
For decades, fans have loved the intense fighting action of Baki the Grappler, thanks to its creator, Keisuke Itagaki. This year, the series is making a comeback with a new anime season on Netflix called Baki-Dou, where Baki will face off against the legendary swordsman Musashi Miyamoto. Plus, a live-action stage play, Baki The Grappler Stage 2 – The Most Evil Death Row Prisoner Arc, is also coming this summer. The play will be performed from July 23rd to 28th at the Shinjuku FACE stage in Tokyo, and Yugo Sato is returning to play the role of Baki. Here’s a first look at him in the role!