Gonna use this blog just to list this dumbass manga spin-off. I really don't trust in any Baki's tranlations, so I'm not gonna read them for a long time or I magically learn japanese... Also they're like 11 spin-offs so this will be a long post.
1. Baki Gaiden:Gaia to Sikorsky
Apparently all the covers from this Gaiden are pretty homoerotic. It's about my boy Gaia and fucking Sikorsky living together for some reason. Should be an interesting read.
2. Antonio Igari Vs. Mount Toba
I really admire Itagaki's abitily to not forget characters. This happens after the events of the Maximum Tournament arc, a pro wrestling match between the only two wrestlers in that arc. Ugly ass cover😭🙏
3. Baki Tokubetsu-hen Saga
Baki and Kozue saving hex... I think this was adapted in the Netflix anime series. Maybe it was because I've never payed enough attention, but except for the Ali Jr. arc and other moments (maybe i'll have to rewatch), I always thought that the relationship between Baki and Kozue was never developed enough. I don't this manga will change my opinion about their relationship but I trust in Itagaki's writing, even if is it weird.
4. Scarface, Legend of The Invincible Fist
Itagaki really loves Hanayama, he don't even trains he shouldn't be that insanely strong. I also that think he really enjoys writing about the Yakuza and the Japan's criminal underworld. I'm especially interested in this one because I want to see more Itagaki's interpretation of the Yakuza and more of Hanayama as a criminal lord.
5. Baki Gaiden: Kizudzura
Kizudzura means Scarface too, but this it's about Hanayama when he was 15. Itagaki must really love Hanayama.
6. Hanma Baki 10.5: Pickle
I think this was also adapted in the anime. It introduces Pickle. I love you Pickel....
7. Baki Gaiden: Kenjin
Haven't found much information about this one, but judging by the cover is a younger Doppo. Maybe it's just more lore about him.
8. Doppo - To Drink, Eat and Walk Alone
Unironically way more interesting than the other Doppo's Gaiden. Another comedic Slice Of Life like the Gaia and Sikorsky's one, maybe it's because of the spanish dub (yeah I watch Baki in latin spanish...) but I always thought that Doppo is very funny. Through it's strange, it really fits him.
It also features the author himsfle!!!!!!!
9. Yuuenchi - Baki Gaiden (Novel/Manga)
First Gaiden to have original characters, the protagonist is Mumon! Older brother of my glorious, precious Katsumi. This story seems more focused on street fighting and the underworld. It also features characters from the novel Garouden, Itagaki didn't write that story but he ilustrated it. This is the I want read the most, it seems really epic.
Fun Fact: Before doing research for this blog, this panel made me think that the current Baki arc was about some lizard guy.
10. Baki Gaiden: Chiharu's Flower
The second Gaiden I most want to read, he practically hasn't done anything since the Maximum Tournament but his fights in that arc were sike!! I hope this story includes the same type of combat he had in the past because I really want to see this dude using his sheer willpower to defeat strong guys. Also motorcycle gangs are freaking cool, wanna see more of that.
11. Baki Gaiden: It Doesn't Even Matter if Kaiou Retsu is Reincarnated into Another World
Yes, Retsu in an Isekai.
If you had the patience to read all this. Thank you, ilysm.
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