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Grappler Baki: The Ultimate Fighter
Animation · Action · 1994
His name is Baki Hanma. No one knows where he came from or where he learned his unique fighting style. When it comes to Karate, Baki Hanma is just plain GOOD. He can defeat an opponent with a single blow and he's taking the Karate Championship by storm. In a prestigious match, he defeats competitor after competitor even though he's totally unknown and barely even ranked. But now he's in for the fight of his life and he may have just met his match. Anything goes and his opponent can rip his nerves out -- literally. If he wins, he's the BEST. If he loses... he's DEAD.
Movie details
Grappler Baki: The Ultimate Fighter
1994 Animation · Action 45m
Critical arithmetic
One number, for now.
Scores change. Arguments endure.
TMDB
6.7 / 10
Community rating
His name is Baki Hanma. No one knows where he came from or where he learned his unique fighting style. When it comes to Karate, Baki Hanma is just plain GOOD. He can defeat an opponent with a single blow and he's taking the Karate Championship by storm. In a prestigious match, he defeats competitor after competitor even though he's totally unknown and barely even ranked. But now he's in for the fight of his life and he may have just met his match. Anything goes and his opponent can rip his nerves out -- literally. If he wins, he's the BEST. If he loses... he's DEAD.
CriticWise case file
What this film says about your taste.
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The archetype split
Who fights over Grappler Baki: The Ultimate Fighter?
For the defence
The Adrenaline Seeker
“If it slows down, you check your phone.”
Read their case For the prosecution
The Cool Ironist
“Feeling things is a little embarrassing.”
Read their objectionThe split comes from the same five-axis model used by the test, not audience ratings or review sentiment.
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Cast & crew
Directed by
Yuji Asada
Written by
Yoshihisa Araki
Kappei Yamaguchi
Baki Hanma
Kaneto Shiozawa
Kosho Shinogi
Kazumi Tanaka
Kiyosumi Kato
Koji Totani
Atsushi Suedo
Michio Nakao
Kohei Kuzumi
Naoki Tatsuta
Mitsunari Tokugawa
Sanae Takagi
Kinuyo Matsumoto
Court is in session
Put Grappler Baki: The Ultimate Fighter on trial.
Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.
The prosecution The Cool Ironist
“Speed as an alibi.”
The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.