The world has never been short on anime that swing swords, hurl magic, or generally behave as though physics were a polite suggestion. What is scarce, in this crowded coliseum, is stamina—and fewer still last more than a season without collapsing theatrically. Baki Hanma endures by refusing fantasy altogether, choosing instead the noble art of combat.

This time, Baki Hanma is back with a historic showdown. The new series, Baki Dou: The Invincible Samurai, based on Keisuke Itagaki’s hit manga franchise BAKI,  is said to be released on Netflix on February 26, 2026.  The series’ plot pushes its mythology to bring back the strongest historical icon but it is the voice actors that bring the series to the global forefront.

Troy Baker voices Baki Hanma: Infuses Baki with emotional depth and controlled fire, giving the character both vulnerability and ferocity.

Kirk Thornton voices Yujiro Hanma: The voice will project raw intimidation and arrogance, making Yujiro sound dangerous, like he looks.

Chris Edgerly voices Miyamoto Musashi: Showcases lethal calm, delivering a performance that feels calculated and historically grounded.

Steve Blum voices Doppo Orochi: With his graveled voice maturity and Doppo’s battle-hardened experience is emphasized.

Kaiji Tang voices Kaoru Hanayama: With the use of a restrained yet powerful tone, Hanayama’s quiet and immovable presence will be reflected.

There are also cameo voices that include The Miz, Nolan Hansen, Matt Mercer, Charles White Jr., aka Cr1tikal, and Lena Lemon.

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While these voices enhance the anime on the global screen, the original voices are the ones preferred by the core anime fans.

Japanese voices are deeper and have more undertones, which adds the true essence to the character; this, in turn, works as an inspiration for the English voice actors. The phenomenal voices are;

Nobunaga Shimazaki voices Baki Hanma: The original tone of emotional restraint and youthful intensity, balancing Baki’s quiet discipline with explosive combat drive

Akio Otsuka voices Yujiro Hanma: His deep, commanding tone embodies absolute dominance, making Yujiro’s presence feel overwhelming even in silence.

Katsuyuki Konishi voices Miyamoto Musashi: Delivers controlled gravity in voice, adding depth and stoic menace, perfectly capturing Musashi’s detached samurai philosophy.

Hochu Otsuka voices Doppo Orochi: Adds veteran authority and martial wisdom, grounding the series’ traditional karate lineage.

Tessho Genda voices Kaoru Hanayama: His heavy, rugged delivery reinforces Hanayama’s silent, unshakable yakuza strength.

With legendary cameos, philosophical undertones, and powerhouse performances across both languages, Baki-Dou: The Invincible Samurai is set to make groundbreaking history with the collision between tradition and modernity.

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