The Strongest Fighters In Baki Hanma, Ranked

The tale of Baki Hanma was created by Keisuke Itagaki and has been one of the most well-known and long-running martial arts manga and anime in the world. The story follows a rising youth named Baki and his journey to the height of the martial arts community from his time as a prepubescent child to his budding adulthood. Baki Hanma is the son of Yujiro Hanma, the Strongest Creature on Earth, whom Baki has vowed to surpass and beat in a fight.

Through Baki’s trials and tribulations, he puts himself through incredible pressure and training to shape his body in mind into the ultimate fighter. While on this journey, Baki is faced with hardships and tragedies, mainly caused by his father’s attitude toward those weaker than he is. Along the way, Baki meets and fights some of the strongest warriors known to man who are skilled in various types of martial arts and have pushed their bodies to the absolute limit. With a new season of the anime releasing on Netflix, introducing the prehistoric man Pickle, here are the strongest characters in Baki, ranked.

Updated on April 6, 2025, by C.M Edwards: The Baki franchise is known for its over-the-top martial arts action-packed stories that bring the mythos of unstoppable fighters and dial the nob to eleven. In the series, hyper-masculine individuals are capable of inhuman feats such as punishing through steel, scaling skyscrapers, and surviving shotgun blasts to the chest at point-blank range. The series has found a home on Netflix and has released several series that follow the remaining character, Baki, journey to becoming the strongest fighter in Japan and surpassing his father, the Ogre Yujiro Hanma. The Baki manga continues to be adapted into its own anime and has a planned crossover with Kengan Asura, released on Netflix. Of the characters that populate the treacherous world of Baki, Baki Hanma, a young high school student gifted with enormous potential, stands among the giants of men who all seek unparalleled strength and are capable of unspeakable calamity. Baki is filled with unstoppable fighters who all carry unique abilities that make them stand out among common combatants. Here are more of the strongest fighters in Baki.

27

Sikorsky

Able To Clench flat Surfaces With An Inhumanly Strong Grip Strength

• Notably Defeated By: Oliva Unchained

Sikorsky was a thorn in the side of most fighters in Japan as he would show up and start a fight he could never truly finish. While Sikorsky’s physical capabilities were grand, he was notable for his intense grip strength, which allowed him to cling to flat surfaces like the side of buildings.

Sikorsky was a pale comparison to the combatants he faced in Japan, but he did engage with a number of the top fighters and come out alive. However, his fights with both Baki and Jack Hanma ended early due to interference. It wasn’t until Jack and Gaia trapped him in the underground fighting arena that he was completely overpowered and forced to admit defeat.

26

Spec

Causes Permanent Damage To Hanyama

• Notably Defeated By: Haneyama

Spec was an enigma compared to most of the other escaped inmates who ventured into Japan searching for defeat. While most were motivated by sheer ego or intense desire, Spec simply seemed to possess a love for chaos. Wherever he went, Spec caused as much trouble as humanly possible, and thanks to his inhuman abilities, he succeeded in most of his goals.

Unfortunately, even with his freakish strength and massive body, he was ill-prepared for the level of combat he would receive from some of the strongest fighters in Tokyo. Spec faced off against the well-known and respected Hanayama, and while the fight was brutal for both sides, Hanayama’s brute strength overwhelmed Spec’s dirty tricks. While Spec was not the strongest or most skilled of the escaped inmates, he was the most sinister.

25

Hector Doyle

Able To Leave Cuts On Olivas’ Skin

• Notably Defeated By: Katsumi Orochi

Hector Doyle arrived in Japan and wasted no time searching for a battle that would satisfy his hunger for combat. Doyle constantly picked fights with strong-looking fighters, the first of which was a prominent kickboxer who was ill-prepared to deal with Doyle’s sneaky advantages.

Doyle fights dirty, like most of the escaped convicts, with hidden blades implanted in his elbows that he uses to inflict fatal wounds on unsuspecting opponents. Hector’s flexibility, reflexes, and speed are also superhuman, which makes him supremely suitable for his line of work as an assassin. However, Hector Doyle would find himself the target of Biscuit Oliva, and he stood no chance against the behemoth after having lost his sight in the previous fight.

24

Kureiha Shinogi

The Lethal Surgeon

• Notably Defeated By: Baki Hanma

Kureha Shinogi first appeared in the twenty-first episode of Baki The Grappler TV series and debuted as the physician to the fighters in the underground tournament. He pieces the damaged souls back together, piece by piece, with exquisite precision, having an enormous knowledge of physical anatomy.

This makes his double life as a fighter an especially lethal one. In the ring, Kureha is a highly skilled fighter who has developed his own special techniques using his intellect and peak physical condition. He has had quite a few fights in the tournament, including one against Baki Hanma.

