Episode Guide
Episode 1: Review Score – 3.5/5 Episode 2: Review Score – 3.5/5 Episode 3: Review Score – 3.5/5 Episode 4: Review Score – 3.5/5 Episode 5: Review Score – 3.5/5 Episode 6: Review Score – 3.5/5 Episode 7: Review Score – 3.5/5 Episode 8: Review Score – 4/5 Episode 9: Review Score -3/ 5 Episode 10: Review score-3/ 5 Episode 11-Review score-3/ 5 Episode 12-Review score-3/ 5 Episode 13-Review score-3 ..
Baki is an anime that focuses on the absurdity of its own premise, delivering an action-packed season of fights. Those expecting more drama and characterisation may be left wanting as the story simplifies in this third part, doubling down on the action. ..
In the first 8 episodes of the new season, our young fighter enters into the upcoming Great Raitai Tournament by Retsu despite being badly poisoned and in a rough way. As the fighting begins, the various Sea Kings of China go up against their toughest adversaries as all the familiar faces from the previous two parts show up here to test their might – including the legendary Yujiro. As the season progresses, the tournament consumes most of episode 1 with lots of fighting, action and bone-crunching moves doing well to keep up the mood and tone that made these parts so endearing.
The series switches tactics slightly and instead focuses on the aftermath of this, feeling a little underwhelming while changing perspectives to Alai Jr instead and following him for the final set of episodes. All of this builds up to the finale, which acts as a prologue for what’s to come and gears things up for the inevitable fourth part and another set of episodes with the promise of more fighting on the horizon.
This anime is a mix of action and comedy, with over the top muscles and moves that can be a bit too much for some viewers. However, the consistent ebb and flow to each fight makes it feel very reminiscent of those Dragon Ball Z skirmishes. This is not a carbon copy of that series though, so viewers will have to decide if they want to stick around for the ride or bail before the end.
This anime has a lot of promise but it falls short in some areas. For example, the characters are given more depth but they are not given enough development. Additionally, the supporting players lack development and are only shown for a short amount of time. Overall, this anime has potential but it needs more work to make it great.
Baki does a great job visually depicting the fight between giants. The animation is reminiscent of earlier scenes in the series, and the bulging muscles and slow-motion shots help to create a sense of power and destruction. In addition, little stylistic cues, such as Dutch tilts and extreme close-ups, help to reinforce this style. ..
If you enjoyed the previous parts of Baki, then you’re bound to enjoy this one. The opening episodes offer a non-stop barrage of fighting and action as the tournament gets underway, before rounding things out with a changed perspective and a look toward the future. While the season isn’t quite as consistent compared to the previous two parts, there’s enough here to enjoy nonetheless. ..
