The popular manga “Baki” series with a cumulative circulation of over 85 million (as of 2021). Set in the “Underground Arena”, which is said to be on the 6th basement floor of the Tokyo Dome, the youngest champion, Baki Hanma, and his father, “the strongest creature on earth,” Yujiro Hanma (ha) Yujiro Hanma) has a fierce battle. It is a monumental figure of fighting comics that fights karate, judo, boxing, professional wrestling, Shorinji Kempo, and even primitive people.
An exhibition commemorating the 30th anniversary of this series “30th Anniversary of the Series: The Strongest Baki on the Ground!” in Tokyo Dome City ”is being held at Gallery AaMo in Tokyo Dome City until April 17th (Sun). On April 8th (Friday), Super Tiger (15th Legend Champion), the ace of strong style professional wrestling, visited this event where you can experience the world of the “Baki” series. Super, who is an avid fan of Baki the Grappler, experienced the world view of the work with the theme of “What is” strength “? What is” the strongest on earth “?”.
In the hall, about 180 original color drawings and manga manuscripts handwritten by the author, Keisuke Itagaki, will be exhibited at once. There are many photo spots where you can experience the familiar stage and famous scenes during the work. In addition to the “Baki no Ie” diorama exhibition and the corner where you can experience graffiti on the Baki no Ie, there is also the “Underground Arena Largest Tournament Champion Belt”. It has been published.
Furthermore, the “Underground Arena”, a sacred place for fighting where many fierce battles were fought, realized by crowdfunding is reproduced in full size. Traces of the fight, such as the teeth and claws of the fighters, are left in the sand, making it an irresistible content for fans. Super Tiger, who visited these exhibitions under the guidance of Mr. Yuki Kanabe of the Tokyo Dome Museum Department, made a comment.
Super “I myself have seen this manga for almost 30 years, and I was longing for this world, and now I am in my current profession, and now I am making a living in fighting. When I actually entered this underground stadium, this manga exhibition, which has had a lot of influences around the time and in the future, I was really excited about the world of manga and anime. I think it’s a wonderful and powerful exhibition with a great sense of presence in front of a shape that you can’t understand inside. “
――What was the best exhibition?
Super “There were various things, but the best is the underground arena. After all, when I first saw” Grappler Baki “, I decided the best of all martial arts, that is the rule, as it is now In an era when mixed martial arts weren’t established, it’s all about competing in this underground martial arts field, which is the martial arts romance I’ve envisioned since I was a kid, isn’t it the world of men? In the end, no rules are used and who is the strongest. In fact, there are a lot of characters that were sent to the fighters who existed in that era, and the cards that can not fight in reality are also cartoons. You can make various predictions that if you fight, it will be like this. And in fact, even when I started aiming for martial arts, I was influenced by each cartoon, and in the form of it, even in the technique As with anything, there are things that come to mind when you think of it as my own starting point. And when there was a sumo wrestling edition, right now in the martial arts sphere, “Sumahi”. From the place where Mr. Satoru was first told, this Mr. Itagaki later caught up with the times, and even in the part called sumo wrestling, the part where Sumahi links with Mr. Sayama There was something that was really exciting, so I was really excited. “
――At the strong style professional wrestling show on May 8th, you will be fighting against mixed martial arts, but did you get any inspiration for that? (5/8 Osaka Korega Studio Super Tiger & Ryoji Sai 2 vs Seichi Ikemoto & Super Black Tiger)
“It’s not because I’m a martial artist in particular, but I myself, the strong style that transcends martial arts, is my own role in how to draw out opponents and firmly screw them down on this ring. I think it is my mission to show the shape in it. “
-I reproduced the entrance scene myself at the underground martial arts arena. Did you want to enter there?
“It’s something I wanted to do, and when I step into the world of Russian Pankration, it’s a part that reminds me of that. Actually, at a great venue, the Russian Mafia at the round table is in the front row. There is a general seat in the arena in the back, and it is broadcast live. I wonder if everyone will be excited about the bloody and exciting things in any world. I also set foot in Russia’s Pankration for the first time. There was something that I felt there at that time. I actually stepped into this underground arena as a form, and in the world of this “blade”, I also said that I entered it. I was really inspired by the fact that there are things that will change in my future life. “
–The next match will be World Women’s Wrestling Diana 4.29 Korakuen Hall. Super Tiger & Tiger Queen Group vs Hayato Mashita & Risa Sera Group.
“I’m teaming up with Tiger Queen. I’m an exciting, unprecedented mixed match, so I can’t lose to Queen, I can’t lose to the bottom while I’m strong. And Risa Sera, Above all, a shining player. Among them, I want to show the strong style firmly in the ring of women’s wrestling (I want to show it). I want to show the rigor, the intensity, and that. “
――May 8th is the first strong style professional wrestling tournament in Osaka.
“Former DEEP champion Ikemoto. And Super Black Tiger, who once fought in Osaka four years ago with a tag. Koji Kanemoto and Super Black Tiger. Me and the true Tiger Mask are tagging. Assembling. There is a connection from that, so when I come to Kansai again, I have to beat him firmly. And Ikemoto is the opposite as the person who came earlier in the part “Welcome to the world of professional wrestling” There is also a strictness and a good look at the goodness of the opponent. Osaka will also be lively. I am looking forward to these two consecutive races in April and May again, so if I overcome that, the main race on June 9th (Korakuen Hall) will be more intense. “
-(Mixed tag in Korakuen, martial arts player in Osaka, Maskman, etc.) Fighting various types of players will also reproduce the world view of this manga?
“That’s right. The world that I’ve been pursuing for my childhood is also the real world. It’s also the world of manga (there is). I envisioned it, and I’m still doing this myself, and I’d like to see this again with younger children to show that the reality is still alive. “
Kanabe: “Thank you for visiting us. I’m recreating the underground arena this time, but since it’s a arena, it’s a place to fight, so fighters like Super Tiger who are fighting every day are better. I was really happy to be there, and when I stood at the gate of the White Tiger, I think that the fight with Baki would really start from now on, it really matches the world view, and it’s a creator. I was really happy about this, and I hope you will continue to support the “Baki” series in the future. “
Supermarket “I think Tokyo Dome (City) is really a sacred place for martial arts.”
Kanabe “That’s right. In that sense, I’m really happy that you came this time.”
event information
“30th Anniversary of Serialization: The Strongest Baki on Earth Exhibition! in Tokyo Dome City ”
Holding period: March 5th (Sat) -April 17th (Sun)
Holding time: 11: 00-19: 00
Location: Tokyo Dome City Gallery AaMo
* Open all year round, some exhibition contents will be replaced from Saturday, March 26th.
* Last admission is 30 minutes before closing
event information
“First Tiger Mask Strong Style Wrestling Tradition 2022”
Date: May 8th (Sun) 12:45 start * The 0th game will start from 12:30.
Venue: Korega Studio (Osaka)
