Baki

The Baki franchise consists of three main series, with this being the second installment. The first is *Baki the Grappler*, published from 1991 to 1999, spanning 42 volumes. The second, simply titled *Baki*, ran from 1999 to 2005 and comprises 31 volumes. The third, *Hanma Baki*, began serialization on December 5, 2005, with the total number of volumes still undetermined.

Baki Hanma is a cheerful high school student with an unusual passion—he loves to fight. His obsession leads him to a clandestine martial arts tournament that attracts the world’s most formidable fighters. Combatants range from sumo wrestlers to karate masters, even those who specialize in brutal techniques like nerve strikes. The only rule? Absolute secrecy.

Despite being the youngest competitor, Baki stands out as one of the most skilled. His enthusiasm for battle is unmatched, and he thrives in the brutal, no-holds-barred environment. The tournament pushes fighters to their limits, but for Baki, every fight is another chance to prove his strength and revel in the thrill of combat. His journey is as much about self-discovery as it is about dominating the underground fighting world.