To commemorate the 35th anniversary of the original Grappler Baki manga, the Baki series has teamed up with FREAK’S STORE for a special collaboration. The collection includes T-shirts and can badges featuring popular characters such as Hanma Baki, Hanayama Kaoru, Miyamoto Musashi, and Biscuit Oliva, with designs drawn from iconic scenes and catchphrases from the series. The items will launch on June 12, 2026, at select FREAK’S STORE physical locations and online stores.
Keisuke Itagaki’s legendary fighting manga Baki series (serialized in Akita Shoten’s Weekly Shonen Champion) has surpassed 100 million copies in print, cementing its status as a martial arts manga milestone. The series follows protagonist Hanma Baki, the youngest champion of the underground arena, and his father Hanma Yujiro, known as the strongest creature on Earth, along with a host of other fighters. The franchise spans multiple parts: Grappler Baki (Part 1), Baki (Part 2), Hanma Baki (Part 3), Baki Dou (Part 4), Baki Dou (Part 5), and the currently serialized Baki Rahen (Part 6), along with numerous spin-offs.
T-Shirt Lineup
Nine T-shirt designs are available, each capturing memorable moments or lines from the manga.
Hanayama Kaoru “Otokodachi” TEE — The front features a bold print of Hanayama in a suit, while the back showcases the iconic “otokodachi” (man’s stance) tattoo scene that is synonymous with the character.
“Fudō no” Shiba Chiharu TEE — A design centered on the indomitable Shiba Chiharu. (No further description provided in source.)
Hanma Baki “Awakening” TEE — Depicts Baki in his awakened state. (Details not expanded in source.)
“Ken’yū” Retsu Kaioh TEE — Featuring the Chinese martial artist Retsu Kaioh. (No additional details.)
“Mr. Unchain” Biscuit Oliva TEE — The front shows Oliva’s entrance during the Great Tournament arc, while the back highlights the moment he tears off his tuxedo while standing, emphasizing his immense musculature.
“Niten Ichi-ryu” Miyamoto Musashi TEE — A tribute to the legendary swordsman with a design referencing his signature two-sword style.
“I Want to Know Defeat” Most Vicious Death Row Inmates TEE — The front features the five death row inmates who gathered in Tokyo seeking defeat: Spec, Doyle, Dorian, Sikorsky, and Yanagi. The back of the neck bears the phrase “I want to know defeat.”
“The Strongest Parent-Child Fight” TEE — The back print captures the climactic battle from Part 3 between Hanma Yujiro and Hanma Baki, rendered with dynamic action.
“Ultimate Violence vs Ultimate Martial Arts” TEE — A design representing the clash between ultimate violence and ultimate martial arts. (No further description.)
Can Badges
In addition to the T-shirts, a random can badge set will be available. The badges feature a wide range of characters, from popular heroes to obscure fan favorites. A special secret rare gold Biscuit Oliva badge is included in the set.
The Baki series × FREAK’S STORE collaboration items go on sale June 12, 2026, at FREAK’S STORE select locations and various online stores.
(C)Keisuke Itagaki (Akita Shoten) 1992
