Hanma Baki is a powerful and feared being in his own right, and his father, Ogre, is one of the most powerful beings in the world. Even though Baki is still a child, he has received extensive training in martial arts and has already proven to be a formidable opponent. He is resolute in his …
Kozue Matsumoto is a fictional character from the Baki the Grappler anime and manga series. She’s a young girl who attends the same school as Baki Hanma. Kinuyo Matsumoto, Kozue’s mother, is Baki’s landlord, and the two families live next door to one another. Kozue’s father was killed in an Underground arena fight. Who Is …
There are many signature techniques martial artists use when they get serious in a fight. Some of these techniques are more well-known than others. But few are as well known as Hanma Yujiro’s back. Yujiro’s back, also known as the “demon back,” is an iconic feature of the Baki manga and anime series.The character is …
Baki the Grappler is a manga series that tells the story of Baki Hanma, a powerful young fighter who trains under his father to surpass him and become the strongest grappler in the world. The fantastic anime adaptation of Baki aired from 2001-2002 and was met with much success. The manga is still being written …
Keisuke Itagaki is a Japanese manga artist that creates comic books. His best-known works are his martial arts series Baki the Grappler (1991-1999) and its four sequels, which have sold over 75 million copies combined. He started working on Baku Yumemakura’s original composition Garouden in 1996. He also contributed to the Garouden Boy television series. …
Baki the Grappler is a manga and anime series that follows the story of Baki Hanma as he trains in order to become the strongest fighter in the world. The series is full of interesting characters, but out off all the characters in Baki, Kaoru Hanayama is perhaps the most enigmatic. He is a massive …
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The Black Pentagon, or The Arizona State Prison is a fictional prison in the Baki Universe. It is one of the most feared prisons in the world, and is home to some of the deadliest criminals on earth. The prison is known for its harsh conditions, and the inmates are treated like animals. The Black …
There are few swordsmen in the Baki universe that can match Musashi Miyamoto in terms of skill. He is Baki’s main opponent in the Baki-Dou manga series. But did you know he is actually based on a real person with the same name? In the Baki universe, there is no greater swordsman than Musashi Miyamoto. …
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Yuichiro Hanma is the grandfather of Baki Hanma and Jack Hanma and the father of Yuujirou Hanma. He was a legendary fighter and was once known as the “strongest creature on Earth.” So, what do we know about him? Unfortunately, not much. We know that he was a very powerful martial artist and that he …
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Jack Hanma is one of the main characters in Baki Hanma, a manga and anime series about an incredibly strong teenage boy who enters into a series of death matches in order to become the strongest fighter in the world. He’s brutal, he’s relentless, and he always comes out on top. If you’re a fan …
