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The Best Episodes of Baki the Grappler

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Baki Hanma is a young fighter who yearns to follow in the footsteps of his father, Yujiro, and become the strongest fighter in the world. Through that he trains tirelessly and fights constantly to hone

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Baki the Grappler Season 1 Episode 24 - The King's Ransom
    8.5/10(101 votes)

    #1 - The King's Ransom

    S1:E24

    Baki fights Dr. Shinogi Kureha.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Baki the Grappler Season 1 Episode 8 - Demon
    8.3/10(100 votes)

    #2 - Demon

    S1:E8

    Baki's father, Yujiro Hanma, shows up after Baki's fight with Kaoru Hanayama. After the story of how Yujiro met Baki's mother is told, Yujiro and Hanayama fight.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Baki the Grappler Season 1 Episode 14 - Lullaby
    8.3/10(94 votes)

    #3 - Lullaby

    S1:E14

    Baki fights his own father, Yujiro.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Baki the Grappler Season 2 Episode 12 - Survivor
    8.3/10(64 votes)

    #4 - Survivor

    S2:E12

    In the first D-Block match of round two, Doppo faces Amanai Yu; Baki takes Kozue to the site of his mother's death.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Baki the Grappler Season 1 Episode 7 - Gripper
    8.2/10(93 votes)

    #5 - Gripper

    S1:E7

    Baki and Hanayama continue to fight, and Hanayama's tattoo is explained.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Baki the Grappler Season 1 Episode 18 - The Cord-Cutter
    8.2/10(79 votes)

    #6 - The Cord-Cutter

    S1:E18

    Baki Hanma fights Kousho Shinogi, a master of Cord-Cut Karate.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Baki the Grappler Season 1 Episode 23 - Medical Miracle
    8.2/10(88 votes)

    #7 - Medical Miracle

    S1:E23

    The fight between Doppo Orochi and Yujiro Hanma continues; after Dr. Shinogi Kureha performs a medical miracle, he demonstrates his physical abilities to the crowd; one of Kureha's former patients visits Baki.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Baki the Grappler Season 1 Episode 4 - The Fang and the Tears
    8.1/10(102 votes)

    #8 - The Fang and the Tears

    S1:E4

    Baki Hanma fights a rematch with the Yasha Ape. After very hard fight, Baki eventually defeat the giant monster. Later he and Yasha Ape becomes a friends and Yasha Ape gives Baki his fang.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Baki the Grappler Season 1 Episode 6 - Spirit
    8.1/10(88 votes)

    #9 - Spirit

    S1:E6

    After being knocked down by Baki, Hanayama flies into a rage in his office. Afterward, he visits his sick mother in the hospital. Also, Baki visits Yuri and his sister, Nina in the hospital before his rematch with Hanayama.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Baki the Grappler Season 1 Episode 12 - Bite Marks
    8.1/10(82 votes)

    #10 - Bite Marks

    S1:E12

    Yujiro Hanma breaks into the Prime Minister's office to prove a point; Baki Hanma fights the swordsman Kurokawa; Yujiro forces the archer Kanemoto to shoot an arrow at him; Baki visits his mother after she is rejected by Yujiro.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Baki the Grappler Season 2 Episode 16 - How to Build a Better Monster
    8.1/10(61 votes)

    #11 - How to Build a Better Monster

    S2:E16

    Andreanof Garland and Jack Hammer continue to fight in the third match of the quarter-finals. Also, Hammer's training history is revealed.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Baki the Grappler Season 2 Episode 17 - Doppo vs Shibukawa
    8.1/10(62 votes)

    #12 - Doppo vs Shibukawa

    S2:E17

    Shibukawa Goki faces Doppo in the fourth match of the quarter-finals.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Baki the Grappler Season 2 Episode 22 - Soldiers Misfortune
    8.1/10(63 votes)

    #13 - Soldiers Misfortune

    S2:E22

    Baki and Jack Hammer continue to fight in the final match. In flashback to Vietnam, Yujiro breaks into an American base and terrorizes the soldiers; later, Jack is born.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Baki the Grappler Season 1 Episode 10 - Battlefield
    8.0/10(78 votes)

    #14 - Battlefield

    S1:E10

    Captured by the mercenaries as soon as he parachutes in, Baki must free himself and fight his way out against Nomura's jungle warfare team (Copperhead, Kuraishi, and the Chiba twin brothers, Sanada and Chiba). Meanwhile, an old friend warns Strydum of Gaia's fighting ability.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Baki the Grappler Season 1 Episode 11 - Gaia
    8.0/10(85 votes)

    #15 - Gaia

    S1:E11

    Baki fights Gaia (an alter ego of Nomura).

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Baki the Grappler Season 1 Episode 20 - An Honorable Loss
    8.0/10(75 votes)

    #16 - An Honorable Loss

    S1:E20

    Baki fights Mount Toba, a professional wrestler.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Baki the Grappler Season 1 Episode 21 - An Unlikely Challenger
    8.0/10(75 votes)

    #17 - An Unlikely Challenger

    S1:E21

    Yujiro Hanma shows up after Baki's fight and knocks him out, and Doppo Orochi challenges Yujiro to a fight. After watching Doppo spar with his students, Baki spars with him. Yujiro starts a fight with a group of boxers at their gym, and he fights with Izou Motobe and Baki's next opponent is revealed.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Baki the Grappler Season 2 Episode 7 - Fighting the Past
    8.0/10(64 votes)

    #18 - Fighting the Past

    S2:E7

    The fourth D-Block match of round one continues as Shinogi Kureha and Shinogi Kousho continue to fight; Baki faces Zulu in the first A-Block match of round two.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Baki the Grappler Season 2 Episode 9 - Measure of a Man
    8.0/10(64 votes)

    #19 - Measure of a Man

    S2:E9

    In the second B-Block match of round two, Hanayama faces Orochi Katsumi.

    Director:Unknown
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  20. Baki the Grappler Season 2 Episode 13 - Misdirection
    8.0/10(60 votes)

    #20 - Misdirection

    S2:E13

    Yujiro fights against all of the tournament losers; in the second D-Block match of round two, Shibukawa Goki faces Shinogi Kousho.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Baki the Grappler Season 2 Episode 18 - Warriors Legacy
    8.0/10(62 votes)

    #21 - Warriors Legacy

    S2:E18

    Baki fights Retsu Kaio in the first match of the semi-finals.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Baki the Grappler Season 2 Episode 19 - Monster
    8.0/10(62 votes)

    #22 - Monster

    S2:E19

    In the second match of the semi-finals, Shibukawa Goki faces Jack Hammer.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Baki the Grappler Season 2 Episode 23 - Final Strike
    8.0/10(72 votes)

    #23 - Final Strike

    S2:E23

    Baki and Jack Hammer continue to fight in the finals as Jack's body breaks down.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Baki the Grappler Season 1 Episode 13 - The Midnight Hour
    7.9/10(75 votes)

    #24 - The Midnight Hour

    S1:E13

    All of Baki's friends show up to watch his fight with Yujiro and to help him warm up; meanwhile, Yujiro fights Gaia. Also, Hanayama opens up to Baki about his mother.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Baki the Grappler Season 1 Episode 22 - Head On Collison!
    7.9/10(81 votes)

    #25 - Head On Collison!

    S1:E22

    Dr. Shinogi Kureha reveals to his brother, Kousho Shinogi, the Cord-Cutter, why he is fighting Baki Hanma; Doppo Orochi and Yujiro Hanma fight.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"The King's Ransom" is the best rated episode of "Baki the Grappler". It scored 8.5/10 based on 101 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 6/25/2001. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Demon".