Japanese publisher Akita Shoten announced today on May 21 that Keisuke Itagaki’s martial arts manga series Baki has printed a milestone of 100 million copies in total. The manga series’ official YouTube channel is now streaming a celebratory video narrated by Akio Otsuka, who has been playing Yujiro Hanma in the anime series. The song featured in the video, “HEADSHOT!” is included in metalcore band Crossfaith’s latest album “AЯK” to be released on June 26.
Crossfaith artist photo
Also, a K18 yellow gold figure of Yujiro Hanma will also be available in a limited edition of 30. The price is 3,850,000 yen (24,600 USD). The silver SV925 (rhodium-plated) version is limited to 100 pieces and will sell for 385,000 yen (2,460 USD). Pre-orders will be accepted on U-TREASURE from May 21 to August 15, 2024, and shipments are expected to begin on November 22, 2024.
The manga series’ first installment Baki the Grappler started serialization in the publisher’s Weekly Shonen Champion magazine in October 1991, then followed by its sequels — Baki (1999-2005), Baki Hanma (2006-2012), Baki-Dou (2014-2018), Bakidou (2018-2023), and Bakirahen (2023-ongoing).
“Bakirahen” 1st volume cover
Source: Akita Shoten press release
