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Yujiro Hanma Joins Tekken 8 as Final Season 3 Guest Character
Bandai Namco announced that Yujiro Hanma from the manga Grappler Baki will appear as a guest character in Tekken 8. He is scheduled to launch in early 2027 as the final addition to Season 3.
Reporting from 1 source: Game Spark.
Why it matters
The crossover brings one of manga's most iconic fighters into Tekken 8's roster, closing out Season 3 with a character whose power level is a defining trait.
Key Facts
- Bandai Namco announced Yujiro Hanma from the manga Grappler Baki as a guest character in Tekken 8.
- Yujiro Hanma will launch in early 2027 as the final addition to Tekken 8 Season 3.
- No gameplay footage of Yujiro Hanma in Tekken 8 has been released yet.
- Bandai Namco has not detailed how Yujiro will be integrated into Tekken 8's mechanics or story mode.
No gameplay footage has been released yet.
The official Tekken account confirmed Yujiro Hanma as a guest character for Tekken 8. The character, known as the strongest man on earth in the Grappler Baki manga series, will be added in early 2027 as the final character of Season 3. No in-game footage has been shown, leaving his fighting style and moveset unknown for now. Bandai Namco has not yet detailed how Yujiro will be integrated into the game's mechanics or story mode. The announcement follows a pattern of high-profile guest fighters in the Tekken series, which has previously included characters from other franchises. Further details are expected from the official account closer to the release window.
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