23

Ryuukou Yanagi

Defeated Baki Hanma In Single Combat

• Notably Defeated By: Yujiro Hanma

Of all the death row inmates who flooded Tokyo to quench an intense desire to taste defeat, Ryuukou was perhaps the most dangerous of them all. Unlike most of his peers, Ryuukou was a highly trained martial artist and had spent his life honing his craft to be as deadly as he possibly could.

While many fighters crossed paths with the death row inmates, Ryuukou is the only one to stand toe to toe with an opponent and come out the victor. Even more so, using his poison hand technique, Ryuukou was able to defeat Baki in combat, which nearly claimed his life.

22

Mohammad Alai Jr.

Fought And Survived The Strongest Fighters In Japan

• Notably Defeated By: Baki Hanma

Ali Jr. was a wildcard that was dropped into the world of Baki like a falling star and made a big splash, setting his eyes on the son of the ogre, Baki Hanma. Alai showed extreme skill in boxing and a large amount of confidence in his combat ability.

Having his own lineage of greatness, Alai Jr. sought to dethrone the one man who bested his father by taking on Baki Hanma in a match to the death. Alai Jr. was a top-of-the-line athlete but lacked the experience that comes with life-or-death situations.

21

Kaiou Ryu

One Of The Most Honored In Chinese Martial Arts

• Notably Defeated By: Yujiro Hanma

Another prospering opponent who was slated to be a high contender in the martial arts tournament arc in the Baki anime. Kaiou Ryu was highly regarded by some of the strongest fighters on the show, including Kaiou Retsu and Sea Emperor Kaku. While he was an aged fighter, he still possessed the physical prowess of a young fighter. In the first round, Ryu was faced against the Ogre himself.

What was sure to be an excellent fight between two skilled warriors was turned into a sideshow as Yuji made Ryui look like a child in front of his pupils and fellow fighters. In the fight, Ryu had his face ripped off and only took one blow before being defeated. Another legacy was crushed by having the unlucky fate of facing Yujiro Hanma.

20

Shunsei Kaku

The Son Of The Great Sea Emperor

• Notably Defeated By: Baki Hanma

Shunsei Kaku is a second-generation martial arts prodigy who has trained since birth to be the most lethal and technical fighter and one day surpass his father. He made his first appearance during the tournament arc, where both Yujiro and Baki competed alongside Biscuit Oliva. While Shunseiu is a physical marvel, he had the unfortunate occurrence of having his first match against the Hanma-blooded Baki fresh off of a whole-body recovery. Shunsei swiftly rushed into battle and was struck down in the blink of an eye, only to wake up on the ground before his father, who shared his immense disappointment. Shunsei has undoubtedly accomplished much in his youth, but against the supernatural physiques of the Hanman family, even his father nearly lost his life taking on the Ogre.

19

Ali Sr.

The Greatest Of All Time

• Notably Defeated By: Yujiro Hanma

Mahamad Ali Sr. is closely based on the World Boxing Champion Mahamad Ali and dramatically upscaled as a retired boxer who is considered among the strongest in the world, even by the Ogre, Yujiro Hanma. Unfortunately, due to health reasons, the Champ retired and has never returned to the ring.

Ali Sr. appeared after Ali Jr lost in his bout to Baki Hanma. Nearly dying, Ali Sr. used some of the last fire in his belly to intervene and save his son’s life. Later, he bestowed a great lesson on fighting in life-or-death situations and yet another defeat on his son.

18

Jun Guevaru

The Rebel Fugitive Of Revolution

• Notably Defeated By: Oliva Unchained

Jun appeared in the Convict arc of the Baki anime and immediately became one of the pillars of strength inside the maximum-security prison. While Baki was trying to quickly learn the ropes, Guevara had his sights fixated on Oliva Unchained, the enforcer of the prison who kept everyone in line.

Guevara made it clear how much stronger he was than most inmates and was the only true rival to beat Oliva and take his title as Unchained. When the two faced off in the middle of the prison, Guevara proved himself to be quite the opponent, but he was no match against Oliva’s immeasurable raw strength.

17

Dorian Kaioh

Took On Three Of The Top Fighters In Tokyo At The Same Time

• Notably Defeated By: Doppo Orochi

Dorian Kaioh was one of several high-threat inmates who escaped from a maximum security prison into Japan in order to discover defeat. Dorian stands above most of the other inmates as he is one of the most gifted and strongest of them all.

While a criminal, Dorian Kaioh is also one of the most talented in the art of Kempo, being the only American to obtain the title Kaioh and standing equal to Sea King Retsu. Unfortunately, Dorian lost his faith in martial arts and turned to a life of crime. Doing so made Dorian’s training suffer, and his mental stability degraded, making him half the warrior he used to be.

16

Jack Hanma

Overpowered Baki Hanma Briefly

• Notably Defeated By: Pickle

Jack Hanma is the half-brother to Baki Hanma and the black sheep of the Hanma family. Having been everything but disowned by his father, Jack’s rise to strength differs from his family based on the choices he’s made of where to hold the line.

