At first glance, Kaoru Hanayama may seem like a one-dimensional bruiser, the kind of character that relies solely on physical strength to get by. However, there is more to Hanayama than meets the eye. Yes, he is big and strong, and yes, he is the leader of a Yakuza syndicate. But he is also surprisingly calm and collected, and able to think and plan ahead even in the heat of battle. After setting off an explosion inside Shinshinkai's dojo, Hector Doyle is confronted by its founder, Doppo Orochi. Later Mitsunari Tokugawa pays a visit to Kunimatsu, a master of Ryuukou Yanagi. Underground martial arts arena promoter Mitsunari Tokugawa warns champion Baki Hanma that five violent death row escapees from around the world are all heading for Tokyo.

His intelligence is immensely high in terms of martial prowess, a resourceful and tactful fighter who uses multiple styles of combat at once when facing his adversaries. Makes use of savvy and rather pragmatic tactics to gain an advantage over opponents, such as using his blood to blind them. Knows how to effectively rattle someone's brain by a positioned punch to the chin. Capable of imagining and even outright interacting to some degree with mental visualizations of creatures and individuals to develop new stances and techniques without the need of them physically being there. At the same time, a significant portion of his time primarily focused on training or fighting much of his formal education is spent sleeping in class. Netflix to Stream New Baki Anime Series". Anime News Network. August 2, 2017 . Retrieved August 2, 2017. GRANRODEO Performs OP Theme for New "Baki" Anime". Crunchyroll. April 19, 2018 . Retrieved June 10, 2018. Ryuukou Yanagi tasted defeat. At the time, Baki Hanma slowly dying because of the poison from Yanagi. Mohammad Alai Jr appears for the first time and visits Yujiro Hanma. But power alone does not define the Swallowing Giant. Hidden beneath those chiseled muscles lies a reservoir of endurance and unyielding resilience. Hanayama’s body, honed through arduous training and unbreakable determination, withstands punishment that would cripple mere mortals. Each blow absorbed is a testament to his unwavering commitment, as he shrugs off pain with a defiant smile. The unwavering determination that fuels his every action transforms him into an unyielding force, an immovable pillar in the face of overwhelming challenges. The Art of Bone-Breaking Symphony

It turns out that Baki rarely comes to school, so Kozue asks him to change it a little. That's when he tells her for the first time that his goal is to become the strongest man in the world. At school, Baki is caught by Takayama, who is a school boxing star. He's persuading Baki to fight him. Eventually, Baki agrees, but in the end, Takayama doesn't stand a chance against him. Hanayama is a powerful fighter, but his low speed is often his undoing. Speed-oriented fighters like Baki have been able to take advantage of this weakness and defeat him. Netflix renewed the series for a second season on March 19, 2019. [7] On March 5, 2020, it was announced that the main staff TMS Entertainment would be returning to produce the second season with the addition of a new character designer and art director. The 13 episode second season covering the "Great Chinese Challenge" and the Alai Jr. arcs was released exclusively on Netflix on June 4, 2020. Its opening theme is "Jounetsu wa Oboete Iru" performed by Granrodeo and its ending theme is "Dead Stroke" performed by Ena Fujita. [8]

Kaioh Kaku is the embodiment of Chinese Kenpo. Yujiro Hanma is known as the "Strongest Creature on Earth". A battle unlike any other begins. Kaioh Kaku is 121 years older than his opponent, but the legendary reigning champion doesn't hesitate to face Kaioh Samwan in the arena. One of the major characters in the Baki the Grappler series, Karou Hanayama is the strongest Yakuza member and the second generation boss of the Hanayama Group. Kaoru Hanayama appears early in both the anime and manga and he’s one of the most intriguing characters in the Baki universe. Keisuke Itagaki's Baki Manga Gets TV Anime Adaptation". Anime News Network. 2016-11-28 . Retrieved 2016-11-28. Kaioh Retsu pleads with his mentor, Kaioh Ryu, to grant a mortally poisoned Baki Hanma special entry into the great Chinese martial arts tournament.The deadly fight between Kosho Shinogi and Hector Doyle reaches its spectacular climax. Meanwhile, Yujiro pays a visit to an unsuspecting Baki and Kozue. His body is well-balanced and incredibly resistant to damage. Bullets simply bounce off him, and even the strongest punches leave no lasting damage. Not only can he boast great finger strength, but he also has a high pain tolerance. His stamina is also extremely high, as he was once able to chase down a car. Fighting Style Keizou Hanayama was the father of Hanayama Kaoru, and he was probably killed in a gang war. Not much is known about his death, but it is thought that he was involved in a dispute between two rival gangs. Is Hanayama Kaoru stronger than his father? Pineda, Rafael Antonio (March 14, 2018). "Baki Anime's Teaser Video Reveals Main Cast, Staff". Anime News Network . Retrieved March 14, 2018.

Kozue is a teenage schoolgirl of average built with no combat expertise. For a long time, she was incapable of understanding how men could practice martial arts and fight brutal duels with other fighters. Later, however, her level of forbearance increased significantly after witnessing many fights at the Kourakuen and during the Raitai tournament. A genius of Chinese kenpo, Kaioh Retsu is the superior fighter, but Kaioh Jyaku's dirty techniques and tactical prowess make him a formidable foe.Powers and Abilities: Superhuman Physical Characteristics, Incredibly Versatile Street Fighter, Likely Surface Scaling (Has much greater finger strength than Sikorsky and should be able to replicate his feat), High Pain Tolerance

As a result, Hanayama is very intelligent, capable of effectively leading the Yakuza despite his young age. He is also fiercely loyal to his mother, which is evident in the way he takes care of her. The whole series starts in Baki's school. Tokugawa arrives in the place and tells him that due to the synchronicity (a phenomenon that combines things that supposedly have nothing to do with each other) five dangerous criminals are coming to Tokyo. All five are powerful killers who seek defeat in their life. Later on, Baki becomes the target of a school gang that wants to finish him off and organizes a few thugs to fight against Baki. The young fighter defeats them all in a blink of an eye, but suddenly appears Spec, one of the five convicts who came to Tokyo. Then Baki has a short skirmish with him, after which the police arrive, and then Spec voluntarily surrenders into their hands, telling Baki that he had a lot of expectations about him.Submission – one of Baki's signature moves from first series; used against Koushou Shinogi for the first time. After some urging from his dad, he has sex with Kozue to get stronger. After they're done, Yanagi shows up, demanding a rematch against him. During their fight Sikorsky shows up and the convicts team up to fight Baki. Baki eventually takes Kozue and flees.