Tekken 8 Adds Baki’s Yujiro Hanma as Final Season 3 DLC Fighter

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Kyle S

May 26, 2026

Tekken 8 has officially revealed Yujiro Hanma as the final character in its Season 3 DLC lineup.

The iconic antagonist from Baki the Grappler and the long-running Baki franchise will join the roster in Winter 2026 / early 2027.

Known as “The Ogre,” Yujiro Hanma is widely considered the strongest fighter in the Baki universe and serves as the father and primary rival of protagonist Baki Hanma. His reveal trailer showcased his monstrous physical power alongside his signature Demon Face technique, where the muscles in his back form the image of a demon.

Yujiro becomes the latest major crossover fighter in the Tekken franchise, following previous guest characters including:

Akuma
Negan
Geese Howard
Noctis Lucis Caelum
Clive Rosfield

Season 3 for Tekken 8 focuses heavily on gameplay balance changes and a return to more fundamental combat systems. The pass includes:

Kunimitsu
Bob
Roger Jr.
Yujiro Hanma
The Subsea Lockdown stage
120 hours of DLC early access
An exclusive Aurora Outfit Pack

Kunimitsu will be the first Season 3 fighter released, launching on June 2. Bob, Roger Jr., and Yujiro are scheduled for Summer, Autumn, and Winter releases respectively.

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