Jack’s obsession with increasing his power leads him to abuse different types of drugs and even limb enhancement surgeries just to give him an edge in a fight. Jack believes in being brutal and ruthless in a fight regardless of how much damage he causes or if his opponent has already been defeated.

15

Kaoru Hanayama

Stopped Pickle In His Tracks With Brute Strength

• Notably Defeated By: Katsumi Orochi

Hanayama is a legend in Japanese street life as he is currently the head of the Yakuza at only nineteen years of age. Hanayama single-handedly took hold of the Yakuza by viciously assaulting rival members in a single night, being unstoppable.

When the escaped felons invaded Japan searching for a challenge, Hanayama faced off against Speck and fought through a gunshot wound to the face, using only his ironclad body to beat Speck to a pulp.

14

Gaia

Killed A Soldier By Climbing Out Of His Body

• Notably Defeated By: Baki Hanma

Gaia is an incredibly strong character throughout the many anime adaptations of Baki the Grappler and has faced Baki a number of times. Gaia serves as the leader of the Airborne Brigade and is designated as a super soldier and is perhaps the most tactical fighter in the world.

After being caught behind enemy lines and facing a firing squad, Gaia survived and obtained the ability to acutely raise his ability to control his body’s functions. Gaia can manipulate the blood flow in his body to increase his strength, speed, and agility at will, which makes him a force to be reckoned with.

13

Doppo Orochi

Fought On Equal Standing With Yujiro Hanma

• Notably Defeated By: Yujiro Hanma

Doppo Orochi may be one of the strongest characters in Baki but is arguably the most menacing character, even over Yujiro Hanma himself. Doppo is the proclaimed King of War who has risen the respect of Karate single-handedly and has traveled to the ends of the Earth in search of more strength.

Doppo has fought the most skilled warriors and has had victories and losses, highly regarded as the epitome of skill. Doppo’s most famous loss comes to him at the hands of Yujiro Hnama, who seems to be the only man that Hanma respects.

12

Biscuit Oliva

Took A Shotgun Blow To The Chest With No Injury

• Notably Defeated By: Baki Hanma

Oliva is considered one of the strongest beings on the planet and considered so dangerous that he is housed underneath a maximum security prison where some of the most violent offenders reside.

However, Oliva stays in these conditions by choice on an agreement that he can leave when he pleases and is allowed to combat incredibly strong criminals on the government’s behalf. Oliva’s physique is tough enough to handle a gunshot wound nearly point-blank and take a punch from Baki Hanma himself.

11

Nomi Sokune II

The Strongest Of Sumo

• Notably Defeated By: Baki Hanma

Nomi is a recent addition to the Baki mythos who appears in the current manga run and Baki Dou. Nomi Sokune is the descendant of a grand Sumo wrestler who shares the name and has also risen through the grueling ranks of Sumo and achieved the rank of Super Rakishi.

During a special event in the underground tournament, a number of Sumo warriors participate against the veterans of the arena. Nomi shows just how vast his strength is in a battle against Orochi Doppo. However, even in his fight against Baki Hanma, he showed considerable skill and tenacity.

10

Izou Motobe

Mastered All Hand Held Weapons

• Notably Defeated By: Yujiro Hanma

All the fighters in Baki have very eccentric personalities, but Izou Motobe is one of the weirdest oddballs in the series. On the surface, Motobe has a very stoic and peaceful personality that hides a highly talented master of several martial arts along with mastery of some of the most deadly weapons known to man.

Not many old men in anime reach the level of Motobe, but because of his dedication to his craft, he is well respected among the top fighters in the world.

9

Sea King Retsu

Defeated A World Renowned Fighter In Less Than A Minute

• Notably Defeated By: Pickle

Sea King Retsu sits among the hilltop of the most talented and deadly fighters in the world of Baki. Retsu has risen to the top of Chinese Kung Fu and cemented his name in history as one of the strongest in the world while having mastered dozens of martial arts techniques.

Retsu has faced many of the fighters in the Baki anime, including Pickle, in the recent season. Unfortunately, Retsu’s ambition has cost him in his recent fight against the prehistoric man as his leg was taken by the man-beast.

8

Katsumi Orochi

Achieved A Mach One Punch

• Notably Defeated By: Pickle

From birth, Katsumi was gifted with incredible physical prowess. Born into a circus as a trapeze performer, Katsumi was adopted into the Orochi family after his father died in an accident. Doppo took the young Katsumi and forged him into a perfectly tuned Martial Artist.

Unfortunately, in his early years, Katsumi grew arrogant and self-centered. This changed when he decided to make his mark on the Martial Arts world and fought the Man-beast, Pickle. Katsumi has developed one of the most powerful attacks in the karate world and will go down in history as one of the strongest.