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    {{Infobox Character
    |image=[[File:Baran.jpg|250px|]]
    |caption=Baran, as he appears in the manga.
    |name=Baran
    |name_japanese=バラン
    |nameromaji=Baran
    |alternatespelling=
    |allegiance=
    |profession={{nihongo|Emperor of Light|光帝|Kōtei}}
    |fighting_style=[[Zanei Katsu Ken]]<ref>http://www.hokuto-no-ken.jp/hokuto_archives/baran.html</ref><br>[[Hokuto Shin Ken]]
    |voice=
    |appearances=Manga (ch. 230-236)
    |family=[[Yūka]] (younger sister)
    |}}
    ; {{nihongo|Baran, the Emperor of Light|光帝バラン|Kōtei Baran}}
    ; {{nihongo|Baran, the Emperor of Light|光帝バラン|Kōtei Baran}}
    : As a boy he asked Raoh to teach him some of the Hokuto Shinken secrets (like the Gousho Ha technique) to take revenge on God for the death of his sister Yūka. However, Raoh declined, since Hokuto Shinken is "transferred only from father to son", and advised Baran to learn it through observation. One fateful day, Raoh's army walked past a destroyed village where Baran found a girl that had lost her mind. Taking pity on her, he tried to give his mantle, however Raoh instead told Baran to end her suffering. Baran couldn't do it and so Raoh deserted him. Many years later Baran conquers the land of Blanca and takes over as the "Kōtei" (Emperor of Light). He relinquishes control after being defeated by Kenshirō's true "Gousho Ha" technique, and when Ryu (Raoh's son) tries to sacrifice himself to stop the madness. Baran is moved by Ryu's actions and admits defeat, allowing the people of Blanca to execute him to prove he was not a man of miracles. It is Baran's sacrifice that shows Ryu the way of heroism.
    : As a boy, he tended to his ill little sister, [[Yuka]]. Due to his sister's piety, she refused to take the medicine he'd stolen for her and died. This tragedy caused Baran to despise God and all that he stood for, and made him cease believing in the existence of Gods.
     
    : When he met [[Raoh]] on the battlefield, he was awestruck by the man's power and begged Raoh to teach him ''[[Hokuto Shinken]]'' (such as the ''[[Gousho Ha]]'' technique) to take revenge on God. Raoh declined, as Hokuto Shinken is only passed from father to son, and told Baran his only choice was to learn it through observation. One fateful day, Raoh and his army passed a ruined village where they found a young girl who was catatonic. Taking pity on her, Baran gave her his cloak, however, Raoh ordered him to end her suffering. Baran couldn't do it and Raoh deserted him.
    : [[Kenshiro]], [[Ryu]] (Raoh's son), and [[Satora]] travel to [[Blanca]], where they discover Baran rules the country under the title of "Kōtei" (Emperor of Light), using the secrets of Hokuto Shinken to convince people he is a messiah. Baran also keeps the Princess [[Luseli]] (Satora's fiancée) prisoner, as she bears a resemblance to his little sister, and protects her against her will.
     
    : Kenshiro overcomes Baran with the true ''Gousho Ha'' technique and Baran admits defeat after being moved by Ryu's attempt to sacrifice himself to stop the madness. After restoring [[King of Blanca|the true king of Blanca]], he allows the people of Blanca to execute him as a false messiah. Kenshiro remarks that Baran's sacrifice has shown Ryu the way of heroism in Raoh's place.
     
    ==Character Rating==
    From ''Hokuto no Ken: Kyūkyoku Kaisetsusho: Seikimatsu Haō Retsuden''.
     
    * Level: B
    * Power: 3
    * Speed: 4
    * Skills: 3
    * Looks: 4
    * Charisma: 5
    ==Gallery==
    <gallery>
    File:Baran_2.jpg
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    <references/>
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    Latest revision as of 12:37, 5 September 2023

    Baran

    Baran, as he appears in the manga.
    Name in Kanji バラン
    Name in Romaji Baran
    Fighting Style Zanei Katsu Ken[1]
    Hokuto Shin Ken
    Family Yūka (younger sister)
    Position(s) Emperor of Light (光帝, Kōtei)
    Appearances Manga (ch. 230-236)
    Baran, the Emperor of Light (光帝バラン, Kōtei Baran)
    As a boy, he tended to his ill little sister, Yuka. Due to his sister's piety, she refused to take the medicine he'd stolen for her and died. This tragedy caused Baran to despise God and all that he stood for, and made him cease believing in the existence of Gods.
    When he met Raoh on the battlefield, he was awestruck by the man's power and begged Raoh to teach him Hokuto Shinken (such as the Gousho Ha technique) to take revenge on God. Raoh declined, as Hokuto Shinken is only passed from father to son, and told Baran his only choice was to learn it through observation. One fateful day, Raoh and his army passed a ruined village where they found a young girl who was catatonic. Taking pity on her, Baran gave her his cloak, however, Raoh ordered him to end her suffering. Baran couldn't do it and Raoh deserted him.
    Kenshiro, Ryu (Raoh's son), and Satora travel to Blanca, where they discover Baran rules the country under the title of "Kōtei" (Emperor of Light), using the secrets of Hokuto Shinken to convince people he is a messiah. Baran also keeps the Princess Luseli (Satora's fiancée) prisoner, as she bears a resemblance to his little sister, and protects her against her will.
    Kenshiro overcomes Baran with the true Gousho Ha technique and Baran admits defeat after being moved by Ryu's attempt to sacrifice himself to stop the madness. After restoring the true king of Blanca, he allows the people of Blanca to execute him as a false messiah. Kenshiro remarks that Baran's sacrifice has shown Ryu the way of heroism in Raoh's place.

    Character Rating

    From Hokuto no Ken: Kyūkyoku Kaisetsusho: Seikimatsu Haō Retsuden.

    • Level: B
    • Power: 3
    • Speed: 4
    • Skills: 3
    • Looks: 4
    • Charisma: 5

    Gallery