Kodama Tales, a subsidiary of Kyodo Printing, has introduced that it will likely be publishing Keisuke Itagaki’s Baki the Grappler manga sequence in English worldwide. This marks the primary time the long-running martial arts manga can be formally translated and launched in English.
The corporate will launch the Baki the Grappler manga in “Full Version” format, containing 24 volumes, and start publishing the sequence worldwide, beginning in October 2025. Pre-order dates can be introduced later sooner or later, in addition to extra updates on the mission, per the corporate’s official Twitter/X account. The English print editions can be produced in Japan by Kyodo Printing.
David Evelyn is translating the manga sequence in English, whereas Rafael Zaiats is dealing with the lettering.
Hey there, amigos! I am working tirelessly with @KodamaTales on the discharge of their title, Baki the Grappler. I have been utilizing my fight sports activities know-how to offer the absolute best TL, so I hope you all choose it up when it drops in October! https://t.co/AcbQZsjgeB pic.twitter.com/dWwWMEbrR3
— David Evelyn 🇯🇵4月9日～5月21日 (@shinhoroko) Might 15, 2025
I AM LETTERING THIS FOR @KodamaTales GGGGGET READY for 1,000,000 hand-drawn sfxs https://t.co/nnNUbqxUyA
— rafael zaiats (@bakajimadance) Might 15, 2025
Kodama Tales additionally teased that it’s going to publish works from different Japanese publishers corresponding to Asahi Shimbun Publications, Coamix, Daiwa Shobo, HERO’S, Nihonbungeisha, Shodensha, and Shonengahosha.
Itagaki first launched the Baki manga in Akita Shoten’s Weekly Shonen Champion in October 1991, the place it has spawned a number of installments. A complete of six major Baki manga entries and numerous spin-offs have been revealed.
The primary major entry was 1999’s Baki the Grappler, whereas the most recent entry, Baki-dou, started serialization in Weekly Shonen Champion on March 8, 2019. The latter is inspiring a new anime adaptation from TMS Leisure.
The Baki manga impressed two OVAs in 1994 and 2016, in addition to its first TV anime adaptation that ran for 48 episodes from January 8, 2001 to December 24, 2001. A new ONA sequence started streaming on Netflix from 2018 to 2020 for 39 episodes. One other follow-up titled Baki Hanma was additionally launched on Netflix from 2021 to 2023.
Netflix describes the newest Baki Hanma anime sequence as:
After overcoming numerous intense battles with highly effective enemies, the time is lastly ripe for Baki to face his father, Yujiro Hanma, who is alleged to be “the strongest creature on Earth.” Earlier than this battle, Baki chooses Biscuit Oliva—often known as Mr. Unchained—as an applicable sparring associate.
Oliva is presently incarcerated in a jail referred to as the “Black Pentagon,” residence to solely probably the most violent criminals. To be able to battle Oliva, Baki will get himself imprisoned within the Black Pentagon. Nonetheless, along with his desired sparring associate, numerous terrifying fighters additionally await him right here!
Supply: press launch
