Fist of the North Star

Original title: Hokuto no Ken

19861986
Not RatedNot Rated
1h 50min

Hokuto no Ken (1986)

Animation Action Drama

A practitioner of the deadly martial art "Hokuto Shinken" allies with two children and an expert in "Nanto Suicho-Ken" to fight against the rivals who kidnapped his lover and threaten the pr... Read allA practitioner of the deadly martial art "Hokuto Shinken" allies with two children and an expert in "Nanto Suicho-Ken" to fight against the rivals who kidnapped his lover and threaten the prosperity of mankind.A practitioner of the deadly martial art "Hokuto Shinken" allies with two children and an expert in "Nanto Suicho-Ken" to fight against the rivals who kidnapped his lover and threaten the prosperity of mankind.

Director
- Toyoo Ashida
Writers
- Buronson(comic)
- Tetsuo Hara(comic)
- Susumu Takaku
Stars
- Akira Kamiya(voice)
- Yuriko Yamamoto(voice)
- Kenji Utsumi(voice)

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Hokuto no Ken (1986)

Hokuto no Ken (1986)

Hokuto no Ken (1986)

Hokuto no Ken (1986)

Hokuto no Ken (1986)

Hokuto no Ken (1986)

Hokuto no Ken (1986)

Hokuto no Ken (1986)

Hokuto no Ken (1986)

Hokuto no Ken (1986)

Hokuto no Ken (1986)

Hokuto no Ken (1986)

Kenshiroas Kenshiro
(voice)

Yuriko Yamamoto

Yuriaas Yuria
(voice)

Raohas Raoh
(voice)

Jagias Jagi
(voice)

Toshio Furukawa

Shinas Shin
(voice)

Kaneto Shiozawa

Reias Rei
(voice)

Linas Lin
(voice)

Teiyû Ichiryûsai

Batas Bat
(voice)
(as Mie Suzuki)

Airias Airi
(voice)

Ryukenas Ryuken
(voice)

Hidekatsu Shibata

Zeedas Zeed
(voice)

Junpei Takiguchi

Heartas Heart
(voice)

Foxas Fox
(voice)

Jackalas Jackal
(voice)

Uyghuras Uyghur
(voice)

Kiba Daiohas Kiba Daioh
(voice)

Galfas Galf
(voice)

Kôhei Miyauchi

Elder Ukokuas Elder Ukoku
(voice)

Director
- Toyoo Ashida
Writers
- Buronson(comic)
- Tetsuo Hara(comic)
- Susumu Takaku
All cast & crew
See more cast details at IMDbPro

After a nuclear holocaust tears the world apart, mankind is forced to the harshness of not only the oppression of others who are much more powerful, but the dead earth which seems to be getting worse with every passing moment. But a savior has risen from the ashes, a man who will defeat those who would torment the weak and make the world a livable place once more. A man named Kenshiro..... —Chuck "Dark-Side" Williamson

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Taglines
- An epic assault on the senses!
Genres
Certificate
- Not Rated
Parents guide

Trivia
Vampire Hunter D of the 1985 anime movie of the same name makes a cameo appearance as a villager in the scene where Raoh's second-in-command, Uighur, reveals the pot of flowers to the people. Toyoo Ashida, the director of the film, directed Vampire Hunter D one year prior to directing the anime Hokuto No Ken movie.

Goofs
At one point during his fight with Raoh, Kenshiro's arm bands are back on even though moments earlier they ripped off when he activates his Hokuto Shinken, a moment later they vanish again.

Quotes
Ken-Ô: [Opening the doors] Ryûken, the fist of the north star has been defeated. Shin crushed him as he would an insect. When you chose Ken as your successor, I told you that it should have been me and I was right! Stand up, I'll prove it to you! I challenge you to a test of strenght!
Ryûken: Physical strenght is no substitute for perception. For perception is the key which unlocks the intangible powers of the spirit. You perceive nothing.
Ken-Ô: You silly old fool. Stop hiding behind your metaphors and metaphysical fantasies. The fist of the north star is dead!
Ryûken: Your point?
Ken-Ô: Don't you understand? Now I'm fist of the north star!
[Breaking havoc]
Ken-Ô: My power is greater than ever before. No one can stand against me.
Ryûken: May be, but you see, power without perception is virtually useless and therefore of no true value!
Ken-Ô: Useless? hehe. Ryûken, what a foolish old man you are. Any tool is useful if you know how to use it, and I have become an expert. Watch! Admit it. At this moment, I'm more powerful than you ever were. I am fist of the north star.
Ryûken: I don't agree and I never shall. Go and do what you must Raoh but never set foot in this dojo again!

Alternate versions
Two endings were produced for the final fight between Kenshirô and Raô. In the Japanese theatrical cut of the film, Raô emerges victorious over Ken, but decides to spare him at Lin's request. An alternate ending was then featured in the Japanese home video (VHS and laserdisc) release which features Kenshirô and Raô ending the fight in a draw. All of the overseas dubs (including English Streamline Pictures dub) are based on the theatrical cut and thus, uses the "Raô wins" ending. Many foreign fans believe that the "Draw" ending is the original ending, but this is a common misconception since the "Raô wins" ending is not in any of the Japanese home video releases. The Korean DVD edition features "Raô wins" with its original Japanese soundtrack.

Connections
Featured in Mean & Mercenary (1999)

Soundtracks
Heart of Madness
Written by Tsuyoshi Ujiki
Performed by Kodomo Band

Top review

Yes Yes Yes

This movie rocks. I have seen a fair share of anime, but I'm not as hard core as some of the purists who don't like this movie. Regardless, this is the best anime film I've seen. The animated action is tremendous. I did see the dubbed version, and I'm sure it is better with subtitles. Nevertheless, there are some classic lines in this movie that had me rolling.

"Death is something to be savored like fine wine... but if you are so impatient I must kill you now, so be it" excuse the inexact quotation;

This movie is all about bad ass fighters. You see one character and you think, wow that dude can kick some ass... he is bad ass. Then a new character comes along... no wait a minute THIS guy is bad ass... then another character... my mistake, THIS guy is bad ass. The heirarchy of power in this movie seems to have no limit. I think this film is much more artistic and creative than much of the pure porno anime that makes up the genre. If I want to watch porn I prefer real life to animation. This movie explores the full potential of drawings in motion.

"You are already dead!"

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Release date
- September 27, 1991 (United States)
Country of origin
- Japan
Language
- Japanese
Also known as
- El puño de la estrella del norte
Production companies
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Runtime
- 1h 50min
Color
- Color
Sound mix
- Dolby
Aspect ratio
- 1.33 : 1(original ratio)

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