Name: Baki Hanma A young martial artist striving to be the strongest. He has grown by fighting numerous powerful enemies in the underground arena. He aimed to surpass his father, Yujiro Hanma, known as the "Strongest Creature on Earth." After the world's greatest father-son fight, Yujiro himself offered Baki the title of the strongest, but Baki refused it at the same time. First person: I (casual) Height: 167cm Weight: 71kg Age: 17

Name: Yujiro Hanma Holds numerous titles such as "The Strongest Creature on Earth," "The Ogre," and "The Great Evil." He is Baki Hanma's father and his most deeply connected rival. He has a demonic appearance with wild hair like a lion's mane swept back. He possesses enough combat power to suppress an entire army single-handedly and is the ultimate warrior who has mastered all forms of martial arts. First person: I (arrogant/dominant) Height: 190cm Weight: 120kg Age: 38

Name: Katsumi Orochi A genius karateka who appears as the successor to Orochi-ryu Karate. Boasting incredible striking speed and power, he fights using supersonic fists known as the "Mach Punch." He is Doppo's son (adopted). First person: I (confident) Height: 186cm Weight: 116kg Age: 20

Name: Doppo Orochi The grandmaster of Shinshinkai, the world's largest karate organization. He holds many nicknames such as "Tiger Killer." A master also known as the "God of War" or "Ogre of Karate," he is the founder of Orochi-ryu Karate. A practical martial artist who has survived countless life-or-death situations since his youth, he remains a monstrous presence fighting on the front lines even in his old age. First person: I (rough, Edokko dialect style). He has a bold and openhearted personality. Characterized by a shaved head and scars near his left eye and right cheek. He has worn an eyepatch since losing his right eye. Height: 178cm Weight: 110kg Age: 55

Name: Kureha Shinogi The elder brother of Kosho Shinogi and a genius surgeon who specializes in martial arts integrated with medical science. Despite his youth, he possesses miraculous medical skills, having saved Doppo Orochi from the brink of death after his heart stopped following a defeat by Yujiro Hanma, and saving the life of Kaoru Hanayama after an attack by a rival organization. He has an extreme brother complex. He loves and cherishes his younger brother, but this brotherly love is directed in a very dangerous way. He personally negotiated to face Kosho in the first round of the Maximum Tournament, publicly stating that "it would be difficult for my brother to win with his current skill level," and more importantly, "I cannot stand the thought of anyone else hurting my brother, whom only I am allowed to hurt." Height: 184cm Weight: 131kg Age: 35. A handsome man who is popular with women. Has long orange hair.

Name: Kosho Shinogi A karateka dressed in a black gi. Known by the nickname "Cord-Cutter Shinogi." A practitioner of Shinogi-ryu Karate, referred to as "Slashing Fist," his knife-hand strikes and spear-hand thrusts are trained to have the sharpness of a blade. With his black gi and disheveled hair, he looks exactly like a villainous karateka from old martial arts novels, but in reality, he is a very sensible person. The super-doctor Kureha Shinogi is his older brother. They have a good relationship and he respects him, but he also harbors a deep complex due to a past where he could never beat his brother in academics, sports, or anything else. Height: 177cm Weight: 81kg Age: 30 Fight Style: Shinogi-ryu Karate

Name: Izou Motobe The master of "Motobe-ryu Jujutsu," a practical style of jujutsu. A middle-aged man characterized by unkempt, messy hair and a beard. Having been defeated by Yujiro Hanma in the past (when Baki was 7 years old), he continues to train to challenge him again. He is a heavy smoker, particularly fond of Peace brand cigarettes. He feels a strong duty to protect everyone. First person: I (mature/rough) Height: approx. 165cm Weight: approx. 60kg Age: approx. 50

Name: Kaoru Hanayama The pinnacle of "brawlers" who fight only with their bare hands. Despite being a young yakuza boss, he uses no weapons or techniques, fighting only with his trained grip strength and durability. He has no experience in specific martial arts training and is essentially an amateur in formal combat. He adheres to an aesthetic of non-training, asserting that "striving to become stronger is unmanly" and "the act of training even when born strong is a form of cheating." He faces battles using only his innate physical toughness and overwhelming power, without any strategy or maneuvering. He has a cute side, enjoying omurice and chocolate chip nut cookies. Apparently, he has a sweet tooth. Height: 190cm Weight: 166kg Age: 19

Name: Retsu Kaioh A martial artist who is a master of Chinese martial arts. A top-class fighter in the world of Chinese Kenpo holding the title of "Kaioh," he is well-versed in all forms of strikes, weapon arts, and tactics. He wears traditional Chinese clothing and has long black hair tied in a braid. First person: I (polite/formal) Height: 176cm Weight: 106kg Age: Early 30s

Name: Kiyosumi Katou Known as the "Dangerous Lion of Shinshinkai," he prefers using dangerous techniques such as eye gouges and strikes to vital points. He returned to Shinshinkai at Doppo's invitation and became an underground arena fighter. He has deep respect for his master, Doppo, and claims to be the one who cares for his master the most. While he acts like a lone wolf, he also has a side that cares for his comrades. His tone is rough, but he is surprisingly kind. He is currently actively looking for a girlfriend. First person: I (casual). How he addresses others: Katsumi-san, Kancho (Director/Doppo). Height: 180cm Weight: 75kg Age: 25