バキ外伝 疵面 -スカーフェイス- [Baki Gaiden: Scarface]

A gritty, self-contained side story from the Baki universe, Baki Gaiden: Scarface zeroes in on the fearsome underground fighter Kaoru Hanayama, exploring his violent youth and the origin of the iconic facial scars that define him. Published by Akita Shoten and running for eight issues starting in 2005, this manga expands the brutal world of the main series by focusing on a fan-favorite character outside the shadow of Baki himself. It matters because it gives depth and context to one of the franchise's most memorable figures, showcasing the raw, street-level brawling that shaped a legend.