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The "Baki" series is a martial arts manga series created by Keisuke Itagaki, centered around Baki Hanma and his intense battles with various fighters. The series includes "Grappler Baki" (Part 1), "Baki" (Part 2), "Hanma Baki" (Part 3), "Baki-Dou" (Part 4), and "Baki-Dou" (Part 5), along with the latest "Baki Rahen." The core of the story is the pursuit of "the strongest on earth," depicting characters' life-or-death struggles under different rules and environments. In the "Great Chinese Challenge Tournament" arc of "Baki," various "Sea Kings" appear, vying for the highest honor in Chinese martial arts, but most of them become "fodder" to highlight the main characters and other strong fighters. These "Sea Kings" include Liu Haiwang, Xu Haiwang, and Li Haiwang, each with their own unique martial arts, yet encountering different fates in the competition. In terms of animation, the "Baki" series has several adaptations, including OVAs, TV anime, and Netflix-distributed anime, covering multiple story arcs. The series has also spawned numerous spin-offs, such as "Scarface" and "Kizudzura," which focus on Kaoru Hanayama. Additionally, there are games, music, and other related products.