Part 6: Baki Rahen

*“A fight with Jack might just go beyond any war.”*

— Dopo Orochi, Chapter 3: "A Body Equipped With Swords"

## Magazine Cover

Baki Rahen first featured on the cover of Weekly Shonen Champion August 2023

**Part 6** of the *Baki* series, titled ***Baki Rahen***, is preceded by *BAKIDOU.* Jack Hanma is the protagonist and the main antagonist is Pickle. The challengers of Goudou are the opposing faction of this part.

Continuing where the previous part left off, this time the series focuses on Baki's brother Jack, as he trains in the martial art he invented known as Goudou, the art of biting. He previously challenged the greatest martial artists in the country to face off against his new martial art, which he considers humanity's greatest.

Also known as ***Baki and Others***, Part 6 is the current ongoing and most recent part of the *Baki* series written and illustrated by Keisuke Itagaki, serialized in Weekly Shounen Champion from August 2023.

As of now *Baki Rahen* has yet to receive an official English translation.

## Official Description

### Weekly Shonen Champion

*This time the series is about Jack Hanma, the brother of the current main character Baki. The Baki Rahen series focuses on the character of Jack, his own path in life and his constant struggle to gain more and more strength.*

## Summary

### Ultimate Pure Boy: Jack Hanma

After challenging the greatest martial artists in the country following his battle with Nomi no Sukune II, Jack Hanma is now infamous among the fighters of Japan for his new art, Goudou, the art of biting. Tokugawa gathers martial artists such as Kyoichiro Sabu, a sword wielder to face off against this fearsome new way of fighting, only to be met with the terrifying jaw of Jack Hanma. Jack is challenged by Shinogi Kensho, the chord-cutter, after he takes an interest in him. Shinogi prepares for his fight with Jack by meeting with Dopo Orochi, Junichi Hanada, and Izou Motobe, and he is warned that facing Jack is like going to war.

## Chapters

### Chapters not currently in Tankōban format

* Chapter 1: Fang & Blade
* Chapter 2: Jack, the Ultimate Pure Boy
* Chapter 3: A Body Equipped With Swords
* Chapter 4: Test of Strength
* Chapter 5: A Good Luck
* Chapter 6: Who Would Be Best?
* Chapter 7: Hanada Style and Shinogi Style
* Chapter 8: Father & Son
* Chapter 9: Make It Back
* Chapter 10: Mounting Danger
* Chapter 11: His Return to the Arena
* Chapter 12: Sharper

## Media

### Spin-Offs

#### ***Baki Gaiden: Hana no Chiharu* (2023)**

*Baki Gaiden: Hana no Chiharu* (バキ外伝 花のチハル, *Baki Gaiden Hana no Chiharu*; literally: *"Baki Side Story: Chiharu's Flower"*) is a spinoff manga series to *Baki* franchise, written by Keisuke Itagaki and illustrated by Tomokazu Omatsu, serialized in Champion Red from 2023 published by Akita Shonen. It's genres are action, mature, and seinen. The spinoff is focused on Chiharu Shiba with one ongoing volume.

## Trivia

* This is the first *Baki* part not to feature the titular Baki as the main protagonist. This time, the part focuses on his brother, Jack Hanma.
* "*Rahen*" in the title can be translated as "and others" or "and friends."

## Continuity

* Musashi Miyamoto, the main antagonist of Part 4, is mentioned in the first chapter when Sabu misinterprets Tokugawa thinking he may be able to fight him, but he is mistaken.
* Jack's backstory is further elaborated on. After escaping the jungle where he was born he found his way into a church where he was watched over while he trained to be the strongest.
* Junichi Hanada returns for the first time since a brief appearance since *New Grappler Baki*. In his first appearance in the Underground Arena Arc in Part 1, he lost in his battle against Mount Toba.
* Despite battling in the Maximum Tournament together, Jack Hanma does not remember who Shinogi Kensho is when Shibukawa first mentions him.
* Baki recalls his and Shinogi's first battle from as far back as Part 1 Chapter 1, and remarks that since then he has gotten "sharper."

## Gallery

*Baki Rahen* announcement at the end of *BAKIDOU* Volume 17*Baki Rahen* debut color page