AnimeJapan 2024 had fans of martial arts eagerly awaiting the announcement of the highly anticipated collaboration between Baki Hanma and Kengan Ashura. Crossovers of this magnitude are rare in the anime world, making this event a historic moment for fans who rarely get to see their favorite characters come together.
Despite their rarity, crossovers have become more common over time. Fans have had the pleasure of witnessing unique mashups such as Lupin X Detective Conan, Toriko X Goku X Luffy, and even the unexpected yet comical pairing of Gundam X Hello Kitty. Another notable crossover is the epic showdown between Baki Hanma and his opponents.
Get ready for the epic crossover event of Kengan Ashura, where two of the greatest fighters go head to head in a thrilling battle that will keep audiences on the edge of their seats. Keep reading to discover more about this highly anticipated anime.
Baki Hanma vs. Kengan Ashura Release Date
During the stage event at AnimeJapan 2024, it was revealed that Baki Hanma vs. Kengan Ashura will have an exclusive release on Netflix on June 6, 2024. This crossover will come as a surprise to fans as it will arrive two months before the scheduled release of Kengan Ashura season 2 part 2 in August 2024. However, it should be noted that this anime will be a standalone installment and will not have any impact on the canonical storylines of either series in the future.
Netflix has released an official teaser showcasing the two characters with a completely new look. It appears that the project is being handled by a different production company. Ohma Tokita, the inheritor of Niko Stya, has been given a drastically different character design, which is a complete departure from his usual appearance.
Despite the lack of content in the teaser, it did showcase the unexpected meeting between the two characters. It was also announced that Nobunaga Shimazaki, known for his notable roles as Shanks in One Piece, Izumi Shinichi in Parasyte: The Maxim, and Haruka Nanase in Free!, will reprise his role as the voice of Baki Hanma.
In a similar vein, Suzuki Tatsuhisa, who is best known for his roles as Ban in Seven Deadly Sins, Shinya Hiragi in Seraph of the End, and Kazunari Takao in Kuroku no Basket, will once again lend his voice to the character of Ohma Tokita in the crossover special.
About the Anime:
According to Netflix, this is how Baki Hanma vs. Kengan Ashura is described:
These two martial arts manga masterpieces finally cross paths! An unbelievable collaboration between the anime series “Baki Hanma”and “KENGAN ASHURA,”both of which are now streaming only on Netflix, is brought to life in anime! This hard-hitting crossover that could only happen on Netflix is sure to shake the world!
Without a plot summary, it is difficult to understand the premise of Baki Hanma vs. Kengan Ashura. The main point of interest is how the two characters ended up in the same universe. There is speculation that time travel may be involved, but since this is a standalone crossover, it is safe to assume that Ohma and Baki exist in the same universe.
Despite the abundance of plot holes, one thing remains certain: the clash between the most powerful high school student and the heir to the Niko Style in battle will be an intense and captivating spectacle. It is guaranteed to create a divide among the audience, with each side rooting for their preferred character to emerge victorious.
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