Baki the Grappler

Raised with combat as his only way of life, Baki Hanma has spent his childhood forging his body and mastering a range of martial arts under the strict guidance of his mother, Emi Akezawa. Every grueling lesson serves a single purpose: to one day challenge—and surpass—his father, Yuujirou Hanma, the infamous “Ogre,” feared worldwide as the strongest living being.

When Baki realizes his mother’s training can take him no further, he leaves that path behind to pursue strength on his own terms. By seeking out formidable fighters and building hard-won bonds through battle, he continues to sharpen both his technique and resolve as the long-awaited confrontation with his father draws closer.