Baki the Grappler — Childhood + Underground Arena Sagas
The world’s fiercest fighters are converging on China for an event unlike any other: the Great Raitai Tournament. Held only once a century, this legendary martial arts competition draws warriors from across the globe – including Baki and rivals from Japan and the United States – all vying for supremacy in a brutal test of skill and strength.

Baki Hanma faced down a hundred thugs, emerging victorious. Afterward, Detective Kido and his partner escorted him home, having observed the brutal display. Baki then dedicated himself to rigorous training, his mind consumed with the pursui…

Baki engaged in a sparring match with Yuri. Simultaneously, Kuriyagawa arranged a meeting with Kaoru Hanayama, a notorious gangster and celebrated fighter, to orchestrate a bout between him and Baki.

In the secluded woods, Baki reunited with his friend Reiichi Ando, finding himself a guest in Ando’s home. During his stay, Baki integrated several of Ando's rigorous training methods into his own regimen. Soon after, he ventured out alone …

Baki Hanma engages in a rematch against the Yasha Ape. The ensuing battle is arduous, but Baki ultimately prevails over the colossal creature. Afterward, an unlikely friendship blossoms between them, culminating in the Yasha Ape’s gift of a…

Back home, Baki discovers that Yuri is scheduled to compete for the heavyweight championship. He goes to Yuri’s gym to offer his support. Elsewhere, Kuriyagawa informs Hanayama that he is unable to fight Baki until Baki has first faced Yuri…

The impact of Baki's blow sent Hanayama reeling, and fury consumed him as he stormed into his office. Later, he made a visit to his mother in the hospital, where she lay ill. Meanwhile, Baki himself paid a call to Yuri and his sister, Nina,…

The clash between Baki and Hanayama persists, their struggle ongoing. During the heat of their contest, the meaning behind Hanayama’s intricate tattoo is revealed.

Yujiro Hanma arrived after Baki’s contest with Kaoru Hanayama concluded. First, the tale of Yujiro’s acquaintance with Baki’s mother was recounted, and then, a fight ensued between Yujiro and Hanayama.

Baki articulated to his mother the reasons that drove him to fight. He paid a visit to Hanayama in the hospital and continued his rigorous training. A fleeting meeting with Yujiro, the man who had slain the Yasha Ape – a creature who had be…

The mercenaries intercepted Baki the moment he landed by parachute. He must now break free and fight his way out against Nomura’s jungle warfare team: Copperhead, Kuraishi, and the twin brothers, Sanada and Chiba of Chiba. Separately, an ol…

Baki confronts Gaia, the manifested persona of Nomura.

Driven by a need for demonstration, Yujiro Hanma infiltrates the Prime Minister's office. Meanwhile, Baki Hanma engages in combat with the swordsman Kurokawa. Yujiro compels the archer Kanemoto to fire an arrow directly at him. Following …

Baki’s companions gathered to witness his contest with Yujiro, offering encouragement and assisting with his pre-bout preparations. Simultaneously, Yujiro engaged Gaia in his own battle. In a more intimate moment, Hanayama confided in Baki,…

The clash was inevitable: Baki faced his father, Yujiro.

In a reflective episode, Detective Kido considers his encounters with Baki Hanma. Hitoshi Kuriyagawa then recounts to Kido the complexities of Baki’s relationship with his mother, and the pivotal fight he endured with Yujiro.

Antonio Igari, a professional wrestler, recounted to Mitsunari Tokugawa, the proprietor of a clandestine fighting ring, tales of Baki Hanma’s recent journeys across the world. He described Baki’s rigorous training and fierce contests, detai…

Three years later, Baki Hanma reigned as champion of the subterranean fighting pits. Mitsunari Tokugawa sought out Doppo Orochi, a renowned master of Shinshinkai karate, and requested he consider allowing his son to compete. Doppo, while vi…

Baki Hanma faces Kousho Shinogi, a master of the deadly Cord-Cut style of Karate.

In the dojo of Doppo Orochi, Kiyosumi Katou engages in rigorous sparring. Kozue Matsumoto, intervening on behalf of a beleaguered Baki Hanma against a group of tormentors, finds herself facing unforeseen consequences. A number of fighters f…

Baki faced Mount Toba, a man known for his skill in the professional wrestling ring.

Following Baki’s bout, Yujiro Hanma appeared and swiftly incapacitated him. Doppo Orochi, observing this, issued a challenge to Yujiro. After witnessing Doppo’s training with his students, Baki engaged in a sparring match with the master. S…

Dr. Shinogi Kureha explains to his brother, Kousho Shinogi, the rationale behind his conflict with Baki Hanma, a struggle that involves Doppo Orochi and Yujiro Hanma.

The rivalry between Doppo Orochi and Yujiro Hanma persists. Following Dr. Shinogi Kureha’s remarkable medical intervention, he displays his formidable physical prowess before an assembled audience. Meanwhile, a former patient of Kureha's ma…

Baki engages in combat with Dr. Shinogi Kureha.

