The Baki series is currently represented by a crossover appearance: Yujiro Hanma will join Tekken 8 as a DLC character in early 2027.
Yujiro Hanma, the father of Baki Hanma from the Baki manga and anime, is crossing into the fighting game world. Bandai Namco Entertainment announced at Combo Breaker that Yujiro will join Tekken 8 as the fourth Season 3 DLC character. He arrives in early 2027 alongside previously announced fighters Kunimitsu, Bob, and Roger Jr.
The crossover continues Tekken 8's pattern of pulling guest fighters from other properties. Yujiro is one of manga's most iconic martial artists, and his inclusion brings the Baki series into a major mainstream fighting game franchise for the first time. No other Baki-related news or developments have been reported beyond this crossover.
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Bandai Namco Entertainment revealed at Combo Breaker that Yujiro Hanma, the father of Baki Hanma from the Baki manga and anime, will join Tekken 8 as the fourth Season 3 DLC character. He arrives in early 2027 alongside previously announced fighters Kunimitsu, Bob, and Roger Jr.
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