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StartedAug 21, 1994
FinishedAug 21, 1994

Grappler Baki: The Ultimate Fighter English Sub & Dub

グラップラー刃牙

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6.7
Rating
OVA
Type
45 min
Duration
Finished Airing
Status
SUB 1
DUB 1
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Synopsis

His name is Baki Hanma. No one knows where he came from or where he learned his unique fighting style. When it comes to Karate, Baki Hanma is just plain GOOD. He can defeat an opponent with a single blow and he's taking the Karate Championship by storm. In a prestigious match, he defeats competitor after competitor even though he's totally unknown and barely even ranked. But now he's in for the fight of his life and he may have just met his match. Anything goes and his opponent can rip his nerves out -- literally. If he wins, he's the BEST. If he loses... he's DEAD. (Source: Central Park Media)

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StatusFinished Airing
Score6.7
TypeOVA
Duration45 min
AiredAug 21, 1994
Japaneseグラップラー刃牙
CountryJP
Total Episodes1
FormatOVA

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About Grappler Baki: The Ultimate Fighter

Looking for background on Grappler Baki: The Ultimate Fighter (グラップラー刃牙)? This action and sports series (1994) starts out like this. What the story covers: His name is Baki Hanma. No one knows where he came from or where he learned his unique fighting style.

Soon after, when it comes to Karate, Baki Hanma is just plain GOOD. He can defeat an opponent with a single blow and he's taking the Karate Championship by storm. In a prestigious match, he defeats competitor after competitor even though he's totally unknown and barely even ranked.

As an action title, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Voice work is led by Kappei Yamaguchi as Baki Hanma and Shouzou Iizuka as Doppo Orochi. If you count yourself among viewers who like fast, high-impact fights, put it on your list. The run is 1 episodes in total, so you know what you are signing up for.

Production & Appeal

The action focus matters here: fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. With a 6.7/10 score, it is more of a niche pick than a universal crowd-pleaser. On the casting side, Kappei Yamaguchi voicing Baki Hanma gives the lead role a recognizable voice. Released in 1994, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.

Characters & Voice Actors

Baki Hanma
Baki Hanma
Main
Kappei Yamaguchi
Kappei Yamaguchi
Japanese
Doppo Orochi
Doppo Orochi
Supporting
Shouzou Iizuka
Shouzou Iizuka
Japanese
Kiyosumi Katou
Kiyosumi Katou
Supporting
Kazumi Tanaka
Kazumi Tanaka
Japanese
Koushou Shinogi
Koushou Shinogi
Supporting
Kaneto Shiozawa
Kaneto Shiozawa
Japanese
Kozue Matsumoto
Kozue Matsumoto
Supporting
Yumi Touma
Yumi Touma
Japanese
Narrator
Narrator
Background
Bin Shimada
Bin Shimada
Japanese
Sonohokasei
Sonohokasei
Background
Kouhei Kuzumi
Kouhei Kuzumi
Supporting
Michio Nakao
Michio Nakao
Japanese
Kinuyo Matsumoto
Kinuyo Matsumoto
Supporting
Sanae Takagi
Sanae Takagi
Japanese
Atsushi Suedou
Atsushi Suedou
Supporting
Kouji Totani
Kouji Totani
Japanese
Ryuukongou
Ryuukongou
Supporting
Yasuhiko Kawazu
Yasuhiko Kawazu
Japanese
Mitsunari Tokugawa
Mitsunari Tokugawa
Supporting
Naoki Tatsuta
Naoki Tatsuta
Japanese
Announcer
Announcer
Supporting
Masato Hirano
Masato Hirano
Japanese
Tsubito
Tsubito
Background
Tomohisa Asou
Tomohisa Asou
Japanese
Goei
Goei
Background
Kazunari Tanaka
Kazunari Tanaka
Japanese
Butouka
Butouka
Background
Hideo Ishikawa
Hideo Ishikawa
Japanese

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