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| Akira Kamiya | ... | Kenshirô 109 episodes, 1984-1987 | |
| Shigeru Chiba | ... | Narrator / ... 109 episodes, 1984-1987 | |
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Teiyû Ichiryûsai | ... | Bat 95 episodes, 1984-1987 |
| Tomiko Suzuki | ... | Lin 68 episodes, 1984-1986 | |
| Kenji Utsumi | ... | Raoh 56 episodes, 1985-1987 | |
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In the year 199X, human civilization has been all but destroyed by a nuclear holocaust. In an age where the strong rule over the weak, the survivors of the fallout struggle over the remaining supply food and water left. Kenshiro, successor to an ancient, deadly martial art known as Hokuto Shinken (Fist of the North Star), wanders the wasteland with seven scars in the shape of the Big Dipper on his chest. This infamous style uses the body's hidden 708 pressure points to destroy opponents from within and allows practitioners to unleash 100% of their humanly strength. Accompanied by a young thief and an orphan girl, this messiah brings justice to this lawless world with the strongest fist in the world. Written by Anonymous
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In one episode, Kenshiro enters the Yamato. See more »Alternate Versions
The original opening credits and accompanying music were replaced by a drum and bass soundtrack and a new opening sequence for the US and UK release by Manga. The music in the end credits also had the lyrics cut out entirely. See more »On IMDb TV, you can catch Hollywood hits and popular TV series at no cost. Select any poster below to play the movie, totally free!
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