Baki is a grappling tale that stands at the pinnacle through its profound and compelling themes. Often, the Shonen series is mistaken for Seinen because of its bloody and gory visuals and power-packed fights.

Other than that, it is one of the bestselling manga in the shonen genre. It peaks in terms of its well-written and fleshed-out characters. And while the series has its fair share of overhyped characters, this underdog deserves more respect.

Baki Hanma in a still from the anime | Credit: Tms Entertainment

From one-shotting Jack Hammer to challenging Yuujiro Hanma, he had numerous feats in the series. Regardless of his defeats, he stands as an underappreciated character in the series.

On top of that, his conception and persona overturn the traditional portrayals of masculinity. Through his writing of men, Keisuke Itagaki underscores grappling themes tied to parenthood and gender roles on the whole.

Redditors hail the unsung...