'Baki' Manga Reading Order: Including Side Stories and Extras (2024)

Baki‘ is a manga series written and illustrated by Keisuke Itagaki. The story follows a wild adolescent martial arts prodigy Baki, who can’t get enough of fighting and violence with a purpose to defeat his father, the strongest fighter in the world. If you are not sure whether to read ‘Baki’ manga, don’t hesitate to jump in, even though it seems complicated at first glance.

So far, ‘Baki’ Manga, with all its spinoffs and side stories, has over 172 volumes and more than 1,442 chapters, with more on the way, considering that some side stories are still ongoing. With everything said, let’s proceed to our ‘Baki’ reading order.

Editor’s Note: This reading order was updated in October 2023 and includes all released material up to this point.

‘Baki’ manga & sides stories in release date order

The ‘Baki’ manga spans numerous chapters and volumes released over different years. One noteworthy aspect is that some side stories and extras may not always connect to the main plot, leading to potential confusion for readers.

The manga’s storyline is quite direct, and its excellence lies in the compelling narrative and the artistry depicting intense and raw combat. Consequently, ‘Baki’ has earned its place as one of the premier shonen martial art manga series.

Here’s a quick guide on when the manga chapters were released for those looking to dive in. Following the order I’ll outline in this article is essential to enhance your reading experience.

  1. Grappler Baki (1991 to 1999)
  2. Grappler Baki Gaiden (1999)
  3. Baki: New Grappler Baki (1999 – 2005)
  4. Baki Tokubetsu-hen Saga (2002)
  5. Hanma Baki ( 2005 – 2012)
  6. Baki Gaiden: Scarface (2005 – 2009)
  7. Hanma Baki 10.5 Gaiden: Pickle (2008)
  8. ‘Baki Gaiden: Kizudzura’ (2011 – ongoing
  9. Baki Gaiden: Kenjin ( 2013 – ongoing)
  10. Baki-dou (2014 – 2018)
  11. ‘Baki Dou’ (2018 – 2023)
  12. Yuuenchi – Baki Gaiden (2018 – ongoing)
  13. Baki Gaiden: Gaia to Sikorsky (2022 – ongoing)
  14. ‘Baki Rahen’ (2023 – ongoing)
  15. ‘Baki Gaiden: Hana no Chiharu’ (2023 – ongoing)

Are all ‘Baki’ manga series connected? What’s the best way to read them?

Not all ‘Baki’ manga series and side stories are connected. Sure, they are all set in the same continuity, and the premise around the martial arts still remains, but some are pretty much, as far as the main plot goes, completely different series.

One distinctive aspect of the ‘Baki’ manga series is that not all chapters and side stories are seamlessly interconnected. While the main storyline follows the journey of Baki Hanma, a martial arts prodigy striving to surpass his father, the strongest fighter in the world, there are instances where side stories and extras may not directly tie into the central plot.

These deviations often explore different facets of the ‘Baki’ universe, offering additional perspectives, character backgrounds, or unique scenarios.

‘Baki’ manga chronological reading order

This reading order will primarily focus on the main series and connect the subsequent side stories to it. Please keep in mind that determining the exact chronology of the events is not always easy. So let’s start.

1. ‘Baki the Grappler’ (1991-1999)

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Baki the Grappler consists of 42 volumes and has three sagas that should be read in the following order. ‘Grappler Baki Gaiden: Antonio Igari vs. Mount Toba’ side story takes place immediately after Maximum Tournament Saga and this is why it should be read last.

  1. Underground Arena Saga
  2. Childhood Saga
  3. Maximum Tournament Saga
  4. Grappler Baki Gaiden: Antonio Igari vs. Mount Toba – side story

2. ‘Baki’ (1999-2005)

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A sequel to the original ‘Baki the Grappler’ series. It consists of 31 volumes encompassing three sagas.

  1. Most Evil Death Row Convicts Saga
  2. Great Chinese Challenge Saga
  3. Godlike Clash of the Kids Saga
  4. Baki Tokubetsu-hen: Saga – Side Story

3. ‘Hanma Baki’ (2005- 2012)

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A sequel to ‘Baki’ manga, has 37 volumes encompassing five sagas in total.

  1. Combat Shadow Fighting Saga
  2. Great Prison Battle Saga
  3. Hanma Baki 10.5 Gaiden: Pickle – Side Story
  4. Pickle Wars Saga
  5. Warrior’s Struggle Saga
  6. Strongest Father and Child Quarrel Saga
  7. Baki Gaiden: Scarface – Side Story
  8. Baki Gaiden: Kizudzura – Side Story

4. ‘Baki-Dou’ (2014-2018)

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A sequel to ‘Baki: Hanma,’ it has 22 volumes and no discernbile sagas.

5. ‘Baki Dou’ (2018- 2023)

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‘Baki Dou’ is the fifth manga series. The series shares its name with the fourth installment but distinguishes itself by representing Baki’s name in katakana instead of kanji (バキ道). Unlike its predecessor, it omits the dash mark in the title, signifying a new narrative path in Baki’s martial arts journey. Like the previous manga series, it has no discernible sagas but has 17 volumes.

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6. ‘Baki: Rahen’ (2023 – ongoing)

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The sixth manga series in the franchise focuses on Jack Hanmna the brother of Baki Hanma. It’s currently ongoing with three released chapters.

