Baki Gaiden Doppo - Hitori Nomi Kui Aruki

Baki Gaiden: Doppo - Hitori Nomi Kui Aruki is a culinary-focused spin-off of the long-running Baki the Grappler martial arts franchise. It was conceived to explore the quieter, more mundane aspects of the life of Doppo Orochi, the master of the Shinshinkai Karate style. By shifting the focus from high-stakes combat to the character's love for dining and drinking, the series provides a humanizing lens through which to view one of the series' most formidable fighters.

The manga is authored by Keisuke Itagaki and features illustrations that lean into the characteristic intensity of the Baki franchise, even when applied to the simple act of eating. The design of the work balances the grit of the original source material with the tropes of a gourmet manga, aiming to contrast Doppo's legendary status as a martial artist with his relatable, if idiosyncratic, pursuit of quality meals. It has been well-received by fans for offering a lighthearted expansion of the Baki universe without abandoning the established personality of its titular character.