This Week in Games: Yujiro Hanma Joins Tekken 8, Square Enix Revives Mana Titles
The Tekken 8 collaboration with a Baki character marks a notable crossover for the fighting game, while the Mana franchise revival signals continued investment in classic RPG properties.
Reporting from 1 sources: Anime News Network.
Bandai Namco revealed Yujiro Hanma from Baki the Grappler as a playable character in Tekken 8, arriving in early 2027. Square Enix also announced new Mana series ports and remasters, though specific titles and release dates were not detailed in the column.
Bandai Namco dropped a surprise at Combobreaker 2026: Yujiro Hanma, the overpowered father from Baki the Grappler, will join the Tekken 8 roster in early 2027. The announcement came after the season's final slot had been kept under wraps, and the choice of a licensed character from a famously grotesque martial arts manga represents an unusually bold crossover for the series.
Separately, Square Enix has begun rolling out new ports and remasters for the Mana series, though the column did not specify which titles or platforms. The two announcements were part of a broader weekly roundup that also touched on the .hack//GU series and fighting game community events.
- Yujiro Hanma in Tekken 8: Revealed at Combobreaker 2026; release set for early 2027
- Mana series ports/remasters: Square Enix announced new versions, details not yet specified
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- Anime News Network This Week in Games Quests of Mana