Hanma Baki

範馬刃牙

312 chapters

37 volumes

2005 – 2012

After eighteen years of brutal training and nonstop combat, Baki Hanma stands on the brink of confronting his father, Yuujirou, in a final showdown for the title of "World's Strongest." Baki publicly challenges Yuujirou and begins an intense training regimen, targeting individuals said to match his father's power, including the fearsome bounty hunter Biscuit Olivia and Pickle, a prehistoric human revived from the Mesozoic era. Yuujirou, known for his demonic nature, watches his son's progress with growing anticipation. To him, Baki is merely a well-seasoned dish waiting to be consumed. Though Yuujirou sits at the peak of strength, he longs for an opponent capable of giving him a true fight. While he considers Baki weak, he secretly hopes his son will finally provide the thrill of a worthy adversary—a feeling he has long missed. As Baki delves deeper into understanding the monstrous legacy inherited from his father, Yuujirou also wrestles with his true feelings toward Baki. The stage is set for the ultimate clash between the two Hanmas, a battle that will determine who rightfully claims the title of "World's Strongest."