depth of their father-son relationship. While the big fight remains in both of their minds, they spend more and more time together as father and son. This dynamic makes for quite the interesting build-up to the final fight. On the side, there's a mini-story of Retsu becoming a Boxer. Not going to lie, that portion of the story seems kinda half-assed and arbitrary. But we still get to see some fun fights. Characters - 8/10 --------------------- The season focuses mostly on characters we already know and love. The existing characters that return are still their old selves. Though we get to see notable developments with Baki and Yujiro both. They finally move beyond their superficial rivalry, and embrace their father-son relationship. Among new characters are the likes of Pickle, the mute caveman who still showcases a clear personality through his emotions and actions. As well as the aged scientist who is in charge of taking care of him as well as interpret some of his behaviours. Both the old and new characters are good across the board and continue to give us exactly what we expect from a series like Baki. --- Total - 9/10 --- Baki, to me, is peak masculine power fantasy. And this season culminates beautifully. The concept of being able to train your body so hard, physically and mentally, that you could single-handedly challenge even the greatest military forces on the planet, is what every man secretly dreams of. To be the strongest. To be able to overwhelm anyone with raw power. Most of us can't indulge in this desire in real life, but we can vigorously live through Baki.
oozePOP
Son of Ogre Season 2 might be long and sometimes slow, the amount of fun this anime provides is undeniable. The art style isn't necessarily impressive, but you can't help but be astonished and mesmerized by the blood and gore as it presents itself. There are multiple arcs to pay attention to in this season, and they all are unafraid to hit the viewer with immense silliness. This anime is certainly grandiose and epic, but it's also quite funny and unserious. This season plays out very straightforward, and doesn't hit you with too many surprises. It's just good old classic fighting anime that just goes ascrazy as it possibly can without being convoluted or confusing. Without spoiling anything, I can tell you that this story is about a son of a strong fighter who is very eager to prove himself. It's a unique adventure that leaves you feeling happy, and perhaps learning an important lesson. It's not one of the best anime I've ever seen or anything, but season 2 of Son of Ogre is definitely worth a watch. This show does get tense, but the action and story are quite fun.
-Yox-
This anime had me intrigued from the start, but as the episodes rolled on, my initial excitement turned into disappointment. I kept hoping for a deeper storyline to emerge, but alas, it remained a series primarily focused on relentless, often bewildering fights. One of the main issues I encountered with this season was the lack of a cohesive narrative. While the previous seasons had some semblance of plot and character development, this instalment seemed to abandon that entirely. The show came across as a collection of random battles strung together with minimal context, leaving me longing for more substance. Character development, a crucial element in any story-drivenanime, felt almost non-existent in this season. With such a large and diverse cast of characters, there was ample opportunity to explore their backgrounds, motivations, and growth. Unfortunately, the majority of the characters remained stagnant, and their interactions lacked depth. The fights themselves, while visually impressive and intense, often left me scratching my head. The lack of a clear purpose or stakes behind these confrontations made it challenging to become emotionally invested. It felt like the show's creators were more interested in showcasing exaggerated combat sequences than in crafting a compelling narrative. In summary, this anime left me wanting more. While it delivers on the action front, it falls short in terms of storytelling and character development. If you're a fan of mindless, over-the-top fights, you might find enjoyment here, but those seeking a richer and more coherent narrative may come away unsatisfied.
Hanma_Orochi
As a Baki fan that was dream come true moment, i still remember the first time i watch de 2001 anime and hope for YEARS that Baki got a new one and since 2018 we are finally getting it. The new season adapts the "Son of Ogre", so we have Prison Arc, Pickle and the Father vs Son match, i will review each one in a minute, but first let me say what improved overall: Animation: The weird CGI is completely gone(Thankfully) and since the Raitai tournament the animation only improved, so it is a major point. Soundtracking and Voice acting: I watched both the Japanese andPortuguese dubs, both of them 10/10, the voices match up so well. This season is a MUST watch if you enjoyed the others, you need to see this. Now that arc review: Prison Arc: This one is the weakest for me, i like the Guevaro character and i love Oliva BUT they are kinda weird here, Oliva does not feel like the Oliva from before and neither from the after Prison arc, it is like Oliva was another person in this arc, and it is the same as the manga, still, great fights and worth it. Pickle: That arc is the cream of the crop, especially the Katsumi and Jack fights, i won't spoil anything, but DAMN those fights got me emotional in the manga and so did in the anime. I remember back when i was 12, Katsumi was the reason i started Karate. Father vs Son: What every Baki fan has been waiting for, the only sad part was not showing some Doppo Flashbacks during the fight where he is explaining stuff, the Retsu boxing arc tho was fixed here, way better in the anime than in the manga.
