Baki Hanma is a young fighter who yearns to follow in the footsteps of his father, Yujiro, and become the strongest fighter in the world. Through that he trains tirelessly and fights constantly to hone his skills and develop his body to achieve these goals. Many intense battles lay ahead of Baki as he goes about his quest to be the best and ultimately take the title of "King" from his father.
Episodes
24
Aired
Winter 2001
Score
7.2
Popularity
#1626
Martial ArtsMale ProtagonistPrimarily Male CastCultivationShounenComing of AgePrimarily Adult CastTime Skip
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