Emi Akezawa

The mother of Baki Hanma. It is implied that she was a prostitute before she married into money. She and her husband saw Yuujirou while on vacation. Her husband was angered by her infatuation of Yuujirou and hit her, but he had his neck broken by Yuujirou. She loved him and vowed to raise Baki to be a warrior like Yuujirou. Over time, her love becomes obsession and she never acts lovingly toward her son. Yuujirou wasn't satisfied with Baki's skills however and left her, leaving Emi with hatred toward Baki.

[Spoiler] When Baki and Yuujirou fought, Emi looked on as Baki was beaten into the ground, seemingly dead. Suddenly she snapped and risked her life to save Baki. Although Baki survived the ordeal, Yuujirou killed Emi, breaking her back with a bearhug. [/Spoiler]