TEKKEN 8 Yujiro Hanma DLC — Baki Crossover Character Guide

Yujiro Hanma joins TEKKEN 8 as a crossover DLC character from the Baki the Grappler series. He is a powerhouse grappler with unblockable setups, high damage throws, and a unique Rage mechanic that reflects his character in the manga. This guide covers how to play him effectively.

Character design and moveset

Yujiro fights with his bare hands and uses wrestling-inspired throws. His moves include the Demon Back stance (a self-buff), a command grab that deals massive damage, and armor-breaking punches. He does not use weapons or projectiles — everything is raw power and pressure.

• Demon Back (b+1+2) — enters a buffed stance. All attacks deal bonus chip damage and gain hyper armor.
• Xiaoli Drop (f, f, 2+4) — a running command grab. High damage, leaves opponent at the wall.
• Armor Breaker (df+2) — breaks through opponent armor and launches on clean hit.
• Rage Art (d/b+1+2) — a cinematic punch that can be combo'd into from most launchers.

Playstyle and strategy

Yujiro is a slow but terrifying grappler. Use the Demon Back to force your opponent to respect your offense. Mix between the command grab and a mid attack to keep them guessing. His movement is below average, so use sidesteps to close distance rather than straight dashes.

Strengths and weaknesses

Yujiro excels at close range where his throws and armor shine. He struggles against keep-out characters who can zone him. Movement-heavy characters like Alisa and Xiaoyu can sidestep his command grabs reliably. Pick him for high-damage, high-risk play.