Baki Anime x Barack Obama Collab: Former USA President Features In The Show, Leaves Everyone ‘Stunned’
Former United States President, Barack Obama, surprised the fans of the anime series Baki Hanma by making a surprise appearance in the series. The scene where Barack Obama appears unexpectedly has attracted a lot of attention for several reasons.
One of the reasons is because Obama’s character reportedly improvised the “Oh damn” line. Additionally, the scene has also invited controversy and discussions among the loyal followers of the show as well as anime enthusiasts worldwide.
Baki Hanma is an anime series based on Keisuke Itagaki’s manga series Baki the Grappler. The show is about a young martial artist, Baki Hanma, who possesses an unwavering determination to become the world’s strongest fighter. Season 2 of this captivating series was released on Netflix on July 26, 2023.
Interestingly, season 2 showcases a memorable encounter involving former U.S. President Barack Obama and the show’s antagonist, Yujiro Hanma.
The second season of the Baki Hanma anime brings out a character named Barack Ozma, who is said to depict Barack Obama as the current President of the United States. In the said scene that sparked controversy, Ozma visits Yujiro Hanma, at his residence.
At the time of their meeting, Ozma discloses that ever since he assumed the office of the United States President, it was the first time he has entered a room outside the White House. Yujiro is seen sitting in a relaxed manner with his legs crossed on the table when he meets Ozma. Yujiro’s posture and body language depict a complete lack of respect. Similarly during an oath shown in the series, Ozma states that the US will not intervene in Yujiro’s actions no matter what the circumstance as a gesture to safeguard their friendship.
The Fans of the show took to social media to express their anger with the scene. They criticized how a political figure like Barack Obama was portrayed in the show. The fans also believed that the encounter was done in a demeaning manner in the show.
The controversial depiction of Obama has given rise to several debates and raised concerns about respect for the President’s character. It also emphasized on the responsibility that artists have and their artistic expressions when depicting public figures. Nonetheless, the anime show continues to attract fans from all across the world for its intense fight sequences and skillful portrayal of martial arts.
