But while Hanayama may be physically imposing, he is not a brute. Hanayama loves and respects his mother very much. His father died when he was a boy, so she has been the sole source of guidance and support in his life.

Another example of Shiba's use of the endorphin skill is in his fight against Iron Michael, the current World Heavyweight Boxing Champion, during the Maximum Tournament Arc. He used several dirty tactics during the fight but was eventually overwhelmed by the boxer's power. However, during the fight, as Shiba lay seemingly defeated, the overhead lights of the ring reminded Shiba of the battle against a rival biker gang where he was hit with the speeding motorcycle. This causes him to comment that, "it will be alright," and he continues to fight with even greater ferocity.As Dorian's past comes to light, Shinshinkai founder and "tiger killer" Doppo Orochi takes him on in an all-out karate versus kempo battle. Baki is a 2018 original net animation series adapted from the manga of the same name written and illustrated by Keisuke Itagaki. It covers the second part of the manga Baki the Grappler series and is directed by Toshiki Hirano at TMS Entertainment with character designs handled by Fujio Suzuki and scripts overseen by Tatsuhiko Urahata. [1] It began streaming on Netflix on June 25, 2018 in Japan, and started streaming on December 18, 2018 outside Japan. [2] [3] [4] The series then started airing on several Japanese television channels beginning with Tokyo MX on July 1. [5] Its opening theme song is "Beastful" by Granrodeo and its ending theme "Resolve" is performed by Azusa Tadokoro with lyrics by Miho Karasawa. [6] The first season focuses on five inmates who break out of prison from around the world and travel to Japan. Hanayama Karou may be a skilled fighter, but he is no match for Yujiro’s sheer power. In a head-to-head battle, there is no doubt that Yujiro would come out victorious. Is Kaoru Hanayama related to Baki? While Baki Hanma easily subdues the thugs hired by delinquents from his own school, death row escapee Spec pays a visit to assess the champion's abilities.

In the second manga series, when Baki is 17, his appearance reverts to its initial version at the beginning of Grappler Baki, with a more mature look. A carefree, almost weary demeanor replaces his childlike behavior. His hair is now much longer, going below his ears. Baki's appearance as an 18-year-old in the third manga series is not much different than his previous look in New Grappler Baki. The only changes in his appearance are that his hair is now more curly, and he has grown to be 167 cm (5'6") tall. Intelligence: High (Capable of effectively leading the Yakuza despite his young age, and knows how to effectively use his strength in combat) He battles Kaiou Ri, who accidentally cures the poisoning he received from Yanagi. He proceeds to eat a massive meal made for him by Kaiou Retsu, which helps him return to his former glory. From the darkest corners of the underground fighting realm, Kaoru Hanayama materializes as a towering behemoth, an epitome of physical might. Standing tall like a monolithic colossus, his muscular frame commands attention, an imposing presence that sends shivers down the spines of his adversaries. Through a meticulous amalgamation of genetic potential, relentless dedication to building muscle, and an unwavering spirit, Hanayama transcends the boundaries of human limitations, epitomizing the very essence of an unstoppable force.In the manga, he is seen beating his wife, throwing her to the ground with a harsh slap, without any remorse, he tries to leave the house, and go to a war with a rival gang. Though being slapped, his wife with tears in her eyes tries to stop him, her husband then raises his hand again and tries to hit her, to remove her from his path. At that moment his son, Kaoru, takes his arm, preventing him from hitting his mother once again. Kaoru's surprised father then exclaims in an angered tone, asking his thirteen year old son, where his manners have gone. In the same sentence, he also asks Kaoru if that's his true strength, causing Kaoru to tighten his grip, making it the first time he used his signature move. With each grip getting stronger and stronger, he continues to look at his father without any answer. Kaoru's mom stands there in disbelief, as she looks at her son's incredible strength. That's when Keizou shouts at his son - "show me your true strength!" - Kaoru, without thinking, squeezes his father's arm with both hands. And with his incredible grip strength, he exploded the veins of his father's arm. He did not give importance to his wound, in fact, he congratulated his son to have shown him his true strength. After this situation, Keizou went to a gang war and presumably died the same night. Hanayama Karou was born strong. From a young age, he was able to lift weights that most adults couldn’t even dream of budging. As he grew older, he only became stronger, and he began to train hard to become even more powerful. However, unlike some other Baki fighters, Hanayama didn’t train his whole life. After his recovery, he talks with his father and understands that he still fears Yuujirou when he is thrown to a wall. Baki is one of the most popular martial arts anime of all time. It has a whole load of action and unforgettable characters with different fighting skills. Whether you are a die-hard fan or a new Baki fan, the above list of the most powerful Baki characters will resonate with you.