Should you watch Baki the Grappler?
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Baki the Grappler
Anime · 2001
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 his skills and develop his body to achieve these goals. Many intense battles lay ahead of Baki as he goes about his quest to be the best and ultimately take the title of "King" from his father.
The sides of Baki the Grappler
- A teenage fighter training to beat his father
- Underground arena fights
- Yujiro Hanma, the strongest man alive
Baki the Grappler is good for you if…
- you like long, brutal martial arts fights.
- you like a tournament of fighters from every style.
- you like a son set on beating his father, the strongest man alive.
Baki the Grappler is bad for you if…
- you don't watch anime.
- you need fights that obey real anatomy.
About: strength · fathers and sons · obsession
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