Official comments from 10 members of the splendid main cast of the TV anime "Baki" have arrived! There is also a report on the collaboration of Mongolian noodle restaurant "Mongolian Tongmen Nakamoto"!

Official comments from the main cast members of the TV anime "Baki," which will finally be distributed on NETFLIX starting next week, June 25, have arrived.

The "Baki" series is a popular fighting manga series serialized by Keisuke Itagaki in "Weekly Shonen Champion" (Akita Shoten) since 1991, depicting battles between the youngest underground fighting champion, Baki Hanma, and various martial arts masters. The total number of copies sold has exceeded 70 million, and OVAs and TV anime have been produced in the past. To date, there have been 123 volumes of comics plus three extra volumes, as well as numerous spin-offs.

The new TV series will be drawn from the "Deadliest Prisoner Arc" of Part 2 "Baki," a sequel to Part 1 "Grappler Baki," which was adapted into an anime in 2001. The second part of the popular fighting manga series depicts the battles of various martial artists centering on the epic battle to the death between the youngest champion of the underground arena, Baki Hanma, and his father, Yujiro Hanma, who is called "the strongest creature on earth. The TV anime of the second part, "Saibu no Shikenhen Hen" will be broadcast in the summer of 2018.
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The 10 members of the cast who play the underground arena fighters and the most dangerous prisoners on death row in the series have given their impressions of the characters they play and passionate messages to fans.

In addition, a special prize will be given away at the "MX4D Bakkibaki Experience Screening Commemorating the Broadcast of the TV Animation "Baki"" to be held at TOHO Cinemas Roppongi Hills on June 30 (Sat.)! Visitors will receive a miniature colorful paper with an illustration drawn by Keisuke Itagaki, the author of the original manga, and signed by Nobunaga Shimazaki, who plays the role of Baki.


There is also news of a collaboration with Mongolian noodle shop Mongkotanmen Nakamoto, popular for its super-spicy ramen. The "Saikyou Bakki Baki Baki Ramen," the strongest collaboration menu on earth using the five strongest spices, will be on sale at five stores on June 23 (Sat.) and 24 (Sun.), and will be available at 14 stores on weekdays from June 25 (Mon.). The collaboration menu will be available at a total of 14 stores from June 25 (Monday) on weekdays only. The original "Strongest Certification Sticker" (not for sale) will be given to customers who order the collaboration menu.


Comments from the cast】 ※Titles omitted

(1) Please tell us about your impressions of and enthusiasm for the characters you play.
2) Please give a message to the fans who are looking forward to this work.

Nobunaga Shimazaki (playing Baki Hanma)

I have been a fan since I was a student and still read "Baki-do" as a reader, so it was a bolt from the blue that I could be involved in the TV anime "Baki". I am very happy and honored to be asked to play the role of Baki Hanma.

I believe that Baki's principle of action comes back to his father, Yujiro Hanma, who is the "strongest creature on earth".
If his father were not the "strongest creature on earth," he would probably be living as an ordinary high school student. I hope to express both his age-appropriate high school student side and his side as Yujiro Hanma's son, as a person named Baki Hanma.

As Baki Hanma, I will give my all to the tough guys and, above all, to my father, the strongest man on earth, so please look forward to watching the TV anime "Baki"!


Takayuki Sugo (as Dokubo Guchi)

When I was given this role, I was so excited that I had no choice but to go for it, just like the name "Dokubo"! I was so passionate about it.

I was so excited that I had no choice but to go for it! I think this will be a place where the actors can fight each other again as well as the film. Such a group of people gathered. We have known each other for a long time, and we are excited every time we record. Please look forward to it!


Toshi Shimada (Takeshi Shibukawa)

(1) He has led a tumultuous and eventful life.
He is a good-natured old man, but a martial arts expert with a lot of experience honed through actual combat.
I think it is a very interesting role that is truly worth playing. It burns!

The story violence is far beyond my imagination.
It is so powerful that you can't help but recoil!
Please look forward to it!


Rikiya Koyama (Retsukaiou)

If Baki's father is a natural-born monster, Kaiou is a refined monster who has put in a lot of hard work and devotion.
He is taciturn, cool-headed, and steadfast. He has a clear, bird's-eye view of the world. He is not the slightest bit evil, and he is pushing forward with single-minded devotion.
His boldness is already the best in the world. I serve with such strength.