7. ‘Baki Gaiden: Kenjin’ (2013 – ongoing)

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A spinoff series from the original series that focuses on Doppo’s adventures. It has only 1 volume with five released chapters.

8. ‘Yuuenchi – Baki Gaiden’ (2022 -ongoing)

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‘Yuuenchi – Baki Gaiden Manga’ is a spinoff manga series within the Baki franchise. This manga is an adaptation of a novel sharing the same title. The original novel series, “Yuuenchi – Baki Gaiden,” commenced its release in 2018, offering fans an alternate exploration of the Baki universe. It currently has two volumes with 14 chapters.

9. ‘Baki Gaiden: Gaia to Sikorsky’ (2022-ongoing)

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Yet another spinoff in the ‘Baki’ franchise. The story follows the relationship between Gaia and Sikorsky. It currently has 1 volume with six released chapters.

10. ‘Baki Gaiden: Hana no Chiharu’ (2023 – ongoing)

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Announced spinoff of the ‘Baki’ franchise that follows Chiharu Shiba, it has no released volumes or chapters at the moment.

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Will there be more ‘Baki’ series?

The main ‘Baki’ manga has concluded, but several spinoffs are currently ongoing and regularly releasing chapters. If you’re interested in spinoffs, these are currently ongoing: ‘Baki Gaiden: Kizudzura,’ ‘Baki Gaiden: Kenjin,’ ‘Yuuenchi – Baki Gaiden,’ ‘Baki Gaiden: Gaia to Sikorsky,’ ‘Baki Rahen,’ ‘Baki Gaiden: Hana no Chiharu.’

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'Baki' Manga Reading Order: Including Side Stories and Extras (2024)

FAQs

What order does the Baki trilogy go in? ›

How to watch Baki in chronological order
  • Baki the Grappler, Season 1 - Episodes 1-16 (2001)
  • Grappler Baki: The Ultimate Fighter (1994)
  • Baki the Grappler, Season 1 - Episodes 17-24 (2001)
  • Baki the Grappler, Season 2 (2001)
  • Baki: Most Evil Death Row Convicts Special Anime (2016)
  • Baki, Season 1 (2018)
  • Baki, Season 2 (2020)
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How many Baki manga books are there? ›

Written and illustrated by Keisuke Itagaki, Baki the Grappler was serialized in Weekly Shōnen Champion magazine from 1991 to 1999, with the chapters collected into 42 tankōbon volumes by its publisher Akita Shoten.

Is Baki 2001 and 2018 the same story? ›

Is Baki 2001 and 2018 the same? This is what can confuse new-time fans to the series, as Baki technically has two seasons 1 and 2. The original first season of Baki is actually season 1 of Baki the Grappler, which originally aired between January - June 2001, followed quickly by season 2 from July - December 2001.

Is Baki manga complete? ›

The manga is still ongoing, with multiple sequels and adaptations over the years. The original manga, “Baki the Grappler,” has been followed by various sequels and spin-offs, including “Baki: New Grappler Baki,” “Baki Hanma: Son of Ogre,” and more.

Where to start manga after Baki? ›

Where to start the Baki manga after you finish the Netflix anime. The Baki anime currently ends at the same point as the Baki Hamna manga, so Baki Dou is where manga readers should start. At the end of Baki Hanma Season 2, Baki finally measures his skills against Yujiro with less-than-satisfying results.

Will Baki get taller? ›

During the series, Baki grows from a pre-teen into an adult. Because of this, his height has not remained static, and he has had several growth spurts during the story. When Baki was 13, he was 157 cm (5 feet 2 inches) tall, but by the time he reached 17, he had grown to 167 cm (5 feet 6 inches).

Is Baki Hanma finished? ›

After all, this was the only fight during the Ogre's adulthood (except the one with Kaiou Kaku) where he was not bored to death and unleashed his true strength. With the end of this battle, the Baki Hanma series came to an end, but the journey of Baki and other associated characters is far from reaching its end,...

Did Baki beat Yujiro? ›

Winner: Yujiro Hanma

Throughout the fight, Baki is shockingly able to take his father down to the ground but after some devastating hits, Baki is ultimately knocked unconscious. Before leaving the fight, the pair are able to have a tete-a-tete where they share an imaginary bowl of miso soup.

Do you start with Baki or Baki Hanma? ›

2021's Baki Hanma is a sequel to 2018's Baki anime. It follows Baki's preparation for the fight with Yujiro that was set up in the closing moments of the Baki series.

Is Baki 2018 a continuation? ›

Baki is a third anime series, it is based on the first saga of the manga series of Baki, aired from June 25, 2018 to December 16, 2018. The series is an ONA (Original Net Animation). Baki is a fourth anime series, it is based on the second saga of the manga series of Baki, all episodes aired on June 4, 2020.

What is the first Baki manga series? ›

The first manga, titled Grappler Baki, started life in 1991 in the pages of Weekly Shōnen Champion magazine. This first series ran until 1997 and was collected into 42 volumes once it was complete.

How many Baki chapters are there? ›

Since first being published, Grappler Baki has published an impressive 1,203 chapters, which have been compiled into 137 tankōbon volumes. The series is broken up into five different series, all connected to one another, and published successively.

Is Baki manga different from anime? ›

Baki is a fourth anime series, it is based on the second saga of the manga series of Baki, all episodes aired on June 4, 2020. The series is an ONA (Original Net Animation). Hanma Baki is a fifth anime series, it is based on the third manga series, the series was released on September 30, 2021.

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