Baki (Perfect Edition) Vol. 1 - Paperback

by Keisuke Itagaki (Author)

Baki has conquered Tokyo's underground fighting arena, but that was just the beginning. Five of the world's most dangerous criminals are heading to Tokyo, all seeking the young man who took on the world's best fighters. Baki has proven himself in the ring, but can he survive being hunted on the streets by a cadre of the world's most merciless murderers? Keisuke Itagaki's best-selling Baki the Grappler series returns! Originally serialized in Weekly Shonen Champion, Baki is the explosive second arc of the globally renowned Baki the Grappler franchise, released in English for the first time as a 2-in-1 Perfect Edition. The series has become a major international phenomenon, fueled in part by its hit anime adaptations on Netflix, which helped cement its popularity in the U.S. market. Blending extreme martial arts, larger-than-life characters, and nonstop, high-stakes combat, Baki delivers a uniquely intense reading experience that continues to captivate fans worldwide. Age Rating: OT (Older Teen). Contains intense graphic violence and occasional nudity.

Author Biography

Keisuke Itagaki is the creator of Baki the Grappler, one of the most iconic and best-selling martial arts manga franchises of all time, with over 100 million copies sold worldwide. Known for his hyper-detailed art and extreme, physics-defying fight choreography, Itagaki draws on his background in martial arts and military training to create visceral, high-impact combat stories. His Baki series has gained a massive global following, further propelled by its hit anime adaptations on Netflix, which helped introduce the series to a wide international audience.