TaylorJay
Baki is always such a wild ride. Despite the plot and the animation being objectively terrible, I still had a great time and watched it through to the end. Even when most of the animation is sliding still images across the screen with voice-over, it manages to cultivate hype second to none. This season does not quite beat the previous two seasons, my favourite is still the Raitai saga, followed by the prison season. However, this season is still a great instalment. My rating it a 7 is not based on my enjoyment, but as a critic, I can't give it any higher based on enjoyment alone.
whiteflame55
Baki has always been a bit of a mixed bag for me. I think it peaked in terms of interesting dynamics and having multiple incredible fights back during the Great Raitai Tournament Saga two seasons ago, and even then, this is mostly just a fight fest. Absurd body proportions, detail on crazy move sets, and any excuse to fight are the name of the game, and I honestly don’t think this series even does that best (I prefer the Kengan series). From here on, I'll break this review into two halves, one coming from the first half of the season and the other coming from thelatter half. I will say that they really put the dynamics of a fight under a magnifying glass this season, which is awesome... but they're all against a single opponent, one whose entire history of fighting starts and ends with "he lived with, fought and ate dinosaurs." When you have a set of characters who use a wide variety of interesting tactics and have demonstrated them over previous seasons, having everyone test themselves against a physical monster who is just absurdly powerful and fast just feels like a let down. Doesn’t help that the whole premise of “caveman awakes in our time” is basically just Encino Man, but instead of goofy antics, dude just wants to fight (admittedly with some interesting nuances) and eat. Really doesn’t help that some earlier scenes in this show other things he wants that just… aren’t good. The general response of the military and scientific community are all baffling. It's good to see the development of a couple of characters through this and to see some real maimings that result from fighting this particular opponent, but it still feels empty of actual risk to their lives, despite the series repeated attempts to make us think that more could happen. But that’s a problem I have with Baki as a whole. Ends up around a 6.3/10 for me. Onto the second half of the season. I would say that it’s a substantial improvement. Despite the fact this portion involved fewer fights, focusing instead on the relationship between Baki and Yujirou, it does such a deep dive into the dynamics between them that I was actually pretty invested in the characters. Each of the moves themselves are drawn out to the nth degree, which makes sense when you’re talking about the kind of fight that has been built up to for the whole series. That being said, this still is just one fight with a lot of people standing around making clear how important it is. For all that these two characters come into it with the mentality that it’s a father-son match built on years of turmoil, tragedy and torture, it becomes an absolute event. It becomes kind of absurd how the whole thing is carved into the wall of some ancient temple to boot and how people are traveling countless miles to literally pray to Yujirou. I get that absurdity is kind of this series’ strength, but even so, this was a little much for me. I think this fight is at its best when it is about their relationship and showcasing it through the moves that Baki, in particular, learned to utilize over all this time, but for every moment that demonstrates the strength of the story, there’s just so much absurdity that it’s hard to take it as seriously as it deserves. It raises the strength of the season for me. It just barely makes a 7/10 for me, even if some of the moments are 8/10.
PoniroPoni
Having finished this season I have to say, this anime was a blast. Maybe this will sound a bit contradictory but, this anime is not the best I have seen, but it's definitely one of the funnest. Especially the second part of this season I enjoyed immensely. Interesting characters, compelling story, excellent animation, fitting sound effects are all there. This all combined with Baki's unique style of over-explaining everything make this show an unforgettable experience for any action/martial art anime enjoyer. Of course, dynamic fighting sequences, innovating (fabricated) fighting moves and styles, funny expressions, super-detailed masculine figures and crooked jaw lines are all include in thepackage, as per Baki. Thought it felt like the ending was a bit rushed, it was still more than satisfying preserving the hype till the last second. Every character was there, every moment they shared with each other felt like it counted. Definitely a must-watch!
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