Baki the Grappler (グラップラー刃牙) is a 24 episode anime that aired in Japan between January 8, 2001 and June 25, 2001. The story revolves around Baki Hanma and his quest to proclaim himself as the strongest grappler in the world, thus taking the title from his father. A scene from Cowboy Bebop (1998) Anime (ã¢ãã¡) is a style of animation originating in Japan. ... January 8 is the 8th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 2001: A Space Odyssey. ... June 25 is the 176th day of the year (177th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 189 days remaining. ... 2001: A Space Odyssey. ...
Baki is a mysterious martial artist who has only been entering tournaments (and possibly has only been training) for a few years yet wins every match, frequently with a single strike.
There Baki must face his most ruthless opponent, a man who's "cord cutter" technique consists of reaching into an opponent's body and snapping their nerves and tendons.
There is one female who is concerned about Baki's obsessive nature, and looks to be a possible love interest, but she immediately drops out of the story.