Ep 3. The Monster of Yasha Cave
- January 22, 2001
After a thrilling first two episodes, Baki The Grappler returns with its third episode titled "The Monster of Yasha Cave". Baki's journey to becoming the strongest fighter continues, and in this episode, he faces one of his toughest opponents yet.
The episode begins with Baki training in the mountains, trying to increase his speed and strength. However, his training is interrupted by a man named Kaoru Hanayama, who challenges Baki to a fight. Hanayama is a feared yakuza boss who has incredible physical strength and is known for his brutal fighting style.
Baki accepts the challenge and they head to Yasha Cave, a notorious location where many fighters have come to test their skills. As they make their way through the cave, they encounter a group of men who challenge Hanayama to a fight. However, this fight is interrupted by a sudden earthquake, which causes the cave to collapse.
Baki, Hanayama, and the group of men find themselves trapped in the cave, with no way out. As they search for an escape route, they encounter a mysterious creature known as "The Ogre". The Ogre is a massive beast with incredible strength, and it seems to be the cause of the earthquake that caused the cave-in.
Baki and Hanayama are forced to team up with the other men to fight The Ogre and find a way out of the cave. The fight is intense and grueling, with each fighter using their unique skills and abilities to try and take down the beast. Baki's technique and speed are put to the test, while Hanayama's raw strength makes him a formidable opponent.
As the fight continues, it becomes clear that The Ogre is not a mindless beast, but a highly intelligent fighter in its own right. Its movements are calculated and precise, and it seems to be adapting to the fighters' attacks. This makes the fight all the more challenging, and Baki and the others must use all their skills to find a way to defeat The Ogre.
Throughout the episode, we also get a glimpse into Baki's past and his relationship with his father, Yujiro Hanma. We see flashbacks of Baki training with his father and learning from him, and it becomes clear that Yujiro is a powerful presence in Baki's life, even though he is not physically present in the episode.
Overall, "The Monster of Yasha Cave" is an action-packed episode that showcases the intense fighting and thrilling plot of Baki The Grappler. The introduction of The Ogre as a new opponent adds an exciting new element to the series, and seeing Baki and Hanayama team up against it is a highlight of the episode. With each episode, Baki's journey becomes more compelling, and it is clear that his quest to become the strongest fighter in the world will not be an easy one.
