The Ultimate Ranking of Baki Hanma's Top 11 Powerhouses

The Baki Hanma series is a thrilling addition to the martial arts genre, with its heart-pumping action scenes leaving fans on the edge of their seats. The anime follows the journey of Baki as he undergoes intense training and battles against formidable opponents in his quest to surpass his father's strength. With a cast of powerful and intriguing characters, the series offers an exciting look into the world of bare-knuckle fighting, as each character competes to prove their dominance.

11 Goki Shibukawa

Goki Shibukawa's outward calm and collected demeanor belies a hidden violent streak, which he unleashes with brutal arrogance when he fights. He is a highly skilled master of Aiki Jujutsu, having dedicated himself to its practice since World War II. However, Goki is not one to limit himself to just one form of martial arts, and will use any means necessary to win a fight.

Despite his relatively small stature, Goki's Aiki Jujutsu is perfectly suited to counter fighters who rely on brute strength to overpower their opponents. He excels at using an opponent's own momentum and force against them, a skill that was evident when he countered the hulking Biscuit Oliva during their first encounter.

10 Doppo Orochi

Doppo Orochi, the Shinshinkai martial arts school leader, boasts a 10th Dan karate mastery and is regarded as the second strongest Karateka in Baki, next to Yujiro Hanma. His relentless dedication to karate has enabled him to develop an incredible fighting strength that allowed him to take down a tiger using only his fists.

Orochi has managed to inflict pain on Yujiro Hanma, a feat that only a few could accomplish, and even knocked him down during their intense fight. He has proven to be a martial arts prodigy with his ability to quickly analyze and identify an opponent's fighting style and weaknesses, as seen in his battle with Kaiou Dorian.

9 Jack Hanma

Jack Hanma, a towering and brawny figure in Baki Hanma, possesses no particular martial arts skills, but rather relies on his animalistic fighting style. His impressive muscular build is a direct result of specialized steroids and medical enhancements, which have made him as strong as his father, Yujiro Hanma. Jack's raw power is demonstrated by his ability to single-handedly take down a polar bear and his ability to punch Sikorsky so hard that it lifted the phone booth they were fighting in. Despite his reliance on sheer strength, Jack is also a strategic and tactical fighter, allowing him to adapt to his opponents' movements. Even after repeatedly falling for Goki's Aiki Jujujtsu, Jack was able to counter it through calculated and precise movements.

8 Kaoru Hanayama

Kaoru Hanayama, the renowned yakuza boss in Japan, is known for his immense physical strength and muscular build. He relies solely on his raw power and vice-like grip during fights, which is powerful enough to restrict his opponent's blood flow, causing their body parts to explode. This move proved successful in his battle with Chakovsky. Despite lacking any formal martial arts training, Hanayama's incredible durability and high pain tolerance make him a formidable opponent in any fight. In fact, he managed to emerge victorious against Spec, despite suffering from a shattered mouth caused by bullets that had blown through his jaw.

7 Kaiou Retsu

Kaiou Retsu exemplifies the pinnacle of Chinese Kempo as the ultimate student and heir. His combat prowess and sharp intelligence allow him to analyze his opponents' techniques and movements with ease. With a single punch, he defeated Katsumi Orochi and inflicted permanent brain damage on Kaiou Dorian.

During his fight with Baki, Retsu displayed his remarkable strength by pounding a large boulder into a perfect sphere using only his bare hands. He pushed Baki to his limits, inspiring him to reach new levels as a fighter. Retsu's quest for improvement led him to study and incorporate various styles into his Chinese Kempo repertoire.

6 Kaiou "The Sea Emperor" Kaku

With over a century of experience in martial arts, Kaiou Kaku boasts unparalleled strength and skill in the world of Baki. As a master of Chinese Kempo, he has spent decades perfecting his technique and overcoming any weaknesses in his fighting style. Kaku's impressive track record includes winning the Raitai Tournament and displaying the ability to slice through a human with just his bare hands. His strength is so great that he can send even the strongest of opponents flying with a single kick. In addition to his physical prowess, Kaku is also a cunning fighter who can accurately gauge the mentality and strength of his opponents, giving him a distinct advantage in battle.

5 Biscuit Oliva

Oliva boasts an impressively muscular physique, rendering him almost impervious to attacks and earning him the title of the strongest man in America. Despite being incarcerated by the American government, he also serves as a mercenary for them, taking on missions that exceed the government's capabilities and targeting dangerous criminals. Many of the facility's inmates owe their capture to Oliva's efforts.

Oliva revels in combat and possesses a remarkable ability to recover from injuries, with a simple meal being all he needs to heal. However, he looks down upon fighters he deems unworthy of challenging him and lacks the finesse of a skilled martial artist, leaving him vulnerable to high-level martial arts attacks and reliant on his raw strength.

4 Pickle

Rewritten fragment 17: Despite lacking in martial arts prowess compared to Yujiro Hanma, Pickle's prehistoric body is incredibly durable and strong, with well-developed muscles that can even withstand bullets. He has demonstrated his impressive physical strength by defeating and killing dinosaurs that were much larger and stronger than him using only his bare hands. In battles against skilled fighters like Jack Hanma, Kaiou Retsu, and Katsumi Orochi, Pickle was able to severely injure them, even ripping off Katsumi's arm and Retsu's leg.

3 Mushasi Miyamoto

In his prime four centuries ago, Musashi was regarded as the most dominant samurai in the world. Through a combination of voodoo and technological advancements, he was resurrected into modern times. Musashi is infamous for his merciless approach towards opponents and will not hesitate to strike down anyone who challenges him, showing disdain towards those who are weaker than him.

Although Musashi possesses immense power, he seldom fights at full strength and reserves his lethal moves for those who seek to take his life. During his encounters with Kaiou Retsu, Doppo Orochi, and Baki Hanma, Musashi killed Retsu but only knocked out Orochi and Hanma since they were merely seeking an unregulated, bare-knuckle fight.

2 Baki Hanma

Baki emerged as the champion of the Maximum Tournament after triumphing over his brother Jack Hanma and Kaiou Retsu. His fighting style, Total, is a fusion of various martial arts disciplines including pro boxing, karate, and Kempo. With his exceptional combat intelligence, Baki employs strategic and tactical moves to outmaneuver his opponents. He possesses remarkable strength, having defeated Business Oliva and even engaged in a fierce battle with Yujiro Hanma, inflicting damage on the strongest man alive, ultimately earning Yujiro's recognition as one of the most powerful beings in the world.

1 Yujiro "Ogre" Hanma

Yujiro Hanma is the epitome of strength in Baki Hanma, with an unbeaten record in all his fights. He has honed his skills in various martial arts, including karate, kickboxing, street fighting, and jujutsu. His sheer power is unparalleled, and he constantly strives to improve his technique. He even defeated an entire army and a giant elephant single-handedly with just his bare hands, showcasing his incredible abilities.

However, his strength is matched by his ruthless and merciless personality, which he uses to crush anyone who dares to challenge him. Despite many fighters attempting to defeat him, none have even come close, as Yujiro possesses a combination of strength, muscle, and martial arts genius that is second to none. It's no wonder that many fans consider him to be one of the strongest characters in anime.

Baki Hanma is currently available on Netflix.