The quality of the original work goes without saying, the visuals have evolved even further, and the actors, senior and junior, are all the right people for the job, making for an optimal and superb lineup! It is fun to be on site and to hear people's voices! Please look forward to the dynamism of this project!


Takuya Eguchi (Kaoru Hanayama)

(1) Is there a man who doesn't fall in love with me? I have the impression that there are men who don't fall in love with him. I think people are attracted by his way of life.

I was one of the fans of the Baki series myself, so I am very moved to be involved in this work.
And I play the role of Hanayama. As one of the people who fell in love with him, I would like to walk with him, if only for a moment, through his life. I look forward to working with him.


Ginga Banjo (Dorian)

(1) Unknown survival ability. (1) Unknown survival ability, overwhelming martial arts ability, and sometimes unfathomable melancholy.
And an expression filled with an unfathomable melancholy that he sometimes shows.
The fun of unraveling how Dorian was created.

The film will contain many scenes that could only be expressed in an animated film. I have a feeling that this will be an "adult" work.
Let's get excited together.


Takehito Koyasu (Doyle)

It's like a darkness. I think it is a difficult role to play because it has no surface temperature, but the center is slightly hot.

I hope you will be moved by the clash of bodies.
I'll give it my all!


Kenjiro Tsuda (Sikorsky)

(1) He is a jerk overflowing with self-confidence. I got the impression that he is a villain who lives somewhat like a game. This kind of character is a lot of fun to play (laughs).

I hope you enjoy the powerful world of martial arts and the exploits of the curmudgeonly Sikorsky!


Chafuurin (as Speck)

(1) He is super strong, dense, and a crazy guy, all of which are appealing!

He is a very strong, dark, and dangerous man, all of which make him very attractive!


Kazunari Futamata (Ryukou Yanagi)

1) My impression of Ryu Ryukou is that he is a bit scary because of his helpless life.
I think we may see his salvation in episode 7.

I've never played a role like this before, so maybe you'll see a new side of me? But please don't expect too much.



Information on the works (*titles omitted)
TV animation "Baki
The TV anime "Baki" will be distributed on NETFLIX from June 25, 2018!

<Broadcast information
TOKYO MX1: Every Sunday from July 1 at 0:30 a.m.
Sun TV: Every Sunday at 1:00 a.m. starting July 1
TVQ Kyushu Broadcasting: Every Monday from July 2, 3:00 a.m.
TV Aichi: Tuesdays at 2:05 a.m. starting July 3
KBS Kyoto: Tuesdays at 0:30 a.m. starting July 3
Hokkaido TV: Every Saturday from July 7, 2:35 a.m.

<DISTRIBUTION INFORMATION
NETFLIX: June 25th, advance distribution starts.
Broadcast start date and time may be subject to change due to programming reasons.

<Staff> Original story by Keisuke Itagaki
Original story: Keisuke Itagaki (serialized in Akita Shoten's "Weekly Shonen Champion")
Director: Toshitaka Hirano
Series Composition : Tatsuhiko Urahata
Character Design : Fujio Suzuki
Color Design: Hiromi Miyawaki
Art Director: Jiro Kono Noriko Oishi
Director of Photography: Tatsuo Noguchi
Editing: Yuriko Sano
Music: Kenki Fujisawa (Team-MAX)
Sound Director: Yasuyuki Urakami, Keiko Urakami
Animation Production: TMS Entertainment, Inc.
Production: Baki Production Committee

<Theme Songs
Opening Theme: "BEASTFUL" by GRANRODEO (Lantis)
Ending theme song: "RESOLVE" by Azusa Tadokoro (Lantis)

<CAST
Hanma Baki: Nobunaga Shimazaki
Gudchi Dokubo: Takayuki Sugo
Tsuyoshi Shibukawa: Toshi Shimada
Retsukai Kaiou: Rikiya Koyama
Kaoru Hanayama: Takuya Eguchi
Dorian: Banjo Ginga
Doyle: Takehito Koyasu
Sikorsky: Kenjiro Tsuda
Speck: Chafuurin
Ryukou Yanagi: Kazunari Futomata
Mitsunari Tokugawa: Mugito
Katsumi Guchi: Yoshihisa Kawahara
Matsumoto Kozue: Amamiya Ten


© Keisuke Itagaki (Akita Shoten) / Baki Production Committee

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