A collaboration between the iconic fighting manga series Baki the Grappler and FREAK'S STORE is launching on Friday, June 12, 2026, marking 35 years since Baki the Grappler first began serialization. The collection features nine T-shirt designs and random pin badges inspired by iconic scenes and memorable quotes from beloved characters including Baki Hanma, Kaoru Hanayama, Miyamoto Musashi, and Biscuit Oliva — rendered in FREAK'S STORE's signature graphic style.
Item Lineup
Kaoru Hanayama "Otokodachi" TEE
From Baki the Grappler, this tee puts the spotlight on Kaoru Hanayama, Japan's toughest street fighter. The front features a bold print of Hanayama in a suit, while the back carries a large print of the iconic tattoo scene representing his "otokodachi" (a man's stand) motif. ¥5,995 (tax included)
"Indomitable" Kazunori Shiba TEE
Also from Baki the Grappler, this design features the relentless biker Kazunori Shiba. The front shows a standing pose of Shiba as he appears during the Maximum Tournament arc, and the back prints a memorable scene from his battle against Iron Michael — smashing through his own cast and pressing forward on pure mental strength and toughness. ¥5,995 (tax included)
Baki Hanma "Awakening" TEE
From the series Baki Hanma, the protagonist gets his own tee. The front features a design inspired by Baki during the climactic father-son fight, and the back captures the iconic moment of Baki rising with fighting spirit after being brought down by Yujiro. ¥5,995 (tax included)
"Kenyu" Retsu Kaioh TEE
From the Baki series, this tee spotlights Retsu Kaioh. The front carries a dynamic, iconic illustration of Retsu in action, while the back prints his legendary line: "I have no objection whatsoever!!!" ¥5,995 (tax included)
"Mr. Unchained" Biscuit Oliva TEE
America's strongest man — Biscuit Oliva, known as Mr. Unchained — gets his own T-shirt from the Baki series. The front features his dramatic entrance at the Chinese giant tournament, while the back boldly renders the iconic moment he tears off his tuxedo while still standing, a testament to his extraordinary physique. ¥5,995 (tax included)
"Niten Ichi-ryu" Miyamoto Musashi TEE
From the Baki-Dou series, this tee features the legendary swordsman Miyamoto Musashi resurrected in modern times. The front showcases a dynamic scene of Musashi in motion, and the back presents his iconic sword-drawing pose, blade surrounded by an aura of power. ¥5,995 (tax included)
"I Want to Know Defeat" Most Evil Death Row Convicts TEE
From Baki, this design gathers all five of the Most Evil Death Row Convicts — Spec, Doyle, Dorian, Sikorsky, and Yanagi — who arrived in Tokyo in search of defeat. The front features all five characters, and the back places their famous quote, "I want to know defeat," at the nape of the neck. ¥5,995 (tax included)
"The Greatest Father-Son Brawl on Earth" TEE
From Baki Hanma, the epic clash between Yujiro Hanma and Baki Hanma comes to a T-shirt. The front features a subtle one-point print of the series title "Baki Hanma," and the back captures the climactic duel between father and son with an energetic graphic. ¥5,995 (tax included)
"Ultimate Violence vs. Ultimate Martial Arts" TEE
Inspired by the showdown at the Chinese giant tournament between the world's strongest creature, Yujiro Hanma, and the living legend of Chinese martial arts, Guó Hǎihuáng, this tee from Baki features the series logo as a front one-point print, with a bold graphic of the battle on the back. ¥5,995 (tax included)
Random Pin Badge
A set of pin badges featuring a wide range of characters — from fan favorites to cult classics. A gold Biscuit Oliva badge serves as the secret rare. The badges come in 12 varieties with randomized contents. ¥891 (tax included)
Sales Information
On Sale: From Friday, June 12, 2026
Available at:
Select FREAK'S STORE locations:
FREAK'S STORE Ikebukuro Parco / FREAK'S STORE Tokyo Solamachi / FREAK'S STORE Nagoya Parco / FREAK'S STORE Namba Parks / FREAK'S STORE Amu Plaza Hakata / FREAK'S STORE MEN'S+ANDY FREAK'S STORE Lumine Est ShinjukuFREAK'S STORE Official Online Store: Daytona Park
https://www.daytona-park.com/shop/freaks_store/*Online store sales begin at 12:00 PM.
About the Baki the Grappler Series
Baki the Grappler by Keisuke Itagaki (serialized in Akita Shoten's Weekly Shōnen Champion) is a landmark fighting manga with cumulative sales exceeding 100 million copies. The story follows Baki Hanma, the youngest underground arena champion, as he battles diverse fighters and his father Yujiro Hanma — known as the world's strongest creature. The saga currently spans six installments: Baki the Grappler (Part 1), Baki (Part 2), Baki Hanma (Part 3), Baki-Dou (Part 4), Baki-Dou (Part 5), and the ongoing Baki Rahen (Part 6), alongside numerous spin-off works.
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