The official X (formerly Twitter) for Keisuke Itagaki's martial arts manga series Baki 's 35th anniversary project released a memorial illustration newly-drawn by Itagaki. 35th anniversary illustration Additionally, the Baki series' official YouTube channel started streaming the 35th project's opening movie featuring the memorable scenes from the story. The project's official theme song featured in the video, "BAKI MENTAL" was produced by Pocyomkin of Japanese hip-hop unit Gaki Ranger—who released the Baki-inspired track "Rap Grappler Gaki" in 2002—alongside singer RUDEBWOY FACE and rapper TAKE-M. Baki 35th Anniverrsary Project Opening Movie "BAKI MENTAL" will be available digitally on February 4. "BAKI MENTAL" jacket RELATED: Baki-Dou: The Invincible Samurai Anime Premiere Date Announced The manga series' first installment Baki the Grappler started serialization in Akita Shoten's Weekly Shonen Champion magazine in October 1991, then its sequels Baki (199-2005), Baki Hanma (2006-2012), Baki-Dou (2014-2018), Bakidou (2018-2023), and Baki Rahen (2023-ongoing). Under the title Baki-Dou: The Invincible Samurai , the anime adaptation of the fourth installment will start streaming on Netflix worldwide on February 26, 2026. Source: Baki 35th anniversary project official X (formerly Twitter) , Baki series official YouTube channel
