A new Baki The Grappler isekai anime has been announced for 2027, giving the long-running martial arts franchise an unexpected new direction. The reveal suggests that Baki is set to move beyond its usual underground fighting format and into a genre that has become one of anime's biggest trends.
The announcement comes as the Baki series remains a major name in Netflix's anime lineup. The franchise recently wrapped a story involving Baki Hanma's clash with a legendary samurai brought back from the dead, closing out another extreme chapter in a series known for exaggerated strength, brutal combat, and larger-than-life rivals.
An isekai project stands out because Baki has traditionally focused on raw physical battles, intense training, and bizarre but grounded-in-combat matchups. Shifting that formula into a different world setting could give the series a fresh angle while still keeping the over-the-top action that fans expect.
TMS Entertainment is tied to the project, but only limited details are currently available beyond the 2027 timing. Even so, the announcement is enough to signal that the Baki franchise is preparing another major expansion after its recent anime run.
