: The episode, titled "New History of Mankind," introduces Pickle, a prehistoric caveman preserved in saline for 190 million years. His discovery sets the stage for a "prehistoric battle for the ages".
: A common critique of the early episodes is the relative lack of screen time for Baki himself, as the narrative focuses on building the legend of Pickle. Baki 2nd Season (Dub) Episode 1
While many fans gave the premiere an for its hype and energy, others found the episode—and the "Pickle Wars" arc in general—to be slightly underwhelming due to: : The episode, titled "New History of Mankind,"