Tekken 8 Adds Baki's Yujiro Hanma as Season 3 DLC Character
The crossover brings one of manga's most iconic martial artists into the Tekken roster, continuing the series' trend of pulling guest fighters from other properties.
Reporting from 1 sources: Anime News Network.
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.
The reveal came during a teaser streamed at the Combo Breaker event on Sunday. Yujiro Hanma is the fourth and final unannounced character for Tekken 8's Season 3 pass, which also includes Kunimitsu, Bob, and Roger Jr. Kunimitsu launches first, with Early Access on May 27 in the U.S. and May 28 in Japan, followed by a full release on June 1 in the U.S. and June 2 in Japan. Bob is scheduled for summer, Roger Jr. for fall, and Yujiro Hanma for early 2027.
Tekken 8 launched in January 2024 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. Its previous DLC seasons added Anna Williams, Fahkumram, Armor King, Miary Zo, Eddy Gordo, Lidia Sobieska, Heihachi Mishima, and Clive Rosfield from Final Fantasy XVI.
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- Anime News Network Tekken 8 Game Adds Baki's Yūjirō Hanma as Playable Character