Netflix's 'Baki' Part 3's English dub gets delayed due to Covid-19 and fans are disappointed
Spoilers for 'Baki' Part 3 'The Great Raitai Tournament Saga'
Netflix's hit fighting anime 'Baki' has returned with another 13 episodes of testosterone-filled fury. Fans have been waiting to get into the 'Great Raitai Tournament Saga' for a while now but unfortunately, the English dub on the Netflix release has been delayed, presumably because of the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic.
In a blink-and-miss notification at the start of each episode, Netflix reveals that the audios have been delayed due to concerns about the safety of voice actors. Previously, a similar situation had happened with 'Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045', which also came out without English audio. And fans of the show are pretty disappointed that the English audio isn't available. On Reddit, one fan wrote, "They don't got the eng dub bruh tf." "Or Spanish sadly :/," another fan replied.
"Still amazing watching Yujiro rip off what’s his names face off In anime form. Edit: still happy to see they’re using the same soundtrack so we can get some More Fear Sikorsky and Dominance," wrote another. "My Netflix said that some Audio would be delayed due to studios that dub not working currently," yet another fan chimed in. Meanwhile, fans also took to Twitter and pointed out that only the Japanese audio is available."#Baki 'Season 3' is now up," one fan wrote. "No audio languages are available except for the original Japanese due to the Coronavirus pandemic's impact." "Baki: The Great Raitai Tournament Saga is now streaming on Netflix," another fan tweeted. "English Dub is delayed."
One fan counterpointed, suggesting that anime ought to be seen in Japanese anyway. "#baki got released on #netflix today... But the English dubbed version is not available," they wrote. "But honestly, if you are watching Japanese anime in English, then you are definitely missing out. Subtitles are a great way to watch anime as they preserve the original experience." In either case, the show is an exciting watch for fans with high stakes and more brutal brawls than ever before. If you love fighting anime and all its impossible feats of strength, this is the series for you.
'Baki' Part 3 is currently available for streaming on Netflix.