Eiji Murai is credited with the art for this spin-off manga, while Keisuke Itagaki and Sai Ihara are credited with the original story. The manga will debut in the next issue of the magazine, on November 6, and focuses on the master Retsu Kaioh reincarnating in another world.
On the other hand, Itagaki began the publication of the manga in Akita Shoten publisher's Weekly Shonen Champion magazine in October 1991 and is still in publication. A total of five story arcs have been published to date, accumulating 137 compilation volumes.
The most recent animation project is the anime adaptation of the Hanma Baki arc (also known as Grappler Baki - Son of Ogre), produced by Netflix and whose production details have not been revealed.
Synopsis of Grappler Baki
Baki Hanma was raised by his wealthy mother, Emi Akezawa, who also funded his martial arts training in hopes that in the future he would become a powerful warrior like his father, Yujiro Hanma. At the start of the series, Baki overcomes traditional training and sets out to follow in his ruthless father's footsteps, meeting powerful fighters along the way, eventually reaching his father and being easily beaten.
This experience will make the main goal in his life be to beat his father, for which he will need to hone his skills more and more.
Source: Monthly Shōnen Champion November issue
(c) 板垣 恵 介 (秋田 書店) ／ バ キ ッ ッ 製作 委員会
