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| Akira Kamiya | ... | Kenshiro (voice) | |
| Yuriko Yamamoto | ... | Yuria (voice) | |
| Kenji Utsumi | ... | Raoh (voice) | |
| Chikao Ohtsuka | ... | Jagi (voice) | |
| Toshio Furukawa | ... | Shin (voice) | |
| Kaneto Shiozawa | ... | Rei (voice) | |
| Tomiko Suzuki | ... | Lin (voice) | |
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Teiyû Ichiryûsai | ... | Bat (voice) (as Mie Suzuki) |
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Arisa Andô | ... | Airi (voice) |
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Junji Chiba | ... | Ryuken (voice) |
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Hidekatsu Shibata | ... | Zeed (voice) |
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Junpei Takiguchi | ... | Heart (voice) |
| Takeshi Aono | ... | Fox (voice) | |
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Hiroshi Ôtake | ... | Jackal (voice) |
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Daisuke Gôri | ... | Uyghur (voice) |
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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..... Written by Chuck "Dark-Side" Williamson
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The most violent and action packed animated film of all time! (Discotek Media re-release DVD) See more »Parents Guide:
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27 September 1991 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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Abusive Bad Guy: Oh yeah? Guess again!
[Raises his big hammer to kill but gets forcely and unexpectedly hit by Rei]
Abusive Bad Guy: Who's that guy?
Rei: My name is Rei and I am looking for the man you describe. The man with the seven wounds who calls himself fist of the north star.
Abusive Bad Guy: I'll give you this much. You got gutts walking in like this. Give me that! So, with all ...
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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. See more »Quotes
Brave Old Villager: Why? Why would the man who killed Zender and saved our village send these animals here to kill us? I can't believe the fist of the north star would do such a thing!Abusive Bad Guy: Oh yeah? Guess again!
[Raises his big hammer to kill but gets forcely and unexpectedly hit by Rei]
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Abusive Bad Guy: I'll give you this much. You got gutts walking in like this. Give me that! So, with all ...
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As a fan of Manga films i have seen a fair few and if i was to have a top 10, Fist of the North Star would come a close second. It is not Uncommon for the Manga industry to make ultra violent films. In fact, most Manga films will have a dark theme or two somewhere in it. I find that there is a certain proportion of Manga that is gory, sadistic or just plain wrong for the sake of it. Eg, Urotsokodoji 1, 2 & 3. Fist of the north star could easily have become one of these had it not been executed with such style and class. This is definitely a defining moment for the anime generation. If you like that style and haven't seen this film yet then you need to stop what you are doing, get some cash and buy it right now.
A Billion out of ten